The Ultimate "Sourcebook" for Home Products!

Thanks for your patience!  I have been a little under the weather and am happy to share one of my favorite resources with you, if you have not already been introduced!

Well if you check in often, you are already aware of my love for Houzz.com.  You can even see some of my favorite rooms and products featured on Houzz by clicking on the Houzz widget in the right hand column!

Okay... if inspiring Home Decor Resource websites were a family, then Houzz and Remodelista would be the supporting branches of that family tree.  Remodelista is a website rich with features that inspires AND delivers. It is the ultimate destination for sourcing products.  Both sites have a lot to look at, but Houzz is THE place to go for inspiration in room decor and photos, where Remodelista is the place to go for products for the home.
Again, both are full of different features, but this is what stands out for me.

One of my favorite parts about sourcing from this website, is that you can search for products in so many different ways and once you click on the product you would like to see, there is a direct link button to take you to the website to see more if you wish!

Be careful, this is another site in which you can lose major chunks of time! But oh.. how worth it, it is!
I recently searched for lighting and here are some great finds!

I hope that you enjoy this site as much as I do!  Take a look!  www.remodelista.com

Simple Design For Small Prices! MUJI Delivers.

We all need a little "city in a bag"...right. So I need to introduce you to MUJI. Muji is a company with a design aesthetic based on simplicity, an overall approach that is devoid of frills and extras. They aspire to modesty and plainness in a way that makes every girl want to be a "little" more plain.

Muji focuses on simplicity in both design and packaging, opting for product packaging that is not wasteful and free of excess decoration which in turn, keeps prices down and makes it a lot easier for us to buy more for less!

Muji designs office supplies, interior decor, furniture, housewares and gifts. And all of their items are beautiful in their simplicity and clean lines. Even better, they are very affordable, for example the small sofa below sells for $330.00.

Take a look at www.muji.us/store to discover some impressive designs for surprisingly affordable prices. Maybe Muji is just a little too simple for you? Well, then maybe only one aspect of your life needs editing right now, such as your home office supplies or cosmetic and toiletries storage. This would be a good way to take some of the chaos out of your life, add some well designed organization and- achieve it on a budget!

Well, I will leave you to your quest for simplicity in good design and I will be leaving to order some kraft paper notebooks and aluminum pens. Thank you Muji!

okay, and maybe some baskets...

Life By Design Carolinas: Detailed Services and Rates

Hello friends!  I hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend with your families and friends!  It looks like the end of summer is here and the beginning of fall is soon to come!

Today, I want to invite any one who may be interested in Life By Design Carolinas' services to take a look at our newly added pages:  Interior Redesign and Professional Organizing Services. These pages can be found in the menu bar under the main title of the blog!

You will find details on all of the following services:

• Redesign Consultation
• Redesign written action plan
• Redesign Services
• Color Consultation
• Professional Shopping
• Product Research
• Professional Organizing
• Floral Designs
• Holiday and Event Styling

These pages detail our services as well as the current rates for the services.  We always do our best to be as transparent as we can, therefore we post our rates clearly on the site. If there are any exceptions at all, they will be noted with the client at the consultation appointment and before any work is initiated.

Of course, there are multiple companies you may choose to help you within your home, but at Life By Design we recognize that the process of updating your home or your lifestyle is an extremely personal one. Because of this, it is important to work with someone who is genuinely motivated, invested in your priorities and with a sense of humor,  in addition to skills and experience! We are able to offer all of these qualities!  Please give us a call to ask a few questions and get to know us before you make any decisions!  We would love to say hi!

Isn't it time for a little update?

Postcards, Ipods and Posh Living...Combining Beauty and Function In our Lives

Okay, prepare yourself for some new (new to me) websites and products that I think feature innovative and beautiful products.  The first website I recently discovered is www.postcardly.com.  This is a website where you can send an email with a photo attachment to anyone you wish, from anywhere in the world (from your iphone, or an internet cafe in Brazil) and postcardly turns your photo and email into an actual postcard and mails it to the recipient!  So, If you are on vacation and want to stay in touch with friends and family, take a photo of yourself in front of the Eiffel tower and attach an email and send.  Your recipient will receive your postcard in the mail! The photo of you and the Eiffel Tower make up the front of the postcard and the email is on the back!

www.postcardly.com

I just discovered www.urbanhome.com as well. This site offers some different furniture and decor selections from anything I have seen and are very reasonably priced.  Take a look at the items below! 

himalayan drum at urbanhome.com

teal jar at urbanhome.com

throw at urbanhome.com

The third discovery is one that I have already made a purchase from in the past.  But I just found two products on the site that everyone should have.  The site is www.bluelounge.com and the products are featured below. 

www.bluelounge.com

Little feet that you attach to the bottom of your laptop for ventilation and gripping power!

www.bluelounge.com

A minidock with a lip that holds the apple product in place and keeps it off of the floor!  Yeehah!

I am always in "search  mode" to find interesting and innovative resources and products to enrich our lives! I hope you have fun checking out these resources and maybe you will find just what you have been searching for!  

Have you tried Postcardly yet?  If so, please share your experience.  Happy surfing.

Double Feature: My " Top 5" Lists for Paper and Notions

Today's post is a Double-Feature!  Since I was not able to post yesterday, I am going to share a little "extra" information that I hope you find fun and helpful.

We all organize our references and resources in different ways, and mine are almost always "old school."  I have a notebook full of all my favorite websites and resources in every category you could ever dream of.  I will eventually get all of it on computer, but for now my old steno pad is my bible, of sorts.

One of the larger categories is the "Paper and Stationery" category. I am going to share my top 5 sources on the web for paper and stationery category.  Now...this section of my notebook has probably 50 entries, so this is the current short list.  My top choice is:

www.paper-source.com

personalized stationery choices are graphic and clean

great desk calendars

decorative wrapping paper...hello!

next...www.delphinepress.com

beautiful stationery

next choice:  www.redstamp.com

great personalized flat cards!

I know, you have already run out of money but...the next choice is: www.hellolucky.com

great colors and letterpress cards are tops!

and last but not least...www.lindaandharriett.com

calendars and stationery!

Now, if you cannot find some incredible stationery and/or a beautiful calendar in that collection, I would be astonished.  I have always read that one should have a stationery wardrobe and it stuck with me and I have used it as my excuse to buy beautiful papers and stationery ever since! If you would like to learn more about a stationery wardrobe, visit www.dempseyandcarroll.com, where they have a detailed description of one and some amazing choices for stationery as well.

The Second Featured Top 5 List is compiled of some of my favorite creative resources. These sites have some of the most interesting and gorgeous craft items ever.  Have you ever had a morning when you wake up and the first thought that comes to mind is: "What I really need is some french beaded flora!"- Of course you have, we have all had that morning.  Or..."I just know I would feel better if I ordered some hand dyed silk ribbon."  Again, a very common first morning thought for all of us.  Well now, you know where to go!

For brocade ribbon, one of my favorite types of ribbon ( I have seen amazing jewelry made from vintage brocade ribbon), my choice is:  www.britexfabrics.com

can you believe this? check out this site!

When you really need a Wendy Addison fix or much more, www.tinseltrading.com.

Wendy Addison

Wendy Addison

For great wrapping and crafting, as well as homeade food items and more, visit www.sks-bottle.com.

For that beaded flora we were talking about, as well as buttons, ribbon, headbands and wool, check out www.rosemille.net

This is made entirely of beads.

glitter letters are a staple...

I also enjoy www.greenpartygoods.com

yes, this is a hand painted poppy garland!

This is ALL paper!

There you go!  Some of my favorite sources for beautiful things!  What are your favorite sites for paper, stationery or crafts? Please share!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

The post for today features some nifty items on my "wish list."  I have included the links to each of the websites where the items can be found, but make sure you have your credit card ready because they can be addictive.   I hope you enjoy these sites as much as I do!

www.russellandhazel.com

How about a set of cards to jot down notes and lists in a simple acrylic holder for your desktop or countertop?

www.russellandhazel.com

I love these over-sized post it notes from RussellandHazel.com as well! 

www.russellandhazel.com

A great looking desktop collator! 

Obviously, you must place russellandhazel.com on your favorites list! They are worth the visit!

www.greatusefulstuff.com

I recently discovered greatusefulstuff.com and I am surprised at the variety of items that they offer. They offer a lot of different totes with organizer pockets and great options for electronics storage!

www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com

These numbered boxes have a vintage appeal and could be used in many different ways!  Try stacking them in multiples of your favorite numbers in bookcase displays, store paper clips, tacks and binder clips on your desk, or use them as "giftwrap" for small gifts to friends.

www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com
These farmers market baskets are actually bone china!  These can be used in so many different ways, from holding strawberries on the counter to holding trinkets on a dresser or craft and office supplies!
Get ready for this site as well...beautiful things!
www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com

Featuring A Collection Of Original Items from Etsy Artists!

 Today's post is the first of a series that will feature artists from Etsy!  If you have not yet discovered this treasure of a website, then get ready for some amazing opportunities to own original art at affordable prices.  We all look for ways to personalize our homes, offices, studios etc. and this site is a great way to get started.

If you see something you like, click on the image and you will be redirected directly to the artist's page!

'All Of The Essentials For An Inspired Home Office' by funkyspecs

This collection represents a collection of items for a home office overhaul. Original art and sculpture, corkboard and mail center... live plants, scented candle and soft pillows. All of the senses are stimulated. Pure Inspiration.

Glamor print behappynow $17.00	Blue the Junkyard D... FigJamStudio $53.00	Laptop Sleeve - Fit... OrganizingInSt... $39.50	Gratitude Cards PikakePress $12.00
Natural Soy Candle ... BarefootBathan... $9.00	Wall Mail Organizer... OldNewAgain $52.00	July 2011-June 2012... PrissDesigns $24.00	Happy Place - 22 x... GalleryZo $375.00
A Collection Of 6 C... SucculentsGalo... $18.95	Real Butter - Real... FreshBliss $12.95	Wooden Walnut Clock offcutstudio $60.00	Elephants Letterpre... tarahogan $20.00
Tall Bud Vase - Fel... papaververt $68.00	Green Hardwood Fram... toddmanring $150.00	Business card holde... ArtisEverythin... $19.00	Pair of Throw Pillo... fabricjunkie16... $30.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.