Bathroom Design Scheme

My friend Martha just moved into a great new apartment. While the apartment has tons of fantastic features, like any home, it also has a few that are less than ideal... in this case, the bathroom with "vintage" tile. It's not horrible, but peachy-pink and ivory is probably not the color scheme she would have chosen. She asked for my suggestions on what to do.

As you can see, I think the best move is to work with the tile. You can't ignore it, so might as well embrace it.

I'm recommending a warm beige for the walls, to complement the tile scheme. The accent colors of raspberry and gold will work with the existing peach and ivory, and add a dash of sophistication. Martha wants to sew a skirt for the sink and perhaps a shower curtain, so I found a sweet floral that ties all the colors together. A soft ivory shag rug and some coral towels will be perfect for bathtime, and a linen valance will class up the window. A couple of inexpensive bird prints will look perfect in ornate gold frames, and an antique mirror completes the look.

I can't wait to see what she does!

Sources:
Fabric, $9 per yard
Bird Prints, $20 each
Mirror, $42

Indie Craft Parade

For the past few months Libby and I have been working on a massive, fantastic, exciting, somewhat crazy project: Indie Craft Parade.

In a nutshell, Indie Craft Parade is a juried art market catering to independent artisans and their handcrafted goods. The first annual Indie Craft Parade will be held in Greenville at the Huguenot Mill on Friday night and Saturday, September 10-11, 2010. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this.

Admission is free, so bring the whole family! You’ll find quality crafts, local food, and opportunities to make friendships and connections with the artists themselves. All goods will be crafted or designed by the artist themselves.

Artists from all over the Southeast are invited to take part in this festival of handmade goods. Applications open June 1st, and all artists and crafters in the area are welcome to submit their work. Please help us spread the word to both artists and art enthusiasts!

I could go on and on about how amazing it will be, but rather I'll direct you to the brand spanking new www.indiecraftparade.com.