Now enter sister Victoria’s apartment. As you can tell, she’s very influenced by the glamor of the 50s and 60s, but with a clean traditional feel as well. I really like her color palettes.
love the chair
a gorgeous renovation for this small but great kitchen
This shot is so pretty – the narrow drawers and the hydrangea and mirror.
It’s all so pretty!
Click the image above to read Victoria’s design tips…
via Lonny Magazine
I just discovered this adorable online store, Bombay Duck. If I could register for a house warming party, I think this might be it. If I had a house. Here are some of my favs…
these are tooooo pretty!
really cute shoe boxes
pretty glass knobs
vintage tea accessories!
adorable cupcake shaped trinket boxes
love the flower drawer pulls!
Check out all the goodies on Bombay Duck.
This post will be in two parts, one today and one tomorrow. I have to give these two sisters credit for both being so talented. Both of their spaces are beautiful, while showing off each sister’s identity.
The two worked together to decorate and renovate each other’s apartments. Antonia moved in first, so they worked on her place first. Both apartments needed completely renovated bathrooms. Both kitchens were also gutted as they were poorly laid out, and did not utilize space to the max. As you can see, and will see more tomorrow, both sisters are great navigators of flea markets, and you’ll see there tips below.
I really want a tiny set of library steps like these – does anyone know if/what there formal name is?
click the image below for a larger version of the Thompson sister’s tips for navigating flea markets.
Come back tomorrow for Victoria’s apartment.
via Lonny
I saw this and I didn’t hesitate to grab my favorite photos and post. The description sums it up – “With a clear sense of style and true respect for the architecture, Winnie Mølsgaard and her husband Eigil have decorated Turebyholm Castle – a small rococo castle from 1754. The home is a refreshing blend of art deco and modern Italian furniture design, alongside antique pieces, hand printed silk wallpapers and original chandeliers. However, it is the serenity and the stunning landscape that Winnie Mølsgaard mentions, when we ask her to describe life in these enviable historic settings.”
This paper is just gorgeous
so pretty…
image via KML Design (Katrine Martensen-Larsen,
Stylist/Writer)
These photos speak for themselves. You’ll notice a common theme of window, which for me speak of introspection, and waiting..waiting…waiting. The empty rooms also speak of being left behind or a time and place forgotten, or neglected. Atleast for me. Do these photos have a meaning for you?
via Rodney Smith
I’m so flattered that Manvi over at Mochatini asked me to do a guest post for her blog. I’ve been a fan for a while and it’s an honor to be included!
My post featured The Crown – a 21st century inn in the heart of Woodbridge, Suffolk. What really makes this place special is the gorgeous, gorgeous interior design by Bentheim. You’ll see what I mean –
Read and see more at my guest post on Mochatini!
For this great idea (and gorgeous photos), I thank Elizabeth Goodman, creator of the very pretty “To Be Charmed” blog.
The project’s star component is Japanese Washi tape, which is like a decorative masking tape. The tape is a fabric-like masking tape that comes in dozens of patterns, colors, and widths.
Some of these vases she’s created are actually paper cups!
Read her post for all the how-to details –
Some places to purchase the tape:
www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyTape
www.happytape.bigcartel.com/
www.etsy.com/shop/downtownfabrics
www.cutetape.com/
Some pretty spring flowers on my desk would really brighten my day! (hint to boyfriend)
I saw Sherlock Holmes a while ago in Boston visiting my friend Liz, and we both ended up drooling over more than Robert Downey Jr. Both of us being RISD grads, the art at the end credits left us in our seats while audience rolled out. Here are some great screenshots I found on Graphic Exchange. The end sequence was done by a company called Prologue, which coincidentally enough, another RISD friend of mine used to work for in LA. You can read about their process and see more concepts at the post on Graphic Exchange.
The board
Rachel McAdams was great in this role too – but I like all her stuff (a bit of a girl crush)
So, if you ever watch the movie stay tooned for the great work of art that is the end credits!
The home of Lizzie Bailey is sooo pretty, glamorous, clean, and crisp – I just had to share it with you right away. Bailey actually majored in English but found her calling as an interior designer while working (and doing a little photo shoot styling), at Better Homes and Gardens. As you can see, she’s found her calling.
The horizontal stripes in the entry way is just great. A smaller space is a great place to go bold if there’s a certain wallpaper or paint treatment you love but are too nervous to use in a large room. It helps create little nooks of interest.
Click on the image for a larger version of Lizzie’s DIY secrets
Wasn’t that serene?
images via Lonny mag
Happy Friday everyone! Tuesday and Wednesday sorta merged for me, and I don’t know where the week went. Anyway, I’ve had these images from an old ad campaign from Brunschwig & Fils, and I just love the whole enchanted look of these sets.
(CLICK ON EACH IMAGE FOR A LARGE VERSION)
I like the fireplace treatment in this one, I don’t know if those are real sticks lined up vertically or a screen with an image, but I have never seen it before and think it’s a great idea for a non-working fireplace.
These ads I first saw on 1st Dibs.
