Showing posts with label dining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dining. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Adorable and chic teacups, plates, and pitchers on sale at Ideeli

Aren't these dishes from Rosanna ridiculously cute? They're on sale at Ideeli- most for less than $20. But you need a membership to shop at Ideeli - and I have a free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology







Here's the free/fast membership sign up link right here - www.ideeli.com/invite/decorology to start shopping

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

I'm back, and I come bearing the portfolio of one of my favorite photographers!

Francesco Lagnese's work takes my breath away. The atmosphere is unreal and the light is so clear. I can't explain it - you have to see for yourself!
















Not too shabby a spot to take brunch...and lunch and dinner


*stunning!*


All photos property of Francesco Lagnese

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Pretty, cute, and totally attainable!

It's not too hard to find imagery of gorgeous interiors and rooms, but how many of those spaces could the average dweller pull off, and more importantly, live in? Not many. Any image can provide inspiration for a starting point, but I think these images go a little farther. Most (ok, not all- I tried) of the objects look like something you or I would use, have, and/or actually be able to afford in our homes. What do you think?

Old sheets, linens, or clothing could be patch-worked together to create a shabby-chic shower curtain like the one above.


We don't all have the space for a luxurious chaise in the bathroom, but even a chair can provide a little glamor.


Cluttered kitchen? Me too. Try and collect items within a color palette you decide on - or based on what you have the most of already, and the clutter won't look so chaotic, but cute. For example, all the kitchen wares in the above pictures are pastels, and therefore, even when things aren't put away, the chaos looks intentional.

Old pillows serve as cushions and dress up these chairs, found objects like the clementine crates serve as rustic table decor.

Vintage luggage as a night stand or side table can probably be found at yard sales or thrift stores, and lend themselves to a slightly "disheveled" look.


A pile of pretty pillows and a throw can disguise a not-so-great couch. And pillows are less expensive and easier to change out than a couch.



Again, these storage areas are kept looking tidy because all of the boxes, containers, and fabrics color coordinate.

Glasses and jars make a cute and casual flower arrangement



Cover a dingy side table with a vintage tablecloth


The "vintage" look is a great one to adopt, because you can be so versatile. Notice how a worn chair, or a worn tray table make cute nightstands.



I'm not a fan of matching furniture suites or sets. All of this furniture is different, but tied together by the vibrant blue used throughout the room.

A ho-hum and dark dining table is upgraded by adding modern accessories

via Easy Living

Monday, September 8, 2008

Dream Kitchens

I don't feature a whole lot of inspiration for kitchens; I guess because I don't really use mine too often. Ashley + kitchen= disaster. I've tried and tried, but things just don't really seem to work for me in there, so I leave it to others. However...count on Eric Roth to inspire me! He captures these kitchens so beautifully, even I would be willing to spend time in them!


Love the big wood table mixed in with modern furniture




This kitchen looks like a Vemeer...we just need a lady with a pitcher...


Lovely dog. Also, the wood beams with the venetian plaster paint technique really adds an "old world" feel.









All images property of Eric Roth

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Dreamy Rooms from House Beautiful

House Beautiful featured some lovely interiors in this month's issue. They dubbed it the "Clear Your Head" issue, and the themes were, Clear Your Head With Purity, Order, Simplicity, Quiet, and Harmony. Here are a few of my favorite shots. Enjoy






A bedroom can't get more serene than this wonderful white room



I love the eclectic mix of the objects in this entry way.





If only I could keep my dishes so tidy.