As I described last week, I like to find a photo and try to come up with furnishings and decor inspired by the image. Spring is drawing near -- the daffodils are already up in my yard in Georgia! So this week's random photo of random things is  "Crocus," by Franklin Hunter, via Creative Commons/Flickr. Let's see what inspiration I can get from this one!

This time, I'm furnishing a dining room. The resulting items are a bit glam, a bit 70s, a bit mid-century... and a lot of spring color!

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1. Giulietta Pendant in Amethyst, Lumens
2. Tufted Caldera Floral Rug, Anthropologie
3. Meadow Fiesta Dinnerware Collection, Cost Plus World Market
4. Gilded Lilac Serving Bowl, Anthropologie
5. Harbour Upholstered Dining Height Arm Chair, Burke Decor
6. LumiSource Folia Dining Table in Walnut, Bed Bath & Beyond
7. Iris Sage Goblet Glasses, Hayneedle
8. TAG Karma Table Runner, Hayneedle
9. Oval Starburst Wall Mirror, One Kings Lane
10. Bel Air Scoop Vase, Jonathan Adler
11. Marsh at Dusk by Greg Hargreaves, One Kings Lane
12. Sawyer Flatware, Cost Plus World Market

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​I stumbled on this Juku Small Pendant lamp by Tov at Modtempo last night, and I must say I am a big fan, particularly if your style is Scandinavian Modern. This is a great example of "blush as a neutral," because it would honestly fit in a ton of color schemes. Modtempo's website shows it in a Glam context, with its larger cousin, the Juku Large Pendant, which is pretty cool itself. I like the smaller one better, though, with the majority of the shade being blush and not grey.

The two of the pendants hanging side-by-side like that is a great look. I approve -- and they aren't even outrageously expensive, at $65 (small) and $95 (large).

 Design inspiration can come from many places. I like to use photos, sometimes. I don't mean photos of great interior design, though of course, that's inspiring too. No, I mean random photos of random things. I find a photo and try to come up with furnishings and decor inspired by the image. Here's one: "Vespa s50," by dawarwickphotography, via Creative Commons/Flickr.

I liked the colors -- blue, cream, orange, and black -- and thought they'd make a fun design exercise. The blue is basically Classic Blue (Pantone's 2020 color of the year). Here's the resulting concept board, with sources following:

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1. Bullet Planter by Hip Haven, Design Within Reach; Delray Plants Croton Petra Plant, Walmart
2. London Eye sculpture, Overstock
3. ​Classic Blue Pantone Persian Throw Rug, 1stDibs
4. ​Yearby 65.5" Tree Floor Lamp, AllModern
5. ​Target Practice Art Print by Ben Bullivant, Society6
6. ​London Art Deco Map, ArtDecoCanvasMaps on Etsy
7. Spoke Glass Graphite Metal Coffee Table, Crate&Barrel
8. Tabitha Throw Blanket, Burke Decor
9. Naomi Sofa, AllModern
10. 20" Clique Pillow, CB2
11. PANTONE Classic Blue Color Of The Year 2020 Throw Pillow, Society6
12. Edwards Velvet Lumbar Pillow, AllModern

And, I forgot to number it, but: Orange Vespa Canvas Print, Redbubble.