indoor hammocks...

I would love to have one of these in the middle of my living room at about 3pm everyday...

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Can you imagine?
I can!

Now some zzzz's in MY new bed.
Ciao,
F

Chairs continued...

So, my last blog was about chairs I am looking for or at least styles of chairs...this one is about a chair I found.
Yes, I found a chair!
It needs updated and reupholstered but what do you think?
I have some ideas on what I want to do to it and would love to hear your thoughts...so, what do you think I should do to it?

Look forward to hearing your thoughts...don't be shy!

Ciao,
F

scales...

I love scales! I just do...

I seem to have this perverse desire to buy them
and if possible sell them. I will admit there are a few
scattered around my house, even one in grams.

There is just so much you can do with a scale other then
the obvious plus they add a fun focal point that is guaranteed
to start a conversation.

to stage vignettes...

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 this one sits in my best friends kitchen...

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 wine bar of course...

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 plates on one, oranges on the other...

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 measuring salsa ingredients...

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so, next time you run into a scale don't just walk by it
but consider taking it home and giving it a new life.

ciao,

F

What's your color?

Everybody has a color or two they gravitate to,
and when we decorate our little nests we sometimes
pop them in to our rooms but more often then not we
shy away from adding color
because we aren't sure how or if it will look good even if
it is our absolute favorite color and can't imagine life
without it.

Here's what I say, throw it in! Start with some pillows
or a throw rug; pull in some small pieces that might have
some of that favorite color in it and then when you are
feeling confident and realize you can make this work
buy a piece of furniture in your favorite color; paint a wall
or two in it or find a rug popping with color.

I know, you are thinking that's easier said then done, but
really people it's not that hard, it's your favorite color just
remember baby steps if needed then go for the gusto.
You'll love it and everyday when you walk through your
little nest you will smile because it's your favorite color.

So, what's your favorite color?

tango orange...

 blues...

yellow...

pink...

 

lavender...

green...

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Tell me, inquiring minds want to know what is your favorite color in your nest?

ciao,
F

Maps...

My dad collected old antique maps of the Netherlands,
which is where he was from.
They now happily sit on my fireplace mantel and
travel through out the house depending on my mood.
They tell a story all on their own...
and if you have a hankering to roam the world but
just don't have the time or money to do so you can
get lost in a map and make up a story of dream traveling.

 lighting...

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 wall covering...

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 black & white...

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school maps & globes...

 

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more wall paper...

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framed...

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happy traveling...

ciao,
F

real books for reading....

"a home without books,
is a home without a soul."
-anonymous

i do believe that....
have you ever walked into a house
and it just doens't feel quite right and
you can't put your finger on it until...
suddenly you realize, there are no books!

there isn't a room in my house that doesn't
have a book in it. truly, there are stacks and
cases of books in my house.
they are my soul....

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happy reading...

ciao,
F

lighting....

lighting can make or break a room....

yes it's necessary to have lighting but it doesn't have

to be boring or a chore,

it can be fun....

so when you are re-doing a room

or just wanting to add a little bit of newness to a room

go out and have some fun, 

follow your gut and find the craziest piece

 you just can't live without.

black chandelier

basket light

letters and notes or blue notes

fishing nets

light up and have fun....

ciao,

f

hiding your tv....

i think one of the most pain in the butt

aspects of decorating a space 

is the tv.

tv's are not pretty things, you would

think with today's technology and desire

to incorporate them into our everyday lives

in our homes they would find ways to make

them look more like beautiful pieces of furniture

versus a big rectangular black shape.

there are some easy ways though you can 

incorporate them into your space 

without feeling like they are the center piece

or taking over all the hard work you put into

making a beautiful and comfortable place to live.

add them to a gallery display of favorite art....

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paint the walls a dark color behind the tv....

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add art around the tv on the tv stand....

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happy watching....

ciao,

f