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Monday, July 27, 2009

A Quick Face Lift

There is nothing like a quick face lift, when it comes to pillows at least. Sometimes when clients want a quick change, or need a somewhat solid pillow but don't want it to be completely plain I will add a tape to the face.
Little designs add to a pillow can make a big difference...
Image BHG July 2009
We added a neutral trim to the front of this floral pillow for a client because we wanted to bring a little twist to a traditional fabric...
It doesn't have to be just pillows though, these chairs are inspiration for quick tape updates..
Love this slipcover from LEE. Em- I am thinking about you with this one....
MJ Trim is a great place to start when looking for a little something to add to pillows...


Of course it does not have to be a trim/braid/band, it can be ribbon too...
Image Etsy
Which makes me think of this book, which brought me to this picture....

Which brought me to this, the cutest school house I have seen!
I know, somehow my post on quick fixes for pillows lead me to a cottage I adore....


What is your favorite quick fix?
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27 comments:

  1. Katharine @ SouthernBourbonMountainsJuly 28, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Lampshades are a wonderful quick fix!!!! Take out the boring shades that come with your lamps and put in box pleat silk or smocked or woven paper! www.luxlampshades.com

    Love your blog!!!

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  2. RachelJuly 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Ooh, I really adore that kitchen!!

    And I like that trick.. must store this for later use!

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  3. High-Heeled Foot in the doorJuly 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Oh love this post. For a quick face lift in a room I normally just start moving around accessories from one room to the next to try and get a new look at minimal cost. It also helps me to have another pair of eyes, because sometimes I've been looking at the room for so long that I stop seeing things.

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  4. Chic ColesJuly 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Pillows definitely add a little something when you are looking for a quick fix. Love the grosgrain pillows! We will have to check out his book. Also love the school house cottage, I could move right in!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    oh, i LOVE those slipcovers. love.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    What brand are the pillows in the top picture? Love that ikat one!

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  7. bluehydrangeaJuly 28, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Love all the pictures but that school house rocks!! I have it saved in my favorites file.

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  8. KaleeJuly 28, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    I really love that school house, I would love to live there!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    That schoolhouse is beyond cute! I love the tape idea for sprucing up a cushion!

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  10. CourtneyJuly 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I love how this post went from one thing, to the next, to the next! You make me smile. :)

    My fave quick fix is definitely paint.

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  11. LindsBJuly 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Love this post and I am obsessed with John Loecke- how have I never seen this book before?!?

    Going to buy it ASAP- thanks for the heads up!!

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  12. Haven and HomeJuly 28, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I am trying to remember where the first picture is from. It has been on my computer for a while to show clients, this was before I was blogging and better about keeping up with sources. I want to say it is Robert Allen/ Beacon Hill but I can't find it on their web site. I will keeping looking though...

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  13. YansyJuly 28, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I love to update my throw pillows, accessories and always fresh flowers.

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  14. TheBeautyFileJuly 28, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I love these little designs...they go an awfully long way!

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  15. UnknownJuly 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    I LOVE that cottage!!

    XOXO

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  16. LaurenJuly 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I want that AMAZING school house! And the 1st picture is also to die for! Love!

    I keep drawers of accessories and switch them in and out. I also switch accessories into different rooms!

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  17. Miss MadrasJuly 28, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Fabulous post! Pillows are the easiest way to freshen a room. That school house is too adorable.

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  18. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesJuly 28, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I love the cottage.

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  19. .July 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    I would love to have that cottage as like a summer home!

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  20. FROM THE RIGHT BANKJuly 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    I the ribbon on the chair. How fun! And this is the cutest little cottage ever.

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  21. A Refocused LifeJuly 29, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Absolutely love the pillow pick-me-up idea. I add new accessories, or reassign items I already have to different shelves, tables, rooms. I love fresh flowers for a quick fix, too. They are only a temp-fix, but they give a lift to the room and to my spirit.

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  22. amyJuly 29, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Oh wow how nice!!!

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  23. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 29, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    That cottage is heavenly!

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  24. Ms. B @ Millie DeelJuly 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    The little yellow door and all the interior green trim on the cottage is so cute!

    xo

    Jennifer
    http://milliedeel.blogspot.com/

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  25. alison giese InteriorsJuly 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I dog-eared that Lee ad with the slipped chair - I LOVE it!

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  26. Maria KillamJuly 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    I am the toss cushion queen (with my clients) they truly make or break a living room and people that don't really have any don't realize what a big difference the right ones make!

    Great post!

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  27. Down PillowAugust 2, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    That cottage is too cute! I really love the slipcover, too - beautifully tailored.

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