Pepper Design Blog

Fabric of the Week: Del Hi by Valori Wells

This week’s feature fabric brings a bit of sunshine into the coming fall. The line, Del Hi by Valori Wells, was designed to capture the sense of nostalgia: your grandma’s antique couch, a Jane Austin novel, florals from a favorite childhood dress… A perfect blend of graphic prints and blooming botanicals — the look of an antique patina and modern whimsy all wrapped into one collection. The line was created for FreeSpirit Quilting Fabric, and you can purchase by the yard online!

Celebration Inspiration: Mr. Man Party!

Christina, from the blog Full House, threw a very neat party to celebrate the 2nd birthday of her triplets! Since all little boys have one goal in life: to grow up and be big boys!, Christina took the idea and ran with it, creating this adorable Mr. Man celebration.

Chocolate lollipop mustaches proved to be a hit with all, and outfits made by Grandma – complete with mini ties (made from Dad’s old ties) – made the boys feel like Mr. Men. A clothesline displaying an assortment of ties and baby pictures adorned the yard in a creative spin on party flags.

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New Favorite Trend: Stacking Books

One of my favorite new trends is a unique way to display your favorite books: stacking one on top of the other. It’s a simple way to mix up your current bookshelf or create new displays around the house.

I love the way stacked books look on ledges, like the above left photo, or the way the ‘invisible bookcases’ (shown below) work seamlessly into the above right room.

Follow the jump for more great ideas and where to find the shelving units displayed! Read more »