Home Decor Inspiration in Black & White

July 13, 2010

Home Decor Inspiration

I love how black and white has been used so wonderfully and unabashedly in this home! From the living room to the kitchen, dining room, bedroom and beyond. I thought it’d be fun to pair the home with some colorful Etsy finds.

black and white kitchen

lu summers fabric

black and white living room

hindsvik vintage

black and white bedroom

I found this fun space via Emmas Design Blog who came across it in a recent email from Hops Shop.

Items from Lu Summer’s Etsy shop can be found here.

Statue on the left from Etsy shop, a Fabulous Mess can be found in shop here. Red filing cabinet drawer from Hindsvik can be found here.

~Posted by: Amy

Design Details – Mi Casa Revista

May 27, 2010

Seems I’ve got a new favorite shelter mag to share here on the blog! The design details in this space are so fun and unique. Again though, I’m wishing I could speak Spanish so I could tell you more about the owners of this home. Visit Mi Casa Revista here to see more pictures. What are your favorite shelter mags?

rustic shabby chic bedroom

blue kitchen chair

bathroom chandelier

yellow living room

~Posted by: Amy

Eco-Friendly Totes & Home Decor

May 20, 2010

Down Home Amy

So fun to find a Vancouverite’s etsy shop I’ve not seen before.

Down Home Amy’s gorgeous handmade items all feature her own illustrations – they’re fun aren’t they? Amy screen-prints and sews each item in her east-side Vancouver studio. It’s great to see that her creations are made from organic cotton and earth friendly fabrics.

Click here to visit her shop.

~Posted by: Amy

Design Trend – Suitcase Furniture

April 28, 2010

Design Trend
Over the last few months (years even?) I’ve noticed vintage suitcases popping up here and there in beautiful photographs, in decor magazines and on blogs. When I saw this diy transforming a travel trunk into a moving bar on Ready Made I knew it was time for a post on “suitcase furniture”, as I’ll call it. It made me think how every day items take on a huge significance in our lives – suitcases bring to mind vacations and weekends away – but also new homes and relationships, and when we move from place to place – the relationships we leave behind.

suitcase furniture

suitcase bedside table

Top Photos: Left – Ken Fulk for House Beautiful via Style Carrot
Right – Photographer Max Attenborough via Style Carrot

Bottom Photos: Left – Etsy shop Dandelion Daydream
Right – Etsy Shop One Blue Wren

-Posted by: Amy

Looking on the Bright Side…

April 27, 2010

pink orange kitchen

green couch red phone

white bedroom

white entryway

Homes like this one always remind me to look on the bright side of life! And, yes, lots of white in this space. Definitely one of my favorite looks these days – what I really like about this space is just how fun it is. I love that each of the rooms has a few different pops of bright color – making it friendly and vibrant and not at all stuffy or pretentious.

Wish I could share more about the home’s owner – but I found the room on a European page of Styleroom – click here to see more images.

~Posted by: Amy

Simply Hue – Artist Features

April 25, 2010

simply hue artist features

Sweet Eventide was recently featured on Vicki’s blog: Click here to visit the shop.

Photographer and blogger Vicki Dvorak recently wrote to let me know about the new look at her blog – Simply Hue. I’ve got to say it’s just gorgeous! Her blog has recently taken on a new focus – and even more of her posts will now feature artists and designers. I’m really enjoying the new concept – click here to take a peek.

~Posted by: Amy

Lackluster Vintage Co.

April 19, 2010

vintage bird and horse

Lackluster Vintage Co.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I wanted to post about a new vintage shop I discovered and then I’ve got to get to work (am a bit behind already today!) – do check back throughout the week though, I have lots of great things ready to be shared…

I think you’ll agree with me, Lackluster Vintage Co. is anything but lackluster – click here to visit this wonderful vintage shop! So many pieces I’d like to have in my home. This same talented curator also has a gorgeous jewelry shop here.

~Posted by: Amy

Kristy Bee Photography

April 13, 2010

kristy bee photography

I found these romantic photos from Kristy Bee recently on Etsy. Do you ever look at an artists work and want to be part of the world they’ve created? It happens to me a lot.

It only takes a minute and I’m daydreaming about the future or remembering favorite moments from the past. Kristy has loved photography for many years and with each of her photos she looks to find beauty in ordinary life – I think she’s done a wonderful job of achieving this.

On a side note – how’s your week going so far? My computer “challenges” from last week actually gave me some insight – made me realize some negative thinking that had creeped into my life without me even realizing it. When you’re a web designer deadlines pop up here and there – really very unexpectedly. I’ve gotten used to this over the years. But I realized at some point I gave up on the possibility of actually getting ahead of schedule with my work. Sure it’s not possible all the time but I think with the right outlook it’s more possible than I previously thought. And that is pushing me forward this week!

To see many more photos from Kristy’s beautiful shop – Click here.

photographer kristy bee

~Posted by: Amy

Red & Green – Home Decor Inspiration

April 12, 2010

I love the look of an airy space and this one is no exception. The pops of red and green here and there are just perfect in this cozy home!

redandgreenhomedecor

greenandredhomedecor

homedecorgreenandred

redgreenhomedecor

Found this great space via this site – who found it via this site (photo credits: Janne Olande).

~Posted by: Amy