My love for books in a home made me a tumblr sensation overnight. You all know how much i love the use of books as decor or simply just the presence of books in a home. See a post here. It's also no secret that i have a design tumblr. Well,...
Home Decor
A sneak peek into my home.
I mentioned last week that things were hectic around here and that i would be filling you all in on what’s going on. Well, my house is officially for sale because i found and fell in love with a lot. Therefore,...
Soggy Monday + Award.
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Robert Burns via Conde Nast Traveler Well, my plans to have a picnic most certainly didn’t come to fruition. I always have a plan B as implied by that quote so the weekend was not ruined. Why not a picnic you...
Glamorous reflections.
Isn’t she gorgeous? This is Drew Barrymore in the October issue of Harper’s Bazaar. This post is really about my love for mirrors and how besides expanding a space, they can also add an element of glamour. I love the array of styles available to suit any design...
The colour red done right.
This house is located in Madrid and was designed by Julio Jiménez of the Corral of Circle Q Architects. It was renovated to make better use of the space and to also accommodate the homeowner’s love for books and music. In addition, there is a distinction amongst the...
Need a clone + gentleman’s stylish pad.
I have been Mia because i have lots going on right now, so much so that i am wishing i had a clone. Dare i say that i really feel that i possess some superhuman traits because that’s the only explanation as to why i am able to “juggle it all,” and not topple...
Great compilation.
Diane von Furstenberg’s Connecticut estateMy “must haves list” as far as design book purchases go keeps getting longer and longer. I have just added a new one to the list; “American Fashion Designers At Home.” It’s written by Rima Suqi, a contributor to T and The New...
Je t’aime.
As a little girl, i’ve always had dreams of going to France. Those dreams were realized when i moved to Italy(it’s so much easier to travel all over Europe when you already live there!). However, although i’ve been to Paris, my addiction has not lessened at all. In...
This bedroom…
Hi everyone! I was so busy yesterday and i’m still busy so i will not be posting my page length full of pictures today. Thank you for the complements on my deck project too. I posted this bedroom to my tumblr recently and thought that i would share it with...
Design Within Reach.
I just received the DWR catalog in the mail and although i’m super busy today, i’m so excited to share it that i had to pause for a few minutes to post some of what i’m browsing. Are you a fan of DWR? I’ve made two purchases to date from there and it would be more...
Understated elegance.
The facade of this home is simple yet statuesque. I love how the vines have grown up on the sides and that shade provided from the trees looks so welcoming. I love the light coming and and the fact that they left the windows undressed. The neutral walls also is a...
The colour orange.
My fascination with the colour orange is borderline obsessive. Seriously, i have to remind myself that there are other colours on the colour wheel. As a warm color orange is a stimulant — stimulating the emotions and even the appetite. Orange can be found in nature in...
Meet Cabbage Rose.
Hello my friends. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready to face the Monday blues. I know this post today will have you saying, “what Monday blues?” I postponed my house tour to feature this amazing blogger who has been an inspiration...
Dining Alfresco + CSN Giveaway
Although summer is coming to an end, dining alfresco will still very much be one of my treasured outdoor activities. Actually even more so now as the weather cools. I’ll be able to linger longer outside without having to constantly swat annoying bugs from my ears:-)....
Heyhome.
I bookmarked heyhome some months ago and had totally forgotten about them. I have to wade through my bookmarks(i have way too many and i keep adding more). There was a reason i had bookmarked heyhome. It is a Danish site that showcases gorgeous features from its...