By SZInteriors, on February 17th, 2012% 
My friend Carol over at The Design Pages tagged me in a fun little question and answer game, and today I’m ‘telling all’ as I answer her questions! So kick back and enjoy But this is only part of the fun, because I get to tag a whole new group of bloggers and pass the ‘tell all’ on to them! And just a little housekeeping before we get started…
RULES You must post the rules! Answer the 11 questions the tagger posted for you , and then create 11 new questions to ask the people you’ve tagged. Tag 11 . . . → Read More: TAG, You’re It!
By SZInteriors, on February 10th, 2012% 
With the resurgence of Kelly Green front and center, I thought it would be fun to step back in time and see what Kelly was up to in the good old days.
Do you remember this brilliant green?
If you were around in the 80′s I bet you do… but weren’t the 80′s just yesterday? Anyway, for a colour that was ‘so yesterday’, be ready to see a whole lot more of it in the coming year.
Especially in fixtures like this retro pendant.
Source: Green & Indie Design Blog
And in furniture . . . → Read More: The Vintage Past of Kelly Green
By SZInteriors, on February 9th, 2012% 
Yesterday I wrote about European grain sacks, but I really only showed you photos of how they’re being repurposed in today’s decor. I didn’t provide you with any background or history on them. So when I received a comment from my friend, Meesh over at I Dream of Chairs asking a few questions… Well you get the picture. I couldn’t keep her waiting for the answers!
So here goes, Meesh!
1. I wonder what the texture is like?
Source: Pinterest / Better Homes & Gardens
Well, in the photos it’s hard to tell. What would your guess be?
Here’s . . . → Read More: Grain Sacks. Oops, I Left Out the History Part!
By SZInteriors, on February 8th, 2012% 
Vintage European grain sacks.
Source: The Textile Trunk
We’re seeing a lot of them in today’s decor, and I don’t think I’m alone in feeling the love. Want to see how they’re being used?
Grain sacks repurposed into pillows like this are right at the top.
Source: Freckled Laundry Blog
You’ll see them paired with grain sack throws, and other vintage pieces, too.
Like this sign.
Source: Boat Shed Chic Blog
It says ‘Dentist’ in German.
And these vintage mirrors.
. . . → Read More: Make It With A Grain Sack
By SZInteriors, on February 6th, 2012% 
I was intrigued a while back when I read an article in Kravet Inspired News: The History of Lace. There was a suggestion, a hint that we’ll be seeing lace again in fashion and decor. Of course, this stemming from the lace adorned wedding dress of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
Here you see a close-up of the back of the dress.
Source: My Royals Blog
And ever since I read the article, I’ve been keeping my eyes open for some sign of lace showing up in decor. I don’t mean to . . . → Read More: Vintage Delicates for Valentine’s Decor
By SZInteriors, on February 2nd, 2012% 
It seems like everyone is ready for a zap of colour and a hit of cheer.
How about this for a little flower fashion in February!
Saw it on Pinterest…
Source: Pinterest / French Essence Blog
And couldn’t resist. Can you say no to tulips and a jug like this?
Gingham and some simple jars. How hard can it be?
Source: Comforts of Home Blog
Instant charm with a vintage feeling of home!
Or maybe paint a little colour on your . . . → Read More: Flower Fashion in February
By SZInteriors, on January 27th, 2012% 
I thought it would be fun to end this week with a little Mid-Century Modern challenge. Are you up for it?
If I showed you this photo…
Source: A Note on Design
How many pieces can you identify?
Do you know their names and designers?
Email your answers to: sheila@sheilazellerinteriors.com / Subject: MCM Challenge
… and leave a comment below
I hope you have a great weekend!
It’s about coming home… and home is a remarkable space that tells your story. Contact me if . . . → Read More: Mid-Century Modern Challenge
By SZInteriors, on January 25th, 2012% 
Do you ever start something full of enthusiasm, only to find yourself dragging before it’s done?
Well, that’s me and our office right now. I’ve been decluttering random piles of paper ‘stuff’, because I want to rework the space and prettify it a bit. But I can’t do the pretty until I finish the purge. Can I say, ‘groan’?
At this point I’m ready for a little visual inspiration. I need something to feed that initial burst of good intentions.
Like this vintage metal letter holder.
Source: Etsy
I wouldn’t mind looking at this on . . . → Read More: Inspiration… It’s In The Mail
By SZInteriors, on January 24th, 2012% 
Who’s ready for Spring? Anyone???
When I saw this photo on Pinterest I was caught by the bright, cheerful colours. A welcome splash to the eyes
Did you see this photo, too?
Source: Pinterest
Isn’t the fresh cut bouquet pretty?
I thought you might like to see a few more. And the vintage vessels they’re displayed in!
Enamel pails, pitchers and watering cans.
Love the live ferns in these pails.
Source: Martha Stewart
And the table they’re sitting on. You can . . . → Read More: Spring In A Can!
By SZInteriors, on January 20th, 2012% 
When you hear the name George Mulhauser, there’s probably one or two very distinct chairs, maybe even three that come to mind. But I bet this chair I’m about to show you isn’t one of them!
When I saw this reference to a mystery chair in House Beautiful…
Quirky Green Chair
The mystery chair: Frank saw it in an antiques store, fell in love with it, and has no idea who designed it.
I knew I had to write this piece! For that mystery chair was this one I pinned about 17 weeks ago! And at the time I . . . → Read More: A Rare MCM Plycraft Chair by George Mulhauser
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