I was chatting with my friend about the benefits of l-dopa which she is taking right now and our conversation went to our favourite topic – shopping for our home. She just told me that she discovered this cute shop called Blue Carrot Shop which has a wide range of vintage knicks-knacks for the home. My friend just bought a few vintage citrus crates to keep her magazines. I so love them! I believe I will be spending a lot of time browsing this fabulous store.
Recently our LCD tv has started to give us some problems. I know it won’t be long before it conks out. We bought this tv 2 years ago when we moved into our house. Unfortunately, the lifespan of an LCD tv is pretty short. My husband has started looking around for a replacement. He plans to get a 52-inch full HDTV when the existing one is no longer working. This means that we would have to start looking at tv stands too because our present one will not be able to withstand the weight of a 52-inch tv.
I like this distressed Hi-Boy TV Stand
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 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.
I saw a really lovely organizer from Pottery Barn recently. This organizer was inspired by the ones used at the front-desk in hotels. It is great to be used to display photos or any knick-knacks in your living area, for the office or even as kitchen storage. Each cubbies is detailed with hand-painted numbers. Finished with a rich stain that highlights the wood’s natural grain, I love its distressed look. Want to find out more? Just go here.
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.
My laptop sits on my dining table because I do not have a proper workstation. Yes, I do my work or read up on disability insurance at my dining table. Actually I do not have enough space in my home for a workstation so when I saw this multi-functional stand from Urbancase.com, I am hooked (no pun intended). This wall-hung piece can be used as a TV stand, entryway table or even a bookshelf. It has a drawer unit on the left, a drop-down pull out shelf on the right and also space for cables. Pretty neat eh? I am going to check out more information on this now.
