Friday, November 5, 2010

My Little "Blurb" on HGTV.com...

Blogger / writer Melisa of the blog the lil bee was so kind to ask me to contribute to an article she was recently assigned for HGTV.com. The topic: Accessorize with Metallics. I was thrilled, of course, to throw in my two cents on the topic :) Here's a sneak peak of the article...

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For a touch of glam in a living room or bedroom, Julie Thigpen of design firm Modern Chic Home suggests approaching the task as if picking out jewelry: "the right piece should complete your look," not compete with it. She used shimmery capiz shells to separate a client's seating area from the adjacent office and placed a gold sculpture on top of a metallic framed cocktail table. Like a chain mail necklace or statement ring, both pieces complemented an otherwise classic room without competing for attention. Photo courtesy of Julie Thigpen :)

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In addition the the HGTV gallery, I pulled a few more images from Living Etc. that show other creative ways to incorporate metallics into the home. What are some of your tips on this topic? Please share!





Have a great weekend! Don't forget to enter to win a Happy Chic book from Jonathan Adler...winner will be announced on Monday! xoxo - Julie 

11 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, that gold on black wallpaper! Must have! Too bad my partner is not big on wallpaper, especially the bold variety. But whatever, I do want, haha!

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  2. congratulations on being on HGTV.COM.I tend yo use metter metals such as steel, but while in Bangkok, last week, I purchase the most fabulous asian figurines, black and gold to use as center pieces for holiday dinners

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  3. GOSH!I'm crazy too about the metallics paired with black!I love seeing this style of black..bedrooms looks elegant...Each rooms are Gorgeous with the right accessories that leads into sophistication.So great Post!

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  4. Nice work- so exciting to be on HGTV!!!! I love gold accents and the rooms selected show how gorgeous it can be. I adore those gold pendant lights 7th picture! I have a little gold in each room and it really adds some glamour when set against more neutral and natural elements. Thanks for the post!

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  5. Wonderful post... love the metallics!


    So much inspiration ~~
    xoxo Laura

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  6. hey, great job and good for you, you deserve it my friend! plus i love the images they chose and they way you described incorporating metallics in, will be very useful to alot of people i know. enjoy your weekend! we are having a gorgeous fall here, lots of colorful leaves floating to the ground ;)

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  7. Great post. I could use some silver around my home. Congrats on helping out!
    xoxo http://behindthelashes.com

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  8. Love a touch of gold in a room...elegant and sophisticated!

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  9. That is huge!!! Congrats girly, loved the article and eye candy:-)

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  10. I loved the last section! I know that thats what I want my place to look like! thanks for the great post!

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  11. LOVED including you...thank you SO SO much for being a part of it:) And for doing such a nice write-up on your blog!! Such a fun assignment and it honestly taught me a ton about metallics and decor, which is helpful since my house is a constant work in progress. Have a great week... xxoome :)

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