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A Very Confetti Home

Anjelica — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:30:32 +0000

The installation above is by far the most inspiring thing I came across last week. Artist Yayoi Kusama created an amazingly stark white interior and let children decorate with thousands of colorful dot stickers in her aptly titled exhibit, “The Obliteration Room.” Not only is it an amazing idea, it looks awesome! Check out more of the before and after shots on This is Colossal.

The photos reminded me a bit of the recent confetti craze.. colorful, whimsical and a little silly. Confetti has been permeating the styling world for quite a while now, but the multi-colored polka dot look is also trickling down into product design. I only did a little bit of hunting, but it seems totally possible to decorate a room in your home to look like Kusama’s exhibit without the help of a single sticker.

Tempting, but so ridiculous! Maybe just the whippets then…?

Clockwise from top left:
Large spot clock by Damien Hirst on Other Criteria (£490)
Multi-dot pillow cover from West Elm ($19.99)
Polka dot glasses from Fish’s Eddy ($24 for a set of four)
Accent plate and sugar bowl from Kate Spade’s Market Street collection ($19 and $65)
Set of two polka dot whippets by Emma Bridgewater (£495)
Felted wool pinocchio rug designed by Hay ($345)
Multidot serving set from French Bull ($16)
Dot to dot flannel bedding on Garnett Hill ($15-$80)
Polka dot painted dresser featured in Elle Decor

Giveaway: 2012 Desk Calendar from Anthropologie

Anjelica — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:00:01 +0000

Hi guys!

So excited to offer up this adorable little desk calendar to all my new readers!

It caught my eye recently and I couldn’t let it go. Twelve 4×6 letterpressed cards with delicate watercolor designs of flora and fauna come nestled in a perfectly pale wooden box that coordinates with most palettes.

The lid features intricate woodburning detail and props up to create an easy display backdrop for your new favorite desk accessory.

How to win:

1. Simply leave a comment below telling us about the date you’re most looking forward to in 2012.

2. Double your chances by becoming a fan of Mismatcherie on Facebook and sharing a link to this giveaway post.

A winner will be selected at random and announced on Sunday, 12/18 at 10pm EST.
(Sorry, US residents only!)

Good luck friends! Can’t wait to see who wins!

xo
Anjelica

Gilded Goodies

Anjelica — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:30:41 +0000

I was doing some Etsy browsing last night and came across all of these awesome golden gifts. Metallic accents are an easy way to make a simple item feel special, and the picks below manage to add shimmer without going overboard.

All of these items are cute, reasonably priced and – best of all – made or collected by independent artists. Sometimes I just can’t remember what it was like to do holiday shopping without Etsy..

1. 22k gold rim dish by lovedaniella, 2. Vintage Swedish wood tray with gold stripes by smallvictoriesshop, 3. Vintage gold bamboo flatware from vintagequeen, 4. White and gold faux deer head by LucyHaus, 5. Dottie handprinted hemp pillow in gold and black by melongings

1. 10k gold-dipped geode by eringotz, 2. Gold-lined snakeskin cuff bracelet by UNEARTHED, 3. Gold-dipped geo rings by amerrymishap, 4. Asymmetrical gray and golden leather pendant by underanewlight, 5. White leather bangles with gold tube accents by LeatherWraps

1. Gold leather mask by NonDecaffeinatedArt, 2. White and gold scalloped buttons from BonitaBellitaEct, 3. Gold and white nautical stripe passport cover by Jenni20, 4, Gold anemone screenprint from printsbyamandajames, 5. Heart of gold sequined confetti from duskandbloompaperie, 6. Vintage Brass Squirrel from PineandMain

Watercolor Brushstrokes

Anjelica — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:01:48 +0000

Michelle Armas and her amazing paintings have been popping up all over the place lately, and with good reason. The colors and technique are whimsical, and I can’t help but be captivated by most of the pieces in her portfolio.

When I came across this Once Wed post on Michelle’s painted votive project, I felt inspired to do a (belated) recap of some fun pieces to come out of the watercolor décor trend. Pure magic..

Clockwise from top left:
DIY tutorial for dip-dyed pillar candles on MarthaStewart.com
David Stark for West Elm brushstroke dinnerware ($32-40)
Louisa Setee watercolor-inspired seating from Anthropologie ($2,500)
Painted calendars from Fine Day Press via Design*Sponge
Watercolor floral duvet from Urban Outfitters ($79)
Paint palette pillow from CB2 ($35)
Handmade blown glass votive holders by Glassybaby in Creamsicle and Raspberry Sorbet ($40)
DIY painted votives from Michelle Armas via Once Wed
Abstract printed linen pillow in Berry from Bluebellgray (£70)

Red and Purple

Anjelica — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:35:38 +0000

This amazing letterpress note card from Smock Paper is part of their incredible red and purple series of cards, gift wrap, boxes, pads, bags and more. I love the vivid colors and the saturated inks in their designs overall, but this one stood out from the rest! A fun color combo that doesn’t get a ton of play!

I started thinking about receiving this card as an invitation, and what kind of party would lie in wait. Something chic, fun and “gardeny”– red and purple flowers are a given, but what about the rest? Here are some ideas!

Clockwise from top-left:
Party inspiration from Carter and Cook featured on Somewhere Splendid
Lavender anemone photo found on Maggie Austin’s portfolio (these are sugar, but they look so real!)
Red Ikea Salong vase ($7.99)
A whimsical arrangement from Saipua
Purple metallic vases from Pier 1 Imports ($30 and $40)
Pretty poppy cake found on the Iced Bakery blog

Lavender Louis arm chair on CSN ($180)

Red embroidered chrysanthemum blossom pillow from Bliss Living ($55)

Francine sofa from Anthropologie ($1,500)

Hamptons Violet Dinner Plate from Crate and Barrel ($9.95)

Cherry red wallflower print fabric from Amy Butler’s lotus collection

Knot Bad

Anjelica — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:00:35 +0000

I love knots, and this lovely knot above (photo via JJJJound) might as well be a work of art. This would be a simple thing to recreate as trivets, coasters or wall art! I can picture a wall covered in different types of flat knots.. hmm.. maybe a fun project to finish before spring? If you’re feeling inclined, Design*Sponge has a great tutorial on imitating this “carrick bend” style beauty.

For those of you that are particularly inspired, here are a few other ways to work in the classic rope and knot motif into your decor:

Clockwise from top-left:
Black and gold knot mirror featured on Horchow ($460)
Sailor’s knot throw pillow by Atlantic Linens ($35)
Knotted plant hanger from Imperishible Things on Etsy ($38)
Hand-blown glass rope knot on Nautical Luxuries ($525)
Hand crocheted glass bottles from Lock and Spoon
Colossal chunky knit throw from Anthropologie
Lautrec silver double-rope frame by Ralph Lauren Home at Saks ($125)
Colorful rope balls from Crate and Barrel ($19.80)
White trivet set by John Derian
Recycled climbing rope mat tutorial by Gjetost
214k bentwood chair with knotted leg by Thonet

Geometric Splendor

Anjelica — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:10:14 +0000

This photo posted by Miss Heather of New York Shitty has been stuck in my brain since she shared it last month. This gem was spotted on the corner of Noble St. and West St. in Greenpoint, and is apparently the remnants of a recent photo shoot at this location. While one half of my brain is preoccupied with making plans to conduct my own shoot there before it disappears, the other half is spinning excitedly with ideas inspired by this gorgeous muted palette and super simple geometric pattern!

Clockwise from top left:

Pantone color chips for custom Pantone interiors paint (starting at $40/Liter)
Pipa table lamp in pierced resin and hardwood by Oly Studio (price upon request)
TwistTogether interactive block lamp from Glide Inc ($109)
Mosaic tile patterns from the Dwell collection at Heath Ceramics ($24-$48/sq ft)
Customized 4 x 6 rug from Jonathan Adler’s Design Your Own shop ($720)
Lamp table from Johnny Egg’s Daphne collection (price upon request)
Summer bud vase set in yellow, opaque white and aqua from Heath Ceramics ($100)
Danish modern love seat in chartreuse at Urban Outfitters ($398)
Smoky gray carafe and tumbler set from Haus Interior ($100)
Imperial trellis pillow cover in two-toned grey by Nena Von on Etsy ($35)

White and Whimsical

Anjelica — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:12:03 +0000

I stumbled across the above photo of Milla Jojovich on This is Glamorous and fell in love. The little girl in me squeals with excitement when I think about going at an oversized canvas in a whimsical “dress-up” dress. A childhood dream come true? From the colorful doodling to the white feathered fringe, you bet it is.

The collage below gives a bit of a peek into my imagination. It took me some time to get it right, but I think this sums up my girlish fantisies quite well. If I were to throw a party in honor of daydreams, this eclectic and ethereal mix may just do them justice.

Clockwise from top left:

Painted netting installation by Emily Ann Nachison via Design*Sponge
Dreamy tiered coconut cake on Martha Stewart Weddings
Imperial yellow vases by Tozai Home on Organize.com ($324.99, set of 6)
Louis ghost chair by Phillipe Starck for Kartell on AllModern ($410)
Red coral chandelier from 1stdibs featured on Design Milk
Driftwood floral arrangement by Krislyn Meyer-Komarov
White coral sculpture from Basset Furniture ($69)
Tortoise large silver vase from Lamps Plus ($249.91)
Hand-blown glass votives in Cream and Pearl from Glassybaby ($40)
Pyrite cluster from Anthropologie ($38)
White anemone arrangement found on the WeddingBee
Fabric swatch of Marimekko‘s signature Unikko design
Verdant Acres dinnerware from Anthropologie ($10-$16)

Redddddd This!

Anjelica — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Lisbeth Zwerger is my favorite illustrator. She. Is. Amazing. Please buy all her books so she never stops. One of my favorites is her Wizard of Oz. There’s a full spread of the characters in a field of red poppies that is so beautiful and whimsical and strange. It makes me want to live in her books.

Clockwise from top left
Dress from Alberta Ferretti’s Spring 2010 show
Embroidery from Neville Trickett’s Flickr
Red Hunter Wellies from Shelba’s Flickr
Old Red Hat letterpress pieces
Hoboken Pie Store
Thank You card from Pop + Shorty
Martha Stewart butterfly straw toppers
Living room from stylist/textile designer Marieke van Proosdij
RedruM photo frames
Ulrika May pillows

Gadgets I Need

Anjelica — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:59:00 +0000

I may love super girly things like Anjelica’s post about that pink cake, but I love electronics too. I am always looking for new headphones, an interesting clock for my living room, a robot friend etc. So when I saw this concept for the new PS3 system and I went kind of google-eyed. I think a nicely designed product that is both functional and beautiful is hard to find. Often when I do stumble on the perfect thing, its a ‘concept’ piece, which just means it hasn’t been put into production just yet. But one can dream, right?

Clockwise from top left:

Honda Personal Mobility Device from CarPictures
Dream Heart Portable Speaker from ChipChick
Chrysler Peapod Mobility Car from Peapod
Zumreed Rain Drop iPod Bathroom Speaker from PortableGadget
FujiFilm Instax 210 Camera from Fujifilm
Wood Station Weather Display from ThinkGeek
Ora by Alexandros Stasinopoulos Watch from PicoCool
Splitterbot Headphone sharing mini bot from Tesora
Target Clock from DesignBoom
Takaratomy Xiao Instant Digital Camera from AudioCubes
Tengu a USB-powered Lip-Synching Character from Unica Home
Energy Aware Clock from DesignBoom
Black an White Clock from Kibardi Design