Recognize this set of jadite bowls from our June issue? Art director Mandy Keener upped the color ante by pairing this watery blue with…coral. A match made in heaven, don’t you think?
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have a happy pinterest thanksgiving!
Come on, everyone is doing it! Pinterest, that is. Even At Home columnist Jerusalem Greer, of Jolly Goode Gal, can’t get enough. Check out her fave Thanksgiving-inspired pins below. And follow her on Pinterest too! She’s one of our all-time favorite Pinners…
PS- At Home also has an account! Check us out here.
OK, I have a confession. I am obsessed with Pinterest. Since the advent of Social Media, I have treaded slowly and cautiously. I like to blog and read blogs, I enjoy Twitter but can go days without it, completely forgetting that it exists. Facebook is what I call a necessary evil. I use it to stay up-to-date with local and social events and to connect with old or far away friends because it is convenient. Tumblr is still a little bit of a mystery, even though I have an account, and  I managed to completely dodge the MySpace and Xanga all together. However, Pinterest has me completely whooped. I am fully under her spell.
Since I was a little girl I have been ripping pictures out of magazines and stuffing them into folders. From crafts to decorating to fashion, I have binders full of inspiration and idea boards scattered around my craft room. Now I have Pinterest, a beautiful, paperless, virtual way to create hundreds of idea boards all with a few computer clicks. From recipes to hair-styles to home building ideas to holiday decor, it is all there.
This year I will probably spend Thanksgiving eating Chinese food out of a take-out box, as I will be days away from submitting my cooking & craft book manuscript to my publishers. I will pack my boys up and send them to the grandparents for a happy holiday, while I buckle down to meet my deadline. However, thanks to Pinterest I can still dream of a beautiful homespun and crafty Thanksgiving, planning the perfect gathering, even if it is just virtual. If I were going to host Thanksgiving at my house this year, these are all the crafts I would want to make – all of which I found, of course, on Pinterest:
The Table
I have a large collection of vintage aqua plates that I think would look adorable in a setting like this. Â And look at the little berry, mini-pumpkin and mum baskets – how cute are those? I may have to add a floral table cloth under the natural stick place-mats, but over all this setting is perfect.
The Mantle
I am going through a bit of a felt-phase and I think this leaf garland would be precious, hung in three or four strands on our white mantle. The colors are the perfect version of traditional fall tones for my home, the texture old fashioned, the assembly simple.
The Kids’ Craft
Around our place the turkey has been known to take its own sweet time cooking, so I like to have a craft for the little (and often big) kids to work on, keeping them occupied and out from underfoot. This a great take on the traditional Thanksgiving Thankful Tree and it makes a lovely party favor as well.
The Outfit
One of the things I love most about holidays is picking out what to wear. I love to add a little homemade crafty flair to my outfits whenever I can. This floral sash would be the perfect addition to a smart little fall dress, or even a skirt and thick sweater combo.
The Treat
For thanksgiving I love to make one new dish. Something that looks yummy and holiday specific. As soon as I saw these little one bite pies I knew I wanted to try them. I am not sure about the filling, maybe I would change that. But oh the shape! How could you resist a golden flaky leaf pie?
So those are my Thanksgiving Pinterest dreams, what are yours?
You can follow me here: http://pinterest.com/jerusalemgreer/ on Pinterest And you can follow At Home here: http://pinterest.com/athomeinarmag/
Happy pinning!
At Home with Color
Does your living room need a paint refresher but you’re not sure where to look for an of-the-moment hue? Ever wished there were a comprehensive list of color trends from the designer runways? Curious about what colors are expected to steal the show this fall in home furnishings? Don’t wait another minute and check out Pantone Inc. It’s the world-renowned go-to source for professionals seeking the latest in color and trend information, so it’s bound to give you that boost of confidence you need when it’s time to touch up your home or wardrobe with a fabulous new shade. Plus, the web site is lots of fun to navigate. (Check it out here.)
We rounded up colors from Pantone’s fashion forecast for Fall 2009. And we’re curious: Which ones will you be wearing?
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All images courtesy of Neiman Marcus.
At Home Hits the Runway 2.11.10
This Fayetteville homeowner opted to layer browns in his guest bedroom, using toile fabric in the bedding, furnishings and draperies, and then matching it with a custom wall color. Photographed by Rett Peek and featured in our Color Issue, the room exudes the same understated elegance as this look from Carolina Herrera’s Resort 2010 Collection.
At Home Friday Favorites 8.13.10
“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 2.4.11
From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “Two of our favorite guest bloggers together in one place! Lauren Liess of Pure Style Home guest blogs on La Dolce Vita, with her wish-list of visuals for her dream home. As the owner of a two-story Victorian home, I like her exterior inspiration!” (“Dream Home: Pure Style Home” from La Dolce Vita)
From senior account executive Jennifer Hay: “What a great story!! I would love to go see it.” (“French mansion opens after being closed for 100 years” from French Quarters)
From account executive Kathy Condrey: “By far the coolest bathtub I have ever seen!” (“Incredible wooden bathtub” from House of Turquoise)
From advertising coordinator Laura LaRue: “Love this table! I am definitely recreating this for my next dinner party. Such a fresh and colorful surprise instead of one bunch of flowers in the middle of a table.” (“A Closer Look: Skill Swap Jamboree in Rue” from The City Sage)
From marketing coordinator Lauren Strother: “Oh the digital age is so much fun. What a great way to get to send little Valentine’s as a grownup. FUN!” (“New: Cartolina Cartograms iPhone app” from Design*Sponge)
From art director Mandy Keener: “For Christmas, I got some cattle skulls and painted them metallic copper for my dad. He didn’t really “get it,” but they look great in my parents’ den. There’s a longhorn in the works, too.” (“Trendspotter: Decorating with Antlers” from Good Bones Great Pieces)
From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “Photographed here by one of my favorite bloggers, Garance Dore, Giovanna Battaglia is one of my style icons. The scalloped edge on her sweater, her scarf is impeccably tied, and notice the surprising detail on her bracelet.” (“Giovanna Battaglia” from Garance Dore)
In case you missed it:
At Home Hits the Runway: Where high fashion and Arkansas design meet
friday favorites: alys beach, marbleized goods, walk-in closets
From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “I’m off on vacation next week and staying in the Alys Beach area. I only hope the skies are this blue and the water is as emerald as usual! Love the softly aged, soothing cool shades of white–it’s so simply chic and summery.” (“Alys Beach” from Living Under Spanish Moss)
From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: “Organizing my closet in on my weekend agenda…so I’ve been looking online to get some inspiration. I stumbled upon this blog and absolutely loved all of the glamourous walk-in closets. If only I could transform mine to look like this, and if only it were this big! I don’t think I would ever leave…” (“Organizing closets” from Glamorous Interiors)
From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “My, what a pretty post. Check out Camille Styles for plenty of entertaining ideas, including this tutorial on giving your goods a marble look.” (“Losing our marbles” from Camille Styles)
 From account executive Stevi Jackson: “Red and blue is not a color scheme that I am normally drawn to, but I’ve seen some wonderful posts honor of 4th of July. This is one of my favorites. Great twist on American Classic!” (“Red, White & Blue” from I.O. Metro)
From art director Mandy Keener: “YES! All the texture & color makes me H-A-P-P-Y.” (“In Bloom: Flowers, Fashion, Art” from Sketch 42)
 
From assistant art director Laura LaRue: “I know exactly where I would put this in my house. Actually know about 4 places where I could put this. LOVE the color and the style.” (“Cute max side table” from Absolutely Beautiful Things)
From senior account executive Jennifer Hay: “Love this product! It’s sustainable and, the best part is that it’s available right here in Arkansas.” (“Get to know 3-form” from Blind, Shade & Shutter)
’tis the season to be stylish: 2 looks for holiday parties
Lately, Anna Cottrell has been impressing the masses with a whole bunch of absolutely lovely content on her blog, Tulip Louise! (Did you see this video?!) It reaffirms how lucky we are to have Anna as a regular contributor on the At Home blog! Below, Anna styled two ensembles for the holidays, just for you. And if that’s not enough, check out the holiday looks she created for our December issue (here) as well!
‘Tis the season to deck ourselves out in the most festive holiday looks! I went ahead and did the shopping for two killer color combinations: gold-n-red and pink-n-blue. Skip the traditional LBD this year and take a risk with a fresh spin on color!
Look I:
necklace, max and chloe //  sequin dress, winter kate // iPhone case, marc by marc jacobs // red clutch, asos // earrings, topshop // ankle boots, jimmy choo
Look II:
 bangle bracelets, piperlime // thigh split maxi, topshop // necklace, topshop // sequin clutch, BCBG // heels, rsvp
Happy shopping!
At Home Hits the Runway 9.17.09
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What do you get when you combine a daring black-and-white pattern with a cheery splash of sunshine yellow (above)? In this case, a Tobi Fairley-designed Glenwood bathroom featured in At Home in Arkansas, which happens to resemble this uptown look from Diane von Furstenberg’s Resort 2009 collection.
More black and white patterns prevailed on the DVF runway (below)Â with juicy citrus orange accents, a color combination Fairley executed beautifully in this vignette, near the same home’s fireplace.
To read the full story and see more pictures from this home, click here: https://athomearkansas.com/At-Home-Arkansas/May-2009/RENEW/
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At Home Hits the Runway 3.18.10
Jeanne Spencer, whose Little Rock garden is straight out of a Jane Austen novel, is not only a master gardener but also an avid hot tea drinker. We adore this image of her outdoor tablescape, festooned with hydrangea and blue-and-white china. And because no English lady of Jane Austen’s would take her tea without the proper attire, we also found this dress by Erdem, which is a little on the fancy side but nearly identical to Jeanne’s tabletop.
Tea, anyone?
