I first came across the exuberant and whimsical designs
of Laura Day in issue "four"of Lonny Magazine.
It was this image in particular that
really captured my imagination.
I love the idea of using bulletin boards in children's rooms.
Laura Day listed her resource for this idea (Ballard Design)
and mentioned that she simply painted the frame herself.
Now, with resources and inspiration at hand
it's just a matter of time before I try this fun project
in my daughter's room.
Curious, as to what other gems I could mine from this
talented lady, I went searching on the web for more.
That's when I hit the mother load of inspiration...
Laura Day has a really great website!
Not only is Laura Day's beautiful portfolio
on her site, but she has this amazing
"bi-monthly webazine that brings insider
tips home...one room at a time"!
It's like she read my mind!
Seriously...go check it out, you will love it!
Laura Day-Making Rooms for Living
I will check her out! I love how she uses pops of color.
ReplyDeletep.s. I am having my 2cnd giveaway if you are interested (Barnes & Noble) xo
Yet another design resource I didn't know about - love Laura's aesthetic and all the fun textures and colors. Don't the walls in the third image from the bottom remind you of a quilted Chanel bag? Hope you had a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI've seen her web before and she is so creative! The bulletin board idea is so simply beautiful....The colours are well balanced and the whole styling is breathtaking :)
ReplyDeleteKisses sweetie and I hope you had a great Birthday celebration for your little one :)
Love the color...it is like happy decorating. I amg oing to check her out right now!!
ReplyDeleteThe first picture on your post was very eye catching!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely inspiration! Love the bulletin idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration, I especially love her lighting choices.I will be off to check out that link.
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hey- great minds think alike. I love ageless - witty design, that keeps things fresh!
ReplyDeletepve
those living room chairs are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the first and second to last photos - The girl in white long dress with hammer is so cool.
ReplyDeleteMaybe she's expecting her husband with that hammer in her hand. LOL!
love bulletin boards- since elementary school! pgt
ReplyDeleteLove her style and the fact that she is not afraid of color. Off to check out her website!
ReplyDeleteMother lode is right! Love Laura Day....and now I can have it all Day long!!! Thanks, Sue! xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery liberated design !!
ReplyDeleteI like the pictures
Love it all. That bulletin board is great! Oh - if my rooms could be so orderly!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! She's got great style.
ReplyDeleteLove all this inspiration! Great Find!
ReplyDeleteyep, this chick has v.cool style! love it. jxx
ReplyDeleteThe pink and orange ottomans and the dining room chairs are singing to me! :) She has incredible style.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is so much fun and I love the white tones in the others.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! I used to watch her on Trading Spaces - she has great style!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a great site! Makes me want to redo my home from the bottom up :)
ReplyDeleteA new discovery! I'm loving the color punches. You really DID hit the jack pot! xx P&H
ReplyDeletei LOVE Lonny - when i discovered it - my Domino blue's seemed to be cured a lil!!! - wish was in print tho - for some reason i just like to have things in print
ReplyDelete*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~
Love discovering new inspiring people! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat spaces and I love her site! Great hits of colour and those polka dot chairs are so cute. : )
ReplyDeleteWow. She seems like the greatest resource for interior design. So fresh and unique and the answer to every question. Woohoo! Great find!
ReplyDeleteLove this! That bottom pic especially, love all the colors! I agree, bulletin boards are totally fab, you can do so much with them!
ReplyDeletethanks for this changing mantle stat!
ReplyDeleteI'm going straight over to look. I LOVE these designs; they're so inspiring! And those green polka-dot chairs are to DIE for.
ReplyDeletexxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
Love the entry way!!!! Going over to check it out.: ) Thanks so much for the link!
ReplyDeleteHealth and happiness,
Angela
Oh wow I'm so loving what I've seen so far. Going to go check her out now :)
ReplyDeleteWow I already love her! I am so stoked to go check her out!
ReplyDeleteThese are great inspiration! checking her website NOW!
ReplyDeleteI had a large bulletin board in my room growing up. They really are the best thing for a kids room.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
:) marcie
Love her style! Will definitely have to go explore a bit more on her site. I am completely intrigued by that little cabinet next to the fireplace, dying to know what is in there.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is...WOW!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the fab post and thanks to your followers for their kind words.
You're our very first Press entry for June. Check it out:
http://lauradayliving.com/news/archive/june-2010.html
-Laura Day Living
Cool ! will see more
ReplyDeletei am going to check her out more...love the 3rd to last room-that wall treatment is the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration! Thanks for sharing so I could learn about this great lady!
ReplyDeleteJust by your blog name I knew I would like you!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm even more excited now that I've seen it.
Looking forward to following- I am 338!
Nice to meet you!
amazing portfolio
ReplyDeleteBulletin boards are the best! I can't wait to know where we are going to be moving so that I can really plan out the nursery space and add touches like that. :)
ReplyDeleterad shots!!! her stuff is lovely! although stacked books are very attractive, they are not easy to deal with when you want one anywhere but at the top! believe me, i tried it!
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ReplyDeleteLove the 7th pic!! x
ReplyDeleteLonny Mag is the best! I am glad they captured such a great space...
ReplyDeleteI Love Love Love everything in your post! I will be checking her web site often!
ReplyDeleteAt some point I thought my blog could be like a magazine, one room at a time, but alas, I was too lazy :)
ReplyDeleteLove this. Thanks, Z!
She read my mind too! Love her style! The white bedroom is to die for and those vintage Barcelona (?) chairs! Oh my!
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy to you!
Mon
She's amazing....i love ballard too, they have some really great decor pieces you cant find anywhere else.
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madebygirl.blogspot.com
I think the bulletin board is a perfect idea. I have something similar (without the gorgeous frame) and call it my inspiration board!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I did the bulletin board in Kate's room. She loves it too!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely check her site out! So inspiring:)!
ReplyDeleteLove the walls and really like the first photo!
ReplyDeleteTwila
blog.twilasvintageclothing.com
www.twilasvintageclothing.com
Her style is great! I have seen her work before and I am always in awe!
ReplyDeleteas usual, i love all of those pictures. i wish i could have more white but i have a brown dog :)
ReplyDeletealso, i'm very jealous about your toy watch !
Yes I love that idea for a kid's room. Both Oscar and Isabella would love it.
ReplyDeleteSomething I shall do when we are finally settled in a more permanent place. Perhaps next year when we move to Sweden.. yay.
x Charlotta