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Sunny Warm Weather

May 9, 2012

Really makes me crave my weekend mornings out on the back deck with my incredible live-in barista's special cappuccino.

There are some FANTASTIC outdoor rugs available right now to spruce it up.

Close-up of the blue and white (also comes in grey and white)

One of my current favorites is the Outdoor Dhurrie by West Elm which is on special.

Not only would it look great on the deck, but it could even be used to drape over an old bench to give it a fresh new look (without even having to get a new cushion!)

You could pair it with a Bubbles Ceramic Side Table,

or a Martini Side table,

a couple throw pillows...and you're in business!

Your on your own finding the perfect live-in barista...I just got lucky.

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : Garden

DIY Designer Drapery

May 5, 2012

A couple weeks ago I was working on a client's colorful drapery. I started by showing you how to applique drapery, lampshades, and pillows. If you missed it, here it is.

I finished the drapery panels by tying all the elements together with some blue woven cord. The blue really picks up the birds in the design.

I layed the panels side by side and chose a design that would bring it all together. I hot glued the cord on being careful to match the beginning and end of the cord on each panel.

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects

Chic DIY Desk

May 2, 2012

This chic little desk could not be much easier to make yourself.

All you need is some welded wire fencing (the kind that is used to make rabbit cages or backyard fencing). You can find it at your local hardware store.

It comes in several widths. I would recommend using the 24" width for a desk or console table. If you would like a higher table, you'll need to purchase the 36" width fencing and cut it down to the size you prefer.

Unroll your fencing.
Decide on the diameter of your wire columns...
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Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects

Super Easy DIY Fabulous Large Pillows!

April 28, 2012

Have you been looking for one or two unique large pillows for your sofa or chaise? They can be very expensive and very hard to find.

This one was made with an Anthropologie 2' x 3' crewel wool rug!

It only takes 15 minutes max!

These crewel wool rugs usually have a heavy cotton backing that is just attached around the edges.

All you need to do is open up the seam at one of the short ends of the pillow (where the cotton back attaches to the front), fill it with a bag of poly fill or a feathe...

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects

A Different Arrangement

April 25, 2012

We've been having some crazy weather but now it seems like spring is finally in the air.

I'm ready for a different arrangement! Instead of using your basic vase, how about a fun basket. There certainly are plenty to choose from.

All you need to do is take a couple of jam jars, mason jars or old mayonnaise jars, fill them with water and place them in your basket.

Now just place a few bunches of tulips with some curly willow (or just some sticks from a tree for that matter) in them and you now...
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Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : Flowers

Manzanita Madness

April 20, 2012

If you've been following my blog adventures for any length of time, you'll know that I'm CRAZY about branches, especially Manzanita. I always recommend keeping a few branches around. They can be used in so many different ways!

You can even make a quick and easy pendant light!

All you need are 3 sandblasted Manzanita branches (that you can get here),

and a light socket and some nylon covered electrical cord (that you can get at your local hardware store or here).

Thread your electrical cord thr...
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Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY

It's Larger Than Life

April 17, 2012

Looks fabulous on one of your blank walls, and is only $8. if you do it yourself in black and white!

Large photographic images can be stunning in a home.

They work in kitchens,

living rooms,

and your kids rooms.

Just pick a digital image that you have taken, load it onto a thumb drive (flash drive), take it over to your local large office store like Office Max or Office Depot, give them your thumb drive and ask them to make the largest "engineer print" that they can. A 4' x 5' print will be a...
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Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects

Warning!

April 13, 2012

It takes some patience and time, but the results are well worth it! Embellishment!

I'm currently working with a client that is very colorful, fun, and full of life, and so is her beautiful home.

We completed her home a few years ago, but she's ready for new drapery in her living room. Instead of the basic plain drape, I'm producing one of a kind beauties that will be colorful yet simple.

We purchased some fabulous Belgian Linen Drapes that are on sale now at Restoration Hardware. They're discon...
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Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects

Who's The Fairest...

April 10, 2012

...of them all

There are so many mirrors to choose from, and so many things to do with them!

So many interesting shapes and sizes. Convex mirrors are some of my favorites! You can use mirrors to create more light,

to create an illusion of a large window when you are lacking one,

to create a darkly romantic and cozy interior (in this case they are antiqued mirrors).

You can even use them as art by hanging a bright wall of vintage mirrors. This would certainly enhance the light in any room.

Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : MIrrors

Serving Up The Golden Egg

April 6, 2012

Spring is in the air and celebrations will be had this weekend with lovely meals.

Whether you observe Easter or Passover, It's a great time to set a beautiful table...and I have some ideas for you!

Votives are festive...why not make your own by using real eggs lined with gold.

The glow is beautiful and it's fitting for any occasion.

All you need to do is pick up a dozen white eggs at the store. Crack them in half, empty the eggs into a bowl (you can use them later for a quiche or fritatta), wa...
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Posted by Lori Pepe-Lunche. Posted In : DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects

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As an Interior Designer, I am constantly looking for new ways of re-purposing and re-using what people already have as well as finding new resources for affordable furnishings. This is just a place to share great resources, ideas, information about the trades, and ways of doing things yourself to help make your own home fabulous!

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