It was brought to my attention that we Bloggers that are participating in Inspiration Fridays are breaking some kind of copyright laws when we post magazine pictures, so I am going to try and share some of my own "Inspiration Friday" ideas. Let me know if you think it works, or if I should scrap the idea.
OK, so this week I thought I'd start by sharing something I personally find inspiring to any room. Lighting. They are the mood makers in the evening, after all.The right light fixture in a room can completely set the tone.
I love lamps. And chandeliers. Old ones. New ones. Refurbished, reinvented ones.
TJ Maxx tops my list of favorite places to find affordable, fabulous lighting. That's where I got the sweet vintage looking birdcage lamp. See the sweet little bird finial peeking out of the shade up on top? Cutie Patootie.
Oh, and this chandelier in my livingroom came from Home Depot. It was pewter-ish (nickel?) colored so I spray painted it flat black to achieve the look I wanted.
One last thing. Let's not forget my favorite kind of lighting- candle light. *sigh* Talk about setting the mood. Perfect atmosphere for sitting back with a glass of wine on the chaise lounge, listening to some Jack Johnson and enjoying the peacefulness of the quiet outdoors in summer.
THANK YOU...for bringing this to our attention. scary. last thing anyone needs is a lawsuit. I am thinking of deleting all my inspiration Friday pictures...are you? take care,Gail
Posted by: Gail | July 13, 2007 at 07:37 AM
Ohh, I love these photos, to me more inspirational than magazines, because they're real people!
Posted by: pam | July 13, 2007 at 07:41 AM
who would be bothered by free advertising? Love your idea of inspiration from your own home. As a matter of fact I think I like it better. Its not just a picture in a magazine, you actually did it. Of course you run the risk of me asking questions,(good for a laugh). The ever inspiring Tracey.
Posted by: Becky H | July 13, 2007 at 07:45 AM
I agree with Becky H ... pictures of your home are much more inspiring. A good move on your part to change direction with Inspiration Fridays. After working in a law firm for 10 years, I was too chicken to show magazine inspiration on my blog. You're inspirational every day anyway! ;-)
Posted by: Heather J | July 13, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Indeed it does work! Much better to see your own inspiration. Love your lighting -- very pretty and soothing. Lighting is an area where I'm always lacking, yet it's can really make a room!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | July 13, 2007 at 08:26 AM
To answer Gail's question, No. I am not going to remove my previous photos from magazines. Also, while I now understand there are copyright issues, and want to respect this, I think the blog that posted the alarming warnings missed point. Once a photo is sold to a magazine, it belongs to that magazine, not the photographer (I think this is how it works anyhow, from my friend Holly's experience with Better homes and Gardens magazine)and with this said, I am having a very hard time picturing a magazine suing a person for sharing their great magazine photo in such a positive way.(If anything, it promotes sales of these kinds of magazines) For this reason, I am going to leave the previous pictures, but I will no longer be able to share magazine spreads, unless I give full credit to the magazine which is hard to do with an old page (the magazine's name may not be on the page) but doable with any that are identified.
Tracey
Posted by: Tracey | July 13, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Love the photos of your own home. Inspiration times seven! I agree with you about the magazine articles. You never know what will trip us up these days, but I know I went out and bought last issue of Romantic Homes because of Cindy's feature of it??? So??? But your home is far more lovely than any magazine because you give it such life!
Posted by: Gayla | July 13, 2007 at 09:10 AM
The tender photos of your real life abode hold so much more charm than the magzine pix. I do appreciate you showing us your creativity in the context of your own place. Pretty magazine photos are a dime a dozen, bu your personal illustrations are precious. Thanks.
Posted by: martha | July 13, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Tracey,
I love your Inspiration Friday pics. Too cute! You find the greatest stuff. Seeing magazine pictures can be inspiring but I truly believe that when it's something you've done yourself it's far more inspiring. Seems like it's more doable. Also wanted to compliment you on your way.too.cute. invitations. What a fabulous idea. There was an article on the Kennedy school and the men who purchased/refurbished it awhile back in Cottage Living. It was a great inspiring piece. They've done other local projects as well. Have a great time with the shower.
Posted by: Amanda | July 13, 2007 at 10:02 AM
I love the idea,and I have already been sharing some of my home with all of you. I love the candles under the cloche!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 13, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I love that little birdcage lamp! I need to go to TJ Maxx more often!
I don't think I'm going to delete my old inspiration friday posts either. I never claimed them to be my own photos and on most of them I mentioned the magazine.
Posted by: cindy | July 13, 2007 at 11:38 AM
I love the bird lamp! I stumbled on your blog recently and have really enjoyed reading it. Your shop looks darling.
I love birdsnests too. I have quite a few real ones that I found on the ground after windstorms and I'm always amazed at the "craftsmanship".
I just want to say it sounds like you've got it together with your personal trials. I am also a single (mother). I was married for 12 years and have been single for 12. My oldest is getting ready to go to Army Basic training and my youngest will be a HS Senior. Even after all this time I have wallowing poor-me days and moments of bitter resentment. Thank heavens for family, pets, baking, old books, buttons, crafts, music nature and all the other goodies that can lift our spirits.
Posted by: Mary Dwyer | July 13, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Stunning post!!!!!!
Love that chandelier...wow
Posted by: Gypsy Purple | July 13, 2007 at 07:44 PM