Monday, May 2, 2011

Dreamy Whites Online Mother's Day Sale and Mixing Modern, Industrial, and French Farmhouse Pieces Together


Hello Everyone!
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend....
I had a couple things I wanted to share today....
First I wanted to tell you about a SALE I am having on my site, Dreamy Whites Online.
I have marked a number of things on sale in my shop this week, in honor of Mother's Day.
The sale starts today and will run until May 8th.
I will be adding new items to my shop every night this next week.
All items in the shop ship for free to anywhere in the continental United States.
Thank you to everyone who has chosen to shop with me over the past four months!
I am truly honored that you would choose to shop Dreamy Whites Online!


I wanted to share a few ways I like to mix industrial, modern, and French Farmhouse pieces together.

I love these industrial tubs from Europe....
The antique label that is attached to the tub, adds a lot of color even when it isn't holding a bouquet of flowers. ( I will soon be able to fill it with hydrangeas from my garden.)
I think it helps add an industrial and modern feel to the entryway.
I especially like how the industrial tub looks paired with the more formal antique chair...

I have a few of these tubs and use them for many different purposes in the house, such as storing my lavender buds in, and if you subscribed to the House of Fifty,
then you saw the one I have in my bedroom, that I used to store my pillows in.


I chose to use a more modern light fixture here.
It has a modern but yet farmhouse feel to it...


I used natural grain sacks for a rug...
The metal tub, the clock above the mantle, and the light fixture all add modern elements to the room.
The bistro chair and antique french natural wood shutter leaning against the wall add elements of french farmhouse to the entryway.....
The antique Italian chair adds a formal touch to the modern, industrial, and french farmhouse mix.
What styles do you like to mix together?

I will be taking the rest of the week off from blogging.
I will hopefully be back sometime next week.



I hope you all have a great week.
Take Care,
Maria

55 comments:

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Maria,
Oh, this is so beautiful. I love mixing all the textures. Industrial can be beautiful.

hugs
Sissie

Claudia Leertouwer said...

You have inspired me for my new favorite colour white, just made a cozy place in front of the kitchen, now instead you are having color, what fun!

beachcomber said...

lovely photos... on my way to look at your sale.
cheryl

BonjourRomance said...

Great look the way you mix different styles and textures. Heading over to your boutique.
Good week to you,
Mimi

Tee of Vinnord Cottage said...

just stunning! Really... sigh... I would be afraid to dirty everything up :p All that lovely white!

Pétales de fée said...

Hello dear Maria,
I think your pictures are always really beautiful! Your world as your shop are lovely and so romantic! You know a harmonious mix materials, colors and objects! You are a true inspiration for many of us!
I kiss you and wish you a great day!

Amy Chalmers said...

good luck with your sale Maria. I love your entry way mix of styles...it is so you!

High Street Cottage said...

I love sales! Off to check out your shop again. Really pretty arrangement of the flowers too, Maria, a large container like that takes time to get them looking so gorgeous. Love seeing little glimpses of new areas in your home. Beautiful, tami

Deborah said...

The tub is beautiful...love it with the flowers..adds the perfect touch.
Your light fixture goes so well with what you have!
I love farmhouse style, prairie, shabby and some modern country..I try to pick pieces I love and incorporate them to give the look I love.
I love your whites and the shade for the floor blends beautifully with it.
Have a great week Maria xo

Deborah xoxo

Vanessa Greenway said...

Hi Maria, I have always loved the farmhouse "feel" at my mom's home. She has used natural grain sacks as rugs by the door for many years... I just love the way it looks. Simple yet fabulous. Have a great day!

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

I simply loved the image of this barrel you sent for your article in House of Fifty, and with flowers...fabulous!! Good luck with the sale, you have amazing things in your store! Janell

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

I just love how you have such a way of putting things together ~
Everything looks wonderfully beautiful !!

xoxo
Lori

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Oh my goodness that barrel and the flowers are just gorgeous!!

Nicole said...

Your home is just too gorgeous for words! I will surely be headed over to your shop to check it out! :)

Free Art Printables said...

Maria, I love that tub. I happen to use borax all of the time! :) I am jealous you have so many blooms! You've styled it just gorgeous!

Takin' time to smell the flowers! said...

I ♥ the tub, but how could I focus on just that! I am madly in love with your amazing home! So bright and beautiful...Makes me happy, thanks for sharing♥

Sweet Young Journey said...

I love the industrial tub! The flowers you have added make it so pretty. Usually when i buy something for the home it falls into three categories... shabby chic, french farmhouse and industrial.
Enjoy your week!

xx
Cheryl

The Antique Gardener said...

I love your post! That tub with the lilacs is so great!!! I have one of those zinc tubs and we used it for dirty clothes - so much prettier with the lilacs. Love it!

Kate said...

Hi Maria
What a great use of juxtaposition in your home. I scoured your blog and realized you are the darling gal that I watched on the Nate Show back in the early part of the year. What a terrific and fresh blog with bundles of inspiration! Can't wait to check out your shoppe. Have a blessed week! Your newest fan Kate!

Vintage Home said...

Stunning...maybe i will be able to buy the 'Borax" container @ your shop!..off I go to see!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Maria. My post tomorrow will discuss the a similar "mix" of modern & vintage, focusing on my use of metals. I would love to link to this post as another resource if that's okay with you. Thank you so much for the sale! I purchased the gray & white ticking pillow that I've been coveting. Enjoy your break, sweetie!

Hugs,
Jami

Anonymous said...

I'm stunned with these flowers! What an inspiration!

Stina said...

It's so beautiful.:-) Hugs Stina

foreverdecorating said...

(Sigh) I'm in love.

Anne Lorys said...

Gosh, I love that Borax tub!
Where do you find all your treasures, Maria? You seriously find the best stuff. :-)

Have a wonderful week, friend!
Anne

Arabella said...

Everything is gorgeous - I'm totally in love with the Borax tub...your photos are heavenly (as always).

Hugs,
Marie
SallyLeeByTheSea.com

Lara said...

I love this! I soak up every detail of your pictures {always have!} The Borax container looks sooo nice with your purple lilacs & I can't wait to see what you have coming up with your hydrangeas.. you have the best hydrangeas! Loved seeing the little peek of your entryway.. I have a very similar narrow window at my front door!
:) Lara

Stacy CUrran said...

That antique chair is GORGEOUS!
Stacy @ www.conspicuousstyle.com

Tracey Ayton Photography said...

That is so cool and I love the dogwood. Where did you get that light above your front door

erin's art and gardens said...

i have been looking all over for wash tubs like yours! will you be selling those in your shop too?? please, oh please.....

red ticking said...

i would love the vintage pail with all the flowers delivered pretty please!!!

i have just learned i will meet you in august at the gift show!!! how exciting... cannot wait. xx pam

Rozmeen said...

Hi Maria,

Love the mix again stunning pictures...you sure know your way with the camera..absolutly dreamy..

Wishing you a lovely day,
Rozmeen

Weisser Traum said...

liebe maria
sooooo wunderschön dein blog. hab ihn gerade erst entdeckt.
wünsche dir eine wunderschöne maiwoche.
sei lieb gegrüsst daniela

Magento Themes said...

wow..fabulous flowers!!! In this blog I've seen more flowers like this.
I like this one. But i don't know this flower name. Its looking awesome.
Thanks for this great one.

Ness Lockyer said...

Stunning Maria! That tub is amazing and I cant wait to see it with your beautiful Hydrangeas.
Ness xx

designchic said...

What gorgeous images...the tub and flowers are fabulouss!!

Atelier de Campagne said...

That's our Maria! Good luck on your sale, we will be having one around the third weekend and we hope to see you there. It was great to see the whole clan together.

Hugs to you all!

Team Atelier

My Shabby Streamside Studio said...

Perfect. Love the mix. Dashing to your store!


Bisous,

Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/

Lana Manis said...

Lovely photos as always, Maria!

Best of luck with your sale! :)

contemporary lighting said...

I ♥♥♥ your home. :D

KiwiStyle said...

Fresh, gorgeous and inspring. Jane (countrystyledownunder.blogspot.com)

Fairfield House said...

Maria,

Every time I stop by I get lost in your beautiful images and leave with so much inspiration. The industrial Borax tub makes a wonderful vase and presentation. Off to your shop!

Stop by my blog I am having a HUGE giveaway.

Your Friend,
Deborah

Maureen@CheekyinBlue said...

I am loving the fresh look of spring flowers mixed with the industrial element! Well done!

Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com said...

I am so all about mixing it up. I love your way. You always make everything come together and always make it so bautiful.

Bohemian said...

This Tub and bouquet is fabulous!!! I LOVE it!!!

Dawn... The Bohemian

Courtney said...

You are extremely talented, I've been browsing your site for the last 20 minutes and I'm in awe. Amazing :-)

schnucksetippel said...

danke für die schönen bilder:-)))))

herzliche grüße barbara

fialka012 said...

❤❤❤

Recording Studio Equipment said...

Mixing Consoles.White always looks cool...

Ella på Bråkmakargatan said...

I´m glad to find your blogg. I was so inspierd by your beautiful pictures. Thank you!
Elisabeth

Just White said...

Hello!!!

I am so happy to find your blog!!! It is so beautifull!!! Thank you

Dröm vid havet said...

very lovely photos...me like!

kayce hughes said...

so perfect!

house and lot for sale philippines said...

You did a great job. It was a fabulous piece and I like light colors too. Thank you for this wonderful blog. Thank you.


Charles A

Magento theme said...

The photos are very lovely...I am feeling very Glad to see your blog...