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Friday, June 29, 2012

Guest Post: Arcadian Lighting on Texas Style

Hi there! I’m Joanna, a writer with Arcadian Lighting, a source for brilliant light fixtures like pendant lights and table lamps of every finish and style.

I’m a native Texan so this post was a lot of fun to put together. While the saying’s true everything is bigger in Texas, there are some quaint spots and homes here as well that are just as big in personality. I’ve shared below a few of the different styles you’ll find in Texas homes.

Texas Style Sitting Room
This is one of my favorite Texas homes. Iit’s located in San Antonio in an old industrial space. The space reflects such an eclectic mix of styles which I love. In this room I especially love the gallery wall.

Texas Style Living Room
A Texas beach house is a soothing combination of the hues of sea and sand. The space is so bright, open and inviting.

Texas Style Bedroom
A Texas size bedroom gets its own interesting touch of Texas with a set of longhorns above the bed.

Texas Style Living Room
This living room brings in elements of Texas with a cowhide rug, rich wood accents and leather.
Modern Texas Acrylic Bar
A Dallas home is a study in sophistication with an acrylic bar cart, modern art and traditional paisley wallpaper.
Texas Style Home Decor
In another room in the home above, a fuchsia dyed cowhide peeks into a little corner with an Asian-inspired chest and a modern print and drum light fixture.
Modern Texas Style Living Room
Modern Texas spaces are common in the bigger cities like Dallas and Houston and this living room is the perfect example. Southwestern elements are introduced to the room with woven pillows and rug just barely visible on the right.

Retro Texas Style Living Room
A Mid-Century modern room in Houston gets its own big touch of Texas in the cowhide rug. The pendant light is reminiscent of a large star. 
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We hope you enjoyed our post. Don't forget to stop by Arcadian Lighting to find a fixture like the ones in today's post.

Thank you Joanna & The Arcadian Lighting Team
Ashley xo

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Thirty Thursday: DIY Pouf

A hot and trendy accent right now is a pouf!


(This is the one I want!)

I have been in search of the perfect pouf for my living room for a while now. Last week while doing a little window shopping I found one at Pier 1 Imports that I loved. But… it was $150 dollars!

So instead, I think I will try to make one. –Maybe even two!
I found this pattern on Design Sponge that I wanted to share with you. Just in case you were in love with poufs just as much as me!
 

I plan to start tackling this project next week. And I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes.- Wish me luck!
Images via:
Design Sponge