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

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.

I have a 10′ x 10′ bathroom but I seem to have run out of storage space.  I don’t even have any space to keep the towels or toilet papers.  I intend to give my bathroom a simple makeover to create more storage areas.  While browsing Better Homes & Gardens, I found some brilliant bathroom storage ideas which I think I am going to try.

Put up adjustable shelves on the wall as they do not take floor space

Keep my necessities near the tub by using a metal rod with accessories to hold the shower products.

My bathroom does not have a closet but since I have space, it would be a good idea to get one.   Thus, I can keep all the towels, knicks-knacks, toilet paper and even my Spiro Check spirometer neatly in the closet.

A D-I-Y shelf using a divided plywood box covered in newsprint or magazine pages is a creative way to create storage.

When I first saw this Rattan Modular shelving from JaysonHomeandGarden.com, I could not take my eyes off it.   I know I got to have it. This shelving system has a beautiful natural look.  They are crafted from unpeeled rattan woven around the metal frames.  You can create your own shelving system by just placing these rectangular shelves beside each other.  Lovely ain’t it?

Last weekend, I was invited to a friend’s home for a bbq.  Had a great time catching up with some friends and food was good too.  I also love how my friend decorated her patio.   There are many teak chairs and colorful pillows in different fabrics.  Simple awesome.  My friend also uses this bold round paper string lights from WorldMarkets.com to brighten up the patio.  Since there are a few Casablanca fans inside her house, she has one installed at her patio too.  I just love how she decorated her patio.

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.

In my previous post, I mentioned that birdcages are popularly used as home decor items these days.  They are a very sweet piece of home decor for those who want to add a whimsical touch to their home.  Whether they are hanging from the ceiling, placed on the table or on the floor, birdcages will add a very chic vibe in your home.  Some even use birdcages to display cupcakes or cakes in the kitchen.  There are many types of birdcages available, from wooden to metal.   I bought a birdcage made from bamboo and spray-painted it white for decoration in my living room.   This is because a friend of mine who is into fengshui told me that a white birdcages at home enhances prosperity.   I hope this is true and we’ll see how it goes.

Birdcages have become a very popular decorative accessory for homes.  They come in my different shapes and sizes.  Birdcages can be bought from flea markets, home stores, garage sale and more.  Many people love to put plants, candles, flowers, dolls, books or fake birds in the birdcages.  Oh I have seen birdcages being used at weddings, bridal showers or engagement parties too.   Do you have any decorative birdcages in your home?  Wait for my next post on what decorating with birdcages means.

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My friend who loves to collect plates of various colours, designs and shapes asked me if I have tips for her on how to display them.  She has just moved into her new house about a month ago and are looking for ways on how to display her collection instead of keeping them inside the boxes.  I was browsing Beautiful Homes and Gardens and managed to find some really great ideas on how to do just that.   After I told my friend about it, she jokingly asked me if I have any quick weight loss tips   Below are a few of my favourite ideas from Better Homes And Gardens.

Plates can be displayed using a simple plate rack.

Plates can even be hung on the wall like wall art

On top of a mantel

Paint the wall in a contrasting colour.  Then mount unfinished wood shelves on to the wall and you will have yourself a grand display of your precious collection.