I was shopping for a housewarming gift for a dear friend and found some lovely items at Plumo.
Olive green boxes made from stained bamboo
Hanging baskets made from woven bamboo
Pretty painted lanterns
Mexican embroidered bird cushions
I absolutely adore these cute Bow Bins from AreaWare.com. Created by German designer, Cordula Kehrer, the bins are produced by the indigenous Aeta people of the Philippines via fair trade NGO Preda. These whimsical bins are made from sustainably harvested rattan and reclaimed bins. The rattan and colourful plastic combination is so eye-catching. I would love to have a few in my home.
You know how much I love products made from bamboos eh? Well, when I spotted these awesome idea from Pinterest, I just had to blog about it. Get a few bamboo steamers in different sizes (available at most Asian grocery stores), remove the bottom and glue the steamers together. When secured, hang the bamboo steamers on the wall with nails or picture hooks and use them as storage. A very unique and eco-friendly way to store small items and even portable baby monitors if you like.
If you are looking for ideas on how to create a headboard, well look no further than this cool idea from Sunset.com. Just arrange a few small light weight mirrors on the wall. Don’t they look glamorous? Reminds me of one of the hotels I stayed in last summer. Mirrors are simple and easy to install. They can also make a room look more spacious.
A friend of mine has just moved into her studio apartment and it is about 500 sq. ft. The apartment has a small kitchen, a laundry room and a bathroom. My friend asked me if I have any ideas on how to create a partition between the living area and her bed. Yes, there is no bedroom door in this studio apartment and there is also no closet. I remember seeing some really inspiring small space storage using curtains from Re-Nest recently. I really like the idea of using curtains on closets as it has a softening effect on the room. You can store your clothes, shoes, accessories, linens or personalized soccer balls in the closet and hide them behind the curtains. I cannot wait to show my friend these wonderful ideas from Re-Nest.
Many times when I past by some factories near where I work, I would see pallets being thrown away. I am so tempted to bring a few pallets home but my car is not big enough to lug them. There are so much we can do with these pallets. I have seen many creative bloggers posting about turning pallets into coffee tables, chairs and storage. Just last night, after looking for Blue Cross Blue Shield NC online, I decided to take a break and check out some of the decor blogs. To my surprised, I saw this lovely pallet headboard at Stylizimo.blogspot.com. I love this rustic and stylish look in the bedroom. I am inspired again!
I went over to my friend’s apartment over the weekend for lunch. Had a great time with her and I really like how she decorates her home. My friend is taking a teaching degree online and she spends a lot of time at home for now. Besides studying online, she also dabbles in some crafts. She loves to scour the flea market to look for precious items to decorate her home which is filled with many teak and wood furniture. What I really like is her wooden bed from FourHands.com. It features a rustic headboard with storage under the bed. If you are interested in decorating your home with furniture made from reclaimed wood, you may want to check out FourHands.com.
image via FourHands.com
I simply adore this diy headboard seen at Housetweaking.com. It is very easy to make and looks so sweet. Just head over to Housetweaking.com for instructions. This diy Love Headboard look absolutely gorgeous against the grey wall. I love everything that is made from reclaimed wood. I feel like doing one for my bedroom. But first, let me go out and find some reclaimed wood and paint.
Do you know that one of the best ways to decorate your home is by using personalized picture frames? It is an inexpensive and innovative way to give your wall a new look. Besides displaying treasured memories of your loved ones, personalized picture frames also give the room a refreshing feel. There are many types of picture frames around. It all depends on your taste and preferences. Start turning your beautiful home into a place of happiness with these picture frames.
I love to having rattan or seagrass baskets around my home. They are so handy and aesthetically pleasing. I buy baskets of different shapes and sizes and they are in my living area, bathroom, kitchen, etc. I found several images of baskets in my favourite decor blogs and I just love them.
I heart the open shelving filled with baskets to keep things organized in the kitchen. They are great for storing kitchen towels, household supplies, appetite suppressant pills or more. Image via Design Sponge.
Baskets as wall art? Who would have thought eh? Image via Style Files.
Baskets in the bedroom are great for storing blankets or linens. Image via PureGreenDesign
Using basket to store magazines or other knick-knacks in the living area. Image via via Design Sponge
