ID&AS Interior Design and Art Studio

If Monday's post has you planning a trip to Burke St. in Winston-Salem then you want to be sure not to miss this color packed shop a little further down the street, ID&AS.  How great is that?  Two darling shops to enjoy with fabric shopping in between.  I am not sure if it is intended but when I look at their logo I see "ideas".   I agree with the "ideas" perception because the store is packed with great decorating ideas and unique items to spruce up your home.

Items greet you outside ID&AS

I am comforted just walking in.  Ah, another color lover.  Exactly the kind of place that gets me all excited.  This shop offers a mix of vintage goods, local art, new items, and estate finds.  Many items are grouped by color families making it easy for  you to select objects that will work well together in your home.

Pillows and glassware in hues of blue and green.

Dishes, journals, and decorative bird hooks in shades of blue.

Painted furniture seems to be all the rage right now.  Check out this chest all dressed in yellow for it's next life.   I like that this one is painted and ready to go.  Doing it yourself can be a lot of work and take more time then you think.  I know, I know, some of you are going to tell me I should try Annie Sloan chalk paint and I do have that on my "to do" list of the future.

Vintage pom pom trimmed panels

I must confess I have a sentimental love for pom poms.  They don't currently fit the decorating style of my home so I don't actually have any there but I feel great joy every time I see them.  This wonderful feeling stems from the beautiful white chenille bedspread with pom poms that I slept upper as a child and the comfort and security of a loving home.  Thanks Mom and Dad.  When planning a bedroom for a child I always think about how important that little place is going to be and what might be remembered.  These panels adorned with pom poms have such a nice colorful twist in shades of orange and greenish yellow.

Decorative pillows in shades of orange and yellow.

Ribbon detail added to a picture.

Speaking about getting ideas, here is a great one to pass on.  I love the idea of attaching ribbon just inside the frame to add color. This simple addition makes the colors of flowers in the painting really pop.  Buying new original artwork can definitely stretch a budget so this idea might help you save a little money by using it on a yard sale piece or one of the pieces from Grandma that is collecting dust in your attic. 

Assortment of vintage and new items at ID&AS

A love of animals and nature are evident throughout the store.  Birds show up on everything from pillows to vases.  I purchased  a owl cutie, not pictured, to gift at the next Chi Omega summer get together.  After sharing my intentions for the owl during check out, you know how we southerners like to talk, I found out that the shop owner and I went to the same college.  Small world.  I loved my time at Appalachian State.

Sunflower paintings sit along side bird pillows, patchwork quilts, and pink jewelry boxes.

There is not a spot in the store that lacks for creativity. Even their store hours and days of operation are creatively displayed on a stenciled metal tray.  If you are feeling a little uninspired or your creativity is at a standstill I suggest you get out-and-about.  These little outing always get me excited and open up my mind to new possibilities.   -  Marianne



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