March 2012
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Give me an E
Being a Pinterest-enthusiast as I am, there is not a day when I have to remember myself that I need to take some time to make just one craft a month. But then again, when you are trying to run a blog, have a baby, an elementary school daughter and a husband; who has time to craft?!?!?! Well I do, or at least I try to. [[MORE]]
So today I’m going to be combining two elements that has...
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Two in one transformation
The Spring season seems to be inspiring a lot of us into making happy colorful things. This Friday I’ll have for you one of those Spring-y projects that will make even the ”Grouchiest” one smile. Today I’ve decided that, although not colorful inspired; I’ll give a new look to my rattan planter. This accessory has been with me for years and it literally had ran from...
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Inspiration Board: Paris Flea Markets
Photo via Velvet and Linen
I just love everything vintage and if it comes from a flea market in Paris, better. What’s not to love about a mysterious finding in one of the Tour Eiffel’s city. Everything there seems to have a story to tell. From small buttons to giant wall mirrors. All is romantically enchanted![[MORE]]
Today I’m posting some incredible spaces and accessories...
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That was then...this is now
Sometimes the best way to make a change in an area and to personalize it, is by incorporating an item from past decades. This technique of Mix and Match is very useful because it brings an element of surprise to any room and can sometimes be a very inexpensive way to make great changes. When trying to Mix and Match at your home keep in mind that the piece you’ve selected has an element of...
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I'm feeling woodsy
Great and modern furniture and accessories all from The Foundary. I’ll have the light wood console. All of them are simply amazing.
Wood is my second skin. Don’t get me wrong, it’s just that I live, eat and a breathe interior design, and wood for me should always be present in an area. Whether you decide to put it as batten wainscoting, a side table or a lamp; its natural...
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"Repurpose-able”
Nowadays everything around us is advertised as organic or eco-friendly. At times for me this tends to cause confusion “is it made with organic materials? or is it recycled? how much of it is green?”. But it has come to my attention a new word: “Repurpose-able”.
Paul Schulman, a Chicago-based designer and mill-worker is promoting the use of items you already have giving...
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What I want now: Agate
1. Chandelier from Emporium Home 2. 1970’s Italian lamp by Willy Daro 3. Side table by Brenda Houston 4. Toss pillow by West Elm
Agate, a beautiful stone and a variety of the chalcedony quartz (a group of stones made of a microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline), can be found in different colors except the green and blue ones which are very rare to come across. Today this hard rock is my...
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Bathroom day 2
I know it might seem like it has been taking forever, but I’m sure these results will please a lot of you. Continuing with my non-interference bathroom renovation, today I’m sharing with you the tub area (the rest will come in a later post; I want to keep you guessing) which I’ve taken the time to think and rethink the possibilities. You see, when you only have paint...
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Doors that might talk
Following my House Encounter post, today I’m sharing with you a few of the doors I’ve found during my family’s road trip. Their charm and mystery will make you wonder what these doors have to say. Lets hear see them.
Enchanted door in the Owens Thomas museum in Savannah, GA.
A door in front of a cemetery? Yes indeed and, although that might sound spooky, I love how the...
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House encounter
Last week my family and I had our first road trip ever. We went from Miami, to Savannah then to South Carolina, Atlanta and back to Miami. This trip was so spectacular that I’m starting to plan our second road trip but this time, we are going to stay longer in Savannah. This old town is so enchanting, that in only two days one can only see 1/32 of its beauty.
Today I’m posting some...
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Surround yourself with green
Plants have always fascinated me. Every time I get the chance to visit my nearest hardware store, it is a requirement to pay a visit to the garden area and enjoy all those green and full of life plants. While being there, time seems to stop and it feels like heaven. Since I live in an apartment, the only plants I get to enjoy are my neighbor’s backyard and can’t help to daydream...
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Lets twist again
A quick illustration I made using Google Sketchup to show you how my family room is looking so far.
How many times have you found yourself thinking how to give a new twist to you family room. I’m one of those persons who can spend the entire morning moving around all the furniture only to end up with the same old configuration. I have come to the conclusion that this might be because:
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Just another inspiring Monday
Here are my picks of great publications from Issuu to get you started on this Monday morning. There are lots of excellent spaces decorated with great taste and beautiful and unusual items for your home. So dream away!
Open publication - Free publishing
Open publication - Free publishing - More architecture
Open publication - Free publishing - More home
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Superhero power tool: Day 1
The before horrible bathroom reality. It will get better, I promise
Have you ever felt like having the power to do new things that you believe are the only one in the world who knows how to do them? Is that feeling that almost makes you rush into things like Wonderwomen or pretend you are Catwoman with the power of Dexterity.
Well, I felt like that a couple of days ago and it was just...