I’ve alway had an eye for design. Even at 3 when I wore every piece of jewelry I owned, I had a vision for things. But design isn’t everything when it comes to creating a slow home. Yes, having a beautiful place that welcomes you in, is nice, but I’m more concerned about having a place that supports the way you live and then is designed well. (What can I say, I like pretty things). Function over fashion has[...]
Wallpaper is making a comeback. Now this isn't your grandmother's wallpaper. While florals and geometrics have their place in the wallpaper world, things have gotten a lot more exciting. Wallpaper is now just one more way to add story to your home along with color, pattern, texture, and just plain old fun. Whether you're choosing a bold print that make a statement or something subtle to up-level a room, wallpape[...]
It is no secret that I LOVE wallpaper. I'm slowly adding it to every room and surface in my home. But that's not the only place you can add wallpaper to. In fact, you can pretty much add it anywhere you'd like. Get inspired with these design projects from designers all over the internet and see how you can add more pattern to your home! Wallpaper Bookshelf After wallpapering my office walls with this p[...]
There are over 20-types of fabric to choose from, so I get it if you feel a little overwhelmed on where to start. Spoonflower has created a great guide for which fabrics to use based on the project you're working on, but if you know what you're looking for and just want to see your options, here is a laundry list of options for you to choose from. Linen Cotton Canvas Durability of linen with the softnes[...]
In the Modern Magic Home Decor line you'll find four different types of wallpaper to choose from, each one providing its own unique style to your home. Whether you're looking for a removable paper to use while you're in your rented space or a paper that will stand the test of time, there's an option for you. Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper This wallpaper has a pebble texture on it which gives the paper[...]
I have a new appreciation for early mornings. Not that I haven’t always loved them, but this summer has been hot. It’s my best time of day for clear-headedness and to set my intentions for the day. So the early mornings are a relief before the heat builds and the lethargy kicks in. I should also mention, that I live in a 2-story home with no air conditioning. Something we’re in the mix of trying to remedy.[...]
Color is what gets me out of bed in morning. That might be seem like an exaggeration but really, the colors around you influence your mood. It's one of the principles of Feng Shui, after all. Which means, that choosing the colors in your room is an important decision but one that can bring so much more depth to your home than just simply sticking with beige and grey (although we can play with those colors too!)[...]
As an artist we talk about developing a signature style. This is a style of our art that makes it easy for other to recognize us and know it’s a Katie Leigh original. The more that I think about what my signature style is the more I see it spread into every area of my life. Like the other night when we caught the early shuttle back from a wedding in the mountains of California, the bride said to me “Katie, I[...]
You know that feeling when you walk into the kitchen and fresh baked cookies are coming out of the oven. You probably haven't even seen them yet but as soon as you entered you could feel the warmth from the oven and the smell of them danced in and out of your nose. It takes you back to your childhood or simply creates a warm and cozy feeling inside of you almost immediately. That's the power of including all 5 sense[...]
The gallery wall is one of my favorite design decisions. Mostly because I love art and I have too much of it–the woes of being an artist. But with a gallery wall, you get the chance to put more on display while also have the freedom to switch out art during different times of the year or simply because you've become bored with your home decor. While there are no real rules to creating a gallery wall, there are few[...]