Furious Shirley » decor http://furiousshirley.com/blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Love is in the Air http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/24/love-is-in-the-air/ http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/24/love-is-in-the-air/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:50:59 +0000 Shannon Shirley http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/24/ read more »]]> I am in love with air plants.  They are virtually un-killable, which is perfect for someone [like me] who always forgets to water the plants.  They have a lot going for them – durability, a unique look, and so versatile.  The perfect plant.  How do you display yours??

Pink Sea Urchin & Air Plant combo by toHOLD

Hanging Pods & Baby Head by mudpuppy

Whimsical Giraffe Planter by BoyGirl Tees

We used glass globes from West Elm filled with plants from Air Plant Supply Co to fill a blank wall.

Light Bulb Terrarium by Ryan’s DIY Craft Supply

Domsai Terrariums by Matteo Cibic [via GSelect]

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Like this print from Restyle Prints that I bought & framed and allowed into our living room.

I actually kind of like this Imperial Forces Wallpaper from Super7.

And this nursery featured on Apartment Therapy?  Almost makes me want to make another baby.

Another bedroom – by Mary of Quite Contrary.

At -At Walker lamp —- I LOVE IT!  (via Life Goods)

]]> http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/20/star-wars-decor/feed/ 0 To The One I Love http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/16/to-the-one-i-love/ http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/16/to-the-one-i-love/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:11:02 +0000 Shannon Shirley http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2012/01/16/ I just came across these prints by Amanda Catherine Designs and had to share.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day … or any day.  (Love you, MS)

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French Linen Tote (Alder & Co.)

“KNOT” Rope Basket (Alder & Co.)

Sailcloth Pot Holder (Alder & Co.)

Gemstone Magnets (LEIF)

Batik Coffee Scoop (LEIF)

Chrysocolla Necklace (LEIF)


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USB Typewriter

Victrola Docking System [which seems to be sold out already!]

]]> http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/11/10/vintage-technology-anthropologie/feed/ 0 Living Room Makeover http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/09/01/living-room-makeover/ http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/09/01/living-room-makeover/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:32:47 +0000 Shannon Shirley http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/09/01/ read more »]]> I get to re-do our living room!!!  You have no idea how happy it will make me to not have to look at our current sofa anymore!  I’ve been working on my style page … what do you think?

The only thing it’s missing is a new sofa … still trying to pick one out, but it’s getting there.  I need to find some new curtains too.  I am keeping some of our existing lamps and accessories and will be sure to share the finished look with you when we get it all put together.  As for our old stuff … it’s going upstairs in “the room we never use” in hopes of turning it into a second family room that we WILL use.  I need to put together a style page for that too … stay tuned!  XO

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Perfect for a child’s room or someone that just loves kitties.  Made from chenille and tweed.  They also make owls.

]]> http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/07/29/cuteness-alert-cat-pillow-by-birdenvy/feed/ 0 I Want New Furniture! http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/07/14/i-want-new-furniture/ http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/07/14/i-want-new-furniture/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:58:26 +0000 Shannon Shirley http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/07/14/ read more »]]> Let’s just overlook the fact that I haven’t been posting much lately – it’s hard to bring your laptop to the pool or the beach!  Even when I do get the chance to open my computer, I have been working on booking our vacation and looking for FURNITURE!  We have been talking about getting a new couch and coffee table for months, but instead have bought a new ottoman, rug, lamp, little chair for Ava, and other small decor items.  It’s like when you open your closet and suddenly hate all of your clothes and can’t find anything to wear that you think you look good in anymore.  I’m just ready for a new look.  We have been talking about moving into a new place, which is probably fueling my new furniture fire … and while it’s probably smart to wait until we move and see what the new space looks like, I just can’t help myself.  Doesn’t hurt to look, right?

The ottoman we picked up is a bit more of my husband’s taste, but I can work with it.  Styled after the Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona chair, this white leather ottoman is our test to see how our two cats do with something leather in the house.  So far, no scratch marks!

We also picked up a large Hand Woven Jute and Leather rug that looks a lot like this. but a darker color pattern:

The new lamp, which I totally LOVE:

And even though I’ve outgrown buying large furniture pieces at Ikea, it’s still worth a trip every now and then to pick up cute little things like this Ava sized chair:

As for a new coffee table, I have always lusted after the Noguchi Tribeca table.  I remain on the hunt for a great deal on a well done reproduction.

The couch.  Oh the couch.  It was Mike’s couch he had when we first moved in together.  An IKEA Tylosand.  I’m just over it … or am I?  Bemz is finally making slipcovers for it and they have some pretty killer fabric choices [samples on their way to me!].

The possibilities are pretty close to endless.  So, I’m torn – new sofa or half the price to cover the old one?  Maybe both?  We could use a couch upstairs in Mike’s “office”.  I’ll keep you posted … as soon as I get back from the beach. XO

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A courtyard nestled in the middle of a woodsy, modern, super cool space really sealed the deal for me.  Love love love.

Designed by Eric Liftin.  See the rest of this Brooklyn oasis at Fast Company’s Co.Design page.

]]> http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/03/17/steve-from-blues-clues-handy-dandy-brooklyn-pad/feed/ 0 Decorating w/ Gray http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/03/13/decorating-w-gray/ http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/03/13/decorating-w-gray/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:38:50 +0000 Shannon Shirley http://furiousshirley.com/blog/2011/03/13/ read more »]]> Gray has been a popular neutral for awhile, but some people are still really reluctant to see it as anything other than drab.  I love gray – it’s the color of our bedroom walls and a large portion of my wardrobe.  To me, a gray room is elegant and cool and it goes great with bright accents or other neutrals.  Perfect for someone [like me] that likes to change things up a lot.  And you aren’t just limited to a gray living or bed room.  Gray looks great anywhere…

via house to home

via decorpad

gray ruffle shower curtain from urban outfitters

gray & naturals kitchen makeover via urban grace interiors

shades of gray with awesome green pendants via washington post


gray kitchen makeover via willow decor

rustic and chic bedroom via sköna hem

indie style bedroom via decor pad

cute little gray bedroom via home sweet home

super comfy living space via apartment therapy

gray wallpaper and velvety furniture via the decorologist

tranquil gray via decor pad


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