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in honor of presidents day, i wanted to share a design plan that i completed for a pre-teen boy who loves
baseball, collecting coins, and all things related to the president of the united states.
his room was part of a new addition to the house, and was a clean slate for me and my client to create a space for a growing boy to not only sleep, but socialize with friends, study and hone his collecting skills.

it's a long weekend, (for most of us--yay!) and i for one am grateful to be able to sleep in tomorrow!
i am a very patriotic person, and have always felt that no matter WHO the president is,
or what party he/she may be from,  that the title and weight of such a hefty calling has my full
support,  faith and respect.
now... while you will never find me plastering my walls with images of george bush or bill clinton,
there is something about the images of our older presidents that i find completely captivating. maybe it
is the sense of history that they evoke, or that things seem so much more simple and unpolluted "back then", or that their images seem to have a sense of dignified whimsy?
i'm not sure.
all i know is that i really like pictures/prints our founding fathers.
here are some that i would love to use in my own home...maybe in my son's room, in a family room or even a library or entry...
founder
quentin curry


washington silhouette
john birdsong


lincoln montage
paul van scott


original painting: george washington
elizabeth mayville


great presidents
museum shop

on monday, i will be sharing a design plan for a young man that is mildly obsessed with baseball, coin collecting, and all things presidential! i really love taking peoples personalities and interests and creating a
space for them that reflect who they are what what they love! it is one of the things i love most about what i do!

1.  the price and metal legs are a great draw on this    x base ottoman. recovering the top with a more stylish fabric, or adding a welted box cushion with some railheads trim would make this ottoman a dead ringer for this one.

2. this tracie basic leather ottoman is available in several colors, and is the perfect portable seat/footstool.

3. if you are looking to add some texture to your room, consider these banana leaf stools....they are super affordable and have a fantastic shape.

4. the marie ottoman is classic all the way, and is available in many colors of velvet and linen. i have a crush on the matching marie chair.

5. i have used the red version of this barcelona-like  milano black leather ottoman in two different design plans, and have seen them in person. they are solid, and are a really great size. i especially love seeing them in a pair, side by side.

6. if you are looking for a classy little ottoman with some charming details, consider the chase pedestal ottoman. it is a fraction of the cost of similar ottomans.

7. remember those awesome jc penny footstools trellis that i managed to snag right before they stopped offering them? this palace stool  is a little more costly than the jc penny ones, but packs a similar style punch.

8. i really like the soft curvy lines of this course ottoman, it would fit with just about any decor.

9.this x-base ottoman is available in 2 finishes and dozens of fabrics.

do you have a favorite budget friendly ottoman? let me know!

if you have been reading my blog for a while, then you are probably aware that i am not
the biggest fan of valentines day. in fact, until about 5 years ago, i refused to even celebrate.
it's amazing what kids and a very romantic (and persistent) husband can do. i have to admit,
that i even find myself looking forward to it each year.
with the popularity of pinterest lately,  it is always fun to see all of the images that get added there

i thought i would share two more design plans that i completed for different clients.


interested in working together to create a more functional and beautiful space?
i will not be taking on any more clients for full or mini room designs until the end of march,
but i can fit a phone consolation in anytime. email me for rates, to get on my waiting list, or for more information at autumnclemons@yahoo.com

most of the affordable finds that i come across get pinned immediately to my board on pinterest,
but this one is FRESH, and i wanted to share it with y'all first:


brass + marble gold twig table
$429



twig accent table
$49

nearly 90% off the real deal, and still looks pretty darn fabulous!
you're welcome.
:)

i think the color and texture on this bowl would look great in any space.


the textures on this organic capiz shell and driftwood bowl are magical. this
bowl would look amazing in a vignette with a slightly coastal feel.

this blue willow bowl would look great with an orchid potted in it.

this footed trophy bowl  would make a statement one any shelf or on any table.

if you are looking to add a jolt of color to your vignette, consider one of these streak dye bowls.


i am in LOVE with this bowl. how incredible would it look with some succulents in it? VERY incredible indeed. very.