tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49637798915049322472024-03-21T12:07:37.102-04:00apartmentf15global, eclectic style, living and decoratingapartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-37660390262803807832015-06-05T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-05T10:54:47.764-04:00peonies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't you love Peonies? Their flirty luscious layers of petals and oh yes that heavenly scent, just mesmerizing.</div>
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-31452639339535901542015-05-22T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-22T06:05:37.811-04:00diy mounting a staghorn plantI have been admiring hanging staghorn plants on walls for a long time but never had the chance to have one myself. I love the antler shaped fronds. They survive by attaching roots to other plants and absorbing water through fronds. Daily misting and light fertilization keep the staghorn fern thriving. Pre-mounted ones are usually expensive. Since I had some leftover pallet wood from my last project I tried mounting one for myself. All I needed was a staghorn plant, a board, some peat moss and spanish moss, fishing line and screws. (I also used a cordless nail gun and a cordless screw driver)<br />
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I first cut pallet wood and made a board by attaching 3 pieces to a cross member using my nail gun. I made the board large enough to hold the plant. </div>
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Wire strung between two screws allow the board to be hung on a wall.</div>
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On the front of the board I placed four screws as shown.</div>
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First I put a little mound of peat moss for the nutrition. "<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">A horticulturalist at the University of Connecticut recommends a mixture of 3 parts of peat to 1 part to perlite and then adding sphagnum moss or horticultural charcoal." </span>I just used peat moss. Some recommend soaking the peat moss over night. I didn't:) </div>
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And then placed the plant on the mound.</div>
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I covered the fern roots with spanish moss and used fishing line to hold the plant in place by criss-crossing between the 4 screws multiple times (mine was a heavy duty fishing line I already had around the house, thinner the better visually) and voila. Its's done.</div>
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Finished and hanging on my balcony. I added more spanish moss to cover the fishing line.</div>
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Love the rustic look. Hopefully I will not kill the plant, fingers crossed:)<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-79653269086947714082015-05-01T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-01T10:51:09.448-04:00diy driftwood ladderOne of the warmest days of Spring I escaped to the beach where I also found some driftwood for my next project. Yes here I am again with one of my small projects. I had a long time desire to make a driftwood ladder. They look rustic yet fit in most any decor. These ladders look so good dressed in throws, towels, blankets, magazines, jewelry or other decorative items but heck I just like to see them naked :)<br />
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Wait, it all started here. Okay, this is not me on the horizon I just wanted to share this perfect Spring moment at the beach.</div>
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Driftwood collected, cleaned, measured, marked and drilled. Although this doesn't mean I didn't have to drill a few more holes later. I am a messy and impatient person when it comes to projects and so I can make mistakes easily. When I started putting things together which was the hardest part, some holes didn't align. I ended up drilling a few more but thankfully the wood's imperfections hid my mistakes. </div>
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I also used glue (Nail glue, or you can use wood glue too- it doesn't show here) when putting them together.</div>
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Thank God for blue tape. I use it all the time for my projects. It holds things pretty tight. The glue was left to dry over night.</div>
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Now sitting pretty in my living room. I wish the ladder wasn't the same height as my Indian door which would provide a visual contrast. But it still exceeded my expectations.</div>
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For this project I used; Driftwood, drill, hand saw, dowel rod, glue, plastic sheet for the mess and the blue tape.<br />
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Here are some driftwood ladders assembled differently and used for various purposes taken from Pinterest;<br />
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Loving this minimalist look. Also found on <a href="http://calamel.jp/%E6%89%8B%E4%BD%9C%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AE%E3%83%8A%E3%83%81%E3%83%A5%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%81%AA%E6%B5%81%E6%9C%A8%E5%AE%B6%E5%85%B7%E3%80%80%E5%B9%B9%E3%81%A8%E6%9E%9D%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E6%9C%A8%E2%80%A6/item/1005569656">calamel.jp</a> .<br />
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Catherine Op de Beeck makes furniture and home decorations using driftwood. Beautiful towel rack.<br />
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Also found on <a href="http://freshome.com/2012/06/25/eclectic-greek-island-retreat-for-authentic-experiences/">freshhome</a> . Gorgeous bathroom detail from eclectic Greek Island retreat San Giorgio Hotel on the island of Mykonos.<br />
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Casa Tatui by Portugese interior designer Vera Iachi. Using a mix of driftwood and sleek white painted wood makes it very interesting. Found on <a href="http://designfieldnotes.com/2013/12/summer-shadows-casa-tatui-vera-iachia/">designfieldnotes</a> .<br />
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Also found on <a href="http://indulgy.com/source/yourdecor.blog.hu">yourdecor</a> . Obviously so loving it as a towel rack.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/262686590735438197/">Pinterest</a><br />
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How about using it outdoors? Found on <a href="https://mennaj.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/driftwood-flower-ladder/">mennaj</a> . She says she "tied the "steps" with hamp string".<br />
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Also found on <a href="http://heidamen.blogspot.be/search?updated-max=2012-09-19T08:57:00%2B02:00&max-results=20&start=17&by-date=false">heidamen</a> . Simple and well secured.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/37858453087629342/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Also found on <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/untamed-modern-funk/">stylebyemilyhenderson</a> .<br />
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It becomes an art piece in this funky modern vignette.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/81487074477240417/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Also found on <a href="http://79ideas.org/2011/08/six-ideas-how-to-keep-summer-longer.html">79ideas</a> . Such a great idea for hanging clothes and shoes. The uneven driftwood adds some interest.<br />
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What do you think about driftwood in a decor, would you use them, how?<br />
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Happy weekend! xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-36437293879352191132015-04-10T06:00:00.000-04:002015-07-15T19:50:47.263-04:00still swooning over peacock mirrorsI have been swooning over peacock mirrors ever since I laid eyes on them - I don't remember exactly when. These mirrors were first discovered in Indian Palaces, known as "the bird with a hundred eyes" because of the resemblance to peacock tails. Studded with row after row of many dazzling small mirrors, they are still desired by many designers. These mirrors add magical sparkle and texture to a wall providing eclectic feel and character to any decor. The ones with carved wood are pricey for sure. Lately I have been seeing some online stores selling replicas made from resin and wood mix for an affordable price. I finally got my hands on one of these beauties at Pier1. They had an online only sale with store pick up option, very convenient. I actually called the store nearby and asked them if I could purchase it there for the online sale price and they made it available for me right away.<br />
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Loving the combination of my new mirror with this patternful vignette.</div>
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The tiny mirrors flirting with the light give an extra ambience in the night.</div>
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Peacock mirrors definitely add pizzazz to any style and room. Here are some homes with inspiring styles on Pinterest;<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/42643527692214899/">pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/author/youngstersherry/">younghouselove</a> . What a lovely entry vignette! This mirror is from Pier1.<br />
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<img alt="just a lovely vignette with bold & beautiful antique gold mirror, wood bench with purple pink orange pillows, white walls ceilings floors, rustic and ethnic with a sleek modern crisp white" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5e/5e/1b/5e5e1b09b22cfb4f22b931da71a7e2b2.jpg" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/534732155727133553/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/nancy-davids-restored-ranch-gr-155290">apartmenttheraphy </a> . Beautiful ranch style home in CA with vibrant color palette eclectic entryway with the most beautiful peacock mirror.<br />
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<img alt="A view of the entry from the living room includes an oval "peacock" mirror from Singh Imports, a trio of earthen vessels from Berbere World Imports, a woven chair from Montecito's William Laman and Mecox Gardens' zebra stripe box." src="http://c-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1106-CM-HOUS-05-831x1024.jpg" height="640" width="519" /><br />
via Pinterest<br />
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Found on <a href="http://c-home.com/homes/white-light/">c-home</a>. Stunning mirror from Singh Imports dazzles the entryway in this beautiful neural palette home.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/218776494369500413/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.erinmartindesign.com/projects.php?id=2">erinmartindesign</a> . Stunning over-sized mirror makes a focal point in this gorgeous bedroom. Loving the hanging Moroccan lantern.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/113293746851518128/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Antiqued-Peacock-Mirror/productinfo/W2620">wisteria</a> . Antiqued silver peacock mirror in the living room. So loving the silver.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/46302702388922118/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://jillsorensen.com/livelikeyou/bohemian-rhapsody-its-all-up-to-you/">jillsorensen</a>. How about on your home office wall?<br />
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via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/279715826826951978/">Pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://fourwallsandaroof.com/2010/05/05/all-time-favorites-mirrors/">fourwallsandaroof</a>. Photo from Wisteria, loving the size and horizontal display in this lovely dining room. Styled by Paige Morse.<br />
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<img alt="Know When To Save or Splurge" src="http://img1.southernliving.timeinc.net/sites/default/files/image/2011/02/makeover-diaries/cottage-makeover-living-room-2-l.jpg" /><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/living-rooms/living-room-save-splurge">southernliving</a>. The mirror and the chairs give a global eclectic touch to this charming living room.<br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.nerochronicles.com/2010/11/desert-rose.html">nerochronicles</a>. I just love this white space with global accents. Stunning lanterns, over-sized suzani pouf, Moroccan pillow and Indian peacock mirror.<br />
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Found on <a href="http://daydreamsonvinyl.tumblr.com/post/43562976378">daydreamsonvinyl</a>. Of course my all time favorite Maryam Montague's stunning home with Indian peacock mirror completes the room.<br />
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Some of the sources selling peacock mirrors;<br />
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via <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod430048&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart-_-none-_-other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=search">restorationhardware</a><br />
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Restoration Hardware wood carved frame. Price $895 - $1145.<br />
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via <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Antiqued-Peacock-Mirror/productinfo/W2620">wisteria</a><br />
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Antiqued silver peacock mirror from Wisteria. Price 1,999.00. Handmade nickel silver mirror.<br />
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via <a href="https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/mirrors/sunburst-mirrors/gilt-wood-peacock-mirror/id-f_1181646/?utm_medium=pla&utm_source=google&utm_term=wall-mirrors&utm_content=easy-ship&product=f1181646&gclid=CO3v6PHD6cQCFdcRgQodJI4A9A">1stdibs</a><br />
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19th century Anglo-Indian large scale gilt wood carved mirror by Mosaik. Could be hang both ways. Price $3,500<br />
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<img alt="Bubble Ripples Wall Mirror" src="http://d10125bvdzznt0.cloudfront.net/products/31071/square/CCO0476-1.jpg" /><br />
via <a href="http://www.dotandbo.com/collections/modern-nouveau/bubble-ripples-wall-mirror">dotandbo</a><br />
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Dot&Bo. Bubble Ripples Wall mirror. MDF, glass, polyurethane. Price Sale $689.99<br />
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via <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Golden-Medallions-Mirror/2714360,default,pd.html?cgid=mirrors">Pier1</a><br />
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Pier1 Golden Medallions Mirror. Resin, engineered wood, paint. Price Sale $99.98.<br />
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What do you think about peacock mirrors, which finish and shape would you prefer and where would you use them?<br />
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Happy weekend!xx<br />
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Oh seeing trees blooming in shades of pink, white, yellow... Spring brings happiness into my soul for sure. Although it's official I haven't seen any apple, cherry, magnolia blossoms around yet. Oh well, if spring doesn't come to you why not bring it into your home? A quick weekend stop at Trader Joe's made my cravings immediately go away.<br />
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Going all natural and loving neutral color palettes a lot these days... And re-re-purposing an item; The tree stump was a trash can that I found at HomeGoods, and now used as a planter.</div>
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A moody Turkish/Moroccan mixed vignette with incredibly gorgeous blossoms -which continue blooming- gives me a hopeful hint of a beautiful coming spring.</div>
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Happy Spring Weekend!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-56922404174078682552015-03-20T06:00:00.000-04:002015-03-25T13:42:18.472-04:00currently coveting...Currently coveting....<br />
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Black tiles. Is black the new white? I will take it.<br />
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Photo by <a href="http://www.romainricard.com/">Romain Richard</a><br />
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Gorgeous shinny black tiles against grey wall. And all natural wood kitchen elements. Heavenly combination!<br />
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<img alt="Basic Bolga Basket - Black" src="https://www.connectedgoods.com/images/fair-trade-product_lg/bolga-basket-black.jpg" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.connectedgoods.com/Fair-Trade-Products/Basic-Bolga-Basket-Black.html">connectedgoods</a><br />
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Basic Bolga basket from <a href="https://www.connectedgoods.com/index.html">Connectedgoods</a>. I've been going happy crazy seeing so many gorgeous colorful baskets from Ghana lately, but this one stole my heart!<br />
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How about bright colored stacked diamond shaped kilims? They make the room.<br />
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Above is from Urban Outfitters but you can also find them on ebay and etsy at very good prices.<br />
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via <a href="http://www.ebay.com/cln/marjananne/RUGS/169183033013?_trksid=p2057253.m2961.l5480&_trkparms=reqid%3Dcoll_1426240408010_-1947202736%26collectionid%3D169183033013%26pos%3D3%26pid%3D201">ebay</a><br />
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You know what I mean...<br />
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via <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anatolia-Turkish-Antalya-Classic-Kilim-74-x-98-8-Area-Rug-Carpet/391080487632?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D444000%26algo%3DSOI.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131230161411%26meid%3Dda5a557ac33843cdb17041952206bd50%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D150850516080">ebay</a><br />
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These gorgeous kilim rugs called Turkish Antalya kilims or Anatolian kilims. I love the neutral colors too. I would probably go with this one.<br />
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via <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/savoy-weekender/_/searchString/weekender%20bags/QUERYID/5509d6bd8570a36b9c000050/CMCATEGORYID/683d4023-53f5-4900-b5ce-ecf465df31a9/SEARCHPOSITION/0/STYLEID/31926470/">free people</a><br />
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Lastly, I have been coveting huge kilim bags. Free People Savoy Weekender bag is one. So in love with this huge kilim bag but it is a little pricey. You can also find kilim bags on ebay and etsy.<br />
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Have a delicious weekend!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-80325709529476237582015-03-05T06:00:00.000-05:002015-03-20T15:33:22.969-04:00coveting tribal portraitsCoveting visually compelling artworks of tribal women, men or children's portraits lately. Larger than life-size photos or artworks are a great focal point in eclectic, globally inspired home decor.<br />
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Since these artworks are a little pricey, of course I decided to take matters into my own hands:) I used one of my 2 old postcards that I found on ebay. I love both of these powerful African mother and child photos but the reason why I picked this one was because it gets me every time I look at it. I feel the pride and strength through her eyes.</div>
After working on it with PhotoShop a little, I went to Staples and got an Engineering print done (approx. 23" X 35") -which was very cheep, around $4-. It doesn't give a very good quality print but it satisfies my cravings since I change my wall decor so often. It is grainy close up but I only look at it from a distance therefore it works well for me. You can also get a better quality print for a little more. I also had backing and lamination (they don't do only backing without lamination) which cost me $35 for all.<br />
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Original postcards.</div>
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One of the drawback of a laminated surface is it sometimes glares.</div>
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It is grainy close up. </div>
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Some of the inspirational images I found on Pinterest;<br />
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<img alt="Interior Design Archives | Page 2 of 11 | Song of Style" height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6a/67/0f/6a670f16f13b6c912a9380ba741013e3.jpg" width="426" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351773420866733729/">pinterest</a><br />
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Found on Song of Style - Interior Design Archives.<br />
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<img alt="Handmade Sliced Conical Shell Neckpiece - Home By Tribal" height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/db/29/79/db2979b0862c5d8bb82d8f93d2ed025a.jpg" width="460" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/245235142184453290/">pinterest</a><br />
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Sold by <a href="http://www.homebytribal.com.au/">Home by Tribal</a> store. Artist Sidik.<br />
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<img alt="Eclectic diningroom with large ethnographic portrait photo" height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2b/62/56/2b6256c437bf18406f2f9a7812693635.jpg" width="460" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/277745501993737448/">pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/_blog/Gallery/">fentonandfenton</a>. Eclectic dining room with a large portrait by Artist Sidik. They also sell these amazing artworks.<br />
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<img alt="Red Cross Palm Beach Showhouse" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e3/4b/8a/e34b8a8793b25dc1363c22a714b35377.jpg" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/554857616562995366/">pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://hello.sukio.com/post/71897595922/red-cross-palm-beach-showhouse">hello.sukio</a>. Red Cross palm Beach Showhouse.<br />
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<img alt="Would go great in my living room" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ce/8b/2c/ce8b2cd84ea745d59cb22c769c96ab7e.jpg" /><br />
via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/83457399314391053/">pinterest</a><br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2011/12/21/heart-home-magazine.html">desiretoinspire</a>. Oliver Gordon for Heart Home magazine.<br />
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Found on <a href="http://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/_blog/Gallery/">fentonandfenton.</a> Samburu Warrior by Bagus Rai.<br />
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Gorgeous eclectic ethnic decor by fenfon&fenton.<br />
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Paintings by Artist Sidik.<br />
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This photo by <a data-reactid=".c.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0:0.1.2:1.$text2:0:$entity0:0" href="https://instagram.com/lisacohenphoto/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(63, 114, 155, 0.298039); color: #3f729b; font-family: freight-sans-pro, proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">@lisacohenphoto</a> <span data-reactid=".c.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0:0.1.2:1.$text2:0:$text1:0" style="color: #222222; font-family: freight-sans-pro, proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; line-height: 20px;">and styling by </span><a data-reactid=".c.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0:0.1.2:1.$text2:0:$entity1:0" href="https://instagram.com/becksimonstylist/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(63, 114, 155, 0.298039); color: #3f729b; font-family: freight-sans-pro, proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">@becksimonstylist</a><span data-reactid=".c.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0:0.1.2:1.$text2:0:$text2:0" style="color: #222222; font-family: freight-sans-pro, proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; line-height: 20px;"> . They are sold by </span><a href="http://www.homebytribal.com.au/">Home by Tribal</a> store.<br />
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Papua New Guinea Kids - by Artist Made Seni Budiarta. This photo by<br />
@lisacohenphoto , styled by @becksimon . S<span data-reactid=".c.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0:0.1.2:1.$text2:0:$text2:0" style="color: #222222; font-family: freight-sans-pro, proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; line-height: 20px;">old by </span><a href="http://www.homebytribal.com.au/">Home by Tribal</a> store.<br />
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<img alt="Home - Home By Tribal" height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b5/0d/00/b50d00be753261b58bf4158db1d11bf7.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 1.1;" width="513" /><br />
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African Boy with Fruit - by Artist Sidik. Sold <span data-reactid=".c.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0:0.1.2:1.$text2:0:$text2:0" style="color: #222222; font-family: freight-sans-pro, proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; line-height: 20px;">by </span><a href="http://www.homebytribal.com.au/">Home by Tribal</a> store.<br />
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I am so in love with these amazingly styled vignettes by <a href="http://www.homebytribal.com.au/product/handmade-sliced-conical-shell-neckpiece/">Home by Tribal</a> ! It is a Melbourne based boutique online store offering exotic treasures from tribal life including these stunning artworks. Most of the large size artworks are available at their stores.<br />
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Have a delicious day!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-42460045667458885122015-02-06T06:00:00.000-05:002015-02-16T17:14:51.721-05:00a diy project: pallet wood accent wall About 4 years ago I posted <a href="http://apartmentf15.blogspot.com/2011/12/wood-walls-new-trend.html">wood walls, a new trend?</a> . At that time I said building an accent wood wall was in my husband's to do list and it was going to be one of my living room walls. Oh well, it did not happened but recently it happened in the bedroom:) Last summer I decided to try using pallet wood as an accent wall in my bedroom. Collecting pallet wood from stores was easy but dismantling the pallets were much harder than I thought. Especially living in an apartment. So I decided to order dismantled pallets from Home Depot. Not all pieces were great but I had little choice but to except what I got. A few also came free from Lowe's backyard. Of course I did some homework even before I started collecting pallets. I learned that you cannot use every pallet because of the things they carry especially food (diseases) which makes sense and the way they were treated MB (fumigated with Methyl Bromide). These are "NO NO" pallets. There are a few good articles written about pallets on the internet. The ones I found were HT (heat treated) pallets which are good but I am not sure if they are MB free. I also washed them with bleached water and let them dry in the hot summer. I don't know if this helps but it sure made me feel safer:)<br />
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Loving the outcome. It is not perfect but if you are looking for perfection this is not your source for wood. I feel like I am living in a cabin. The room makes me feel cozy and warm. I still need to work on it (only the bottom row left) and also paint the remaining walls white.<br />
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Here are a few pictures of the finished wall;<br />
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View of the bedside table. Love the natural look; grays, nails, texture and patina. I am also proud of myself - I did half of the cutting and nailing. It was fun especially using the nail gun:)<br />
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<img alt="#night #bedroom #zen #rustic #rusticdecor #wall #reclaimedwoodwall #palletwoodwall #linen #greylinen #h&amp;m #moroccanlantern #homegoods #marrakechcurtain #anthropologie #buddha #decor #interiordecor #cristals #chineseframe #bohemian #bohodecor #bohemiandecor #myhome #globaldecor" src="http://40.media.tumblr.com/0be148010d5faba8fbe6ef840d7ec8fe/tumblr_nipo2skzpA1r40l58o1_500.jpg" /><br />
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Photos of both sides of the bed. Night time gives the best view.<br />
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We even framed the window with pallet wood and the result made me surprisingly happy. We made the narrow window ledge larger so it would hold bigger plants.<br />
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If you are interested in how to make one there are really good articles about it on the internet. I read some of them before I started but I also put my own twist to it. Before nailing the pallet wood on the wall, my husband put up vertical 1X3's. This made a space between the wall and pallet wood so I could hide electric cords behind the wood and also I did not want to damage the existing gold leafed design. The best trick I learned from others was to paint the wall a darker color. Because the wood panels are not even and it shows through the gaps. My wall was already dark so I just painted the vertical 1X3's.<br />
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The photo is not very clear but I hope you get the idea how the 1X3's and pallet wood are arranged. I started from one end and went the whole way across then started from that end and did the next row down. I also tried to evenly mix light and dark colored wood.</div>
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The left photo shows the hole for the electric cord. I didn't really need the hole for my lanterns but if I decided to change the lighting in the future the wall is ready. The right photo shows how we solved the outlet. Since it was hiding under the bed we didn't pay much attention to the detail but still my hubby made a nice frame.</div>
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This is one of the HT (Heat Treated) logo that I looked for on pallets.</div>
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Well that's all folks, another diy project finished (okay, almost). I think I succeed in producing the cozy rustic feel that I wanted.<br />
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PS. For this diy project we used; a cordless nail gun, a hand saw (mostly), a zip saw, 2X3's, screws, a cordless drill, a plastic sheet for the mess and a lot of pallets.<br />
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Have a great weekend!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-82399300312057047222015-01-09T06:00:00.000-05:002015-01-09T09:55:41.100-05:00a store inspirationEach time I visit <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/bedroom/home-bedding.jsp?cm_sp=TOPNAV-_-HOME-_-HOME-BEDDING#/">Anthropologie</a> stores, I get heart palpitations seeing how amazingly they style a bed. Oh so many inspirations... Their luscious layers of Moroccan, Indian mix of delicious textiles, textures, colors and patterns, a bohemian heaven!!<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-37780021498310848782014-12-25T12:30:00.000-05:002014-12-25T12:30:11.978-05:00happy holidays!<a href="http://instagram.com/p/xAVS1iFSEn/"><img alt="I am so touched by each one of you for your support. Thank you for being so positive and giving me so much inspiration!! Happy Holidays and a Marvelous New Year!! Sending you Peace and Love ✖️✖️ #happyholidays #christmas #bohemianlovers #bohemian #boho #bohemiandecor #bohohome #interiors #interiordecor #interiorstyling #photstyling #feather #decoration #vignette" data-height-mq="500" src="http://40.media.tumblr.com/7ed25d0dfedbf5f458ef0d92b3b2cbd2/tumblr_nh3wppG0lL1r40l58o1_500.jpg" data-size="Mq" data-width-mq="500" style="height: 490px; width: 490px;" /></a><br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-4455507668767195462014-12-24T06:00:00.000-05:002014-12-24T14:27:03.858-05:00holiday decor from a tree branch A little help from nature, firefly lights and a blank wall, that's all it took to make my holiday tree this year. Using the wall as a canvas is an alternative and easy way to decorate in a small space.<br />
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I found this glorious Sycamore tree branch at the park with its beautiful white, gray, brown camouflage pattern.<br />
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I was fascinated how a few hanging seeds give simplistic decorative elements. Happy Holidays! xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-86835722875868668152014-12-12T06:00:00.000-05:002014-12-12T06:00:09.963-05:00driftwood holiday treeOkay, you have seen these kind of trees diy'ed on several blogs. I am not going to get into the details how I made it. You can see from the photos that they are so easy to make. I just wanted to show that there is always an alternative and easy way to make a holiday decoration for small spaces. Because of the limited space in my apartment I took advantage of the freshly painted empty wall in my living room. I have this beautiful driftwood from last summer that I collected while walking along a lake. Who knew it would end up as a tree? Simply using wires to hold the driftwood was my choice because the string light had a similar wire and I thought they all blend well together. The roe antlers were also a perfect fit for this bohemian natural style decor. I used damage free hooks to hang everything so as not to ruin the wall. Love the simplicity of it but I can always add some decorations later or since I have a newly painted chalkboard wall I may add some drawings and writings too:)<br />
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Added a turkey feather for the finishing touch. Of course my Amaryllis bulbs are getting ready for a great bloom. Fingers crossed.<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-33344034158921176702014-11-26T06:00:00.000-05:002014-11-29T12:04:25.015-05:00cozy cornerOh my, it's been a month I haven't posted anything... Since the winter is already here, I wanted to post some of my favorite home decor items with their sources which make me feel cozy.<br />
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I gathered a few of my favorites in a corner of my living room, they all seem to work well together. The Icelandic sheepskin fur rug is at the top of my favorites this winter. I love how streaks of long black hair gives more character to the fur. These types of rugs appear quite often in Scandinavian home decor blogs, no surprise there. Mine came all the way from England. After a good heated last second bidding on ebay, it was mine from <a href="http://www.ebay.com/usr/ecopelts">ecopelts</a>. They also have a website called <a href="http://unitedbargains.co.uk/">unitedbargains.co.uk</a>. I paid a lot less with the auction-style then what they were originally priced. A little shimmer is never wrong in a decor especially with a beautiful sequined Moroccan wedding blanket pillow from <a href="http://hivernage.com/">hivernage</a>. The seller also has beautiful Moroccan blankets. My all time favorite is the Indian chakki table made into an ottoman which I found at <a href="http://homegoods.com/">HomeGoods</a> a couple of years ago. Recent crush Vietnamese Lantern Moon rice basket from <a href="http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/searchSite.asp?keyword=rice%20baskets">Jimmy BeansWool</a> used as a plant cover for my favorite fiddle leaf fig tree which is trying to survive indoors. I also showcase some of my books with bold typography and colors to add graphic effects around the house. Here I used one of my my old books Bauhaus which came from ebay. New Guinea cowrie shells from ebay and the Indian door from etsy (currently they don't sell on etsy, their website <a href="http://www.babaoneofakind.com/">babaoneofakind</a>) add great texture and patina. Punu African mask I found at a flea market years ago gives an exotic warm feel in the room.<br />
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Fairy string lights from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=28946671&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS#/">Urban Outfitters</a> add instant ambiance and coziness. I want to curl up and hibernate:) What do you think, do you have any favorites for winter?<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-86653254358983899442014-10-24T06:00:00.000-04:002014-10-29T10:33:32.329-04:00tunisian taginesIf you know me then you know that I have a little bit of a shopping obsession with HomeGoods, T.J.Maxx and Marshalls (Yes, they have the same parent company). I visit these stores regularly to see what's new. I find a lot of my home decor items from these stores at really good prices. My latest finds are these 3 gorgeous blue pattern handmade Tunisian tagines (use only for serving food). Yes, each one of them came from a different store and the Turkish fringe towel is also from HomeGoods. They all became a great addition to my kitchen. So if you like bohemian eclectic global decor, these stores should be on your lookout list.<br />
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My new crush; French Savon Liquide Encens Lavande (Incense Lavender) hand soap infused with rich exotic scents and enriched with a little extra olive oil. Amazing smell lingers after washing my hands really I don't need to wear perfume:) Love the amber color bottle and the simple yet powerful typography. I found mine from <a href="http://www.vickerey.com/slc225-savon-de-marseille-exotic-pur-liquid-soap-anise-patchouli.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Shopping&gclid=CIfH5uvfscECFWcF7AodsU0ADA">vickerey</a> . It is a little pricey but hey why not pamper my hands once in a while?<br />
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Love the cube Savon de Marseille (French law requires that any soap called "Marseille" be made from a minimum of 72% vegetable oil) A L'huile D'argan hand soap that I found at HomeGoods. Loving the chunky look and the lettering. Smells good too, it's made out of Moroccan Argan oil. I have collected a few of these cube soaps in different scents while they were available. I am happy that they will last for some time...<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-6302028047316813842014-10-10T06:00:00.000-04:002014-10-10T06:00:09.357-04:00 transferring '+' image to a mugOnce again here I am with one of my silly diy. Love plus (positive or cross whatever you feel like calling it) signs on mugs. I call them positive vibes mugs:) Have been seeing them on Scandinavian blogs lately - no surprise there- and I was so intrigued by their visual appeal. I wanted to buy one but for some reason couldn't find any.<br />
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Since I couldn't find one, I decided to do it myself. I got a white mug from HomeGoods and a permanent pen from A.C.Moore. A Swiss flag image I found online provided a perfect pattern and I didn't have to draw one. I only needed its outlines for the print so using PhotoShop I removed the filled area. After printing the outlined image, I traced the back with a grease pencil. The grease pencil drawing doesn't have to be perfect but just cover the lines that will be traced. I secured the printed paper on the mug with tape, grease pencil side down, I traced the plus sign then removed the paper from the mug. Now you can see the transferred image on the mug. I filled it using a DecoColor pen (you can use any permanent pen). Of course I am not as patience of a person that I used to be so I quickly painted to see the result, therefore it is not so good when viewed close up:) So if anybody out there wants to try this you need to be patient for a better result:)<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-66579673467176465332014-10-03T06:00:00.000-04:002014-10-03T10:43:51.246-04:00my latest crush articulated lampsCoveting articulated workshop lamps lately. They look so sculptural and fun. I actually am not crazy about industrial style but these lamps seem to work with any decor. With a little bargaining I found this Ajusco work lamp from ebay. It is an early 30's American heavy duty work bench lamp, nicely restored by <a href="http://dorsetfinds.wordpress.com/">dorsetfinds</a> . I just need to decide whether I should hang it on the wall or keep it on my home office table. If I decide to use it on the table I have to find a base for it because these are originally work bench task lamps and were attached to tables with nails and screws. Since I don't want to ruin my antique reclaimed barn wood table (it has enough wear). Right now it is secured to the table with a good old clamp which is growing on me lately:)<br />
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Love almost black dark green patina and the texture...<br />
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I am now coveting floor lamps similar to this. My biggest crush is French Jielde lamps. They are made in France in 1950's by Jean-Louis Domecq. He was tired of lacking practical lamps in his workshop and decides to design a lamp that woks under heavy duty conditions. The genius part of the design of these indestructible work lamps is the twisting and turning joints that do not effect the wiring inside when they move. They are just an art piece to look at, the more zigzags the better:) Recently there are some reproductions made in the US but they don't talk to me as much as the original ones.<br />
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I found this desk lamp at HomeGoods a couple of weeks ago. Great price, love the look but still did not speak to me, so I returned it.</div>
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There are a few on ebay from France selling for US buyers but you have to be ready to pay quite a lot plus shipping if you go with an original.<br />
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Here are some reproductions from the US that are more affordable;<br />
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<img alt="Hi-Light Task Lamp" src="http://rk.ptimgs.com/ptimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201439/0048/img46o.jpg" height="640" width="640" /><br />
via <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/hi-light-task-lamp/?pkey=ctask-lamps-all">pbteen</a><br />
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Pottery Barn Teen has Jielde reproduction lamps that are quite faithful to the originals. They have cute colors and are affordable too.<br />
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via <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2111713&categoryId=cat1598016">restorationhardware</a><br />
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I found Atelier Scissor task lamps at Restoration Hardware, inspired by pharmacy lamps from the early 1900's. They look very close to Jielde lamps and are on sale now.<br />
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Love some of the inspirational pictures with Jielde floor lamps from my Pinterest;<br />
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via <a href="http://www.greigedesignblog.com/2013/10/just-add-fur.html">greigedesignblog</a><br />
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via <a href="http://www.cococozy.com/">cococozy</a><br />
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Don't you love the sculptural look of the lamp in this gorgeous neutral palette entry.<br />
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Have a great weekend!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-65512244770598695112014-09-26T06:00:00.000-04:002014-09-26T07:28:50.337-04:00skull loveLatest additions to my home decor...<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/p/sgHi7zFSJF/"><img alt="Gold skull and fresh cut flowers #vignette #brassskull #skull #tjmaxx #moroccantable #diptyque #baies #books #bonsaiscissors #flowers #mudcloth #boro #katazome #sashiko #beniourain #beniourainrug #moroccanrug #globaldecor #boho #bohemian #bohohome #bohemiandecor #apartmentdecor #decor #interior #interiordecor #interiordesign" data-height-mq="500" src="http://33.media.tumblr.com/12a9c10fb35c766b0437c345ba6e91b5/tumblr_nbcmm1Xgks1r40l58o1_500.jpg" data-size="Mq" data-width-mq="500" style="height: 490px; width: 490px;" /></a><br />
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Gorgeous brass skull found at T.J.Maxx brightens my Moroccan table. <br />
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Beautiful detailed Victorian English Pottery skull plate I found at HomeGoods on my night stand holding some of my rings. They also have bowls and bigger plates.<br />
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Do you like skulls in a decor?<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-49058103768627775612014-09-24T06:00:00.000-04:002014-09-24T08:10:26.387-04:00frye skull shoulder bagYes, I think I have the coolest Frye shoulder bag from T.J.Maxx! Loving beautiful studded skull and hand antiqued thick leather. These days I have a thing for skulls. Halloween season or just a coincidence?! :)<br />
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Gorgeous Ralph Lauren blue tie dye soft scarf is also from T.J.Maxx. No surprise there...<br />
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The bag is so versatile and strong, I can even carry my computer, while looking stylish :) and I am sure it is going to last for a long time...<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-67079772536192522812014-09-12T06:00:00.000-04:002014-09-12T06:00:11.732-04:00shelfieLove how shelves are layered with mix of books and collections. Don't get me wrong, I love libraries packed with books but I think in my home decor I wanted to leave the old library look behind. I have been there, done that. After much thought and lots of purging of books and lots of painting later I have my dream shelves. I found the floating white shelves at IKEA and they were perfect for my design. I wanted to have a minimal display shelves similar to ones in some stores and I think I achieved that look. After my so handy hubby put the shelves on the freshly painted walls, I carefully choose the books and collections that are meaningful to me and yes I tried to color match the books. Some people don't like it but to me they make the eye wander easily and unified, looks less cluttered.<br />
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Here are my shelves in my office. It's a little crowded but still looks organized and pretty:)<br />
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Love the layering, bold typography and the black&white effect.<br />
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Here are some of the shelves which inspired me from my Pinterest;<br />
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via <a href="http://www.shelterness.com/50-ideas-to-spice-up-your-bookcase-with-a-backround/">shelterness</a><br />
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via <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2013/08/series-my-home-my-space.html?m=1">madebygirl</a><br />
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Here comes the color matching books.<br />
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via <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/113293746849317476/">pinterest</a><br />
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<img alt="how to style a bookshelf .... I love the color and thickness of the wood ... kind of rustic" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/69/16/cb/6916cbd0aa7e0a3233b08a3789033db4.jpg" /><br />
via <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/113293746850440107/">pinterest</a><br />
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via <a href="http://melissamercier.com/Blog/?p=5129">melissamercier</a><br />
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I love monochromatic book selves too. It looks soothing. Blending in the decor. It is hard to see it from the picture but think they may have displayed some of the the books backwards which is very clever idea instead of covering them with paper.<br />
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via <a href="http://melissamercier.com/Blog/?p=5129">melissamercier</a><br />
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Color matching books become a wall of art.<br />
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Do you consider books in your decor, how about color matching books, love it or hate it?<br />
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Have a great weekend!xx<br />
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-51761826853955173732014-09-03T06:00:00.000-04:002014-09-03T06:00:07.225-04:00summer is almost over!Summer is almost over! I am going to miss simple things I enjoyed... <br />
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I watched these little guys plenty of times this summer and kept thinking why didn't I put up this hummingbird feeder before? Every year I planted red impatients for them but they came and went quickly, since this feeder they are not interested as much in the plants but stay longer:)<br />
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Blue cabinet crush at the local garden store with luscious plants...<br />
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Seeing the sun hit my favorite garden store entrance...<br />
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Colorful agate wind chimes in my balcony making pretty sounds with a hot summer breeze.<br />
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Relaxing in the corner of my balcony...<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/p/rU9feqlSLc/"><img alt="Hello gorgeous! #butterfly #tigerbutterfly #tigerswallowtail #love #nature #beautiful #garden #flowers #summer" data-height-mq="500" src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/1f20a678bc1140303cb13182ad837054/tumblr_n9ukqjSSQa1r40l58o1_500.jpg" data-size="Mq" data-width-mq="500" style="height: 490px; width: 490px;" /></a><br />
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Being in awe every time I saw these gorgeous tiger swallowtail butterflies in the garden...<br />
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My favorites figs...<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/p/sDWoV-FSFm/"><img alt="#country #yeehaw #peacockchair #boho #bohemian #rustic #vintage" data-height-mq="500" src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/af99ce93dc71fe59e03db4e195794002/tumblr_narxvsFHe01r40l58o1_500.jpg" data-size="Mq" data-width-mq="500" style="height: 490px; width: 490px;" /></a><br />
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And delicious country sightings... <br />
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What are you going to miss the most?<br />
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apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-89868224699508024722014-08-15T06:00:00.000-04:002014-08-15T12:11:45.769-04:00a happy place<a href="http://instagram.com/p/qE-RUfFSPa/"><img alt="#Happyplace #hammock #boho #bohemian #bohemiandecor #love #garden #store #rustic #plants" data-height-mq="500" src="http://33.media.tumblr.com/34c92fb5276c6d3b9954385d19ade25a/tumblr_n891sijTPy1r40l58o1_500.jpg" data-size="Mq" data-width-mq="500" style="height: 490px; width: 490px;" /></a><br />
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Recently I took this picture while at a local garden shop and posted it on Instagram. People seem to like it and share it often on Instagram or Pinterest. So, I thought why not share it on my blog?:) It would be nice to have something like this for a relaxing weekend! </div>
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apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-81887756354276215732014-08-08T06:00:00.000-04:002014-08-08T08:58:49.249-04:00my latest obsession; vietnamese rice basketsVietnamese rice baskets are my new found obsession. These gorgeous lightweight baskets are woven from harvested and flattened salt water reeds by village artisans. They are traditionally used for carrying rice from field to market. The magic part of the design of this basket is, the top half collapses inward and the basket becomes a bowl. I found mine at <a href="http://www.fringesupplyco.com/product/rice-baskets-natural">fringesupplyco</a> .<br />
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These baskets usually come in 3 sizes; Large, medium and small. Medium was a perfect fit for my apartment. Because of its lightweight it's easy to carry around. Loving how it looks on top of the Indian cabinet in my bedroom.<br />
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In a corner of my living room holding reading materials and looking pretty at the same time:)<br />
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Here they are as bowls storing some yarns.<br />
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Even though I like the natural look, if you know me I love things with a little twist to them:)<br />
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Well hello gorgeous! Love the black with natural color handles.<br />
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How about the silver ones? Beautiful!<br />
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Loving these Eliza Gran pom pom baskets by Mille. They remind me of Moroccan or Mexican baskets.<br />
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These baskets are so versatile in a decor; In the bathroom, kitchen, office or at the beach, how about using it as a plant cover? I just like to look at them:)<br />
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apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-19703663015095344662014-07-25T06:00:00.000-04:002014-07-25T11:38:00.528-04:00diy silver paper sackI have been seeing cool looking metallic storage sacks lately. I just wanted to challenge myself to make one with items laying around my house. All I needed was a paper bag and silver leaf. You can also use spray paint. I think spray paint makes a dull finish, I just wanted my bag to have some sparkle. <br />
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These are from <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/deservedlyso/product/paper-storage-pots">notonthehighstreet</a> , they make great storage and look good.<br />
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Love the gold one too.<br />
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These adorable diy metallic sacks made with paper bags and spray paint by blogger almostmakesperfect.<br />
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I've had this gift bag from HomeGoods for about $1. It was a perfect size for this project. I marked the top and trimmed the bag handle then folded it over once. I applied glue for the silver leaf (glue comes with the silver leafing kit).</div>
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The glue made the stiff paper bag moist, soft and more managable.</div>
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After a short drying time, the fun part of applying the silver leaf starts.</div>
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Here is the finished product. I folded one more time and shaped the paper when it was still moist. Folding is a little tricky because the paper easily rips but it can be done safely with just a tad of patience.</div>
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Detail of the silver paper bag. It has a leather look to it.</div>
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I think my new cactus is a perfect fit. Of course you should know that this is a paper bag and is not sealed. If you are making something like this for plants make sure to use a plastic bag or a plate inside. I chose a cactus because I water it once a month and very little, so it doesn't wet the bag. That helps:)</div>
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<br />apartment f15http://www.blogger.com/profile/00753201920364488198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963779891504932247.post-13169988238735309242014-07-18T06:00:00.000-04:002014-07-18T10:57:17.119-04:00dining table makeoverA silver Moroccan tray was on one of my "must have" list. It has been my obsession for a long time. My latest ebay found tray is so big that it would only fit on the dining table. The table is a vintage oak table and was stained the typical yellow. I loved that color some time ago but recently it felt dated. So I used good old black shoe polish which was laying around and I made sure I could still see the beautiful wood grain. I do not recommend using shoe polish but it worked for me. I know I should not touch the original patina and I probably ruined the table, but my home decor motto is "surround yourself with things you love". Life is short eh? :)<br />
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Obsessed with the silver and hammered intricate star design detail.</div>
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The tray nearly covers the entire surface.<br />
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Here is before;<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/p/p7S5UbFSJ9/"><img alt="Table makeover -1 with good old black shoe polish #donttrythisathome and #huge #moroccan tray. #diy #diningroom #table #moroccantray #boho #bohemian #bohemiandecor #decor #details #interiordecor #interteriordesign #shiva #turkishcups #candles #chinesedecor #tribal #papuashellnecklace #apartmentdecor #love" data-height-mq="500" src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/feb34cf43e723cc78ff1f160d0450a8e/tumblr_n824hkwySl1r40l58o1_500.jpg" data-size="Mq" data-width-mq="500" style="height: 490px; width: 490px;" /></a><br />
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I really love the outcome. The Shiva with Papua shell necklace and old metal Turkish drinking cups complete my dinning table makeover.<br />
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Happy weekend!xx<br />
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