Add A Rustic Element - Barn Doors

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I love the idea of adding a rustic element in a more modern space...

HGTV Dream Home 2011



In the 2011 HGTV Dream Home the designer  used a vintage barn door as a piece of art (and a conversation piece!).  Even though she designed a more modern space, she knew this piece would work in it -  "It's an antique but has a very modern graphic feel about it," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

I also like the way designer Sherry Hart used this rustic barn door in this nursery.   It looks awesome and adds so much character and interest, don't you think? To see the rest of this nursery transformation, click here.

Have you or are you considering adding a rustic element to your space? If so, what?

Hope your year is starting out fabulously!

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- Creative Window Treatment
- Accessorizing Shelves/Bookcases

Doors in Unexpected Places

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

At Home Arkansas Photo Rett Peek

I always love seeing things used in ways that they weren't originally intended to be used, and the doors in this post are a great example of that.

What makes this particular image even better is that the beautiful color on this barn door is original...

House Beautiful photo David Tsay

I think these are probably actually shutters, not doors, but...

Those of you who have been in blogland for any amount of time probably have this concept down, but just a reminder to always keep your mind open when looking at anything. You know what it is, but what could it become?

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Another reminder that the Pattern Inspiration Linky Party is this Wednesday, October 13th! I took some photos of a room makeover this weekend that I'll be sharing at some point in the next few weeks, and it got me thinking about circles and dots. I think that's what my pattern inspiration post will be about on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to seeing what patterns/shapes inspire you!

Laquered Headboard

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

Since we were talking about bedrooms yesterday, and it's been a while since I've done a post about headboards, I thought I would show you this great headboard that I found at Metropolitan Home . I love the shape and the way it's finished. It's made of wood, lacquered, and trimmed in stainless steel.
Photographer: Erik Johnson

Inspiration and a Winner!

Country Living Photo Tria Giovan

Kind of a random variety of things here today...

Wow... over 500 followers. I'm in shock! Thank you so much for following and subscribing! I also enjoyed getting to know you a little better through all of the comments that you left about your Thanksgiving plans. For those of you who left such kind comments about the blog - you made my week!

The winner of the Amazon gift card is #4 - Happy Nester! Congratulations! Please e-mail your address so that I can get the gift card out to you.

I love to see people actually using the ideas that we talk about in posts, so I thought I would share photos from a couple of readers...

Janell from Isabella and Max Rooms saw the clustered ornament post and used it for the ornaments on her railing. So pretty, and I'm slightly jealous of her color scheme, I must admit! :-)
Remember this DIY Headboard idea post? Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess saw it and decided to make it. Didn't she do a great job? Now she's on the hunt for new bedding, so that will be fun to see as well.

Last, but certainly not least, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU! Hope you have a wonderful, blessed time wherever you may be. My guests arrive today and will be here through the weekend. I'm going to try to get at least one more post pre-scheduled to come up prior to Monday, but if not I'll definitely see you back here on Monday!