Inexpensive Nature Prints

Botanical prints can be expensive. A great way to have them (or any beautiful artwork for that matter) without paying a fortune for them is to find books with prints in them & tear out or photocopy the pictures & frame them.

I was lucky enough to find a beautiful book of botanical prints at a yardsale & have used lots of the prints in my home. I also scour second-hand stores for unique frames-usually with pictures I don't care for in them that I remove. I purchased all of the frames pictured (above &below) for $1.50- $3.00 each.

Here are some coral & lobster prints I used for a bathroom-in-progress in my dad's lake house:

I do mostly long-distance decorating since it's in Antioch, Illinois, but when I visit, I try to accessorize as quickly as I can on a serious budget. The prints are a great way to accessorize a lake house since they're so fitting and I only had to make 1 purchase so my dad doesn't gripe about me spending too much on decorating every time I come!

Here's a close-up of a fully opened page. You can see the fold in the center, but I think it sort of adds to the charm. Eventually I plan on matting all of the prints, but that's another project on another trip!

Happy hunting!

Rättvisemärkta produkter hos Minh Inredning

Minh Inredning har en serie rättvisemärkta produkter som jag gärna vill pusha lite för. Det är produkter som framtagits i Vietnam och där man tar hänsyn till rättvisa löner och förmåner som är självklart för oss svenskar men inte alltid uppfylls i länder som Vietnam.





Minh Inredning är som du kan se i högerkanten sponsor här på bloggen.

En helt annan sorts retro

Anthropologie är en amerikansk webshop med kläder och inredning med en retrokänsla som vi kanske inte brukar vara vana vid. Det här ligger mer åt hållet 'Lilla huset på prärien'. Härliga udda prylar som inte går att hitta någon annanstans. Framförallt mycket quiltade täcken perfekta för gamla järnsängar.

e-design

I'm now offering e-design services! I'm really excited to start it up & I'll keep you posted on how it's going. Check out www.thepurestyle.com/edesign.html for details.

E-clients fill out a questionnaire and then send in photos & room measurements. Pure Style creates a Design Plan accompanied by a Design Board (above) and a Shopping List. Everything the client needs to create the room is provided via email within 2 weeks.

Pass it on if you know anyone interested- thanks!!

Plain Stripes

Borås Tapeter har en ny kollektion som heter 'Plain Stripes'. Snygga enkla linjer som passar till de flesta inredningsstilar.

Snart Halloween

Om du behöver kul tips inför Halloween festen eller bara vill ha lite vackra höstdekorationer med pumpor och annat, ja då är Martha Stewarts websida något för dig. Där kan du läsa om allt inför festen, dekorationer, mat, dukning etc etc.

Se även förra årets inlägg om pumpadekorationer här.

So Long As It Is Black

Hittade en lite kul sajt för alla som är tokiga i svart. Den heter 'So Long As It Is Black' och är skapad av den danska reklambyrån Sort. Allt handlar om svart, svarta kläder, svarta hem, svarta prylar mm. Du kan även själv lägga in något svart. Bilder från deras häftiga kontor helt i svart.

Fatboy i guld

Nytt för säsongen - Fatboy i guld. Perfekt om man känner för lite aslappnad men guldig glamour.

Accessorize with Balls

I was looking around our house, doing a little rearranging and I realized how much I use balls in decorating. It sounds odd, but whenever I'm out shopping, I'm always drawn to all the differnt types of pretty balls I see. They add a little life & fun to a room & they're so easy to swap around & change the mood of a room. Check out all these different balls you can decorate with.

Moss Balls:

We had moss balls all over our wedding & now have a ton of them! They're great for the Spring & Fall: (Image above from Aidan Gray Home) I must say though, my mom thought they looked like moldy bowling balls-- I disagree... or maybe I just think moldy bowling balls would be pretty.

Our Wedding Centerpieces

My grandparents lived in Hawaii a while ago & the family used to collect Japanese Glass Bobbers that would wash ashore. They're unique & just show how old utilitarian objects can be really beautiful.

Antique Japanese Fishing Bobbers:

image from wikipedia

I like to put the aqua ones in bathrooms:

Twig balls: Tuck them around your displays for the Fall. They'll give your home a relly natural feel.

Aidan Gray Home

My house:

Here are some gorgeous wooden balls featured in Domino Magazine. They're so architectural & warm.

And these seashell balls from seahellworld.com have been around for ages. How pretty does it look on the wooden stand?






And terra cotta & porcelain garden balls don't have to stay outside. Bring them inside for a Garden-feel.

terra cotta graden ball from momui home

ceramic garden balls from Germes Online

And, of course, fruit! Everyone knows that a bowl of oranges on the table makes it look pretty & clean. Think of all the differnt fruits you can use in your home: (Perk: you get to eat these balls!)

Aidan Gray Home

On a final note, Aidan Gray Home offers so many beautiful wire baskets, topiaries & urns that go really well with balls of all shapes & sizes. The company has that Neoclassical-Garden feel I love.Got any more ball decorating ideas? I'd love to hear them!

Asien kontra femtiotalet

Det här huset som ligger i Thailand består av tre separata byggnader som ligger runt en innergård. Huskropparna är sen förbundna med terasser och öppna gångar. Trä, betong och gröna keramikplattor är inslag som går igen och förenar inredningen. Det blir en spännande mix med inredning som drar något åt femtiotalet samtidigt som den asiatiska känslan finns där. Bilder från arkitektfirman Ferlund+Logan.

Decorate With Colors that Make You Look Good

Want to look good at home? It makes sense that we should try decorating with colors that compliment us. You wouldn't wear unflattering-colored clothing, would you? Then why would you color your home in anything but what compliments you? Here's a quick little guide to colors that can make you look good.

Studies have shown that peach is the most complimenting color for women above the age of 50, but it's a great color for many people. Peach gives skin a pretty and youthful-looking glow. Try it in a bathroom so when you're looking in the mirror, being critical of yourself, there's less to be critical of!

Have dark brown eyes and hair? Go for the chocolate! You're one of the lucky ones that can handle dark, rich walls. You can also handle bold color choices such as reds & oranges & bright yellows. These colors will compliment your dark features.

Blue-eyed? Try grays, blues & aquas. They'll make your eyes stand out & look clear.

A red-head? Think about olives & greens. They provide the perfect contrast to your hair & make it look richer & more vibrant.

Fair-skinned? Think about using lighter colors & neutrals that will make you stand out. You don't want to get lost in a room with colors that overpower you.

Images from the Cottage Living Website.

All that aside, I'm not a stickler for rules, so if you happen to be a redhead who wants a pink room, then by all means, do what makes you happy!