i found this living room in one of our vintage Better Homes & Gardens magazines. it's beyond perfect. I love the color story! What are your favorite inspiration sources for home decor?
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ooooh super love this. it looks so warm and cozy. i adore the color palette.
Posted by: kat | November 30, 2010 at 12:35 PM
the orange ceiling is super fun!
Posted by: Isabella Kiss | November 30, 2010 at 12:47 PM
I love looking in children's stores for home accessories. I love the uninhibited use of color that kid's rooms have, and I always find inspiration in their decor.
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Posted by: Anna of {Green Gable} | November 30, 2010 at 01:00 PM
That's such a fun room! I love to decorate with black and white. And anything Audrey Hepburn. :)
Posted by: Erin Ward | November 30, 2010 at 01:00 PM
I signed up!! Can't wait!
Posted by: Angela | November 30, 2010 at 01:02 PM
I miss Domino magazine for inspiration:(
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Posted by: Stephanie* | November 30, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Definitely vintage Better Home & Gardens! My school library has the entire back catalogs hidden on their shelves. I have been known to get lost in it for hours!
Posted by: Kelly | November 30, 2010 at 01:10 PM
I really wish that I was good with home decor. Right now my room is really plan and has been that way for a year :(
Posted by: vivianna | November 30, 2010 at 01:13 PM
i LOVE that dining set!! I am probably most inspired by PeeWee's playhouse! I love whimsical!!
~cm
Posted by: chinamommy | November 30, 2010 at 01:35 PM
I would love to do it, not just now before Christmas, it is too much going on!
My favorurite decoration is Designers Guild! I have just decorated three rooms with wallpaper, I love it! Have a great day!
Posted by: ellen roberg-askim | November 30, 2010 at 01:45 PM
That is an awesome picture! I would have never guessed it was a vintage pic - its crazy how trends come, and go, then come right back around again! I love the colors!
Posted by: Jerrica Janeen | November 30, 2010 at 01:49 PM
Ever think about opening a store in England Elsie? I'm so sad your all the way in the states! x
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Posted by: kate | November 30, 2010 at 02:13 PM
gosh...i don't even like carpet, but this home is dreamy! I'd never want to leave...
Posted by: Darling Nikki Vintage | November 30, 2010 at 02:28 PM
the only thing that would make it better is if that dining room were covered with polaroid shots of good times you and your family and friends shared together (I actually thought that's what it was but realized that a polaroid wasn't so cool and hip back then...)
Posted by: benson | November 30, 2010 at 02:36 PM
Love this! My inspiration for home decor is a little bit of antique and a little bit of dreamy all thrown together.
Posted by: Sasha | November 30, 2010 at 02:52 PM
These colors are similar to what I have in my home I really love the colors of the 70s burnt orange, avocado, and harvest gold mixed with shades of chocolate and cream! Most people are not fond of these colors (i.e. anything on HGTV) but I have found that makes it much easier to shop for things for my home :) I love vintage interiors please share more that you enjoy!
Posted by: Gaela G | November 30, 2010 at 02:53 PM
Wow that room is amazing. The colors are just perfect.
Posted by: Michal | November 30, 2010 at 04:40 PM
i love the mix of colors of the throw pillows. i honestly don't look at home decor at all - i just find pieces that i like and build around that (like antique school maps, library cabinets, and children's chalkboards).
Posted by: veronika | November 30, 2010 at 04:44 PM
I really like Frank Llyod Wright's stuff, especially this (the interior pictures are towards the bottom of the post):
http://www.linandjirsablog.com/2009/08/19/laguna-beach-wedding-venue-photography-a-frank-lloyd-wright-design/
It's too rad!
Posted by: Sarah Lee | November 30, 2010 at 07:00 PM
Yes, i love the colorful pillows. This make home more loving and warmly.
Posted by: golf trolley | November 30, 2010 at 08:24 PM