Home page

page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5

click on images for larger view

A Different Perspective

I often love squinting my eyes when looking at something, so I can only see beautiful colors. Trever Hoehne's series called "Blurry Things" does just that. Try it sometime! Even the most mundane object takes on a whole new appearance.
Note: I also see the world like this every time I take my glasses off...Astigmatism.

Children's Themed Bedrooms

Decorating bedrooms for young children can be a time when you can bring back your own childhood memories for all the things you loved!

You should be careful that your choice is the same as your child’s otherwise you may love the room and they may well detest and seeing as it’s there space their ideas should take precedent!

Painting large murals on walls offers a truly wonderful appearance, but for those who are not artistic it may be wise to get friends who are excellent at drawing to sketch out the design and you to do the painting!

Alternatively you can still use a specific theme but rather than have an entire wall or walls painted generate the theme with the use of childrens curtains which have a zoo theme for example.

Borders are somewhat out dated, however for the relatively short time they will be in place-as your child matures a zoo style theme will need replacing with something far more suitable for a teenager- they are a cost effective method of decorating without having to painting murals!

Matching bedding and some great child orientated wall art are great ways to bring the theme together. Be inspired by nature and have a jungle style theme, a great way to introduce masses of wonderful new vocabulary and highlight endangered animals to young children.

This may sound a bit OTT, however, children will adore a room they can use as part of their role play, transforming their bed into a camp or den!

Image source: freshome

A Source Of Inspiration.

The torpid artist
seeks
inspiration at
any
cost, by virtue
or by vice,
by friend,
by prayer,
or
by wine.
Ralph Waldo Emerson


Images are a great source of inspiration to me and I have collected a large amount of them.
Very often I can't fully describe why they inspire me, so I don't always post them on this blog.
I decided to collect these images as a way to generate ideas for myself. Find them HERE
and perhaps they will inspire you too.
(Above photo is of the Dylan Hotel)

Designer: Jiun Ho

My most recent interesting find is the portfolio of designer Jiun Ho. His spaces range from residential spaces to dramatic hotels. I am loving his entire portfolio! Its so earthy and serene.

An interesting detail he repeats is the two-tone draperies. Its a great subtle touch.

P.S. Bloggers may notice that I posted larger photos. For some reason editing the Html the way I used to didn't work anymore. It took a little time but I finally figured out how to get my big scale pictures, back! (I'm from Texas. I don't really like little;)

The Liam Sofa

Mitchell Gold's "Liam Sofa" on the left. My "Liam Sofa" on the right!

I wonder if they would trade? I'm not that interested in plugging Mitchell Gold,
I just thought this was funny. Around my house we try not to combine the words
"Liam" and "sofa".If you don't know what I'm talking about click HERE to read my sad story.

Well, Thanks Apartment Therapy!

On Monday, I wrote about different approaches to lighting a home painted in very dark colors.
As if on cue, Apartment Therapy posted a home that uses both natural lighting and dramatic artificial lighting.
I guess the 10 emails a day from them, paid off;)