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MY FAVOURITE DECOR SHOPS IN OTTAWA
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kitchen remodel in my last house
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my twin sister's mostly kid's rooms decor blog
Tricia Rose believes in spirit of place, and after having homes in Sydney, London and the Var in France, she now is cozily ensconced in an old hunting cabin built over the water of San Francisco Bay.
We received this email from Nusara the other day: A little over 2 years ago, I sent you pictures of our rental that we sadly left for a condo my husband & I bought. (We blogged it here). Finally, after blood, sweat and joyful tears, we've gotten our new nest in order. We filled it with the things we love whether they were found, bought, adopted or created by us. They've done a great job with their new digs - the colours, the fun wallpapers, and the coziness is still present from their last home. (More photos and descriptions here). Thanks again Nusara!
Back in '09 I blogged a project of New York based interior designer Frances Herrera. She recently sent along a new project (that I absolutely fell in love with) that is near and dear to her heart.
This home is located in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. This project is my pride and joy as it's the home I share with my husband. When we purchased the apartment, it was in serious need of a makeover. Being a pre-war apartment, It has lots of charm and character along with lots of years of "wear and tear" and needed some updating. The renovation took 3 months which included replacing doors and moldings, sanding and custom staining floors, installing new ceiling lighting, painting and lots of other odds and ends. The overall result is a contemporary, serene environment, that feels peaceful, fresh and inspiring. It's a perfect neutral canvas where I can showcase my art, collected objects, and test out accessories and looks for my residential design projects.
My most favorite aspect of my home, which is the main reason why we purchased the space, is the southern exposure which fills the apartment with beautiful light that is critical for me as an interior designer. I can never have a bad day in the space, it's my ultimate sanctuary!
How we see our home, what we focus in on, what treasures our eyes dwell on, the look, the emotion, that certain something, that's what is important. When we take our own photos of our inner sanctums we capture what is special to us. It is not about a magazine ready vignette or a perfectly styled shot. It's the corners that we love in all their ordinary beauty. Last week I featured the work of Swedish photographer Anna Daniellson. Fabulous and funky. Then an email landed in my inbox from architect Johanna Malcus of studio rar, an architectural and design office in Gothenburg, comprising Johanna and industrial designer Märit Lagheim. Two shots in the Danielsonn post were of Johanna's place. These are the intimate photos of Johanna's home as Johanna sees it. Both sets of photos are lovely but in so many different ways.
P.S. Check out studio Rar's cushion and mattress covers when you are on their site. Scandi retro cool!
This reader's home belongs to Lucy, and here's what she had to say about it: We've been living in this house for 5 years. It had lots of, shall we say, 'deferred maintenance' when we moved in - all hidden under layers of cream paint. It's gone from being a vanilla ice-cream-colored box filled with IKEA furniture that we bought in a single weekend (long story - we moved from England and had to start from scratch) through the arrival of our two kids, countless variations of layout and wall color, to finally becoming a family home. I blogged about the process (and other design dilemmas) at fourwallsandaroof.com. The most newly remodelled part of the house is the kitchen, powder room, dining room and family room. Love the mid-century vibe in the newly done rooms. Great job Lucy! (Some photos by Chris Gaede)
Sat, 17 Mar 2012