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August 26, 2014

Mid Century Modern Eclectic, my signature style

 

 

Mid Century Modern Eclectic Styleboard

 

So are you wondering what Midcentury Modern Eclectic actually is? It’s what I call my signature style!

The dictionary defines a Signature Style as,  “a distinguishing style.” 

Midcentury Style is defined as, “a design period of roughly two and a half decades in the middle of the 20th century, from the mid-1940s to 1970. Its uncomplicated, fresh aesthetic arose from a desire to propel postwar America into the modern era and recast design through a bold new lens.”

Modern Style is defined as, “Modern design is a style of decor that focuses on minimalism, neutral colors, clean design lines and environmentally-friendly materials.”

… and Eclectic is my permission to mix it all up! 

I was so excited when my friend Carrie from, Making Lemonade invited me to be a part of her Signature Style Series!

Signature Style Series

If you are coming over from, Decor Adventures….”welcome!”  I’m excited to show you my definition of Mid Century Modern Eclectic. Blue and green reign supreme in my home, with a pop of orange for a fun addition!

I love this contemporary print in my foyer with it’s crisp white frame.  The bamboo in a mid-century gold and green urn is a fun touch on top of my antique spray painted blue curio cabinet, that came out of my grandmother’s home.

Summer Home Tour Foyer

One of my favorite and most asked about pieces of furniture are my navy blue velvet swooped armed chairs.  They really stand out agains the white fireplace.
Summer Home Tour Fireplace

A blue and white wide striped throw adds a graphic punch to the back of my white sofa.  A chartreuse green garden stool placed under an inexpensive Ikea laptop table, sprayed gold, is a great place to set a martini!

Summer Home Tour Family Room

One of my all time favorite finds is this vintage mirrored side table! It set the tone for the entire room!

Summer Home Tour Mirrored End Table

Fall is just around the corner, and I’m already planning how I’m going to reflect my style in my autumn decor this year.  Last year I showed my love for orange and gold by gilding stripes onto this trio of pumpkins for my Fall Home Tour.   Placed in the center they added a warm touch, along with a set of comfy rattan chairs to soften the starkness of the more modern lines of the my tulip table.

rattan chairs and tulip table with gold and white pumpkins

One of my favorite projects was this thrift store brass lamp  makeover that I transformed by painting its shade navy with gold and white stripes.

Summer Home Tour Green Desk

blue gold and orange fall touches on bookcase

Holidays are a great time to showcase your signature style! Creating a Mid Century Modern Eclectic Christmas for my Christmas home tour, last year, really stretched my creativity in a fun way!

At The Picket Fence Holiday Housewalk 2013

mid century vintage bar cart

At The Picket Fence Holiday Housewalk 2013 5

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into how I display my signature style in my home!

Mid Century Modern Eclectic Styleboard

|| Come visit me on Pinterest  to see where you can get these items for yourself ||

Be sure to visit all of the fabulously talented bloggers who are sharing their signature styles this week and head on over and visit my dear friend  Daune, of Cottage in the Oaks, you won’t be disappointed!

See you back here soon…at the picket fence!

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  1. Becca says

    August 27, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Love your “modern eclectic” style, Heather! The vibrant pops of color are awesome … especially the blue! Gorgeous!

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  2. Julia@cuckoo4design says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    I love all the blue. It’s a color that I don’t really have in my house but I’m really craving it. Looks so pretty in your home. Love your style!

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  4. cassie says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    love your mix of blues and golds- and i would add vibrant to your description! love those happy colors you use!

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  5. Daune | Cottage in the Oaks says

    August 27, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Heather! =) Miss you! xoxoxoxoxo

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  7. Charlotte @ Ciburbanity says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    That blue chair in your living room jumps out at me in every pic! LOVE it… Not to say the rest of it isn’t gorgeous as well! You had me at eclectic! xx

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  10. Jenna says

    August 28, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    I die over that blue curio, brass lamp, bar cart….ok pretty much everything…everytime I see it! Love your style!

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  11. Dana Tucker says

    August 28, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Love your style!!! In the last couple of years I’ve gone crazy for Mid Century design. I’m weaving it into my house as well creating my own eclectic design. You really need to check out Brandy Adams site, Makeandmodelnashville.com she shops estate sales and sells a lot of Mid Century stuff on that site. You’d love it. xoxo

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  12. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    August 28, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    I love your style and I love all of the pretty colors in your home!

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  13. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

    August 28, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Heather,

    You home is just beautiful. The colors of your furniture and accessories are amazing! I just added some orange to my home myself – so bold for me! Now I see how well it works with all that blue you have (like I do).

    Great to be on the tour with you!

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  14. Meryll Rose says

    August 29, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Love love love your style, Heather! And your photography makes everything sparkle! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!

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  15. Beth@Unskinny Boppy says

    August 31, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Gorgeous! Those pops of cobalt blue get my heart a-fluttering.

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  16. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    August 31, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Heather!What a fun synopsis on your Signature Style! I loved reading all about it… I adore how you decorated for Christmas!
    So glad to have done this SS series with you!

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  17. Heather says

    September 4, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    I love how you described your style – it’s so colorful and gorgeous! You’ve really transformed your home into a gorgeous nest Heather!! Love those blue chairs. So fun to join you in this fun series! ~ Heather

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