I am an accessories hoarder. Last week Michelle from My Notting Hill did a darling post on "Death by Accessories" that I have been thinking of ever since. Is there a science behind it? I think so.
TIP 1:
Think Large, Medium, Small.
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TIP 2:
Create an arch with the tallest item in the center. Our friend and genius decorator, Sherry Hart, talks about that here.
Create an arch with the tallest item in the center. Our friend and genius decorator, Sherry Hart, talks about that here.
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TIP 3:
Make it personal with your own treasures and things that mean something to you and your family.
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TIP 4:
Add a combination of textures, sparkle and shine!
and don't forget to have fun! Enjoy your home.
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Very helpful - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is the post I need! My poor family - I had to leave for Chicago before dealing with all that stuff on the dining room table! This is great advice I place to follow :)
ReplyDeleteI think there is a science to it, too, but I usually eyeball everything.
ReplyDeleteGreat examples, I love that first image, I want an old phone! :)
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm conflating your last two posts—lighting and accessories. Glad to see in tip two sconces+nearby lamps. Goody! Two addictions combined. I feel vindicated!
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty pictures. I can't get enough of home accessories either! Great tips for accessorizing--I love the way you layer things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tips! It is so nice to see some beautiful examples! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
The thing I love/hate to do the most! :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you broke this down. the sm med lg couldn't be more true!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous advice, and I need to work on my nightstands a little more!! Love the first image.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Nancy! Never knew the rules really, just went with what looks good to me but knowing this really helps!!!! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteYour tips are great. I find this hard to do. Sherry is the queen of all this. I'm going to follow your tips.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really nice break down of tips that people can really understand and experiment with.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE this post. It's so important. I am an accesories junkie and need to keep these tips in mind!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this post!! I will definitely be referencing closely as we begin unpacking all of our treasures and accessories!!
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
The Glam Pad
Great post! Sometimes I find that our treasures get lost just in the way they are displayed. Thanks for the guidelines:)
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