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At Home Friday Favorites 8.13.10

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

“I love the look of large indoor plants,” says ad coordinator Laura LaRue. “I’ve been meaning to add a few in my home, but I just need help with deciding on which kind…so many choices!” (“Planted” from A Life’s Design)

Katie Rawlings, a recent bride herself, says: “There is something about a hair piece that makes me smile! An extra big smile when I see something this elaborate and fabulous!” (“Wedding Wednesday: Fascinating Headware” from Apartment #34)

Associate editor Paulette Pearson: “I head over to Bliss each Monday for her ‘I Heart Monday’ long list of pretty odds and ends–like this plate–ranging from home decor to fashion to books. It’s a great way to discover new product lines.” (“I Heart Monday” from Bliss)

At Home Friday Favorites 1.21.11

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “Needing a dose of color to counteract snowy gray days? Will of Bright Bazaar is my go to source. Love all the graphic, vibrant colors here.” (“Happy Weekend” from Bright.Bazaar)

From account executive Kathy Condrey: “This drink sounds delicious. Bring on the warm weather!” (“Cocktails at Six: The Capri” from Coco+Kelley)

From art director Mandy Keener: “Super idea! Perfect for any outdoor spaceâ€¦even indoors.” (“Rebar Chairs” from Ouno Design)

From advertising coordinator Laura LaRue: “In my next house I would LOVE to have open shelves to display all my dishes and cute bowls…Love that look.” (“Dishes on Display” from My Sweet Savannah)

From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “This is basically my style summed up in one image. An eclectic mix with clean lines and both traditional and modern tendencies. Loving the crown molding, fireplace and all the light and white with pops of color. So fresh and cozy!” (“Inspiration for My Guest Bedroom” from Made by Girl)

From marketing coordinator Lauren Strother: “Adore this resource room. I think I could conquer the world in there!” (“I Want to Work Here!” from Flipflops and Pearls)

friday favorites: weekend escapes, light-filled bedrooms, frames as art

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

From art director Mandy Keener: “This is so bright and cheery, I’d like to stay for a week or so and hang out.” (“Modern Fire Island Home” via Black Eiffel)

From account executive Stevi Jackson: “I love, love, love the graphic Boston Terrier pillow! Wonder what Clara Belle the cat would think about that in our house?” (“Home Inspiration” via Daisy Pink Cupcake)

From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “With the holiday weekend upon us, this is where I’d like to spend the long weekend. I love the brick patio, and that you can see all the way through the house to the other side. Love the idea of opening up the doors, letting the breeze in, and turning the outdoor areas into part of the living space.” (“Jan Showers” via Dilly Dallas)

From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: “I’m loving this color palette! The print of the bedspread is great, and the pop of orange gives it an extra little something. But my favorite part is the use of the square mirrors as both a headboard and an art feature for the room. So creative and fun for any bedroom!” (“Mirror Mirror…” via Material Girls)

From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “I love how elegant the frames look hung above the carved bench. Great colors too, the mix of yellows with the dark wood.” (“Something Old Becomes New Art” via Piershan)

pretty porch, fun DIYs, bedroom decor

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

From account executive Catherine Barron: “This weather makes me want to be outside all day long and I would love to be sitting on this amazing porch right now! Â This is a fabulous site also. Have A Fantastic Friday, Everyone!” (“Such lovely decorating ideas” from Eclectic Revisited)

From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: “Fall is finally in the air! Temperatures are slowly starting to drop and the leaves are falling. I stumbled across this fall decorating blog (Southern Momentum). It has some great ideas for adding touches of fall to your home, just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. How cute are these white pumpkins?” (“Fall decor in a flash” from Southern Momentum)

From art director Mandy Keener: “It’s a swirly bit of happiness.” (“Water marble tutorial” from Hey, Nice Nails!)

From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “Love the rug and lamp and the geometric patterns they have going. And that vintage desk, so fun! Great colors too, the blue and white with a twist of gold.” (“Bedroom board” from Knight Moves)

From associate editor/online editor Paulette Pearson: “Completely and totally ready to wear these outfits. Forever trying to perfect the cozy/chic look that these outfits so perfectly exude.” (“Welcome, autumn” from Haute Design)

friday favorites: spring tabletop decor, pendant lighting, vanilla cupcakes

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

From art director Mandy Keener: “I love pink & stripesâ€¦this gets me super excited about spring and planning the spring/summer issue of Weddings in Arkansas.” (“Pink stripes” from the Weddings in Arkansas blog)

From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “A fun post showing a variety of lighting styles, and I especially love the foyer and the mix of traditional architecture, colorful art and shapely pendants.” (“Ways to achieve sleek pendant lighting” from Light Innovations)

From account executive Catherine Barron: “After making a trip to down to Lake Village yesterday, Paul Michael really gave me ‘Spring Fever’ with all their great selection of Easter, floral and new wedding items!” (“Table decorating ideas for spring” from Paul Michael Company)

From associate editor/online editor Paulette Pearson: “I recently discovered this amazingly beautiful, amazingly popular food blog, Tastespotting, after meeting the author at the Design Bloggers Conference in LA. If you haven’t checked it out, it’s a must-read for anyone with even the remotest interest in food.” (“Super duper vanilla cupcakes” from Tastespotting via Sweetapolita)

From assistant art director/special projects editor Laura LaRue: “Wow, love these furniture pieces! The fun patterns add so much to the salvaged wood. Very cool.” (“Weekly wrap-up + Ariele Alasko” from Design*Sponge)

friday favorites : designing women, colorful kitchen, safety first

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

From associate/online editor Rosemary Hallmark: “I loved reading about the fabulous young Design Directors at Nate Berkus! What a fun and inspiring place to work!” {Sasha Adler & Lauren Buxbaum of Nate Berkus Associates” on The Everygirl}

From marketing coordinator Tara Johnson:Â “The combination of open shelving, closed cabinets, turquoise and green have me drooling over this kitchen.” {“Studio Sarah Willmer” from House of Turquoise}

From senior account executive Jennifer Hay: “Loved the feature in At Home last month, and love these tips on keeping safety in mind when designing for kids.” {“Designing for Kids: Safety First” from Harper Howey Interiors}

friday favorites : last-minute christmas ideas

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Need some last-minute Christmas inspiration? Our favorite blog posts from around the web this week are sure to help with everything from cookie and cocktail recipes to last-minute decor ideas! From editor Rosemary Hallmark: “I loved Emily’s unique holiday decor. The pink, navy and gold palette was modern and fun, and the wall of gifts was too cute.” {“Home for the Holidays with HGTV’s Emily Henderson” from The Glitter Guide} From managing editor Tiffany Burgess: “Im crushing over these agate lamps. They’re a big trend for 2013 and remind me of the chandelier featured in our Style story this month!” {“Style This: Agate Lamp″ from Coco+Kelley} From assistant art director Laura LaRue: “There’s still time to add holiday cheer around your home!! You could even change up the ribbon to keep them up after the holidays. Merry Christmas!!” {“3 Wreaths to Make for the Holidays” from Oh Happy Day} From marketing coordinator Tara Johnson: “This time of year I am obsessed with cookies and these sugar cookies look incredible. I might need to make some on Christmas day.” {“Tasty Treats: Cardamom Sugar Cookies” from Jacquelyn Clark} From editor Rosemary Hallmark: “My boyfriend has gotten a bit cocktail connoisseur-y, so I’ll have to show him these festive cocktail recipes!” {“Holiday Spirits” from Note to Self} From managing editor Tiffany Burgess: “Even the guy you know best can be hard to buy for sometimes. I welcome any and all suggestions, and this guide has a little bit of everything!” {“Holiday Gift Guide for Men” from Cupcakes and Cashmere}