Like Amy Butler? Amy Butler bedding sale at RueLaLa - it'll sell out fast

If you like Amy Butler you'll want to hustle over to Rue La La - a members only designer discount site. Use this link to sign up free and fast if you aren't already a member: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/decorology

These sales only last a couple of days and sell out fast so don't wait too long!

Gorgeous gorgeous - wallpaper from Amy Butler

Gotta love this wallpaper from Amy Butler! I especially like the way she puts color palettes together. SO, so pretty. What do you think?

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so pretty!





I really like this pattern in the "Field" palette


If you like what you see - it's available for purchase at Graham & Brown, or check it out on her site.

If you like Amy Butler you will LOVE these prints!

I was just introduced to Artaissance, and I adore this line - 40 colorful, beautiful prints from Amy Butler. Check them out:









See more and get the goodies here.

They also have a great deal where you can get a sample of the art - about 5.5"x8.5", for $5.00 - and if you choose to buy then that $5.00 goes to the full-size version!

Do you like these as much as her fabrics?

Classic country or Modern country? Which are you?

I like country style - but country style can encompass sooooo many looks. I thought I'd see which way you guys leaned - "traditional" country, or "modern" country.

Lets start with classic country:

Love this organized but full-of-charm home office.

Gorgeous - and the chicken wire screens are great too.





...or do you like a more contemporary country?

This bedroom is so stunning - and the monochromatic palette keeps the damask from being too busy for a bedroom

Amy Butler's workspace!

Which do you prefer?
all images via Country Living

Help me find a cute summer purse

Okay, here's a fun post for you guys. I need a summer handbag (a little late, I know), but I've been lugging around my thick dark leather back and it's starting to err...get sticky. I'm looking for something that's a canvas material, and has a pretty, feminine print. Does anyone know where such a gem can be found? Here are some pretties I found on Etsy.

I love all of these - and now I know where to go when I need a new wallet - Cotton Purr.
Retrofied bag can be found here, myTida bag here, and From Nancy bag here.

Charm Design is chock full of adorable stuff too. I don't know how one narrows it down!

Those clutches are just toooo cute - next time I have a wedding to go to I know where to go! You can see more at the Davie and Chiyo etsy store.

The bags from Pieces of Kandee are my favorite shape bag - a hobo that sits under your arm.

Decorating with green - rooms that do it well

Green is big right now - be it the color or the lifestyle. However, like anything that becomes popular there is also the risk of becoming cliche or too trendy. However, just because something is trendy, it doesn't mean you shouldn't embrace it if you truly love it! I think a good place to start is finding inspiration that employs the color/practice/object/etc. in an authentic way.

Here are some examples where I think the color green is used either naturally or with a flair that gets across the dweller's passion for the color. What do you truly love that has become a trend - and has it changed the way you approach it?

- you can do it with accents and accessories

or a unique wallpaper or upholstery...


or where appropriate - as it is in this historic shaker kitchen


via House and Home



via Notebook via Amy Butler's Midwest Modern




via Valspar

...or...make your undying love obvious!

via Domino via Flickr

Lovely handmade items

I'm sure many of you have heard of Etsy, and I know many people who sell on Etsy. What I love about it is the personal nature of everything - it's not mass-produced, it's thoughtful, and it's usually pretty affordable! Have you bought anything from Etsy? Were you pleased??


These wall graphics are lovely! I love the hand drawn quality
see more and purchase at Byrdie Graphics

I *adore* these branch hooks!


see more or shop at Gildem




who doesn't love Amy Butler fabrics around the house?
see more at Sewing Mama