Kimberly Reuther

Welcome to 2011 – the land of over-scheduled, underpaid, technology-addicted persons racing through life whilst forgetting what it is we are moving towards.  To quote Ferris Bueller “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

classic and original - love those Brits!

It’s no wonder then that the British goverment’s posters, produced in 1939 to alleviate stress from the impending war, have been reinvented as the latest decorating craze.  With it’s simple yet effective motto and signature crown, the posters have been popping up everywhere in dozens of bright colors and unexpected creations.

For me, the poster’s bold color balances it’s somber message and reading the phrase instantly provides a reassuring hand as I push through my never ending to do list.   Feel free to share your own personal motto or mantra for perseverance!

this is pretty popular in nursery rooms!

i have a few friends who could use these!

and some mommies who would want this, too!

love the more natural version!

what a way to come home...

how does this not make you happy?

great way to start the day!

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Happy Spring 2011

I am so excited for all the amazing color coming out in fashion and furniture stores!  Yellow is such an optimistic color, you can’t help but smile when wearing it or seeing it as an accent piece in your home.  It is also a very vital reminder that warm weather is almost here!

So, use these photos and objects as inspirations for a very cheery 2011 outlook!

Click on the photos to visit the vendor’s sites…

necklace from Kate Spade that spawned this post...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

love these Tolix chairs and in yellow, even better!

canary bird tealights from CB2 - adorable!

paint your cabinets canary yellow for a fresh look!

uh oh, my Kate Spade bag now in yellow seersucker...someone hide the plastic!

from seersucker to tent stripes, so cheery!

daffodils are my favorite flower!

Kate Spade has a flower I love, too!

flowers on a pillow from CB2

a little yellow goes a long way...

what a fun idea!

a taste of the Hamptons from Crate & Barrel

Love this chair from CB2 - too pretty to go outside!!!

another great way to use paint!

simply adorable! works indoors and out!

another beautiful space

go outside & enjoy the sunshine!!

Another part of my elusive search for the perfect design item, the decorative accent pillow!

Here are a few great options at very reasonable prices!  Click on each image to visit the websites!

Atom Designs - Goldfinch Pillow

West Elm - Sunshine Ikat Outdoor Pillow

Pottery Barn - Coral Pillow

West Elm - Shells Pillow

Why is it that when you are looking for something, it mysteriously eludes you?

I thought it would be fun to start a recurring blog entry that involved the search for the elusive design element that will essentially pull a room together.  It seemed fitting to base it on our long-standing quest for a mate!

Here are some great links to fabulous, eye-catching rugs!

This one is from a wonderful store in downtown St. Louis, called Atom!

They have lots more floral inspired mod rugs to choose from online!

Here is a great choice from Pottery Barn.  Neutral, nice scale, would go with almost any style!

WS Home has the zebra rug market cornered!

This is available in both black & chocolate & would complete almost any room!

Keep checking back for more additions to “the one” series!

I’d love to hear what design pieces you are trying to locate!