Saturday, 25 February 2012

Just A Touch!


Spring is approaching fast. Maybe it's time to bring in just a touch
of color. I know my new fresh spring color will be a vibrant yellow.
 There's nothing mellow about this yellow. All you need is just a touch. 


Here's a floral display designed by eighteen karat.


Yellow might be hard to find but what about fresh cut 
Daffodil Flowers for your dining room table or buffet table.
Here's a recent photo from "The spotted Frog."


Maybe a spectacular vase. This would be my first choice.


Here's another option.


What about this option...


Here's eighteen karat's take on moody yellow.


I will use yellow mixed with midnight blue, ocean blues, 
as my pop of color. Furniture will remain blacks, grays, 
and very dark chocolate brown coffee and end tables.


Monday, 13 February 2012

The Spotted Frog

I stumbled on the site "The Spotted Frog" the other day. This is a canadian company that specializes in custom furniture and they also sell beautiful home accessories and furniture. Here are some photo's I found to be beautiful and inspiring. I love using these shades of blue in my home.











I also love the color red. I started out using red to accent my home, however it has got to be the hardest color to buy. You can never find the right tone of red. I find it is usually too rustic. Never vibrant enough for my taste, so I gave in and went with my next inspiring color...... all shades of blue. I like to think they are the shades of tropical water.







Sunday, 5 February 2012

18 KARAT does it again!!!

18 KARAT is back at it. The creative team really proved themselves again. I was unsure if 18 KARAT would have the capability to create great home accessories fashions with having new ownership. I must say I am really impressed with the new glass designs. 



I love the crumple vase. I must admit I have an obsession with vases and glass. It's a real problem!

Crumple Glass Vase - 3.5" h x 4" dia - $25.00
Crumple Glass Vase - 6.5" h x 6" dia - $50.00
Crumple Glass Vase - 10.5" h x 6" dia - $75.00
Crumple Glass Vase - 13" h x 5" dia - $75.00


I really like these Florero Vases for one flower or a small grouping three flowers. It all depends on the size of the flowers and the vase.

Florero Glass Vase - 11.75" h x 3" dia - $17.00
Florero Glass Vase - 15.75" h x 3" dia - $22.00
Florero Glass Vase - 19.5" h x 4" dia - $25.00
Florero Glass Vase - 23.5"h x 6.5" dia - $45.00


Another glass piece I really like is the Nostal Bottle Vase. I like the fold over on the top of the neck.


Nostal Bottle Vase - 11" h x 7.5" dia - $50.00
Nostal Bottle Vase - 14" h x 9" dia - $75.00
Nostal Bottle Vase - 16" h x 11" dia - $100.00
All the bottle neck opening sizes are the same 1.5".


Check them out at www.eighteenkarat.com