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Lemon Yellow Celebration Inspiration

May 12, 2010

Here’s a bit of inspiration teaming with soft yellows and golden accents – reminds me a bit of lemon sherbet, actually, which is just perfect for a summer celebration.

This inspiration board lends itself to any sort of shower, birthday or even for a wedding. Or how about just a summer get-together with friends under the stars?

These miniature yellow bags would look great with a custom stamp and filled with sweet treats.

Below, vintage lace works perfectly as a table cloth, and wild flowers in a matching palette are a beautiful addition to a simple tablescape full of thrift ware finds.

I love this dessert bar with it’s colorful accents and the green grass moat around the base of the cupcakes. We did something similar for a friend using wheat grass, though you could also check out your local home improvement store for flats of grass.

A delicious bourbon spiked ginger lemonade punch and more inspiration after the jump. Continue reading →

Favorite Trend: Black & Chalkboard Accent Walls

May 11, 2010

What are your thoughts on black walls? I think they’re kinda cool. An accent wall here or there in a strong color can really make a room pop, and an entirely black room can give the illusion of a larger, open space (it doesn’t really make a room smaller as most people assume) while still exuding that intimate atmosphere.

My favorite technique is painting your accent wall with chalkboard paint for instant creativity! Now the grocery list, kid’s artwork and favorite quotes can be displayed for all to see (and erased as quickly as it went up).

What do you think? Would you ever paint a wall or room black?

A black wall helps artwork and wall collages to prominently stand out:

And can bring a sophisticated coziness to a small den:

Chalkboard walls are my favorite in the kitchen and bedroom. Choosing a pop of color (like turquoise) helps balance the darker background.

Keep in mind there are many different types of black so before you grab the nearest pitch black gallon of paint, determine if your room would benefit from a blue-black, deep midnight color or dark gray. You’re best bet is a matte – avoid the glossies.

If you’re not a black-wall-type-of-person, not to worry – but if you are, there are four more delicious examples after the jump! Plus credits for all of the images. Continue reading →

Exciting News! Come Visit at the SD Design Expo

May 10, 2010

I’m so excited to share with you all that I’ve been asked to participate as a speaker for San Diego’s upcoming StylishSpaces Interior Design & Outdoor Living Expo, a production hosted by Seascape Spaces and featured here. The event will be hosted at the San Diego convention center on May 22 and 23.

With a lineup that includes HGTV stars and celebrity chef speakers, I hope to humbly keep up with the all-star cast by sharing a few of my own interior design tips & tricks.

My presentation revolves around fabulous ways to use small amounts of beautiful fabric to add life and style to any space, and boy have I been busy these past few weeks pulling fabric projects together that include an upholstered headboard, lampshades, rugs, lined bookcases, tablecloths, and the list goes on…

Here’s a quick snapshot from the website of a few of the speakers for Sunday, May 23rd:

If you’re in the area, I would be beyond thrilled to have you join me for this exciting event. I’ll be presenting at 1:30 on Sunday, May 23, however amazing speakers and inspiring exhibits/vignettes will be sharing all weekend long.

If you’d like to visit, drop me a line at: morgan@pepperdesignblog.com for a free pair of tickets to the show (a $14 value). I have about 30 tickets available and I’ll mail them out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you for all of your support, you guys are the best.