The bedroom view: Masculine style

Good morning dears!!! First off, I am sorry I wasn't around yesterday, you know I post everyday, but I was sooooooo sick.... anyway I am better today and very happy to be back.

I love masculine bedrooms, they tend to have such a great desing, style and personality, see for yourselves!!

Do you love it too?

By Miles Redd

By Mary McDonald

By Andrew Halliday and David Greer

Images via: House Beautiful

A Weekend Project...

Are you looking for a fun weekend project to enhance your rooms a little bit (it's actually quite a lot!) re-arrange your bookshelves! oh gosh, there's nothing worse than a messy library and nothing that brings a room back to life faster than some shelf styling, that's for sure! Here are some simple ideas on how to do it... Enjoy your weekend dears!

This lovely library takes over the whole wall, so its important that everything its in its place and makes a statement. Look at how books have been arranged, some vertically, some horizontally, and also, they have added some very pretty ceramic bowls and picture frames. As the background is white, accesories and books should be colorful and fun.

Here, we have not only books, but several little travel treasures the owner surely has been collecting over the years... Items have been carefully arranged so that the space doesn't look cluttered. If you have treasures, show them!

This is one very interesting office library. You see, when you have such a large variety of items, the best thing you can do is unify them by painting the whole wall in one shade of the same color. And another thing, very cleverly done on this one, is the two bright green ceramic bowls that surely make it all even and balanced.

Oh what a great place to read this is..... everything about this little nook whispers peace and quiet to me... Notice how there are very few books, most of which are coffee table books with beautiful covers. In putting this space together, clearly the design came first. The bowls and vases have been carefully chosen to have the same color but very different and interesting shapes. The flowers and fruits, add a little splash of color and life to this area and make it even more attractive to the eye.



This here is my favorite! I love that the shelves all are at different levels and that the books seem to be a little messy, but I bet you that was the plan ; ) The larger nook has been saved for art and treasure display. There is so much personality in this image, I think it's easy to deduct what kind of person lives there. I can't stop looking at it!

From my weekend....... (isn't this paradise for real?)

One lovely saturday afternoon, in the picturesque town of Bucerías, just 20 minutes away from where I live.... What a beautiful day that was! I am just glad I brought my camera! we collected seashells for the pewter tray on our coffee table... we played with the waves, we ate vanilla ice cream we bought from a beach vendor and soaked up the sun and the gorgeousness of those ocean views.... ahhhh......!

SATC Interiors

Well, like every other girl in this planet, I too am a huge fan of Sex and the City. But everytime I watched the show, I couldnt help but notice the fabulous interiors, the faaaabulous style and décor.... I guess it's the least we would expect from such glamourous ladies!!! I know, I know... many people have already blogged about this, but I still really, really wanted to do this.

Ok, first up is Samantha Jones's loft. Modern and Sexy, where of course the most important thing is the bed.... notice the colors in the kitchen, and the art... and the huge mirror!

Now, let us move on to the apartment of Miranda Hobbs, she is a partner in a prestigious NY Law firm, and of course, her apartment needs to be classy, neutral, elegant, and a bit masculine.... her dining table is where she studies her cases so there can't be anything too distracting. I love the lighting in the living room, the dark wood and the black frames, and of course the gorgeous mirror placed over the mantel!

I guess my favorite has got to be Charlotte York's stunning Park Avenue apartment. Who wouldnt love it right??? The lovely neutrals, the fine ceramics, the impeccable taste, the fresh flowers, the dreamy wallpaper! got one word: LOVELY.

And last, but definitely NOT least! our fave New York gal, Carrie Bradshaw's place... this is soooooo the place for a writer, and a chic writer that is, with ample shelving for all the books and files, lovely vintage posters and photographs... not to mention some fabulous pieces of furniture, each with a ton of personality. And her closet... (sigh...) one of the most famous closets ever... gotta have room for all those pairs of shoes don't you think???

Images via: HBO

Tray matters!

Hi darlings!!! I hope your weekend was bright and sweet like mine. I had a truly fantastic time yesterday playing at the beach with my son and collecting shells. I did burn a bit though, (ouch on the shoulders!) anyway, today I found some lovely trays and I'd like to share them with you. I am always obsessed with outdoor entertaining and I am always looking at stuff that can make my outdoor moments more enjoyable (it's too hot here to be inside!!!)

Don't you just love these trays? each and everyone of them has a different personality, life of its own... Very, very cool!

Have a great week!

Ohhhhhh! and check out my friend Claire's posts at Blah to Ta-da! she is back with some great new ideas to recycle. We love you Claire!!!

Image via: Super Cool Gifts

Seriously, is this not the loveliest!!??? an old frame turned vanity tray!

Image via: Real Simple

These last two images: Pottery Barn

Happy weekend!

Hope your weekend feels like this.....

Nastia Liukin for Max Azria's ad campaign - via: Style Frizz

Designed by... Sophia Vayda

I discovered Sophia Vayda some time ago when a friend of mine e-mailed me some photos. Then I saw a post on the always wonderful Desire to Inspire blog, the selection of photos posted there was really breathtaking.... I checked her site often and also often saved some of her photos so I could post about her at some point. Particularly I love the way she works the light, and pastels... her rooms are elegant yet friendly... all full of inspiration. Enjoy!

"Combining a strong design sense with an international background, Sophia Vayda creates clean, elegant, warm spaces. Her influences are far-ranging, from Parisian eclecticism to Scandinavian modernity. Weaving a blend of the contemporary and the classic into every project, she creates a timeless style with unexpected touches."

Images Via: Sophia Vayda Interiors

Oh So pretty!!!

Morning dears!

I am still enjoying the summer very much, even though its way too hot at times here in paradise (not to mention crazy humid!) I haven't yet entered that state of mind where I want it to cool off and bring all those earthy colors of fall.... I am enjoying the greens and the flowers and the beach and the sun so much this year!

In case you are feeling the same way, here are some truly lovely summer inspired rooms.

mmm eye candy!!! don't you just want to move in?

Images via: Better Homes and Gardens

Love the Planet : - )

I must say I am very thankful for all the love and sweet comments I've received from all of you since I started my blog. Its nice to be able to share one's thoughts and ideas and this is a wonderful experience I enjoy everyday.

Today I would like to share two beautiful ideas to recycle. Who doesn't love a good bottle of wine? (well, I do not mean that the way it sounds dears ; ) I do, specially paired with a good meal and good company! but look at this beautiful way to re-use the empty bottles..... note that you can combine glossy and mate paint for a much more interesting result. I love this picture...

This is a wonderful example on how to incorporate your recycling ways into the kitchen style/decor... and what a great idea to post a picture of the items that belong to each container!

Another way to help our planet is buying your own re-usable grocery bag, like this really cool one on the kitchen floor. Or better yet, make your own!

Both images via: Living Etc

LOVE THE PLANET!

One great idea for a Small Kitchen

Hi dears! I hope you all had a bright, relaxing, lovely weekend... I did, I definitely am ready to get this week started!

My last post, about the much desired (by me) breakfast nook, reminded me of another thing I am crazy to get in my kitchen. A work table/Island... I don't have enough space for a real island though (the kind that has room for appliances and all), my kitchen is not big enough, but I think, the solution will be a table like this one, with some shelving underneath of course!

What a great place to work, don't you think?

And this is my favorite, rescued from a flea market, this table has been painted dark green and white to create a magnificent focal point in this cottage style kitchen. Perfect to display flowers and fresh fruit...
Quite frankly, I could stare at this image all day!!! you like???

Images via: Valspar, Better Homes and Gardens

The Perfect Breakfast Nook

I have a small dining room and a kitchen that's basically part of the same room, its all together, and I do like it that way...

But oh god, I so love breakfast nooks! and I will probably never have one unless I make some drastic changes to the structure of the house.... still, I love to dream about a lovely, cozy breakfast nook, with windows and loads of light and beautiful colors, fresh flowers on the table.... (sigh...)

Anyway, look at the pics I found, arent they a dream!???

Images via: Country Living

and Better Homes and Gardens

Children Rooms to boost their energy and creativity!

These fabulous children rooms are anything but boring, they are creative and fun and full of color and ideas! Their space needs to be interactive, multifunctional, safe and easy to clean. These images I found say it all. Enjoy!!!

Image via: Camille Soulayrol



Via: Valspar

Via: Valspar

Via: Dutch Boy

Via: Dutch Boy

Vía: Living Etc


Simply gorgeous, is it not? I am hoping I can do something really neat with my son's bedroom soon and I will surely post here :)

xo

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