Monday, July 30, 2012

Loveseats...



Who wouldn't want a cute little love seat? Here are a few colourful ones to inspire you in case you didn't... Some call them "benches" but "Loveseat" sounds so such much nicer (maybe it's the French in me)!  This is a pretty broad selection to suit a wide variety of homes or some more commercial interiors... 
Going clockwise: Archie from Jardan, Nub by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World, Foliage also by Patricia Urquiola for Kartel (in fact at almost 2m long it is a Big loveseat I admit... but still has that Loveseat look), Iconic Swan from Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Basket from Softline, and last but not least the Ercol Loveseat from Temperature Design. 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Looking for full length mirrors?


Good mirrors are hard to find. I have already touched on the subject earlier in the year. But I thought I would be more specific on this post and looked for full length mirrors. I have one at home of course, quite simple with a solid timber frame and it is the perfect size. I bought it at Freedom years ago when I first moved to Australia so with a small budget. It has lasted me all those years though (about 10-ish) but looking a little dreary now. A nice re-polish wouldn't hurt...
But from budget to pretty fancy... here is a selection of a few special items that have caught my attention because of their point of difference, in their simplicity, their extravagance or their detailing. I personally like objects that are quite minimalist and well made, but sometimes a room needs a piece that's a little more extraordinary... From top to bottom, left to right: Belize - Ligne Roset, Psiche - Maxalto, Book - De Padova, Miroir Elisabeth - Reflect+ (thanks Yooko for the link), Bric, Kooh-I-Noor Specchi and Diva - Glas Italia


Monday, July 16, 2012

Distressed leather look





A selection of furniture items bearing the distressed leather look or simply bearing signs of age! Top is the very recognisable Arne Jacobsen Egg chair, second: great picture (from Henrik Bonnevier) and styling found on 79 Ideas blog , then leather armchair from Truck Furniture in Japan and last, another famous one, is the BKF Butterfly chair.


Monday, July 9, 2012

1-2-3-4-5... Vintage selects






Yes by now "Vintage" should be overrated but I think this is more than a waning fad, like possibly Antlers and Fluoro colours, (which I think are great, don't get me wrong). The word is certainly overused and many times for items that aren't actually "Vintage". As I have found on the net, "vintage" relates to furniture that is about 30-100 years old (anything beyond that should be called Antique). However the item should also be a representation of the prevalent style of an era. So anything old is not necessarily "vintage". As you would have noticed if you follow the blog, the subject comes back quite often. Yes I love it, as many others do. I think every home should have a piece or more. Not only they add to the aesthetic of an interior but they balance anything that would be more modern and also, well it's green/sustainable, it's recycling, and if you are lucky or smart, it can be cheap too. I have just come across this great Vintage shop Dusty Deco in Stockholm (unfortunately not whilst travelling). Great range of items and well displayed on their website too. 

Monday, July 2, 2012

Geometric Shades of Blue


Looking for the perfect pattern, preferably in non-directional geometric shapes and also feeling a bit blue, following a rainy and cold day. So here is a selection for a Blue Monday. 1.Etsy NoelleOReilly Chevron Pattern. 2. Etsy ElisabethMichael Chevron Cushion 3. Another lovely pastel pattern from NoelleOReilly 4. Triangle pattern cushion from Etsy ClassicByNature 5. Ferm Living Happy Harlequin Cushion at Scandinavian Design Center 6. Ferm Living Spear Pillows from Ferm Living Shop


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