Fashion Home Modern: April 2008

4/30/08

4/29/08

: : this is what I want in our living room. one wide shelf off the ground [easy cleaning] stacked with books, paintings, flowers...and rocks. I really like the concrete. that would take one strong wall though. I think I have to go with wood. via .elle decoration blog.

this cheers up a kitchen!

I like the idea of storing stuff in the clear bottles. I'll start buying clear milk bottles from now on just for that. and a friend at work suggested I buy this one wine bottle with a resealable cork, and use for storing grains, rice, pasta etc. via .bloesem.

rocks

: : I love rocks. so does my Swedish friend .linn. our favorite place to go, is .rockport. where the beaches are covered in soft round rocks. I can't wait to go there this summer, and bring some rocks with me home to keep on our porch and around the house.

Canadian Photographer, Chris Nicholls

(Chris Nicholls is a Canadian-based photographer, who travels from Toronto to New York for a variety of clients. Notice how the background fuses seamlessly with the model's apparel and make-up. I particularly love the whimsical accessories in the bridal layout. I think they inject a necessary level of personality which offsets perfectly with these ultra-feminine and exquisite bridal gowns. Not to mention that the models are absolutely gorgeous. P.S. This is Glamorous posted some of the bridal shots before I had a chance to do so (I worked extremely late last night, so this was the earliest opportunity to post. Do visit her site if you are interested in viewing another photo layout of Chris' art and of course other incredibly interesting posts).

4/28/08

color guide

: : I just went through the entire color guide on domino magazine's website. I'm mainly trying to figure out a color for the bedroom. that seems like the most important color to me. the others I can go bold with, but the bedroom I want to have a calmness to, with maybe some color pops here and there.

I, of course, love this orange, especially paired with the beige. I could see something like this in the living room. maybe with a long stark white shelf running along the top edge of the beige. with frames, prints and paintings on top.

I love this really pale green. almost like celery. paired with the white molding. this might be suitable for the bedroom.

I am completely in love with this kelly green color. and so fresh with the stark white contrast. love it!! you guys see my problem yet? I love too many of these colors, I don't know how I will pick. maybe this for the kitchen or dining room.

I also like these two last greens. they might work for the bedroom.

customize your ikea stool

: : found that first picture on the top left on a new blog .ellmania. that .emma. directed me to. if you can see that little stool in the photo, I think it's this ikea stool covered in an oil cloth fabric. I have a green version of that fabric at home. maybe the perfect application for it would be on a stool? maybe suitable for the porch? easy to wipe off.

4/27/08

Canadian Artist, Mark Dixon

(So this is the first time I post about a Canadian Artist. I can't say enough about Mark Dixon. His work is truly enticing and hypothesizing. I am no art critic, but I just love them. Do go to his site and view all his amazing works!)

4/26/08

Photography

(Dani Brubaker)

(Anna Rosa Krau)

(Miss.Illusion)

(Palao Roversi)

(Diego Fugavia)
(All images via Muse: Stylist - Home & Decor blog at Creature Comforts)

Can't decide

4/25/08

Exquisite

(Megan Park is an Australian London-based designer who gets her inspiration from her travels, particularly India where her clothes are hand-made.)

white matters

: : the 'full contact' spice grinder was love at first sight. we have used it several times for inspiration at work, it speaks harmony, emotions, softness and is such a beautiful relationship between two pieces. since Iz has really been getting into cooking lately, he might see a need for a spice grinder. if so, this will be our choice.

the coink piggy bank is a necessity. coins seem to be falling out of all of Iz's jackets, pants, bags....I believe this is the solution.

buy these at greenergrassdesign

4/23/08

Beautiful rooms

(love the punch of turquoise, along with the zebra print)

(Source: Above two photographs from May 08 Canadian House and Home via Decorno. Isn't the painting in the last photograph captivating?)

bedroom inspiration

: : I have always liked oh joy's bedroom. especially that blue pearl color. and I found the lovely pink yumiyumi print via oh joy. I think I would like that one for our bedroom.