accessories Archives - Emily A. Clark

Reintroducing Red In Our Home

May232018

It wasn’t intentional but bits of red have have been popping up around our house. I love how red energizes a vignette–perfect for Summer decorating. I used it in some of the kids’ rooms and it has slowly worked its way into our main living areas. The current red trend is bright (think vibrant orangey/tomato/etc.) and feels modern when just a small amount is added to a space. (And it just happens to work so well with all of the blue and white I love.)

I found the tassels here.

Yes, you can paint lampshades. (See my IG stories.)

artwork // wall lamps (similar) // red pillows (similar) // blue & white pillow

red pillow (similar) // blue pillow // mirror // fiddle leaf tree (similar)

A few more (small) ways you might work the red trend into your home–or closet:

Scaling Down the Design: An Eclectic Entryway

May162018

I’m bringing back my “high-end design for real life” series with a new name today but still centering around the same concept. (The title always seemed a little long. . .) It’s all about studying grand ideas from grand homes decorating with grand budgets and applying it–in a practical way–to our own homes. (You can catch up on my previous posts here, here and here.) Today, I’m tackling the colorful and eclectic entryway of Atlanta lifestyle expert Danielle Rollins. I was mesmerized by her home and this small peek of her foyer.

One Kings Lane

Since most of us don’t have a sprawling entryway (or husbands who will jump on board with birds and botanicals covering every square inch of our walls), this is how I would scale down the design. I love all that’s going on here and also pulled some elements in from her living room as seen in the photo.

Have any other designer rooms you’d like to see “scaled down”? Send me an email. :)

Woven Bags: For Your Arm, For Your Home

May82018

If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram for a hot minute, you’ve probably noticed that woven bags are everywhere. I’m a fan of texture in decorating in general, and if your purse can double as an accessory for your home, it’s a win-win for me. They look great with Summer dresses or draped over hooks in an entry or bathroom for stylish storage.

images (top to bottom):

source unknown, BHG, Matthew Caughy via OKL, Alyson Haley, Jenni Kayne

I ordered this inexpensive tote last month and included it in my most recent “good things” list. (Unfortunately, it sold out shortly after. . .)

Surprisingly, it became quite the online search to find one that wasn’t a crazy price. (Trendy = mark up.) I went on the hunt for more and came up with these options. Almost all of them are under $50 (several much less) because if you’re as hard on purses as I am–and carry around 50 pounds of other people’s stuff–they don’t last forever. . .