Anglophilia

Is anyone as obsessed with all things British as I am? I swear, one day I will move to London. I've been a few times, and to me it is magical.

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My Bedroom Inspiration

Good Morning!

Today I thought I'd show you two spaces that have really inspired the plans for my new bedroom (5 days till move in day -- Yay!).

1. I have a huge crush on this NYC bedroom from Elle Decor, and especially the crisp white sheets paired with the printed burgundy throw. I love how the bones of the room are all in neutral colours (black, white, woods) but the accent pieces keep it looking vibrant and full of texture.

2. Once again I am crazy about the bedding in this room from Chatelaine magazine. I love the layers of printed textiles, the unusual shapes of the decor and the pops of gold.

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I can't wait to post pictures of my new room once it's done!

5 Lovely Things

  1. Beautiful Eduardo Recife prints. Worth clicking the link to see more:

Eduardo Recife

2. These fancified ice cubes are an easy way to liven up a glass of water:

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3. Just tease and braid for this pretty hair idea:

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4. Multi-purpose wordsearch cards, how cool! Just circle the words that apply:

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5. Newsprint nails! Click on the link for the surprisingly easy tutorial:

Passion Nail Art

Decorating with Tape

Maybe you're a commitment-phobe when it comes to decorating your apartment. Maybe you live in a dorm or rental where you aren't allowed to paint, or put nails in the wall. Whatever the case, I have the solution: creating big statement wall art using tape! Here is some inspiration:

1. Faux Paneling: For those who dream of crown moulding and embellished architectural features, here's something to tide you over for now.

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2. Portrait: Granted, it might take a bit of skill to create this super cool pop art look, but for the artistically gifted among you, why not give it a shot!

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3. Fluorescent Shapes: Go graphic with this bright and bold optical illusion idea. 

Aakash Nihalani

4. Crane: No need to stick to a flat surface! This tape crane brings the wow factor with big contrast and dimension.

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Happy Wednesday!

Treasures from my Grandparents' House

My Grandparents are selling their house and a lot of their things have ended up with my family. Here are some photographs I took of a few things that I thought were interesting.

I Dream of Elie

Words can't express how completely stunning Elie Saab's Fall and Spring 2011 Couture collections are so I will just let you see for yourself.

Fall 2011

 

Spring 2011

A girl can dream!

All images came from Style.com: Spring 2011 and Fall 2011

Cut Me Some Slacks

I was flipping through Rue Magazine  this morning and came across this awesome pair of pink pants from Net a Porter :

However, I don't exactly have $390 dollars floating around to spend on them. So I looked around for some cheaper alternatives, like this cute $59 black pair from Urban Outifitters:

And I hit the motherload at Forever 21 where I found a cool shiny blue pair, and some fantastic tribal print varieties all under $30!

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Love!

Two Small Parisian Apartments

Check out these two very different and very lovely small Parisian Apartments.

First up, this calming and classic space from A La Parisienne. I absolutely love it! The colour scheme reminds me of roses and chocolate and cream. So dreamy.

The second apartment found via decor8 is more cluttered and modern, but still full of beautiful feminine design elements. I love how the bed becomes a cozy nook by putting the bookshelves in front of them.

Framed! Easy Decorating Ideas Using Empty Picture Frames



      It is my belief that picture frames are a neglected species in the student world, with many undergrads opting for sticky tack or double sided tape as their primary wall art display method. Mostly it's because we generally don't have the time or money to size up our photos and posters, buy the necessary materials, or bring it into a shop to get it done. But I say it's time to bring this elusive decorating item back into university housing!  I present to you 6 creative ways to use those old empty frames that most people seem to have lying around somewhere--without putting too much effort into it!

1. Running on Empty: Just put them up as is! For a high contrast and geometric look, paint them white if it's a brightly coloured wall, or black for a pale coloured wall. And embrace the assymetry!

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   2. Inspire with the Wire: I love the idea of crisscrossing wire through a frame as a way of making an inspiration board. A great way of dealing with all that pretty paper clutter you don't want to get rid of!



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3. Objectified: This is just the coolest thing. Framed objects! Oh how I long for a built in flower vase, but I'd settle for a framed key hook.


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4. All the Pretty Lights: Here's a way to make fairy lights look a little more put together. Just wrap them around an empty frame for wall art that deserves to be in the spotlight!


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 5. Branch Out: What an interesting and creative way to bring some nature and texture into your space! Head over to Cleverly Inspired for more awesome ideas like this one.

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6. All that Glitters: Think your jewellery deserves a better home than the tangled bowl on your dresser? Get easy access and aestethic appeal by using frames to display it on your wall!



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7. 'Tray' Chic: Last but not least, check out this lovely decorative tray made out of an old frame.I envision it atop a coffee table, or you could even add handles for a classy way to serve up some refreshments!

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Over and out!