Wall paper is such a huge trend, but it is a one that, at times, requires a huge budget.  This dilemma begs for an alternative such as this – wall stenciling!  When browsing for decorating ideas for my sister-in-law’s new Seattle abode, we stumbled upon Cutting Edge Stencils on Etsy.  I love the selection and I cannot wait to go to Seattle to stencil an accent wall in her living room.  The plan is to do white on cream for a subtle, but rich and detailed look.  This is the stencil of choice for her living room.

You can also print this quatrefoil stencil for free. Read the original post here and follow the steps for creating your own fun summer projects.

I also love that specific shade of gray on the walls and the citrus yellow n.a.l. coat rack makes for a great and welcoming color composition.

Reclaimed wood is becoming a hot commodity. You get the already-aged look and feel and the question becomes what do you do with it and how do you make it look good if all you have are different pieces. Here are a few examples of how lots of little pieces piece together a great piece.

The garage door caught my eye as its simple pattern looked so rich and pleasantly complex. This table from Crate and Barrel Paloma Dining Table reminded me of the similarity in the motif. Apartment therapy just had a post on reclaimed wood which makes for another example of pieces coming together to make a great whole.  And here’s a great reclaimed wood DIY for the entryway.