Showing posts with label Ballard Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ballard Designs. Show all posts

Friday, March 2, 2012

Ballard Designs Indoor/Outdoor Rugs

Ballard Designs always seems to have updated versions of interior decor; including indoor/outdoor rugs.  Here's a few that are inspiring to look at.  They would look amazing in your house, on your porch or patio, especially this time of year!  There is no one place they belong, which is always comforting, so feel free to close your eyes and scatter them wherever they shall land. 
Wondering how much they all get along with dogs though....



Striped Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug




Le Poeme Indoor/Outdoor Rug
I actually do own this rug, so I can give a little personal review on it.  I have the navy blue version and after swooning over it for a while, waiting til there was a sale, plus having an extra coupon, I went in for the kill!  I had already looked at it in the store and was actually surprised at how much this indoor/outdoor rug actually felt like an indoor rug.  It came and in the dining room it went.  I loved the look of it, but quickly realized it and dogs were not the best of friends.  Being hand hooked in a loop also means dog nails pick out these loops.  I've had to do a lot of trimming of the said loops ever since and thus, am officially on the hunt for a better version for our dog friends. 




Crewel Floral Indoor/Outdoor Rug
St. Tropez Indoor/Outdoor Rug - Sunbrella Solid Border



Classic Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug




Geneve Indoor/Outdoor Rug
I love this rug, especially the pattern, and am seriously considering this being THE replacement.  I'm still unsure as to what color I would go with though.




Marrakesh Indoor/Outdoor Rug




Santorini Indoor/Outdoor Rug




Greek Key Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Navarre Indoor/Outdoor Rug




Farrah Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Oooh, I'm really loving this design as well!  Just not sure about it being made of plastic and the dogs playing nicely together.  Would look amazing on a porch or patio though!




Geometric Border Indoor/Outdoor Rug





Suzanne Kasler Quatrefoil Border Indoor/Outdoor Rug
I'm really loving this pattern as well, and my eye goes right to the top (grey) one.




Zebra Belgique Indoor/Outdoor Rug





Laney Indoor/Outdoor Rug



Grove Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Saturday, February 18, 2012

"Stencil" Me In: Drapes (Part 2 of 3)





OK, so back to the whole dilemma (from yesterday's post) of exactly what/how to change up my curtains. Another idea I've been entertaining - actually stenciling them myself! There are so many options in this category, as opposed to dying them. Not to mention, there are literally endless options when it comes to the actual stencil design and paint color. Here are a few images of inspiration.



Before we get started, I should also mention that a way to keep the costs down for your own DIY custom stenciled curtains is to use painter's drop cloths.  Yes, you read that correctly.  I'm talking the same drop cloths you can purchase at any paint or home improvement store.  They come in various sizes and have a nice weight to them - perfect for drapery.

If your next thought immediately goes to, "...but, I can't sew."  Well, there is a solution for that as well.  Below are two brands of "no-sew" bonding tape, which works perfectly for making that ideal hem, without the whole sewing part.  These can be purchased at any craft store.

Heat n Bond Ultrahold Iron On Adhesive


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Stitch Witchery Fusible Bonding Web


  
OK, let me just first mention that these are not stenciled - but an inspiration for a possible stencil design! The pattern is actually hand-stitched and they are gorg in person. They are from Ballard Designs and while I have loved everything about these for a while now, well except for the cost. The price for 4 - 96" panels (for just 1 of my windows) would be over $800!

Here's another blogger's DIY example of a pattern somewhat similar to the Ballard Designs drapes.


DIY Stenciled Curtains


Not sure if you're aware or not, but when it comes to fabric paints, the selection is a little lack thereof.  There aren't that many colors to choose from, the bottles are small, and the price is large.  So, in doing some research, if you click on this link above, here's the lowdown on how to get a lot of paint for a lot less change. 
 

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This site has amazing stencils - for all of your design palettes.  They have plenty of stencil supplies as well.

 
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This is yet another place that has a redunkulously amazing selection of stencils!  See more below.

Ikat Pattern no. 2

Damask no. 1



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moroccan stencil

moroccan-damask-stencil

stencils

wall stencils


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These look amazing and were done with a custom stencil that matched the store's logo.  The stencil was then spray painted onto the burlap and voila - GORG!


**Free Printable Stencil Pattern Below
Link to This Printable Ikat Stencil Pattern



Stencil Tips Breakdown:
Our Fifth House - Stencil Paint Tips - The low down on stencil paint.
Dropcloths for Curtains - Seriously, it's what so many designers do/use!

Stencil Site Breakdown:
Royal Design Studio - Stencils - Stencils & Supplies
Olive Leaf Stencils - Stencils & Supplies
Cutting Edge Stencils - Stencils & Supplies