I finally have been adding a few artsy touches to my house. I painted the dark {dreary} brown walls and rooms white!! I have since been adding more lively, exciting punches of color throughout the house using the following:
First touch of color was the addition of a few rugs.
Second was new plants and potters.
Third was art.
And lastly, pillows!!!
Most of my stuff was purchased a decent price point. The large pot was on sale at Anthropologie. A few of the succulents were traded on craigslist for old pots we had here in our yard. The art and some of the pillows were etsy finds or I made myself and the rugs were purchased at a local AMAZING outdoor store {the prices were awesome} and the large dining rug was a FLOR purchase. I love everything from that store {but had a really annoying experience working with them there :: good product, TERRIBLE service}!
Alyssa
Love the rug in photo! Which store did you buy it from? I REALLY want one!
Juli Novotny
@Alyssa - check out this site
http://www.sweepdreams.com/MadMatsoutdoorrugs.aspx
I don't think you live in SD? Or do you? I forget the name of this place I bought them from {it's on Cedros in Solana Beach}. SO many cute colorways and sizes.
Hope that helps.