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A toast to 2012…

by laura on December 31, 2011

I hope for you 2012 is full of spontaneity,

beauty,

and significant gatherings.

I hope you watch a peaceful snowfall,

have a night out with close friends,

and see beautiful details.

I hope you care for art,

pack your bags and get away,

see flowers outside your windows,

and have a little glamour when you need and want it.

I hope that you make time to get outside,

relax by a cozy fire,

and feel full of LOVE AND JOY.

But more than anything,

In 2012 I wish you, your family and friends health, peace, love, happiness and friendship.

A toast to all the things that really count.

Image Credits: Country Style (1), Bourbon and Pearls (2), Bippity Boppity Boo (3), The Clapping Walrus (4), L’Extravagance (5), Crush Cul de Sac (6), Pinterest * original source unknown (7), Original source unknown: Pinterest (8), John & Tina Reid flickr (9), This is glamorous (10), Kate Spade NY on Tumblr (11), a-ve-nue on Tumblr (12), and Le Love (13).

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believe

by laura on December 15, 2011

During the next few weeks

I hope you

I’m signing off for a while and saying

and enjoy the holidays!

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Accessorizing with Silver and Gold

by laura on December 12, 2011

I know the saying goes “Diamonds are a girls best friend” but really how can we exclude silver and gold from that? It’s interesting how individuals have a strong preferece. Simultaneously I have been working on a house with an emphasis of silver and nickel accessories and hardware, and another family room that has a stronger brass influence. Loving these silver and gold looks right now….

What do you say? gold or silver?

Image Credits: La Belle Vie (1), Studio Ilse (2), Elle Decor on Good Bones Good Pieces via Simplified Bee (3), House of Turquoise (4), House Beautiful (5), Schwartz (6), David Kleinberg for Architectural Digest (7), Coastin Tumblr (8).

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Holiday Crafts

by laura on December 7, 2011

The holidays have snuck up on me…I feel like I was just helping the boys out of their Halloween costumes and visiting relatives for Thanksgiving. This year, I really want to try to do more decorating with me boys, and I thought it might be fun to share ways to decorate your home for the holidays as a family. Getting everyone involved is easy and I hope these next projects and images will inspire you to create a holiday ready home that is full of fun crafting and memories!

Emily Henderson from Secrets from a Stylist created this really fun and cute Gift Guide back in October. There are lots of decorating ideas from talented bloggers like my friend Cristin from Simplified Bee. She created this neat Christmas mantel. The pinecone garland is an easy DIY project!

Make your own holiday door swag! The smells from greenery like yew and holly are amazing – tie on some beautiful large ribbon and a few ornaments and ta-da!

This project is a little late but better late than never! A DIY advent calendar (with printables)

A fun project to do with the kids: have them collect pinecones, using white non-toxic glue place glitter (gold or metallic!) and place in a large hurricane.

Really feeling crafty? Spend a Saturday afternoon around the kitchen table with your kids and make some amazing memorable gift tags with them. These felt and craft paper gift tags are adorable and those receiving them will feel extra special

Simple DIY holly and bell napkins holders are easy to make and aren’t over the top complicated…

These recycled magazines have been transformed into gold glitter tree decor! How inspired and kid friendly as well!

Always wanted to make your own stockings? Now is the time to do it!

These mantel is an easy to create, low cost holiday decor that you can recreate with your own color scheme.

Everyone has old buttons! These DIY button snowmen are adorable.

Happy crafting friends!

Laura Casey Interiors, LLC

www.lauracaseyinteriors.com

Image Credits: Holiday Guide by Emily Hendersen (1), Good Housekeeping (2), Oh Happy Day (3), Better Homes and Gardens (4), Martha Stewart (5-8), Centsational Girl (9), Urban Paisley blog (10).

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Gift Ideas at Splendid Willow

by laura on December 5, 2011

I’m giving my 2 cents on one of my favorite blogs Splendid Willow today for a great holiday gift.

Click here to see what I am sharing along with a few others. Here’s a hint…

Happy Shopping!

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Blanchard Interior Design

by laura on December 1, 2011

Recently I was browsing through European interior design magazines, as I love looking to see what is happening in other countries with respect to design trends and finding new designers. I came upon the work on Diana Blanchard who is based in the UK and Dubai. I really like her work , so here’s a peek…

All so pretty and feminine, just what I am feeling this week.

Image Credits: Blanchard (Diana Blanchard)

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a look back, Austrian Architecture

by laura on November 29, 2011

Recently I have been thinking about a summer in college that I studied Italian Renaissance Art and Classical music in Innsburck, Austria. It was a formative time for me as I was fortunate to travel to many cities in Europe, and I really began to appreciate European architecture. I also began to see how different and unique each European city is. Innsbruck in particular is stunning and unimaginably beautiful, I got to look at the Alps and charing colorful houses every day.

The Triumph Arch is a welcoming point in the city.

There is such beauty and authenticity there, I can’t wait to plan a return trip.

I travelled twice to Vienna and loved going to the Vienna Opera House.

The Rathaus (city hall) was designed between 1872 and 1883 and is amazing as well.

I went to hear Mozart’s Magic Flute at Schobrunn Palace and was struck by its beautiful exterior and interior. The palace is a former imperial 1,441-room summer residence located in Vienna. It is considered one of the most important cultural monuments in all of Austria and is an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

The long history of the site and buildings located here date back to the Middle Ages, it was named by Emperor Matthias in 1612. The several buildings and property passed through the Habsburg dynasty until 1918 when the Republic of Austria took ownership.

The interior is stunning.

There are also beautiful conservatories at Schonbrunn Palace. The gardens were designed with a Baroque layout and have remained mostly in tact over the years.

Another wonderful city in Austria is Salzburg, which is famous for the Von Trapp Family from the Sound of Music.

I’d put Austria on your list if you haven’t been, and if you have, let me know what’s on your favorite list!

Image Credits: Skyscanner (1), Destination360 (2), Euro Buildings (3-4), Flickr (5), Legras Tours (6) To Europe (7), Planetware (8), Amazing Data (9), Go N Back (10), Flickr (11) Von Trapp House.

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Thanksgiving Table Settings

by laura on November 22, 2011

To me this week really starts the holiday season. There is so much to be thankful for, and I am so glad that we will be seeing both our families over the holidays. One of my favorite things to do during the fall is to look for different ideas for Thanksgiving table settings. This table’s cream palate is pretty and the soft orange napkin rings are a fun way to bring in a fall color.

The use of leaves and burlap gives this table a rustic feel and are easy ways to have a crafty project at home.

Black, brown and gold make for a subtle and sophisticated setting.

Who doesn’t love traditional fall colors and this could easily transition into Christmas as well with a change of the chargers.

I think that this wheat arrangement is so pretty and a great way to bring autumn to your entryway.

Looking for a quick and easy DIY? If you have the candle and the hurricane, all other items can be found in your back yard.

Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite Thanksgiving treats. Here are two great recipes – with bourbon and without.

Since giving thanks is the reason for the season, make a Thankful Tree with your kids to show them what this holiday is really all about.

Wishing a very happy Thanksgiving from my home to yours!

Image Credits: Martha Stewart (1), The Swenglish Home blog (2), Crate & Barrel (3), Country Living (4), House and Home (5), Pottery Barn (6), Tartelette (7), and Simply Vintage Girl (8).

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A Look at Mirrors

by laura on November 15, 2011

Mirrors are one of my favorite ways to add variety to a room. I love large mirrors that really have a presence in their space.

How fun for a little one.

This bathroom mirror adds height to the ceiling.

This fantastic mirror makes quite a statement, interesting to notice it goes all the way to the ceiling height with the curtains.

Hanging a mirror at the height of the curtain hardware gives the walls a streamlined look.

This frameless mirror makes the room feel very chic.

Interesting to see the same mirror in different finishes…

Antique mirrors are also beautiful. I recently used this antique mirror in a client’s powder room (with wallpaper).

Do you love them as much as I do?

Image Credits: Better Homes & Gardens (1), Oh Dee Doh (2), La Caze (3), House Beautiful (4), Suzanne Kasler (5), Timothy Whealon (6), Caitlin Wilson Design (7), Traditional Home (8), House Beautiful (9).

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Wallpaper in Powder Rooms

by laura on November 10, 2011

It’s no secret that I love wallpaper. There are so many different looks and ideas that the possibilities are truly endless. One of my favorite places for wallpaper is in a powder room. The right combination of pattern and color can really make the space.