Showing posts with label Eclectic style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eclectic style. Show all posts
Preparing For New Spaces
Hooray! For months now, we have been ready to move to a new home. We worked on unfinished projects for a while and then waited on a dying housing market. Well, although we haven't sold our house (we are leasing it); we are finally able to move on. For the time being, we will live in a temporary space until we make a final decision of where we want to go. Its fine, I'm just ready to do something...anything!
What excites me most about moving, is the new challenge of decorating a new space. Surely, nobody is surprised by this, right? You can count on me mentioning this regularly, for the next few weeks:)
Today, I'm inspired by this home office. I like its simplicity and warmth. Of course, I like the crazy desk legs. But, mostly I'm drawn to its small footprint. I mean, the desk is placed in what looks like remnant space. Since, I will be in an apartment for a few months, I won't really have a dedicated study. This room allows for that w/out losing style.
Photo via Style at HomeFabulous Walls from Lonny
While scrolling through the most recent edition of Lonny magazine, I noticed a subtle feature over and over. Almost every interior had some amazing wall treatments. Here are a few of my favorites.
The room above feels like someone climbed into my subconscious, gathered everything they could find and used it to decorate this space...its almost eery. I need to live here!!!
I love the unusual mix of mismatched prints and unique mirrors. Its so unpredictable, so it keeps the room feeling fresh. What I REALLY love about this room is the ceiling! Wow, its so fantastic. Personally, I hate low white ceilings, because they just bring a room down. Instead, this ceiling actually makes the space.
Black lacquer cabinets in the kitchen? Yes!!
I love the combination of old and new in this dining room. Especially the large traditional mirror, leaning against the wall. Truly beautiful!
Color Theory
Happy Monday! How about starting the week with some color inspiration? As I'm writing this, my morning coffee hasn't finished brewing...I need a jolt of something! Maybe bright pink, brilliant white, with a touch of green and orange can help?
This is the home of Kathy Dalwood, a talented artist and designer. Her sculptures and busts are absolutely fascinating and her interiors aren't too shabby either:)
This is the only way to start your day, no?
Hanging Art and a Dream Home
Today, I am all over the place! I am guest blogging on two sites. First, find me at Dirksen Dabbles; where I am sharing about hanging art on a small wall. This can feel like a challenge at times, but there are also many fun solutions.
Second, you can visit my dream home, at La Dolce Vita. This was so fun to put together and of course its a pretty eclectic place. What else would it be?
So for all of you visiting for the first time, thanks for stopping by:)
Quiet Time
Hello all, hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Sorry for being away for a while; I came down w/ the flu the day before Christmas Eve :-( It was very sad, and I spent most of the day alone; so I wouldn't spread my germs around! I did combat my illness with many hours of Christmas movies, though.
Back again soon!
Carolina
Floating in Space
Happy Monday! I spent my entire weekend away from home with my wonderful husband of 11 years! We had a wonderful time, but I didn't have much time to post today. So, I'm borrowing this dizzy inspiration from someone else. It takes me back to my childhood and how much I loved mobiles. Maybe, adults would benefit from having beautiful mobiles around, to remind us to let loose and have more whimsey in our lives. What do you think?
Eclectic House: Living Rooms
Thanks for visiting my home again! As you can see its coming along quite nicely. Having already built the kitchen and the dining room, its time for my personal favorite space; the living room. I know most people say they love the kitchen best, but I'm going to be honest; I'm a terrible cook and don't enjoy that one bit. I love t.v. and sitting with my family chatting or playing games! Sorry Mom:(
So, when you come to my house be prepared for take-out. On the other hand, in spaces like these; wouldn't you want to hang out for a great movie or some coffee and conversation? That's the way to fully appreciate beautiful rooms like these...if you ask me.
Find more living room inspirations here.
Eclectic House Inspiration
Happy Friday everyone! Thanks for following the construction of my virtual home this week. I'm taking off early on building it, but thought I would share another fantastic and eclectic home that will inspire. I'll be back to work on my own place next week. (I'm giving myself a three day weekend!)
What I most love about this home is the way the family lives with art. Even the young children are taught to care and appreciate it. Personally, I feel its important to have a creative home for kids to grow up in.
Amazing, right?
Have a wonderful weekend!
Eclectic House: Dining room
Rose Uniacke
Room number two of my eclectic house, is the dining room! This is a sort of controversial room in many modern homes. So many of us rarely sit down for formal meals anymore which begs the question, are they necessary? In the last year or so, I've personally had a change of heart about this issue. I think because I spent the last 5 years in a house that is very "open concept" and without a formal dining space, I've grown weary of not having that option. Its difficult to have many people over, because there's no where to put them! Maybe its a sign of getting older, but I want to have a place where my family can enjoy a quiet meal together in a beautiful environment. Needless to say, I am now Pro-dining room! My only requirement is that it not be the old-fashioned formal room that the kids could never walk into! Make it a creative and welcoming space (even for pesky little boys)
Via Houzz
This is the definition of eclectic, no? I mean the formal chandelier with a rustic table, mid-century chairs and modern art!
Wow!
Wow!
Via Houzz
I know we've been seeing chalkboard walls for a couple of years now, but I'm still LOVING them:)
If I could show photos of what goes on in my dreams, one of them would look just like this!
My favorite detail in this room is the charming art on the back wall. I'm not sure if its a photo or painting. Its a very simple piece but a tasteful way of displaying a personal photo. Not easy to do.
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