By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

A salon wall, also known as a gallery wall, is a grouping of paintings & art objects that are arranged in an inventive & authentic way; it most usually happens when you had collected each piece over time. Salon walls can trace their roots back to the French 17th century where various artists hung their work in a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling rumpus of paintings for the patrons of the salons. There is no symmetry in a salon wall & it is truly a charming way to pull together a collection or a grouping of disparate pieces.

The salon wall below uses all black frames, all in a very clean-lined style ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Of late, in my spare time I have immersed myself in researching stylish jewelry storage & display options for two organizing clients I have been working with this summer. Both have beautiful collections & want to display some of their non-precious & non-tarnishing pieces & store the balance in their dressing rooms. Here are a few of the options I have found, believe to be style-worthy & wanted to share with my fellow Stylephiles.

For the serious jewelry collector, the mirrored Hayworth Jewelry Armoire from Pier 1 is currently on sale ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Earlier this month I wrote a post about string lights ~ there is another way to light up & give ambiance to your outdoor haven & that is with lanterns.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

A dear friend is planning on converting a potting room in the back corner of her home into an art & craft studio for herself & her little girl. I have been scouring craigslist to send her promising links for a solid wood table & 4 chairs that have the right lines & size to work with a rather large corner cabinet she already has placed in the room. Over the weekend I had a thought, this could be a perfect space to refinish a thrift find with chalkboard paint!

Chalkboard paint can be used in any room ~ as they say, the possibilities are endless ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

I cannot think of one person I know who does not have some kind of outdoor living space ~ be it a deck, porch, patio or courtyard. Some also have pools, spas, fountains, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces or pergolas that amp up the wow & fun factor. And, if you are Oprah, you have a tea house that is drenched in wisteria & surrounded by rose gardens ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

pouffe (n.) a tuffet, pouffe or hassock are all terms for for a piece of furniture that is used as footstool or low seat. It is distinguished from a stool by being completely covered in fabric so that no legs are visible.

pouffes ~ or pouf ottomans as they are more commonly called ~ are a very versatile addition to any space. Easily movable, they can become an extra seat, an ottoman or even a side table & can add a little whimsy or ethnic flair into a space.

this handmade moroccan leather pouf ottoman is available on google ($199-)

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