Design Your Birdcage

I have been seeing the shabby chic birdcage trend grow into the transitional realm for a while now, and I thought I'd try the look myself. As with most of my decor, I had to make the look my own before I could display it. I started with a rustic finish birdcage that matched my decor.

I inserted an orange candle into the birdcage to compliment my orange and red damask cushion on my outdoor sofa.

I then bent silk leaves into a circle so they would wrap "naturally" around the candle, and inserted orchids for some modern elegance.

 The result was magical!

 .....And it's even prettier at night!

 Try this creative touch in your own lanterns and bircages, and let me know the result!

Trend Alert: A Splash of Coral

As bold trends are popping up everywhere, my favorite color has become one of my favorite trends-Coral.

Paired with neutral tones or modern black and white schemes, it shouts to the world that this is not your 80's peach.

 You can use a little or a lot, but either way, it is sure to draw attention.

 Pair coral with grey for a young, sophisticated look.

 Match it, pop it, contrast it. This new trend is sure to set a new standard for pops of color everywhere.