Bedroom Reno – Finally done!

A while ago when I first got this started, I posted “Before” pictures of my bedroom. Since my blog freak accident/crash, there’s a good chance you didn’t get to see it. Have no fear though… I’ll post those pics again. (Or maybe HAVE fear, because the before pics are that awful).

Over the past few months I’ve been working pretty hard at transforming my childhood bedroom into an adult bedroom. As you can see in the before pictures, a whole lot is going on colour wise! A combination of pink, purple, gold, and blue screams disaster.

BEFORE:

Now, with airy blues and greens I can actually go to my room and relax.
AFTER:

My Art Project

A few days ago I posted the Deep Square prints I ordered from Static Pixels. Today I had a chance to put them up! Using double sided tape, I got these onto my will in roughly an hour. I absolutely love the way it looks! Nothing better than having your own personal photography hanging on the wall.

Sunday Inspiration

It's Sunday!

Browsing around trying to find some inspiration and came across this room. I love the mix of old Barcelona tile floors and modern furnishings in this apartment restoration.

See more images here.

Black and White Done Right

I’m not much for Gallery style, black & white interiors, but every once in a while I find one that I love.

What really caught my eye about this space is the material for the staircase and guard rails. Rather than using art on the wall as the focal piece; this staircase acts as art and can be seen from different rooms within the home.

Designed by Rene Desjardins. For more information and photos click here.  

You’ve taken a million pictures, now what are you going to do with them?

It’s no secret that today’s world is obsessed with taking pictures. Whether you’re using your smart phone, tablet, or *gasp* an actual camera, what do you do with all these pictures?

Usually the answer is Facebook or Instagram, which is great for sharing with friends and boosting your ego with a million likes, (guilty!), but I want to actually see my pictures on something that is not an electronic device!

Recently I stumbled across an awesome website called Static Pixels. They take your Instagram photos and print them onto recycled 5” x 5” Cardboard. Thumbs up for being Eco-Friendly!

Naturally as a picture freak – I trusted these would look fantastic and ordered 12. I just got my package yesterday and I have to say I am so happy with the way these turned out! In order to not drive my friends on Instagram crazy… I made a separate account specifically for these prints and instagram’d the crap out of Architectural pictures I’ve taken over the years through travel.

Best of all, since these cardboard prints are so light, I’m going to have no problem sticking these to my wall in my bedroom… the completion of this wall is long overdue! Before I post picture of how I’ve assembled them onto my wall, here’s a preview of what they look like out of the box!

(P.S. I am ordering more :D )

 

 

 

Love Is In The Air

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and I thought I’d look for different ways of decorating for all you love birds out there.

I love these shadow box ideas. If you’re in to DIY projects, you may want to wrap your fingers around one of these! These are all simple gestures that can make a big impact on your home. Best of all, there’s no reason why these couldn’t stay up all year round.

 

 

Pictures located on Houzz

 

Kitchen Inspirations

Oh hey 2013. Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about you. …. Ok maybe I forgot just a LITTLE bit but come on, we all get busy every once in a while!

Sometimes, nothing’s better than spending time on a website such as Houzz, and searching everything and anything your mind can imagine. Seriously… this website is jam-packed with inspirational photos! (Now I know where all these Facebook “like” pictures are coming from).

I spent some of my afternoon looking at what I like to call, dream Kitchens. Check it out.

 

 

Happy Black Friday!

Happy Black Friday shopping everyone!

Black Friday falls on the perfect weekend. It’s close enough to the holidays, so we can all head out with good intentions on buying Christmas presents… and won’t feel guilty about buying ourselves a few things too. I mean, it’s on sale right?

We’re roughly a month away from Christmas, so you may want to consider how you’ll be decorating your home for this wonderful time of the year! I’ve decided to post some photos that will inspire you on how to decorate your dinner table.

I often find that Michael’s is a great place to find these types of items. So if you’re feeling crafty, Michael’s has some great coupons you can print online. It ends today so click here to get the coupons! (Coupon for Canadian residents)

 

Images found on Houzz.

 

 

I Smell Christmas

We’re getting close to the end of November… meaning it’s almost time for Christmas! (Insert excited jumping up and down, or heavy sighing of the $ that will be spent here)

I was searching Christmas Decorations on the HGTV website today, and I came across a few interesting concepts for Christmas trees.

The first one is situated in a wagon, so you can move it into any room you want. This is great if you don’t have any stairs in the way in terms of where you’re trying to go. I like the idea of being able to bring it into the dining room when having Christmas dinner, and having the flexibility to bring it back into the family room; or wherever you normally have your Christmas tree. I also like wagons. Enough said.  

 The second one… Well, I laugh every time I see this and I therefore had to share it. ;)  

 

Quarter Life Crisis? No, Just a Layout Update

Since I lost most of my blog images through a freak cell phone accident, I decided --- time for a fresh start, sort of.

Although I’m still working away at getting many of my images back, I decided to change up the layout of my blog too. I looked at a bunch of different blogs and noticed they generally have the following:

·         A banner along the top with logo etc etc

·         Links that take you to specific types of entries

·         Simplicity – let the images do the talking! But of course I added a splash of pink (muahaha)

So hope you like the new look, and if you haven’t already noticed… the banner I created last night too J

 

 

 

 

 

Impressive Ski Dome Proposal for Denmark

Is this Interior Design related? No…. but it still has to do with design and I think it is FANTASTIC so naturally I have to share this!

A proposal for a snowflake-shaped Ski Dome by CEBRA has got my jaw dropped! The ski dome consists of three kilometer slopes. Not only does it provide a place for Skiing and BMXing as well as Skateboarding(on the roof), it also provides a connection in Denmark across the river Gudenåen.

If this Ski Dome were to be constructed, it would be a whopping 70,000 square metre attraction to Denmark; the largest of its kind in the world.

 

 

 

For more pictures, see Dezeen.

You too Can Bring Alice in Wonderland Home

EEEEK! You know when you find something absolutely adorable and you have to show somebody, anybody, right away!!! Well I’m having one of those moments right now! :D

I originally saw this on facebook’s “Trust me I’m a Designer Page”, but I needed more pictures! Check out these Zoomorphic Chairs, designed by Merve Kahraman. These chairs are handmade and you may have them customized in different leathers.

For more photos, visit Beautiful Life

 

 

 

I have a crush on Rodeo and 5th

Recently I’ve become obsessed with Instagram, which in turn has made me obsessed with Rodeoand5th (Instagram name). Although their retail website has yet to fully launch, they sure are keeping us intrigued with fabulous photos of interior spaces. Here are some of my favourites taken from their Instagram page.

 

If I won the lotto, this would be mine

Good news! I finally sucked it up and began uploading old photos from my previously destroyed blog entries. I still grit my teeth to this day, and pretend to laugh it off when I tell my friends… I mean it’s funny right? (hahaha)

Life must go on however! Check out this beautiful residence located in Johannesburg designed by SAOTA & Antoni Associates. I mean seriously, what career does one need to get into in order to afford something like this!?

For more photos, visit Design-Milk.