IKEA Drawers + Martha Stewart Paint

I've had this small set of IKEA drawers in my closet for quite a few years.  It holds bracelets, belts and other accessories.  It's always been fairly plain looking as I've never done anything to pretty it up.  But I was in Home Depot checking out the Martha Stewart paint colours and thought... why not?
So I started with this...

Painted the frame Seal...

And the drawers Sharkey Gray...

I may add some knobs but haven't found anything stunning yet.

I lined each of the drawer bottoms with different scrapbook paper...

And here it is in my closet, prettying things up just a bit!

How do you store jewelery and accessories?  Have you used the Martha Stewart paint for any projects?  Show me!

Mock-Up: Gray Living Room

When I discovered Polyvore, the first "set" I did was this gray living room.  As I mentioned, it includes the Nate Berkus Hexagonal Cocktail Ottoman from yesterday's Wishlist post.  You may also recognize the Troy Lighting Sausalito Pendant from my first Wishlist post.

Gray Living Room by glassbirdhome on Polyvore.com

When I look at this set now, I am torn between thinking it needs some color and loving the totally neutral palette.  What do you think?

All-Time Favourite

I thought a good place to start would be with one of my favourite living rooms - possibly my favourite room across the board!  My design style leans towards traditional, neutral and serene, with a bit of glam and a bit of upscale beach home - sound complicated enough?  

This house was showcased in the June 2009 issue of Style At Home, one of my must-read magazines.  (The full article is here.)

My current top pick for a living room, if I could scrap everything I have and go at it with an unlimited budget, is this one. 

So what jumps out?
 - perfect gray walls (Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray)
 - mirrored coffee table and side tables - very glam
 - moody painting above the sofa
 - gorgeous chandelier
 - symmetry of the side tables, and of the darker accent chairs
 - sofa and chairs have smooth, simple lines
 - cream sofa - I love light-colored furniture
 - large rug/carpet makes the room feel cozy even with the more modern furnishings

What do you think?