Furnishing My Home!

I love baskets.  I  am drawn to baskets that are made from sea grass or jute.  Baskets are really a stylish way to organize and save space in your home or office.  They are just the perfect solution for newpapers, magazines, toys, Christmas party invitations, towels and many more.  I have baskets in my kitchen, bathroom and living area.  Storage baskets add a lovely texture to any room.   I am confident that I could use some of these gorgeous baskets in my home. Absolutely love them.

Rectangular Hogla Basket from TraidCraft.com

Jute Basket From LumaDirect.com

Jute Storage Basket From The White Company

Loft Baskets From Plumo

Are you like me who dislike clutter? Well, here are some useful tips which I found from Better Homes and Gardens on how to cut clutter in your home.

Keep things organized and attractive like using a lovely bowl or basket to keep all your keys.  Colourful document holders can be used to hold bills.

Bookshelves placed back to back are great as room divider as well as storage for books, collections and more.

Furniture with dual purpose such as coffee tables with drawers, chest that can be used as side tables or ottomans with lift-off tops are perfect for storing magazines, books, vga cable, cds, dvds and etc.

Keep the children’s room tidy with storage bins, baskets or drawers to keep toys, books, scarves, hats and more.

I love these delightful range of children’s bean bag covers from Cocoon Couture.  They are so colourful and bright.  You can find a wide range of designs such as birds, giraffes, tigers, whales and more in vintage inspired fabric applique.  The bean bag covers are machine washable and made from 100% pinwhale cord.  The Cocoon couture bean bags are just perfect for the children’s bedroom.

I am loving these Pendant Lamps from Ariashop.co.uk.  These lamps are covered with hand-knitted thick woollen threads by a home-based workes in the Netherlands.  The wool has undergone a natural treatment so that it is flame resistant as well as resistant to moth and mite infestation.  So if you are looking for one of a kind pendant lamps for your home, do check out Ariashop.co.uk.

While browsing my favorite home decor blogs, I can’t help but noticed some very beautiful decors.  Looking at these blogs is a beautiful adventure for me.  They really gave me lots of inspiration on how to decorate my home.  Some of my favorites are these…

Love the blue window panes.  Via sfgirlbybay.com

A bright and airy kitchen.  I love the mismatched chairs, stools and the little blue fridge.  Via decor8blog.com.

Another lovely kitchen filled with basket for storage.   Don’t you just love the wooden floor? Also via decor8blog.com.

I love using things that are made from bamboo, grass and wood.  As such you would find many baskets or wooden crates in my home.  I just love having them in my house.  They are beautiful, sustainable, great for storing things as well as adding a touch of warmth to any room.  I use a lot of baskets to keep my magazines, Canon camera, fruits, knick-knacks and many other loose items around the home.  Actually these baskets can be used in many places around the home such as the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.   I saw many neat basket storage solutions at Better Homes and Gardens.  Here are a few of my favorites.

It is a daunting and frustrating task to try to keep a clean and well organized children room.  If you plan to give your children’s bedroom a makeover without breaking the bank, here are a few things you can do.

1)  Decorate the wall with some fun wall decals.

2)  Storage bins

A great way to keep all the toys, pencils and etc organized is to use some storage bins.   Oh, aren’t these baby storage bins adorable?  I would love to get some to store my things. They are so pretty. Maybe when I buy diet pills, I can store them in the bins and display them in the kitchen counter.  They are available at DesignPublic.com.

3)  Mirror With Storage

You can place this mirror on the wall.  It has space for a hairbrush, comb, jewelry, etc inside on the doors.  Minnen mirror from Ikea.

4)  A Rug

You can add some colours to your child’s bedroom with a colourful rug.   It can also provide protection to the floor.

My friend who does the ab workout with me, has just bought a bed from Ikea and it does not come with a head board.   She likes its design and after assembling it in her bedroom, she feels that it would look better with a headboard.  Hence, she asked me if I have any idea on how to make a headboard.  I finally found what she wanted from Better Homes & Gardens.  There are so many cheap and chic headboards ideas available.  Below are a few of my favorites.

Just lean three pieces of painted closet doors against the door

Arrange a variety of letters in different sizes and fonts on the wall.  These letters can be found at craft stores or flea markets

Another great idea is to use two single window panels as headboard.  Remove the glass, install fiberboard or thin plywood on the back for safety.  Then cut out your favorite fabric and secure it with spray adhesive.

Create a shabby chic look with a salvaged mantel.  I love its distressed look.

Summer is finally here.  It is time to enjoy the wonderful weather and beauty of nature.  I love sitting at the porch in the evening  enjoying the summer air with a cup of coffee, reading the papers or a magazine or a write-up on Gulf Coast Jones Act.  Are you ready to re-decorate your living space or just want to give your house a fresh makeover when the warm breeze blows?  Here are a few ways to refresh your home with colors.

Add a colorful rug in your room

Brighten up the entrance with Teal paint on an old Hall Tree.

Paint one wall in eye-catching color to create a focal point

Accessorize with colors.  Simply choose a few colorful accessories such as throw pillows or vase and place them throughout the room.

With these simple changes, your room will become fresh and comfortable for you to enjoy the summer.

I am again blown away by these beautifully decorated rooms and knick-knacks.   I just love its simplicity.  I heart all of them.  What about you?

milk crates desk and organizer

a little dash of pink in the bedroom.  I love the wooden floor and green drawers

lovely kitchen from ikea

Wrapped packages decorated with cups and saucers.  What a fabulous idea.

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