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Weekly Wishlist: Quirky Quartz

A few weeks ago, I came upon some really unique accessories via Bliss Home and Design, an interior design and furnishing store. As impatient as I am to just get stuff done when it comes to furnishing and decorating our home,  I am also perfectly willing to hunt high and low to find the perfect accessory that I cannot live without. As a kid, I never wanted to go home for dinner or bedtime because I was so afraid I’d miss out on something. I think that same feeling creeps over me when I’m working on a home project. I don’t want to overlook the perfect accessory because I was too impatient to check this store or that website.

So, when I saw these beauties from their Mineral Collection, I knew that I’d be willing to shell out some bucks just to be able to plant one of these on top of a console table, bookshelf or mantle. Hubba, hubba. (sorry, no idea where that came from!)

In true Emily fashion, I haven’t committed to one just yet, because I’m holding out for the right mineral, at the right time, for the right room 🙂

What’s on your Wishlist this week?

Weekly Wishlist: Spectacular Stencils

While browsing Pinterest recently, I came across a bunch of cool DIY makeovers that can be done with stencils. Stenciling has always seemed kind of old-fashioned to me, probably because I remember my mom stenciling my bedroom, circa 1994. But clearly, this DIY method has been updated to suit more current senses of style.

And now I can’t stop thinking of what and where I’d like to stencil in my own house! My kitchen island, a kitchen backsplash, the back of a bookcase, a ceiling medallion in our dining room or my office (or both!), DIY art panels for our bedroom, and accent wall in our powder room, our entryway… umm, do you think that’s enough to start with?!?

Have you ever tried to stencil anything? A small tabletop or a whole wall? Any tips to share?

Note: I have in no way been compensated for this post by Cutting Edge Stencils. All opinions expressed here are my own. 

Weekly Wishlist: Neutral + Metallic Vases

::whew:: It’s been a crazy week! I am very glad that tomorrow is Friday! Not only do we have some fun plans to look forward to on Saturday, but it means I get a slight reprieve from work. I’ve been very busy for the last few weeks, which means all personal projects take a backseat… like blogging and crafting and nail painting (yes, I consider nail painting to be a full-blown project), and even everyday tasks get put aside, like cooking and laundry and dishwasher-emptying (darn).

Anywho, these pretty vases made me smile, and dream of places where I could display them. And I realized this neutral + metallic theme was appearing, so I just went with it!

Gold Drip vase via One Kings Lane


Jonathan Adler Charade vase via Horchow


Lacey vase via Joss and Main


Orinda vase via One Kings Lane


Cutwork vase via One Kings Lane

Weekly Wishlist: Graphic Tablewares

I don’t mean graphic as in R-rated, but graphic as in bold patterns and colors!

There are some days when I daydream about having an all-white kitchen – white cabinetry, white countertops, white tile floors… and today is one of them. Can you image how fun and energized an all-white kitchen would look with pops of these plates, platters and teapots? Gah! Is it too late to change out our maple and cherry for white, white, white, white?

All of these beauties were found via the Pattern Play sale at One Kings Lane. They’re on sale today! Grab your favorite while you can!

Weekly Wishlist: Watercolor Trees by Angie Vandenbogaard

I’ve been admiring Angie’s watercolor trees ever since I discovered Etsy (circa 2008). There’s something about them that just makes me smile. She offers a bright, bold, friendly palette of colors, and I love the unique personality that each print takes on.

After so many years of admiring, I’ve finally purchased one for myself!

This is her “Hello” Print.

And I promise, promise, promise that one of these days, the elusive Family Room Gallery Wall is going to make an appearance (I’m saying this more for me than for you. I need to get a move on!). What I expected to be a quick, throw-it-together display turned into a time consuming “labor of love” where I began second-guessing everything I chose… But it’s all good now. It’s underway. And this adorable “Hello” print will be prominently featured!

You can shop Angie’s prints on Etsy here.