Danielle Sigwalt Interiors

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Future:Standard GIVEAWAY on What to Wear Wednesdays

Weeks ago I stumbled upon a fresh new online clothing boutique called Future:Standard. As I dived into their site I was instantly smitten...gorgeous clothes and a strong ethical belief, how could you not love them!!! I then found Future:Standard on Facebook (a simple way for me to stay connected to the companies I adore) and commented on one of their posts. They replied with such sincerity that I was even more impressed and couldn't wait to share with you all!

They kindly have offered to do giveaway for Fresh Quince followers and fans. And this is what they plan on giving to the lucky winner, 2 pairs, yes 2 pairs, of Night Lights Boy Shorts...

"These super soft, always comfortable premium 95% organic cotton boy shorts are made with the highest environmental and social standards. Each order of the Night Lights collection provides an LED lantern to a Haitian family! They're packed in their own reusable fabric bag and a 100% recycled box, perfect for gift giving.

Designed by Yves Behar for the Lighting Hope for Haiti program. Made in Turkey"

How wonderful is that??!!??

Jessica from Future:Standard has also offered 10% off Fresh Quince followers first purchases. Here is just a sampling of their so wearable and chic clothing...

Boyfriend Blazer $128

To enter this giveaway:

1. If you have not already done so, please become either a Fan of Fresh Quince on Facebook or a follower via google connect. Then pop over to Future:Standard site and come back to leave a comment on what item is your favorite.

3. For a second chance become a Fan of Future:Standard on Facebook and come back here to leave a second comment.

4. For a third chance spread the news via Facebook or Twitter and come back to leave a third comment here.

Good luck friends and please remember to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you to get your address!!! Drawing end date will be next Wednesday March 18th and I'll announce the winner on Thursday March 19th!!! I'll be using random.org to choose the winner!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Recent Finds and Comment Section Adjusted

Wow if that exciting title doesn't grab your attention, I don't know what will ;)!!!!!

Here are two items I recently got on Craigslist and from Goodwill. They may be going into a home I'm redesigning...

Remember my post last week on hexagons? Well I found the mirror above on Craigslist that day and just had to get it. I may be using it in the home I'm redesigning or I may keep it, as it matches my Flea Market block print of bees so well...

A close up...

We'll see! I also found this beauty for dirt cheap at the Goodwill the other day...

Stop by in a couple of weeks-I'm going to paint the console above something fun!!

Also, I want to let all of my Fresh Quince friends know that I recently adjusted the comment section to allow all to comment. For those that don't have google, etc., you can leave a comment as anonymous. I did this just in time for the fantastic GIVEAWAY I'm hosting tomorrow!!!!! Here's a sneak peek...

So be sure to stop by and enter! You all are going to love it!!!

Lastly, be sure to stop by Splendid Willow or A Perfect Gray for another awesome giveaway of these natural rubber boots...

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! xxDanielle

Monday, March 7, 2011

Color Recall: The 1970's

Installment number three in my mother's 'color recall' series, in which she remembers the colors of her decades and I then share how to incorporate the colors in modern decor....

COLOR RECALL

There were two colors hard to avoid in the 1970’s: orange and yellow...

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image via retro renovation

They spread their citrusy cheeriness in home décor and clothing and just about everywhere. Perhaps people were sick of the dull gold, avocado, and rust of the previous decade and chose these two colors to represent a new outlook on life.

Vintage 70's Dress via Etsy

I always liked orange, but apparently it didn’t like me. I proudly wore an orange pure silk blouse with beige lace trim on an excursion with a single friend of mine. She kept asking if I was feeling well and my eldest daughter said I looked yellow. In later years when I had my colors done in the “are you a summer, spring, winter or autumn?” era, I found out that orange, along with camel, were my absolute no-no’s and I haven’t worn either color since.

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Orange as a home accent is forever etched in my mind because of the home of an acquaintance. She lived in an elegant, but rustic A-frame home in a heavily wooded development in southern Virginia. One evening, my husband and I were invited to a party at her house. She answered the door looking terribly sophisticated in an orange silk halter top and skimpy white shorts (I was jealous!)-- large orange and turquoise beads circled her neck.

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She led us into her open living-dining room area where the color orange literally coruscated from silk pillows, dinnerware, glasses, and fruit bowls. A wonderful mobile with shiny orange objects dangled gracefully from the high ceiling. It was impossible to be in a bad mood in that room, mostly because of her graciousness and the warmth emanating from the color orange.

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Returning to my earlier mention of the other 70s color, yellow-- I have to say it was not my favorite, but there were, of course, yellow objects in my home at that time. I had to keep up with the trend.

-Sandy Tuberson

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Thanks again mom for another fun post! I think I know which decade I like the best...bring on the orange, yellow and chrome. Below are some modern interpretations of 70's use of bright color...

If too much orange is overwhelming, why not add just a splash on the ceiling...

Lynn Amon

Or maybe you want to spice up your dining area...

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via Elle Decor

Did you know Farrow & Ball, a wonderful eco-friendly paint source, came out with a new color this year???? It's called Charlotte's Locks and it is possibly the most gorgeous shade of orange...

image via Farrow & Ball

And lastly I can't forget yellow! My first home was painted bright yellow through out and it always looked cheerful.

A bright yellow living room looks more current than ever, as evidenced in Rebecca Robertson's living room featured on Martha Stewart...

image via Martha Stewart

I don't think you could ever be down coming home to this...

image via Scandinavian Retreat

I could go on and on, but I shall stop here as I plan on revisiting color in future posts. I have always loved color and will be sharing pictures of my first home with you all, as soon as I digitize them. My family referred to it as the citrus house, as yellow, touches of orange and bright lime permeated throughout my home with turquoise and navy accents. Needless to say it was a cheerful home!!!

Hope you all have a wonderfully warm and colorful week!! xx Danielle

Friday, March 4, 2011

Fridays Finest Finds in Minneapolis

People are e-mailing me from around the country to do Fridays Finest Craigslist searches in their area, as some of my followers already know. Below are some fun finds on Craigslist in Minneapolis. To all my friends in Minneapolis, hope you find something you like...

Matching Chairs $60 {i'm lovin' the lattice back on these gals and so easy to reupholster chairs}...

Below is an inspirational image for the above CL chairs...

Palmer Weiss

Black and Gold Console $290 {very hollywood. make sure it's sturdy}...

The above console could look this smashing in your entry...

entrances/foyers - blue white ginger jars glossy black lacquer console table black gold diamond patterned floors wicker umbrella holder black gold mirror gold buffet lamps beige sand gold geometric stair runner entrance foyer entry

Inspirational Image via decorpad

Retro Kitchen Table and Chairs $400 {for some odd reason i don't like the set together. i like the mod chairs with a black rectangle and the mod saarinen table with vintage bamboo chairs in black or a color. awhile back i tried to buy a set and told the lady i just wanted the table and she wouldn't sell it to me}...

Presto chango...

dining rooms - Saarinen Table Saarinen Tulip Chair Nelson Ball pendant white gray Saarinen marble top dining table Saarinen tulip chairs stone buddha head built-ins hutch buffet oak floors black wood beams dining room

Inspirational image via Julian Wass Photography

Dark Chocolate Velvet Regency Custom Chairs $1080/each {hello sexy}...

Divine Sunburst Hollywood Regency Clock $119 {fun above a fireplace}...

Gorgeous 1917 Vanity $395 {would it be sacrilegious to paint this gal? she would shine in a funky color}...

4 Queen Anne Dining Chairs $80/each {nice chairs. paint. upholstery. offer less}...

Bright white could make the boring chairs above shine...

dining rooms - antique dining table white cane back French dining chairs antique white cabinet hutch pink crystal chandelier espresso wood floors French doors white pitchers molding dining room

Inspirational Image

Hunter Green Upholstered Chair $60 {paint. new fabric}...

The craigslist chair above could look as stunning as this beauty below...

Inspiration via Decorpad

Vintage Batik Print of a Hindu God $20 {ohmmmm}...

Bamboo Daybed $55 {can't believe the price on this bad boy. buy it now. paint or no paint, but please change the bedding}...

Be sure to make the bed before I visit ;)...

girl's rooms - Silver Moroccan Pouf pink drapes pink lantern pendant white sofa glass stacked ball lamp yellow accent table pink roman shades brown pink striped rug

Inspirational Image Amanda Nisbet

Mid Century High Boy $180 {would look nice in a sleek all white space}...

Pair of Hollywood Regency Stools $300 {can you ship these to me??? please leave as is}

Four Orange Velvet Vintage Chairs $120/set {let's get a low round table, set these ladies around it and have game night, thats after we finish painting and re-upholstering}...