A Day at The Market by Pink Door Decor

Last week was the big summer market in Atlanta.  All of the showrooms and manufacturers came out and strutted their new accessories available for retailers to place in their stores (bricks/mortar and online stores). I am always excited because my goal as owner of Pink Door Decor is to make sure there is always something new for our customers.  Here are a few snap shots I took from some of my favorite showrooms.

Classic Home has beautiful pillows and bedding

Love this vintage stool. Coming to Pink Door Decor very soon!

One of a kind hide chair, similar to our Montagne Chair

Beautiful Go Home show room.  Truly a vintage haven

           

Continue checking our inventory.  We are making big changes at Pink Door Decor.  New merchandise added weekly.  Don't miss out!

Happy Decorating!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Accessories To Liven Your Patio by Pink Door Decor

You know the old saying, "A great hair style livens up a drab out fit".  Well, that's the same when it comes to accessories in a room.  Accessories alone will bring life to an "OK" looking room.  In my next series of blogs, I am going to show you rooms that are nice, but could be impressively better with a few more accessories.

For those of you who have ever gone to our website, Pink Door Decor, this will be a great way to see how some of our accessories will work in one of your favorite rooms.

 Happy Decorating

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Decorating For The 4th of July

Independence Day is right around the corner.  Many people will host parties and cookouts at their homes in celebration of the big day.  Some households will go all out with the decorations. I ran across some great ideas beyond the cute flags on a wooden stick that's sure to woo your guest as they arrive to your event.

Photo Courtesy of Blog "As The Curtain Hangs"

This room is a very nice welcome wagon to Independence Day.  You will not need to remove anything after the party is over.  As a matter of fact, this room is great for summer decor, especially if you like changing out your room seasonally.  The panel boards behind the sofa can be easily duplicated by hot gluing fabric to thin plywood cut to any shape you like and mounting to the wall.  You can pick up red, white, and blue pillows pretty much from any home decor store.

Square Flag Pouf from Pink Door Decor.com

For a simple touch with a lot of style, this modern Square Flag Pouf is great addition to your July 4th decor.  I love this pouf added to a nautical theme room using khaki, red and blue.

Don't forget the dessert!  Ok, I am pretty convinced that this is the easiest decorated cake I have come across in a long time.  Yellow cake, white icing, strawberries, and blue berries is as simple as it gets.  What a a marvelous idea!

Photo Courtesy of Blog "As The Curtain Hangs"

This is why I love Pinterest! I love this pocket holder, which is creativity at it's best.  Just make sure you wash the jeans before you place someone's napkin, fork and spoon inside. The star can be ironed or hand painted on the pocket.

I would love to hear from you.  What are you doing for the 4th of July?  Are you having a party or going to a party? Will you decorate your place for the event?

Happy Decorating!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Your Mood and Lighting...The Connect

As we continue our lighting series, I want to leave you with just one thought that just might change your mood:

“There’s a visceral connection between our surroundings and our mood, and the amount and quality of light is the first element that dictates those moods.”
Lighting Designer Marcia Zia-Priven

Change your mood by changing the lighting in your home.

Happy Decorating

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Lighting a Room with Lamps The Right Way

I first must make a confession when it comes to lamps. I have them in every room in my house, with the exception of the bathroom and workout room (even though I am not opposed to having them in the bathrooms). I love the mood lamp lighting creates, on top of the fact that they can make quite a statement to any room.

Underneath Cabinets

This lamp is perfect for creating a nightlight in your kitchen by placing it underneath the cabinets.  It will also look fabulous lighting hallways or even in bathrooms because of it's petite height. One of my favorite lamps at Pink Door Decor.

Adding style to your desk will create punch.  This compact task lamp is adjustable at the arm and head, making reading at your desk easy. It works better as a desk reading lamp than a corner reading lamp in your bedroom because of it's height. The vintage silver finish compliments the style on this lamp.

Table lamps and floor lamps are a key source to lighting a room. Selecting lamps versus picking out overhead lighting (track, canned, chandeliers) is an easy option for everyone, however there are many things to consider before purchasing. For example, will the light shine directly in your eyes while you are sitting next to the lamp. Will the shade color create the brightness and color you desire in the room? Make sure if you decide to only use lamps in your room, all sides of the room are lit. Lamps are enhancements to overhead lighting.  Too many lamps take away from the coziness of using only a few lamps.

The Conversation Piece

                                

OK, this is the big reason why I love lamps. They can be a piece of art and interesting fixture on a table or shelf. They will surely create a conversation from your guest as well as an added light source to a dark corner or room.

Share with us how you use lamps.  Do they make a statement or just serve as a lighting source?

Happy Decorating!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Industrial Chic In Traditional Spaces

Watershed On Peachtree in Atlanta

Let's face it, industrial style decor is here to stay, at least for a while. That's a good thing if you have gone all out and decorated your place this way.  One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta has beautiful industrialized decor.  You gotta check out this place if you live here or passing through.  Not only for the food, but also for the decor.  I digressed there for a moment thinking about my last meal at the restaurant.

Getting back to decor, if you are looking for a few great pieces to add to your industrial chic collection or just getting started decorating in this style, periodically go to www.pinkdoordecor.com and window shop.  New pieces are added weekly.

Table? Yes Indeed

This Vintage Steel Shoe Locker makes for an excellent side table or night-stand. It is very functional and provides storage space. As a matter of fact, I can think of several places this locker would look great: Office, Teen Space, Powder Room, keeping in mind style.

This wine rack is a talking piece.  It has style and fits quite well in an industrial space and even in a space where you are blending styles (an entire blog topic all on its own). 

Shabby, industrial chic is how I would describe these metal flower vases. They are by no means traditional, but would look fabulous holding a romantic boutique of flowers to soften a rather rustic loft, don't you think?

Don't Forget The Walls!

Hey, I just remembered that the Watershed has a very large Peace Sign hanging on their walls 

(yes, I am getting hungry).  This is a very cool looking piece of art. Of course, people will ask where you found your Peace Sign Wall Decor.  Tell them www.pinkdoordecor.com.

Happy Decorating!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com

Beach Vacation Starts Today!

We may still have snow in northern states but in Atlanta, spring is in the air.  Many of the stores have already put out their Easter decorations.  Well at Pink Door Decor, we have coastal vacations on the brain.  Our seashell accessories will provide a nice touch for your vacation home on the beach or for the spring party you are planning on having.

Check out what just arrived and washed up on the shore!

Beach Front Cocktail Shaker

Seashell Scooper

Shell Salad Set

Seaside Knife and Marker Set

Seaside Tray and Knife Set

Until Next Time

Have A Great Time!

The Girl Behind the Pink Door

www.pinkdoordecor.com