Lighting Options: Yellow Lamps

So after some light browsing, I found myself inspired by a few yellow lamps. My husband tells me I have this problem... I can't ever decide on one style, so really I'm a bit eclectic. But, that aside, I did manage to scrounge up a few really awesome yellow lighting options. Enjoy! :)

From CBK through Amazon.com: Cornflower Yellow Balustrade Table Lamp - $110.00

From CB2: Crane grellow desk lamp - $99.95

If you know me well, you know I love recycled things... So when I found these lamps on Etsy, I was quite pleased. Seriously, recycled Tupperware lamps?! Awesomesauce. And I admit, I have these EXACT Tupperware containers (in yellow, of course) in my kitchen! PLUS, they're locally [re]made here in Michigan, how cool is that? :]

From BootsNGus (through Etsy.com,) UpCycled ReCycled Spring Flowers Tupperware TupperLIGHT Retro Table Lamp - $75.00

From RedYellowandBlueInk (via Etsy.com,): the Traffic Light, Light - $53.00

I seriously wish I owned my house--these would be perfect over a kitchen island! :]

Yellow Bedrooms

My husband and I haven't done our bedroom yet, to say the least. It's painted a nice light slate-gray color, but we have no dresser, no side tables, no lamps, no nothing. Just our bed, sitting on the floor. (Must be part of being newlyweds.) Okay, we do have some cheap side tables that are bright blue, some small cheap lamps--but that's literally it. Obviously, those pieces aren't permanent.

In any case, my dream for the bedroom is shades of gray with a pop or two of bright, mustard-y yellow.

That being said, I'd like to share with you some of the photos I have saved for inspiration for decorating said bedroom (once we finally have the money, hah!)

Enjoy!

I love this headboard, the curves and the details are gorgeous.

I'm a fan of the wallpaper here, combined with the marimekko bedding and the knit bedding. Love different textures!

Simple, but sweet! :] 

I wasn't able to post the single picture; but check out this blog post from Paisley Wallpaper. The yellow flooring with the white pattern over top: to. die. for. Love it! <3

Dreaming on a Budget

Hello all,

Recent musings have led me to believe that other people need cheap, budget-friendly pieces for their homes (duh, I know); but that they also like to look at "dream items" (i.e., things you want but can't afford, at least not yet, anyway!) So, every Thursday I'm going to do a post called "Dreaming on a Budget," to hopefully help you find dream pieces in your price range (and maybe ogle over some not-so-budget-friendly pieces as well. :) So here it is. The first official "dreaming on a budget" post! Enjoy.

I love tea light candles in general. These ones are simple and sweet in a nice mustard-y yellow. Plus, the great thing about tea light candle holders is, they're cheap! So, you can switch them out as you like without completely blowing your budget. $0.95/each @ Crate&Barrel.

Don't be surprised if you see things from Etsy regularly on this blog, because in all honesty--Etsy is a great resource for those of you looking for unique (and not so unique) pieces. I'm a huge "New Yorker at Heart," (not that I don't love my home here on Lake Michigan!) so I love this pillow. It's been on my Etsy wish list for a while. :]  $27.00 @ Etsy; by Nesta.


I was unable to post a picture of this Johnathan Adler vase; but you should still check it out anyway. The pop of yellow is fantastic and the geometric pattern is to. die. for. (Especially if you're into that whole mid-century modern look, like me.) $48.00 @ Johnathan Adler.

I love drum shades! I especially love the clean lines of this one, the soft yellow and the nice curve of the shade. It adds visual interest without being too in. your. face. $199.91 @ Lamps Plus.


Okay... Now time for the 'dream items.' Unless of course, you have this kind of money to spend, then by all means! :]

This globe is from an antique store (which also sells online, mind you). The yellow in the landscaping is a great way to tie a room together if you know what you're doing. I won't lie, I wouldn't mind it in my own living room; which happens to be painted the bright turquoise blue of the water there on the globe. $325.00 @ REHAB Vintage Interiors.

And last but not least: two Asian tea bins in a nice shade of yellow. I'd use these as end tables in my bedroom, they'd be perfect! I've been looking for something to "pop" in my gray-themed bedroom. $995 for the pair @ VandM (Vintage and Modern).

Happy decorating! :]

Hello, Yellow!

Yellow is one of my favorite colors. (Okay, most colors are my favorite.) So, it should come as no surprise that I've started a blog entirely dedicated to all things that are wonderfully yellow. When you stop by this blog, expect to find things like home decor items, inspirational pictures of other yellow decor and the like.

So, I'll start this blog off with a few wonderful yellow items I've found off Etsy recently. (If you haven't been to Etsy yet, you're missing out!) 

 I love print art, and I especially love the shade of yellow here. Combined with the crisp white background and the black frame, I can't imagine it not fitting into anyone's home. (Okay, that's probably not true. But, it's still a great piece!) $20 at Etsy (by thebigharumph)

I'm also a big fan of big old vintage looking signs. As an online writer, you can see how this one would appeal to me. ;]  Etsy, $28.00 (by Slippin Southern)

Last but not least, I absolutely love this pillow! It's got a great suzani print. Etsy, $24.95 (by Asmus Home Interiors)


Thanks for stopping by--and as always, if there's a picture here that you own and want removed, please let me know and I'll take it down.