I found this chick at Home Goods recently. Something about this little guy was irresistible. Maybe it’s because we really don’t have many Spring-specific decorations. Like – at all. Plus, Arizona usually skips Spring altogether (not this year – it’s been gorgeous!) and gets right to Summer. Anyway, I knew the kids would love this happy symbol of Spring. He’s pretty cute, isn’t he?
No offense to the chick, but I wasn’t a big fan of the gingham ribbon. No problem. I just dug through my trusty collection of ribbon scraps to find something a little more suitable for my taste.
Ah, yes. Black & white polka dots. Bold. Fun. Adorable.
Remember: Whether you already have something that just needs a little updating, or you come across a great find that isn’t quite “just right” … you can always change something little to customize and improve it.
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By the way, that little touch ties in nicely with the other black & white-ness I have going on these days. I love accessorizing with that classic contrasting combo. This fantastic bowl was around $10 or $15 at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx (I can never remember which one).
This faux fur zebra blanket from Target has quickly become our family’s absolute favorite. It’s ridiculously soft and perfect for snuggling. And again — that touch of black & white is so much fun.
Tags: black & white, chick, decorating, Spring
Oh Becky, you have such amazing taste! And after hearing someone talk about how beautiful your home looks, I was wondering if you’ve ever considered giving us a virtual tour,… pretty please???
Seconded…all in favor?
I agree!! We would LOVE a tour!!
I want one…stat!
Well, we are getting a HOME GOODS by our house – - yeah!
Monica -
I agree, I like seeing your house from the videos you have done. Love the way it is decorated!
Black and white make all the other colors stand out, the ribbon really changed the duck.
Yes, very cute little duck there. The ribbon change was neat as well. I am agreeing with the others too. Virtual tour please… of the house! Please, Please! I am so amazed by your decorating! I have always thought that having a house decorated like that could never be done with kids around…but you do it so well! Amazing! So, yes, pleeeaasssee….tour!!!! Some of us (aka…me) need all the help we can get!
So I get that you change around your accessories all the time (a woman after my own heart) and right now you are on the black and white gig. So what do you do with your stuff after you move on to your next phase? I have such a hard time getting rid of stuff, especially if I might want to use it again, it is still useful, it is still in style etc. Not to mention I’m a cheap-skate (“I paid good money for this, I should keep it.”) But when I save it all, I run out of storage space. I’m just interested to see what others do in this situation. Chuck, Save, Donate, Regift?
BTW, the chick is fabulous and the black and white ribbon is WAY better than blue gingham. Just sayin’
That duck is sweet and I agree that the ribbon needed to be changed. Black and white make a huge difference in a room.
A tour of your home? That would be sweet!
I have spent so much time renovating our 110 year old house that decorating has definitely taken a back seat and I went to grad school for interior design! It is slowly coming together though. Nice to see spring somewhere…it snowed the last two days here in Boston…not much but it’s super cold right now. Good thing Easter is late this year, maybe it will warm up by then!
I love the duck as well..although in the pictures it looks gigantic, but that is probably just because you took the picture up close. I am wondering how large he is? I would also love a home tour. Please post one soon, I love your decorating sense.
Nice spring decoration Becky. I love what you’ve done with the golden duck.
I too love decorating my house, especially my living room, with inexpensive and easily available accessories.
Hi Becky! I have just one question.
I know it has been asked and asked again, but I haven’t found an answer after searching for hours through every blog post and archive. Even went to House of Turquoise to find your feature there hoping to fine the answer. Are you willing to share the type of subway tile you have in your kitchen? Possibly the color and/or manufacturer/place it was purchased? Please? I have waited and waited to tile the backsplash in my kitchen for over 5 years and I feel like this is a direction I could move towards. It is beautiful!! Just the right pop of color with your other furnishings!
You are truly talented on so many levels. You have a wonderful eye for detail and design. Thanks so much for sharing all of your creative info!
I too would love any info you have about your turquoise subway tile! we are renovating a house and I am in love with it!
Thank you so much!!