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Incredible Series : Table designs inspired by nature

I Love to see furniture pieces which are functional, unique and embraces natural form. It has more to do with retaining the original shape and form than taking away from it. These furniture not only pleases the senses it is also a way of celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of nature.<br /><br />I have put together some designs that have the appeal and beauty to inspire you to look for one for your home.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #f6b26b;">The branches are the focal design that make this table so fabulous. Love the way the knots and imperfections have been left untouched, adding to its character. Beautiful piece of art !</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09bvnqX7XlPCXIAzny97l-5VOc1HDQNkgQaTnrS0ZuOAm1vXnpBI7Mhm1AtNZZT4GblPA8Ioib58Fg6xCiZ3i_2BpSbEJbTqOSa7F_AXz_VVvYYc1pFLUAvv1JTbV0YSuob4Nnosp0K4/s1600/fabulous-table-with-branch-design-inspired-nature-metal-unique-design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09bvnqX7XlPCXIAzny97l-5VOc1HDQNkgQaTnrS0ZuOAm1vXnpBI7Mhm1AtNZZT4GblPA8Ioib58Fg6xCiZ3i_2BpSbEJbTqOSa7F_AXz_VVvYYc1pFLUAvv1JTbV0YSuob4Nnosp0K4/s400/fabulous-table-with-branch-design-inspired-nature-metal-unique-design.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><b>One can look at this table from any angle and appreciate the beauty of form. The different colors of the core and the interesting way its put together is so impressive. A conversation starter for sure.</b></div>  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuBP3P8GwuHky2yBvTRRDn2E_1XlcGSeBRFCNDD9odAhn8DJWGwxjXrA2uK9mJzWKuGBAsXK4EOaH20nijzf8SnngN7QcdQxMFooLnt__94dz0rdBfcpzjdibKa2neeG7bx0NhXwEMLo/s1600/table-made-of-twigs-branches-unique-nature-inspired-livingroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuBP3P8GwuHky2yBvTRRDn2E_1XlcGSeBRFCNDD9odAhn8DJWGwxjXrA2uK9mJzWKuGBAsXK4EOaH20nijzf8SnngN7QcdQxMFooLnt__94dz0rdBfcpzjdibKa2neeG7bx0NhXwEMLo/s400/table-made-of-twigs-branches-unique-nature-inspired-livingroom.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #f6b26b; text-align: center;"><b> The design is inspired by a tree and cast in metal. For those who love nature and like the convenience of metal. It does not lose any of the charm,the glitter of metal and form catches ones interest for sure.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5s-s8FMrjyws6xyCQlltiYhk0dooE1bZ0csG5OcmBz0cQ_qCaRd1Qzp_u7LjjiaoNqhFG0TtBR4G_hhhp8NwPG1ZlgMtV8TamFbLeSXQJWBdK2TO7SR63uljebd3Gzb83L5MltogkRk/s1600/side-table-branch-detail-design-glass-brass-unique-nature-inspired.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5s-s8FMrjyws6xyCQlltiYhk0dooE1bZ0csG5OcmBz0cQ_qCaRd1Qzp_u7LjjiaoNqhFG0TtBR4G_hhhp8NwPG1ZlgMtV8TamFbLeSXQJWBdK2TO7SR63uljebd3Gzb83L5MltogkRk/s400/side-table-branch-detail-design-glass-brass-unique-nature-inspired.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #f6b26b; text-align: center;"><b>Another design which is an arty assembly of branches and wood. The design is so engaging and refreshing. It goes with any decor and color scheme and creates a place for itself.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-kIdSdq6wD_5xZC2UWYmle9jH5AIl6mpHIjBDvzunswb0WdsX2F6RJCRGW8UJc-lDYq7l0qh34bA-6IpD72FcLS_1T0uM8BVbytXMTAmJ29aJkIDndZY31jYQx04s1kN_ItQK35CcSM/s1600/table-made-of-branch-nature-inspire-uniue-design-livingroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-kIdSdq6wD_5xZC2UWYmle9jH5AIl6mpHIjBDvzunswb0WdsX2F6RJCRGW8UJc-lDYq7l0qh34bA-6IpD72FcLS_1T0uM8BVbytXMTAmJ29aJkIDndZY31jYQx04s1kN_ItQK35CcSM/s400/table-made-of-branch-nature-inspire-uniue-design-livingroom.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><b>This is how it should be celebrated, nature in its truest form. No wasting of wood in carving and smoothing, raw and beautiful. A perfect coffee table and a tribute to nature.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX2nCLqLI_D1jYw5Nxg1sm57ifjQv8wmacjXqHyqASPlWZX1ux-zCYvzYB2VV15ozu5FPZp263yVlGxpNZHchfLD_sjFJlOLUhniLRpXKfIkxCZberfySomTHIq6gkXs-INJDMaSX1xY/s1600/trunk-tree-slice-table-unique-free-form-coffee-livingroom-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX2nCLqLI_D1jYw5Nxg1sm57ifjQv8wmacjXqHyqASPlWZX1ux-zCYvzYB2VV15ozu5FPZp263yVlGxpNZHchfLD_sjFJlOLUhniLRpXKfIkxCZberfySomTHIq6gkXs-INJDMaSX1xY/s400/trunk-tree-slice-table-unique-free-form-coffee-livingroom-table.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It is wonderful how we can all make the best of what we take from nature and use it to the full potential while keeping it aesthetically beautiful. If we can cut on wasteful furniture design and turn to natural form it can be inspiring and so rewarding. I hope you all get inspired too !

Incredible Series : Table designs inspired by nature

27Jul2010

Bedroom : 7 Zen designs to inspire.

Zen bedroom designs are beautiful for its simplicity and the positivity it brings to home. It incorporates soothing colors on the walls and suitable flooring like wood laminate or bamboo, with simple designs for wall decoration. Keeping the furniture to basic and clean lines help the energy flow. Declutter and include all the elements of nature, plants, water and light.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Simple and clean ! A beautiful set of pieces to grant the elegance and beauty to this Zen bedroom design.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3q7HVDq6lIQToTxF64rvv88eXem8YG1CNkSHyjc7DKvV4dGpem5x7RtA9aXR33SEcN53CCoE5GGKCbF2KN56Bu97Ug8ZtetBAzbcWydySvVNiIawGBLw6nBnJG68bJICG0H3jpkMp0rs/s1600/bedroom-zen-decor-design-platform-bed-oriental-idea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3q7HVDq6lIQToTxF64rvv88eXem8YG1CNkSHyjc7DKvV4dGpem5x7RtA9aXR33SEcN53CCoE5GGKCbF2KN56Bu97Ug8ZtetBAzbcWydySvVNiIawGBLw6nBnJG68bJICG0H3jpkMp0rs/s400/bedroom-zen-decor-design-platform-bed-oriental-idea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #ea9999;">Wood in different forms make this zen decor complete. The platform bed in wood, chest and the bamboo mat. The look is serene and peaceful.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnjG2VIY_Ppqvjzj26LyeQViRhtSRTpvNpcOnoYAe7pe634oYI6LNYjWAkRQZuyJP1ldqaXmyLNb68OQ6OZSA1nyALlDfOo8lUQJHurulMyYzDjucJld168PZduFPuVPPUwQkbgiIK0E/s1600/zen-bedroom-design-modern-idea-red-pink-platform-bed-oriental-minimal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnjG2VIY_Ppqvjzj26LyeQViRhtSRTpvNpcOnoYAe7pe634oYI6LNYjWAkRQZuyJP1ldqaXmyLNb68OQ6OZSA1nyALlDfOo8lUQJHurulMyYzDjucJld168PZduFPuVPPUwQkbgiIK0E/s400/zen-bedroom-design-modern-idea-red-pink-platform-bed-oriental-minimal.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Green and peaceful, the blue on the wall reminds of clear skies. A lot of oriental art here to add to the bedroom decor which is definitely Zen</span></b>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRIdejv8a-yGB-pdx1uYXUhvre_PYA_-Ols4zQfCNygBrqLppGtFlIZILZWoJPNDM_-I-mGrky_QrM3MAuu5xhc6-bMPzEgWSfFJfFLvpJgcqUH0yU-Xgj5LtsEslU_hh-Bs85kbbmtM/s1600/zen-bedroom-design-modern-idea-platform-bed-oriental-minimal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRIdejv8a-yGB-pdx1uYXUhvre_PYA_-Ols4zQfCNygBrqLppGtFlIZILZWoJPNDM_-I-mGrky_QrM3MAuu5xhc6-bMPzEgWSfFJfFLvpJgcqUH0yU-Xgj5LtsEslU_hh-Bs85kbbmtM/s400/zen-bedroom-design-modern-idea-platform-bed-oriental-minimal.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">A beautiful mix of wooden texture, the blinds, the slat flooring and the wooden furniture. The color red is very oriental in appeal and the art pieces are also keeping with the Zen design.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUoLpa9XOItfyHpP0IFDHxVRT8UATx8byhdrDNOzpJ-ax-67GcD0R_gZGZwAoKwFQhATi14dtZ1ojO_hSRdLRZxFhIltFGR_GU8xy8ARdim2oGBEzmPu9rekIvE3dKvWAHe6aCPGbQFI/s1600/platform-bed-zen-feel-bedroom-idea-open-plan-design-modern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUoLpa9XOItfyHpP0IFDHxVRT8UATx8byhdrDNOzpJ-ax-67GcD0R_gZGZwAoKwFQhATi14dtZ1ojO_hSRdLRZxFhIltFGR_GU8xy8ARdim2oGBEzmPu9rekIvE3dKvWAHe6aCPGbQFI/s400/platform-bed-zen-feel-bedroom-idea-open-plan-design-modern.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Soft blue, airy and the light brings in lots of energy. Zen designs are open plans with minimal yet beautiful furniture. The whole look is simple yet attractive. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnTmEhxGcpA0ZEHr4ArooZElo8prgzM2IfNYXL5MPF5B865QBqOXhXpkCin2m2vLJmv8Rs_2g3RKxIAGVj4DKXtWccp9J_GI58X0p6vjj89uYqL3r4ZkbyFTX2zsx2-nId-UnXe3u-9A/s1600/platform-bed-unique-design-zen-idea-bedroom-minimalistic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnTmEhxGcpA0ZEHr4ArooZElo8prgzM2IfNYXL5MPF5B865QBqOXhXpkCin2m2vLJmv8Rs_2g3RKxIAGVj4DKXtWccp9J_GI58X0p6vjj89uYqL3r4ZkbyFTX2zsx2-nId-UnXe3u-9A/s400/platform-bed-unique-design-zen-idea-bedroom-minimalistic.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #e06666;">I love how the red brick is used so effectively to create this amazing Zen bedroom design. Creative idea for lofts. Using red as the focal color the design is functional and beautiful !</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc5nKMea_B9YUVcq2CUDHz-G4F1uKRwFYNXudev-OVQojgMibjBOEfF4AE4TXM65G65fse114hOz9F0WCn8zxk2b4ABdVfpwSDSreM72BUNq5ZPBeav_VDyVUIv4Jp6TBT-qZJUN0NhQ/s1600/zen-bedroom-idea-for-loft-open-design-platform-bed-modern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc5nKMea_B9YUVcq2CUDHz-G4F1uKRwFYNXudev-OVQojgMibjBOEfF4AE4TXM65G65fse114hOz9F0WCn8zxk2b4ABdVfpwSDSreM72BUNq5ZPBeav_VDyVUIv4Jp6TBT-qZJUN0NhQ/s400/zen-bedroom-idea-for-loft-open-design-platform-bed-modern.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Zen design for bedroom does not necessary include oriental elements. Its a design with simplicity and beauty. This bedroom has that without even a single orient accent. Make it the way you like it.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUis1B5Sohy-zQpKRnJBcrvqc8Zel9CF4c2sX41TTVpbf9cq0j9rdzJGz5YczVIOhUjMazcIpgrAfizCpJDE8Ngl-kyvFEEbS5NexzN0Ja1GJa8IDlV7AGDgU7ux_ybgcludTwhiKGZKw/s1600/zen-bedroom-open-platform-bed-design-minimalistic-idea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUis1B5Sohy-zQpKRnJBcrvqc8Zel9CF4c2sX41TTVpbf9cq0j9rdzJGz5YczVIOhUjMazcIpgrAfizCpJDE8Ngl-kyvFEEbS5NexzN0Ja1GJa8IDlV7AGDgU7ux_ybgcludTwhiKGZKw/s400/zen-bedroom-open-platform-bed-design-minimalistic-idea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Make your own perfect design for zen decor. Use these layout and pictures to inspire yourself to create your perfect blend of functional yet simple and beautiful bedroom.

Bedroom : 7 Zen designs to inspire.

23Jul2010

Restored Country Home in Portugal

I don´t think I´ll be able to post these next few days so I´ll leave you to enjoy this lovely country home decorated by interior designer Marta Espregueira Mendes. Located in Portugal  next to the river Minho, some of its features have been preserved.<br />Hope you are all having a great week. See you in a couple of days!<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_1g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_2g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_3g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_4g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_5g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_6g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_7g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_8g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_9g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_10g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_11g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_12g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_13g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_14g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_15g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_16g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_17g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_18g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/381/381_1_19g.jpg" /><br /><br />I have linked this post over at <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/">The Inspired Room</a>. Thanks Melissa!<br />All images from <a href="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/index.shtml">here</a>.

Restored Country Home in Portugal

18Jul2010

Flea Market Finds Home

Hello dear readers, thanks for your well wishes for my holidays. I'm having a wonderful time! As promised, here I am and I hope to be posting every other day.<br /><br />The owner of this house was set to make the most of her garage sale and flea market finds. In every room, refashioned and repurposed items create this shabby vintage look. You might find some interesting ideas here. Come and see.<br /><br /><img alt="sofa beneath portrait" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674300.jpg" style="width: 501px; height: 501px;" /><br />The brocade sofa in the living room was a $30 garage sale find (why can't I ever find these deals?) To dial back its formal  look, the homeowner added a new ticking-covered cushion. For the coffee table, she topped an industrial trolley with a tray.<br /><br /><img alt="Vintage tray" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674303.jpg" style="width: 502px; height: 669px;" /><br />Close-up of vintage tray on the coffee table.<br /><br /><img alt="Gold curtains about couch" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674296.jpg" style="width: 501px; height: 668px;" /><br />Hanging the draperies  high above the window moldings makes the room appear taller. A knotted ribbon was used to hang the  small portrait.<br /><br /><img alt="cabinet with blue inside" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674298.jpg" style="width: 501px; height: 668px;" /><br />The blue paint of this old hutch stands out against the white walls and furnishings.<br /><br /><img alt="living room with drapes in foreground" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674291.jpg" style="width: 501px; height: 556px;" /><br />In the dining room, a balloon valance  tops the door. The room's other entrance is draped with lace-trimmed  curtains, and scraps of silk wrap around the chandelier's  chain.<br /><br /><img alt="ceiling detail" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674304.jpg" style="width: 501px; height: 668px;" /><br />My crafty friends might like the idea of this ceiling medallion which was created by painting an old frame white with pages of sheet  music glued to the frame back. A hole in the middle of the frame back allows the chandelier chain and wires to pass through. Finally, scraps of silk were wrapped around the chain.<br /><br /><img alt="island in kitchen" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674293.jpg" style="width: 502px; height: 669px;" /><br />A new table employed as a kitchen island solved a countertop space crunch. Staining the base moss green and painting the top to look  like an old marble  slab added the patina of age.<br /><br /><img alt="chalk board" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674294.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 555px;" /><br />A scrap of paneling and chalkboard paint  were all it took to make an artsy menu board for the kitchen. A concrete  garden urn and flea market glass apothecary jars and bottles were arranged in front.<br /><br /><img alt="bathroom detail" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2009/06/ss_100674297.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /><br />In the bathroom the homeowners transformed multiple items to create one vintage chic  look. An old gun rack, sans hooks, makes a great above-sink bathroom shelf.  The broken base of a birdbath,  brought inside and upended, becomes a drop-off spot for jewelry in the  bath.<br /><br />All images and iformation from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/">Better Homes & Gardens</a>.

Flea Market Finds Home

Hello dear readers, thanks for your well wishes for my holidays. I'm having a wonderful time! As promised, here I am and I hope to be posting every other day.The owner of this house was set to make the most of her garage sale and flea market finds. In every room, refashioned and repurposed items cre…

16Jul2010

Home Decor : Gypsy style !

Gypsy decor is for the boho and young at heart. It includes all colors, beautiful patters and lots and lots of elements coming together to create a unique look. Think of putting together vintage pieces from the 70s to adding kitsch cushions from India and colorful beads from Africa and decorative pieces from Russia and still have a beautiful unique space that indulges the senses.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #e06666;">Bring together beautiful prints, swatches and create a wall of multi-facets and beautiful colors. How cool does it look. </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoENEx0browwrYxA_AZFNAFCilm3n4H7KJ6SJLLMGR6UGC82XixtYntpzIJdA5zlfwneriP44XiI1CF8Sqo89MeWX_333eODBnLW2RYXfL_c4M4M3gY3r4qLWmhWTxUomYVPv31O0vU1Q/s1600/patchwork-wall-kitch-gypsy-decor-idea-decoration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoENEx0browwrYxA_AZFNAFCilm3n4H7KJ6SJLLMGR6UGC82XixtYntpzIJdA5zlfwneriP44XiI1CF8Sqo89MeWX_333eODBnLW2RYXfL_c4M4M3gY3r4qLWmhWTxUomYVPv31O0vU1Q/s400/patchwork-wall-kitch-gypsy-decor-idea-decoration.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #6aa84f;">Go for the funny and bold, add the zing, create your own designs. Bring elements uncommon together to create a unique gypsy decor. </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAjrhm_7dAKspLaQxDij4rjiE3vFSdLy1zQrEOq1Y1fW_vJUXL6Kw-UjAa0-YWkNcpQQZMm19XkZugTcrW2cSnnSKFgK2tDomw-bS4lSgD0ZxP18B9hVwmMzdaBZvp2EfygP8_PWsSas/s1600/india-inspired-gypsy-style-funky-cushion-pillow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAjrhm_7dAKspLaQxDij4rjiE3vFSdLy1zQrEOq1Y1fW_vJUXL6Kw-UjAa0-YWkNcpQQZMm19XkZugTcrW2cSnnSKFgK2tDomw-bS4lSgD0ZxP18B9hVwmMzdaBZvp2EfygP8_PWsSas/s320/india-inspired-gypsy-style-funky-cushion-pillow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCEu3mCKwSitJhVKBeSIuIPfaMZ0_SXzL5Xe6MFP3hgL-TVH7CVSkQZbGB0ic-Q5Hka2g7iOZQmSNW691Hk6_yLCQrNOD1zkzR-kEsrTm7EJRvrisRWGxWnKswkVWNUwWXsPmPUZ_T6Y/s1600/india-inspired-gypsy-style-funky-cushion-pillow-mod-chic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCEu3mCKwSitJhVKBeSIuIPfaMZ0_SXzL5Xe6MFP3hgL-TVH7CVSkQZbGB0ic-Q5Hka2g7iOZQmSNW691Hk6_yLCQrNOD1zkzR-kEsrTm7EJRvrisRWGxWnKswkVWNUwWXsPmPUZ_T6Y/s320/india-inspired-gypsy-style-funky-cushion-pillow-mod-chic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJkN2RjhAHw5irH_5cvKvnPRsxWMGqIYncMDqorJYgP-0xCXuzj-Omw0vNJHZSf8_KRFpt66nHdMNhsE7Q0UM3LxwclrHPgEVN9c7S9XzHKkcnRubSXJqAQG3B-huCf8IXsQur5O0mHA/s1600/tajmahal-inspired-pillow-cushion-retro-look-gyrly-style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJkN2RjhAHw5irH_5cvKvnPRsxWMGqIYncMDqorJYgP-0xCXuzj-Omw0vNJHZSf8_KRFpt66nHdMNhsE7Q0UM3LxwclrHPgEVN9c7S9XzHKkcnRubSXJqAQG3B-huCf8IXsQur5O0mHA/s320/tajmahal-inspired-pillow-cushion-retro-look-gyrly-style.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #3d85c6; text-align: center;"><b>This totally represents variety and fusion. The wall has images vintage, painted, thrifted, collected and they just hold up ones attention. Lush color and gold details. Love it !</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRYsx2m9ZDxhbbYLdutyf0PtVBcCWhpqYbzTMUu-dAUgbUOnl-9D_I3JfLKo6PpC7DYuLeHWntuA8lakUbQREhyphenhyphenk53dt127HWOIdkCSpsdKoxo9Y8-2lrVHZswsqOhn_UZLm8yBnsBYk/s1600/colorful-mix-textrure-wall-gypsy-cotour-fab-colour-mix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRYsx2m9ZDxhbbYLdutyf0PtVBcCWhpqYbzTMUu-dAUgbUOnl-9D_I3JfLKo6PpC7DYuLeHWntuA8lakUbQREhyphenhyphenk53dt127HWOIdkCSpsdKoxo9Y8-2lrVHZswsqOhn_UZLm8yBnsBYk/s640/colorful-mix-textrure-wall-gypsy-cotour-fab-colour-mix.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #f1c232; text-align: center;"><b>Bring in colors ! Make it dramatic by all means. This beautiful colorful chandelier is just that, beads and faceted crystals to add to your Bohemia sense and home decor.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6JDlZvy_QV410SiihuHhFCTaMtoUK2aXYHi1fQ98lIzRnlX5veqX1INavodnaSG4jT-jLdj7Novqn5OiHsMK6_VAjO3X_U11tIUGbt9YFjm5uU5pHTmg6-aWU8Ww4PkgLftBswsC_wU/s1600/chandelier-girls-room-gypsy-style-multi-colored.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6JDlZvy_QV410SiihuHhFCTaMtoUK2aXYHi1fQ98lIzRnlX5veqX1INavodnaSG4jT-jLdj7Novqn5OiHsMK6_VAjO3X_U11tIUGbt9YFjm5uU5pHTmg6-aWU8Ww4PkgLftBswsC_wU/s400/chandelier-girls-room-gypsy-style-multi-colored.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #990000;">Infusion of furniture and art from around the world. Gypsy theme and decor is simple in its principle of all encompassing. An eye for aesthetic is essential to do justice to this look</b>.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmn62rIkbLfjjeUHU0LYUTaj71WQ83mWknMIy1X61lhnkD27Gb4IOCDSpCCCwHzwlc0SLvFA-Yyg1fLBlx_hPVoBjbHOTvjNUvjBXcRZ3i6v3I5Ra91VGI1Vh6BdrNxVvD8WJIo3-8N0/s1600/Morroccan-chair-gypsy-style-colorful-embroidered.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmn62rIkbLfjjeUHU0LYUTaj71WQ83mWknMIy1X61lhnkD27Gb4IOCDSpCCCwHzwlc0SLvFA-Yyg1fLBlx_hPVoBjbHOTvjNUvjBXcRZ3i6v3I5Ra91VGI1Vh6BdrNxVvD8WJIo3-8N0/s400/Morroccan-chair-gypsy-style-colorful-embroidered.png" width="395" /></a></div><div style="color: #674ea7; text-align: left;"><b>This bedroom has a gypsy look with all the colors and elements. The canopy bed, colorful rug and salvaged table. The theme is an idea to use all that's available to create a beautiful decor.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuCQCMsWgGcQOTo-wlnfcjoAqSsFTh7A7IxF0S32tt7EWEQExwCaVABNl9AT8Wu2bqjuuCfEchvG0V1-crprOqshECzYDjhMr2CilMSqkEuXlAFM4Z7XxNRUWBRXa3dCIjLVeKGL93mU/s1600/kitsh-gypsy-decor-idea-bedroom-decoration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuCQCMsWgGcQOTo-wlnfcjoAqSsFTh7A7IxF0S32tt7EWEQExwCaVABNl9AT8Wu2bqjuuCfEchvG0V1-crprOqshECzYDjhMr2CilMSqkEuXlAFM4Z7XxNRUWBRXa3dCIjLVeKGL93mU/s400/kitsh-gypsy-decor-idea-bedroom-decoration.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><b>Each piece in this design is a conversation starter. The color and patter is rich with a warm and fun feeling. The whole look is uplifted by the wall design and colorful rug. Pretty indeed !</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKSJ-Benxp2oaIsjGgVx8vYJ4o2VV0YF7SxUfQzaAyEVGz4sT9PfYrKVIcepzqlXd5tMLZIbexlkFOaGK6sseyTKlRgRI2h_aPxiZXQZ6xaHjVe_Si5Xn7zYBtKbQ9ztLxAZR3QffA9U/s1600/colorful-gypsy-inspired-decoration-idea-kitchy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKSJ-Benxp2oaIsjGgVx8vYJ4o2VV0YF7SxUfQzaAyEVGz4sT9PfYrKVIcepzqlXd5tMLZIbexlkFOaGK6sseyTKlRgRI2h_aPxiZXQZ6xaHjVe_Si5Xn7zYBtKbQ9ztLxAZR3QffA9U/s400/colorful-gypsy-inspired-decoration-idea-kitchy.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br />If you are looking to put together a few stray pieces of furniture and your favourite paintings with a lush affect, try the gypsy theme. The decor is easy and thrifty way to come up with a beautiful home design. Inspiring :)

Home Decor : Gypsy style !

14Jul2010

Interior Designer Kathryn Ireland

Good morning dear readers. Tomorrow we are starting our winter holidays (yay!) so I'm not sure if I'll be able to post every day as usual. Maybe every other day. I will do my best. Promise.<br /><br />This 1920s house is the work of architect  Roland E. Coate Sr., who designed residences for golden-era Hollywood  luminaries such as Barbara Stanwyck and David O. Selznick. Santa  Monica-based Kathryn M. Ireland who has a client list  that has included Steven Spielberg, Steve Martin and Caroline Kennedy — decorated this five-bedroom Spanish Colonial Revival <i>casa</i> in  Palos Verdes Estates which overlooks the ocean. Like to take the tour?<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/k4/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-12-lgn.jpg" style="top: -12.5px; left: -26px; width: 551px; height: 413px;" /><br />Bougainvillea in bloom.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/Zd/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland--0909-15-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 450px; height: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/UT/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-2-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 449px; height: 598px;" /><br />The designer leaves the walls, as well  as the plushly stuffed sofas, a calm off-white: "It's like a blank  canvas. And I added a splash of red. It keeps a room lively, buoyant and  interesting. It's an important color. A lot of people omit it from  their decorating."<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/fT/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-3-lgn.jpg" style="top: -12.5px; left: -26px; width: 550px; height: 412px;" /><br />Painting by Dana Bartlett. Custom mantle and  grate.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/Oo/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-1-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 451px; height: 601px;" /><br />An East Indian sunburst mirror rests above the mantlein the  living room.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/Dw/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-6-lgn.jpg" style="top: -12.5px; left: -26px; width: 551px; height: 413px;" /><br />Trestle table and chairs, antique chandelier and 19th century mirror, both Italian.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/H3/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-5-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 451px; height: 601px;" /><br />Oil by Sherrie McGraw over Italian 18th-c. chest. Sconces, circa 1920's.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/kF/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-7-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 451px; height: 601px;" /><br />Dressing room of the master bedroom suite. The same fabric was used for the antique daybed, some of the pillows and window shade. Inlaid  side table.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/te/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-9-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 450px; height: 600px;" /><br />Kitchen island made of antique components from England.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/E7/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-11-lgn.jpg" style="top: -12.5px; left: -26px; width: 550px; height: 413px;" /><br />Breakfast room with a Dutch door. Walnut dining table, wicker chairs and custom wooden banquette, all in  French-style ticking.<br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/pE/HomesRoom-KathrynIreland-0909-10-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 450px; height: 600px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="fb_image" src="http://www.veranda.com/cm/veranda/images/sE/HomesRooms-KathrynIreland-0909-14-lgn.jpg" style="top: -75px; left: 36.5px; width: 450px; height: 600px;" /><br />Brick floor outdoors dining area with painted wicker chairs.<br /><br />I'd like to thank those who took yesterday's quiz and let me know what their results were. It was really quite fun. Hope more of you will take it and tell me your styles!<br /><br />All images and information from <a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a>.

Interior Designer Kathryn Ireland

13Jul2010