OFF SCALE

In a place such as Alice’s Wonderland drink from a bottle with the label “DRINK ME” and you’ll shrink or choose to eat cake and objects will suddenly appear enormous.
Uncomplicated enough buy oversized items or miniatures for home!

Scans Living Etc October Issue

The chandelier almost looks like a computer graphic

I'm not very good at scanning magazine pages, sorry!

My favorite part of the kitchen... The cupboard/cabinet shelves! seeing color; pretty appliances and unique dinnerware make time feel a bit more pleasant in the kitchen. Eating off delicate plates and sipping from dainty cups makes me happy even if I'm eating leftovers.

I swear I meant to update sooner but WORK and new Puppies have my hands tied up! :-(

knick-knacks

Images: Apartment Therapy

Within each personal collection a personality comes shining through; I love seeing that.

Living Etc, Family Living

Flick Favorites

A SHOCKING DISCOVERY

"I like the look of taking the stripe all the way around, and using that space as my own art installation"

Ok. Maybe not! My regular site browsing led into a new discovery. Graphic Designer Joseph Abbati in Dallas, TX is the person behind the black & white striped wall entryway from domino's design contest. Inspired to re-create a Dallas Museum of Art exhibition Joseph went all out for a striped room from ceiling to floors. I love that he has a playful love for pattern & prints, vinyl collectible toys, my favorite quote of his:

"I think there’s a generation of us out there," says Abbati, "Who have decided we don’t have to give up our passion for owning things that may seem childish."

"Abbati brightened the wall beyond with a painted pink, red, and white design in the tradition of the Finnish textile firm Marimekko, forming a backdrop to a built-in desk."

INSIPIRATION IN DECOR

No, I'm not fortunate enough to have my own inspiration room but Brooke whom I met on the AV forum does. She was kind enough to let me use her photos on my blog so thank you Brooke!

The room is used simply for relaxation & as a reading and study room. Vintage inspired furniture, graphic silk pillows and little things as a classic black typewriter, vintage gold bird cage and a simple topiary, adorn the tucked away room. The items were gathered from flea markets & a local unique furnishing store... I love these types of rooms so full of inspiration! Did you notice her INSPIRATION board? As she said it allows her to change what inspires her at the moment.

"... I believe a bedroom is for sleeping and every girl needs a room where she cango and relax, read her new issue of vogue, and enjoy a cup of tea"