Some lovely eye candy for you
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. What do you think?
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 ashleydecorologyblogcom.
Beautiful, serene photographs by Silke Zander
So beautiful...Love this one...All images property of Silke Zander
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...
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...
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...
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...
A home that will truly brighten your day
I found the home of this talented lady on Flickr, and I just can't get enough. She lives in Malaysia with her sons and husband - and is obviously a very talented cook and decorator. Enjoy!I really like this mirror. Vivaterra has a similar one from recycled boat wood.One always needs plenty of space for booksAdore...
DIY headboard makeover
So, reader Teresa posed a good question to me at the end of September: How to revamp an old wood headboard. I always feel like the end of the week is a good time to feature DIYs and tutorials because the weekend beckons and everybody loves a fun little house project. Okay, not always,...
One of the most beautiful Decorology giveaways ever!
This will make a great indulgence for yourself or a gift for a loved one. How many of you know know of Gianna Rose Atelier; the creator of soaps so gorgeous they're hard to use? Well, in celebration of their recent partnership with Caswell-Massey, America's oldest retailer and original purveyor of apothecary style personal care products, the lovely...