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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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

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

]]> http://blog.moxii.com/style-inspiration/creative-night-stand-ideas/feed/ 1 http://blog.moxii.com/featured-products/sugar-b-designs/ http://blog.moxii.com/featured-products/sugar-b-designs/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:37:33 +0000 moxii http://blog.moxii.com/?p=3655 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.

Fall birthday party invitation

Christmas Stamps- ink color choices are red, green, blue, black, brown and violet

Bridal shower invitation

A hand sketched and inked silhouette

Christmas celebration invitation

Pre-order your Christmas cards by emailing orders@sugarbdesigns.com. View the 2011 Holiday Collection.

Photos by Leslee Mitchell Photography.

One of our favorite ways to decorate for fall is by using gourds and pumpkins. A collection of gourds is a beautiful base for any fall decoration, and you can use them in wonderful recipes when the time comes.  Ten to twelve gourds combined with fall foliage can become an elegant but natural centerpiece or mantle decoration.

Also, keeping your fruit bowl stocked with fall fruits and veggies can be an item of decor for your kitchen counter or table.

View our inspiration board for fall tables and mantles.

Source: Pinterest

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.

Moxii's Tia Throw in chocolate is a great addition to a couch or chair.

Moxii's Charcoal Vivacious Hook Rug combines both gray and chocolate in its design.

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.

Use various shades of chocolate accents within your style against a gray backdrop.

Photo: Decor Pad

Structured and striking, each piece works well together.

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.

Katie of Loves of Life created this Fall Bucket List with the idea that being more intentional will help her make the most of every moment this fall.

Want to join her? We do!

Place in a frame like Katie did and check off with a dry erase marker. Click here for the printable version.