Say what you will about the quality of Ikea, but I do like to look through their seasonal catalogs for inspiration. I found their latest to be especially full of some lovely ideas.
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Senin, 25 Oktober 2010
Jumat, 22 Oktober 2010
And the winner of the Gianna Rose Ceramic Gardenia & Jasmine flower-shaped scented infusers is....
Nuit! Nuit from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, congrats! This was the most popular Decorology giveaway to date with 88 entries! Thanks to all for entering!
Nuit, please send me your shipping address asap so I can get you this pretty goodie!
Email your address to ashley[at]decorologyblog[dot]com.
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Nuit, please send me your shipping address asap so I can get you this pretty goodie!
Email your address to ashley[at]decorologyblog[dot]com.
Kamis, 21 Oktober 2010
SUPER Glamourous French and Shabby Chic furniture
You'll love this shop I'm sure - Sweetpea and Willow, in Ireland and London, has so many gorgeous things I could furnish my whole house with their stuff!
Okay - this bed. I LOVE that the opulent white wash frame is paired with a modest gray linen. Seriously I might have to get this bed one day.
Isn't this the cutest chair?
What do you think? Think you could find a thing or two you like?
See more at Sweetpea and Willow
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Okay - this bed. I LOVE that the opulent white wash frame is paired with a modest gray linen. Seriously I might have to get this bed one day.
Isn't this the cutest chair?
What do you think? Think you could find a thing or two you like?See more at Sweetpea and Willow
Rabu, 20 Oktober 2010
A book that every DIYer, remodeler, and frugalista must check out!
HGTV's Design on a Dime Host Frank Fontana's Dirty Little Secrets of Design; I have to say I was very impressed by this book when I received it. Lots of decorating books have inspiring and pretty images, but this is one of the few rare ones that you actually want to read. It is packed with great tips - and not just how to make your house a better place to live, but how to live in your house better.
Is this not a home office/studio to die for? It's home office heaven! Tons of surface space, storage space, and natural light.
Some of Frank's home office dos and Don'ts:
Don't:
• Locate your office area where it can interfere with social spaces in your home.
• Keep a cluttered, messy desk for all your guests to observe.
• Us overbearing decor that will distract more than soothe and motivate. Keep the TV in the other room, unless it's part of your job requirement.
• Make your office at home feel too much like your other office. Leave harsh lights and sterilizing styling for the hospitals.
Do:
•Provide yourself with basic office supplies to keep the work flowing.
•Find a quiet space for your office that will allow you to forget about it when you only want to relax. Conversely, put the dog in the kennel when serious work needs to be completed.
• Use closed-storage, multi-functional, and organizational furniture to keep the things you need easily in reach but not constantly exposed.
• Use items like privacy screens, curtains, and solid dividers to separate your focus from the rest of the house (if you don't have a dedicated room).
•Add personal style to your office furnishings that inspire creativity and success
A lovely restful bedroom.
Bedroom dos and dont's from Dirty Little Secrets of Design
Don't:
•Bring the drama of our day into the bedroom. Change your design to help change your attitude.
•Use bright hues of color that make you feel a sense of urgency. (Of course, these colors will vary depending on your personal taste.}
•Overdo your design to the point where you feel as if you are sleeping in a museum. Like color, decor should lend itself to subtlety instead of intensity.
Do:
•Create a destination out of your bedroom that carries you to a calm, peaceful place. Seek inspiration from your favorite vacations.
• Work with earthy colors, and don't be afraid of dark colors, as they will aid in letting you sleep later in the morning. Keep an equal balance of design, high style, and downright warm cozy comfort.
• Include decorative pillow, but use the rule of three for this one. Two matching Euro-sized pillows with shams and one funky pillow that makes a statement.
A fun and chic entryway.
A tip I was so happy to see - Frank's tip on how to work with wood
"Many design styles will call for lots of wood furnishings. Avoiding buying a set of furniture or decor is a great way to save money and stay original, but that means you need to have an eye for matching distinct items. When purchasing wood furnishings, a good rule of thumb is to not have the color of all the wooden items in a space differ by more than three shades. If you absolutely love a piece but it is too dark or light, you can always sand it and add a new finish"
A super chic reading nook in my fav. colors at the moment - grays.
Well...have I whetted your appetite? This book is definitely a great addition to the library of a big do-it-yourselfer. It can be purchased at Amazon , or from the publisher, Abrams.
I received this book as a sample
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Is this not a home office/studio to die for? It's home office heaven! Tons of surface space, storage space, and natural light.Some of Frank's home office dos and Don'ts:
Don't:
• Locate your office area where it can interfere with social spaces in your home.
• Keep a cluttered, messy desk for all your guests to observe.
• Us overbearing decor that will distract more than soothe and motivate. Keep the TV in the other room, unless it's part of your job requirement.
• Make your office at home feel too much like your other office. Leave harsh lights and sterilizing styling for the hospitals.
Do:
•Provide yourself with basic office supplies to keep the work flowing.
•Find a quiet space for your office that will allow you to forget about it when you only want to relax. Conversely, put the dog in the kennel when serious work needs to be completed.
• Use closed-storage, multi-functional, and organizational furniture to keep the things you need easily in reach but not constantly exposed.
• Use items like privacy screens, curtains, and solid dividers to separate your focus from the rest of the house (if you don't have a dedicated room).
•Add personal style to your office furnishings that inspire creativity and success
A lovely restful bedroom.Bedroom dos and dont's from Dirty Little Secrets of Design
Don't:
•Bring the drama of our day into the bedroom. Change your design to help change your attitude.
•Use bright hues of color that make you feel a sense of urgency. (Of course, these colors will vary depending on your personal taste.}
•Overdo your design to the point where you feel as if you are sleeping in a museum. Like color, decor should lend itself to subtlety instead of intensity.
Do:
•Create a destination out of your bedroom that carries you to a calm, peaceful place. Seek inspiration from your favorite vacations.
• Work with earthy colors, and don't be afraid of dark colors, as they will aid in letting you sleep later in the morning. Keep an equal balance of design, high style, and downright warm cozy comfort.
• Include decorative pillow, but use the rule of three for this one. Two matching Euro-sized pillows with shams and one funky pillow that makes a statement.
A fun and chic entryway.
A tip I was so happy to see - Frank's tip on how to work with wood"Many design styles will call for lots of wood furnishings. Avoiding buying a set of furniture or decor is a great way to save money and stay original, but that means you need to have an eye for matching distinct items. When purchasing wood furnishings, a good rule of thumb is to not have the color of all the wooden items in a space differ by more than three shades. If you absolutely love a piece but it is too dark or light, you can always sand it and add a new finish"
A super chic reading nook in my fav. colors at the moment - grays.Well...have I whetted your appetite? This book is definitely a great addition to the library of a big do-it-yourselfer. It can be purchased at Amazon , or from the publisher, Abrams.
I received this book as a sample
Some great inspiration: Victorian Shabby Chic
Way too long ago a reader asked me for suggestions to create a "Victorian Shabby Chic" style. I'm ashamed that I'm just getting to it now - but better late than never?
Here's what she writes:
"...we are just starting major renovations on an old Victorian house (built in 1891). One of my challenges is that I don't want the house to be overly Victorian. We are retaining as many of the historical elements as we can (trim, doors, wood floors, etc.) but are making a lot of changes to make the house more suitable for today (adding bathrooms, making a master suite, etc.). The style I am going for is "shabby chic country Victorian", which is I think is a totally made up term that my friend and I came up with. I was wondering if you have any thoughts or images that may fit this "style".
Well, here are a few pics I pulled from my collection that I thought might just fit the bill...
via Vogue Living
The stool with the aged patina adds a "shabby" element to keep the space from being too "perfect" Victorian.
Gotta love the floor!
Two images above via Lonny Mag
via House to Home
via Boligtorvet
Here' another example of a "shabby" piece of furniture that will keep a space from looking too fluffy. I really like the look of a filing cabinet or locker mixed in with victorian furnishings.
via House Doctor
Mixing and matching throws and pillows on your seating will make the space cozier and "shabbier"
A modern chandelier like the one above is Victorian in shape, but the color and finish keeps the fixture from being too chintzy.
Victorian homes often feature gorgeous original wood architectural elements. If the wood is dark, a great way to brighten the space is to add a mirror with a bit of edge, like the one above
Use contrasting colors (like white chairs and a black table), to keep the space awake
four images above via Domino
via Country Living
via Living Etc
Do you have any tips for a "victorian shabby chic" look?
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Here's what she writes:
"...we are just starting major renovations on an old Victorian house (built in 1891). One of my challenges is that I don't want the house to be overly Victorian. We are retaining as many of the historical elements as we can (trim, doors, wood floors, etc.) but are making a lot of changes to make the house more suitable for today (adding bathrooms, making a master suite, etc.). The style I am going for is "shabby chic country Victorian", which is I think is a totally made up term that my friend and I came up with. I was wondering if you have any thoughts or images that may fit this "style".
Well, here are a few pics I pulled from my collection that I thought might just fit the bill...
via Vogue Living
The stool with the aged patina adds a "shabby" element to keep the space from being too "perfect" Victorian.
Gotta love the floor!Two images above via Lonny Mag
via House to Home
via Boligtorvet
Here' another example of a "shabby" piece of furniture that will keep a space from looking too fluffy. I really like the look of a filing cabinet or locker mixed in with victorian furnishings.via House Doctor
Mixing and matching throws and pillows on your seating will make the space cozier and "shabbier"
A modern chandelier like the one above is Victorian in shape, but the color and finish keeps the fixture from being too chintzy.
Victorian homes often feature gorgeous original wood architectural elements. If the wood is dark, a great way to brighten the space is to add a mirror with a bit of edge, like the one above
Use contrasting colors (like white chairs and a black table), to keep the space awakefour images above via Domino
via Country Living
via Living EtcDo you have any tips for a "victorian shabby chic" look?
Selasa, 19 Oktober 2010
Pictures from my summer in Europe - the gorgeous lakes of Picos de Europa
If you love animals you'll love these photos! These photos are from the Asturias region in Spain; the Covadonga glacial lakes: Enol and La Ercina. Other than the breath taking views, what also made it for me were the adorable sheep and cows meandering around the mountains. All through the paths you could hear the cowbells ringing!
There was actually an elderly woman standing in the doorway of this cottage and Chris chatted with her for a few minutes about the area.
the babies were soooooo cute.
Me and my sweetie.
Hanging out with a local.
The drive up to the lakes was windy and often involved yielding to the herds of sheep and cows.
A typical Asturias style dwelling.
Where the Picos are located
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There was actually an elderly woman standing in the doorway of this cottage and Chris chatted with her for a few minutes about the area.
the babies were soooooo cute.
Me and my sweetie.
Hanging out with a local.
The drive up to the lakes was windy and often involved yielding to the herds of sheep and cows.
A typical Asturias style dwelling.
Where the Picos are located
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