We love before and after pictures and projects that transform from boring and ugly to funky yet functional. So we were thrilled to receive these pictures from one of our moxii customers. Brittany used a few key moxii items including pillows and our ruffle shower curtain to transform her new place, a 1930′s apartment.
She also painted a dresser and reinvented it into an entertainment center for her living room. We think it’s the focal point of the room!
As you can see, a little moxii goes a long way. Enjoy this vintage charmer!
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After
We have several new arrivals ranging from beautiful, decorative pillows to hand-knit scarves and hats! Perfect timing for those last minute gifts, your family and friends will not be disappointed!
Our new arrivals add the perfect amount of vintage charm! A few vintage pieces added with temporary decor provide an eclectic, one-of-a-kind look.
Use as stylish organization or a creative way to showcase your holiday decor.
Whether you are on a budget or not, it’s okay to re-purpose a few things within your home for fall decor.
Vintage vases or milk bottles of all shapes and sizes filled with decor from your yard are inexpensive and provide a unique look. Sticks, acorns, branches of turning leaves and even goldenrod’s can be beautiful in a vase.
Below is a table designed by our interior designer, Katherine Bailey, in her home which was featured in last year’s Birmingham Magazine. Katherine mentions that teal is a trendy color this year and can easily be transitioned into Christmas by adding cypress, magnolia and ornaments on the limbs.
Here’s our fall, budget-friendly inspiration board- think vintage, chic with a touch of nature
Photo Credit: Pinterest.com
Whether you’re in need of a night stand or just want a change, these creative yet functional ideas will have you thinking outside the box. You may even have these items at home already, even better, right?
a. Step Night Stand – a simple clean accessory per step
b. Wall Mounted Shelf- the sconce creates an usual piece for lighting
c. Ladder- perfect for a high bed; accessories are placed in a zig zag to create a scattered yet simple look
d. Chest with Mirror Above- the tall lamp helps balance the tall mirror
e. Stacked Suitcases- these vintage suitcases coordinate well with the room colors and perfect for a low bed
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Carrie Beth Champion, owner and designer of Sugar B Designs, “specializes in watercolor and custom graphic design, merging the two together to form a unique piece of art.”
“Individualizing each item from the invitation down to the thank you note is what puts the ‘sweet’ in Sugar B Designs.”
Sugar B Designs is located in Birmingham, AL and was recently named Best Invitations by Birmingham Magazine. Carrie Beth was also named one of Birmingham’s Beautiful People in the 2011 issue.
With the holidays around the corner, we saw it fitting to feature her beautiful, festive invitations.
Even though handwritten cards and notes have become a lost art form, Carrie Beth’s designs will have you desiring to get out the ol’ pen.
Her designs speak for themselves.
Pre-order your Christmas cards by emailing orders@sugarbdesigns.com. View the 2011 Holiday Collection.
Photos by Leslee Mitchell Photography.
Gray is one of the hottest trends, so of course you want to add this elegant yet natural color to your home. However, what do you do with the brown leather sofa you’ve invested in, and there is no way it’s leaving? Ahhh..the gray and chocolate dilemma.
But is it really a dilemma? Gray and chocolate is a color combination seen in nature. Think of the black sand beaches or the trunks of maple trees. If creation has this color combo, then why are we so culturally worried about combining the two? No worries! Thanks to today’s trends and products available, it is quite okay to combine the two colors which we were once forced to choose between. When combining the two, keep the following in mind:
Choose One Dominant Color
It’s a good idea to choose one dominant color, in this case, gray or brown. Allow the dominant color to be in ⅔ of the room while the secondary color is in the remaining ⅓ of the room.
Photo: Pinterest
Keep a Consistent Undertone
Not all grays have the same undertone. There may be a brown, olive or purple hue to the gray. It’s important to keep the undertones in your grays consistent as well.
Brown and gray hues from Benjamin Moore
Pull It All Together
Choose 3 to 5 key items to pull the color scheme together. Throw pillows, lamps, rugs, ottomans and small accents are all easy ways to create harmony.
Stick with Your Style
Most of us have settled into a design style we feel represents who we are as a person. Don’t compromise your style when combining gray and brown or any color scheme for that matter. Stick to who you are and the style you appreciate. Keep in mind you will see the perfect shade of gray accessory, but this doesn’t mean that lamp is the perfect fit for your space.
Photo: Decor Pad
Photo: Pinterest
by Katherine Bailey
Katherine is a licensed interior designer and co-founder of moxii. Her style tips can be found here on the moxii blog and B Metro magazine blog. She and her team offer their design services all over the Southeast.








































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