I wish you a happy Monday, and a bright and energetic start to a new week. I finally got the chance to unpack and settle back in, and I can’t believe it’s my first day back at work! And with that, I am so excited to say that Flickr Favorite is back to start your week with photographic inspiration.
1. Tatte Bakery in Boston 2. Birthday present 3. Waiting 4. Golden hues… 5. Weathered Love 6. Ranunculus in a vase
The end of August is always such a beautiful part of summer, and brings with it warm tones, neutral hues and soft shapes, textures and gorgeous light. That’s what I see in this palette, the beautiful details and small elements. Do you find bliss in these photos?
(images: sources listed above)
In the lovely countryside of party capital Ibiza lives a young family in a tranquil, gorgeous white villa filled with warmth, brilliant colors, and lots of design eye candy and inspiration.
Photographed by Hans Zeegers and represented by Taverne Agency, this home has many of my favorite decor elements. Built with a modern finish and exposed wood log ceilings, the decor combines a mixture of beautiful characteristics for a fresh and original result. White walls are contrasted with light wood cabinets, windows, and furniture, as well as a stunning dark gray kitchen unit, counters and shelving. And above all, who can resist the breath taking Mediterranean? All the gorgeous wood creates a warm and welcoming feeling to the house don’t you think? Everything looks so crisp, yet familiar and inviting.
Look at all the colorful details, aren’t they gorgeous? I love the little garland in the dining room complementing the gray, white and wood backdrop, and the darling row of lanterns lined above the dining table, with intricate little shapes and patterns. And how adorable is the bunk bed with pink sheets and curtains! It’s such a creative alternative to a regular bed frame, with interesting details and forms in the wood with such an adventurous feel and look that seems so appropriate for a child. I wonder what the family living in this home is like, it would be great to learn who they are, what their interests are, and how they were inspired to decorate such a wonderful home. What I love the most is the eclectic mix of pattern, texture, and contrast in neutral versus bright colors. And you, what do you love about this home?
(images: hans zeegers, taverne agency)
Sunday Suppers is a blog by Casey Solomon and Karen Mordechai, dedicated to still life photography, food set ups and groups of people getting together to cook and hang out.
Created as a labor of love by stylist and photographer Karen Mordechai, Sunday Suppers are class-cooking-dining experiences held in Brooklyn and taught by local Chefs, with the wonderful objective of pairing friends with food. All the gorgeous photographs on the blog are styled and shot by wedding and food photographer Karen Mordechai, who captures the fresh, local, and seasonal meals gorgeously, and in an inviting manner.
I was immediately drawn to Sunday Suppers for it’s inspiring photography, it’s lovely content and great recipes. They also design entire events, or on a smaller scale, offer services like table design, buffet, set-ups, favors, and more. If you love the photography like I do, you can find some of Karen’s limited edition archival quality prints on the Sunday Suppers shop.
(images: karen mordechai for sunday suppers)
Good morning and happy Monday to you. How are things? Did you have a nice weekend? What did you do? I had a busy weekend trying to get errands out of the way since I will have a busy week getting ready for my flight on Friday. I stayed offline for most of the weekend, and it made such a huge difference – I got so much accomplished, had a lot of time to relax, watch the world cup final and celebrate. I feel completely refreshed and ready for work on Monday morning. It’s great!
1. natural dye wip 2. les petites filles 3. P&M cupcakes 4. Untitled 5. mirayne 6. ( . )
So tell me, do you have any summer plans or vacations? I love this time of year because it’s reserved for family and friends, relaxing and having time for myself. I must say, although this is the longest time I’ve been away from Dubai, I have fallen in love with Toronto summers. There is so much sunshine and celebration, festivals and the city comes alive.
(images: sources listed above)
Happy Monday! Welcome to a brand new week on Burrs & Berries filled with art and design inspiration. The day has slipped through my fingers like sand! I woke up at the crack of dawn today and was very busy at work, but I’m happy to be here now sharing this lovely photographic inspiration with you.
1. Leading ladies. 2. Untitled 3. IMG_1225 4. Lovely~ 5. Nicoletter Home in Germany 6. you are golden
Isn’t this palette of blues, greens and soft peach so refreshing? I love the details in all these photos, from the bright dresses to the patterns in the green tray and the bowl. Floral patterns are happy and fun, the perfect accessory for summer. I will be announcing the winner of the Little Deer Giveaway today as well, so make sure you stay tuned!
(images: sources listed above)
Good morning friends! I hope you had a very lovely weekend, and productive week ahead! I can safely say I had a very relaxing weekend. I couldn’t do much in Toronto because of the restrictions with getting around due to some wild protesters and rioters around the G20 summit, so I spent it mostly indoors with friends. I did manage to take my first bikhram yoga class, which I absolutely loved and found completely energizing! What did you do?
1. Untitled 2. embroidery floss. 3. pillows 4. Untitled 5. Mustards 6. paper lanterns
After a wet and gloomy weekend over here, I am yearning for some sunshine and a dose of color! Florals, bright colors, and patterns are the perfect complements for summer and always tend to lift my mood without fail! This palette screams fiesta, I could see these paper lanterns at an outdoor summer party, and the floral cushions at a picnic on the lawn.
What comes to your mind when you look at this palette?
(images: sources listed above)
Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is finally upon us, and what better reason is there to share some decor inspiration and tips! Let’s turn to photographer Per Gunnarsson’s interior shots to draw some decor inspiration, shall we?
Per Gunnarson is a Swedish freelance photographer currently based in Norway. Per photographs white and bright interiors with a warm touch, making them feel welcoming and very lived in, rather than deserted. I love the abundance of white in all these photographs, with highlights of wood, patterns, pops of color, and beautiful details. The accents of color and pattern creates a very fresh look and stand out among the white hues in a room. How cute is that bathroom, with strong black and white accents that are softened with the ultra feminine floral shower curtain! There are so many decorating tips I find here that we can pull from these photos and try in our own homes.
1. Clean palette: Don’t be afraid to paint your walls white or have white furniture. A simple palette with subtle patterns looks comfortable and inviting. And to cozy up your nook a little more, throw on a few colored and patterned pillows and some cushions onto your couch.
2. Edit! Look at your space and arrangement, consider what works and what doesn’t work, and start editing! Keep your space neat and tidy. Do you really need 3 throws in your living room cluttering up the space? How about all those candles and little accessories that you’ve had since college? Think about simplifying things, because less is more! Edit your space and organize your home by getting rid of the things you haven’t used in years. When in doubt, toss it – it’s taking up valuable space.
3. Create depth and contrast: Add some zing to your space by creating contrast between the elements and colors in the room. Try painting walls and doors a darker color if your furniture and cabinets are white. Bring in a mirror with dark borders to contrast with white walls, or add some darker accessories like rugs and tables to contrast with light furniture.
4. Fresh flowers never go out of style: Bring in plants and always keep fresh flowers on kitchen tables, living room tables, even in the bathroom and by a window. Flowers are always a good thing and add a sense of life to your space. So go to your local florist and see what grabs your attention, bring your blooms home and arrange them with care!
5. Open shelving: Displaying plates, bowls and cups neatly on open shelving in the kitchen is visually inspiring. Instead of thinking of ways to hide away appliances and cutlery in cupboards, think of how to display your collections creatively and tidy to fill open counter and shelf space.
7. Move things around: Maybe your couch in the living room would look better against another wall beside a lamp? Try adding an accent color throw on the bed to warm up the space, or on a couch in the living room, you can find some great ones at Ikea. Move the sofa, the chairs, and the rug around and find out what arrangement works best and makes the best use out of the space. Mix things up a bit by swapping out your prints for other ones, how about trying some new fabrics and artwork?
8. Clean, clean, clean! Especially if you love the all white look, chances are you’ll need to clean a lot more, and pretty often. Wash floors, walls, windows and cupboards. Good looking windows can be left bare for more light and an open bright space, so wash window frames to boost natural light and hang clean drapes if you prefer privacy.
9. Hanger help: Hanging is a great way to organize things, from coats to clothes to even jewelry. I organize my necklaces on a coat rack from Ikea based on style and color scheme. It keeps everything fresh, easy to access, and looking good. Also hang belts on hooks inside closet doors, keeping them always within reach.
10. Secret Storage: Store out-of-season clothes in other areas of your home and vacuum-pack bulky coats and sweaters to save space and keep closets neat and clutter-free. Use the area under your bed to hide trundle drawers to save space and for extra organization. Get creative and use not so secret areas for storage as part of the decor, but make sure it’s tidy and looks good! I love the look of the wood logs stored under the bench – it creates contrast to the space in the form of color and adds texture to the mix, creating visual interest.
11. Step out of the box: Use “unconventional” ways of using your furniture. Instead of a bedside table, why not use an old interesting chair to put a lamp on? It serves the same purpose, while you add your personal touch to your nook. Display decorative ceramics as art on your kitchen shelves, that can serve as functional and beautiful! How about creating a chalkboard wall in the kitchen to sketch on and get your creative juices flowing! Brainstorm!
There are a million and one extra tips for decorating your home, but the most important thing is to make it your own, fill it with the things you love, and remember to edit!
Do you have any tips you swear by and would like to share? I would love to hear them!
Psst.. I am hosting a giveaway with lovely shop The Little Deer, whom I’ve posted about here. So if you’d like to know more about it and take part in the giveaway, make sure you visit on Monday! You won’t want to miss this one!
(images: per gunnarsson)
I have been wanting to write about fairly new online Nonpareil Magazine for a while now because it’s just full of gorgeous budget and accessible wedding and event planning and inspiration, do-it-yourself projects and lovely photography.
Nonpareil Magazine is a collaboration between Maddy Hague and Kristen Magee, packed with do-it-yourself inspiration, craft tutorials and projects, printables, templates and tips mainly for weddings. They also have a downloads section where you can find printables and templates from all their issues!
I briefly introduced Nonpareil here a couple of months ago when I contributed to the second issue. But if you haven’t had the chance to explore it yet, head on over to the site and enjoy their fourth issue!
(images: nonpareil magazine)
Happy Monday! With a new week upon us, I personally wish it hadn’t come so quickly and that the weekend was a little longer as I usually try to fit in all the extra work I have to do and have some fun as well on those two days off, and I feel a bit behind now. So this week I will have to have more of a balance between work, play and rest!
1. IKEA Family LIVE 2. Empty 3. Untitled 4. Die süße Seite des Sommers 5. Untitled 6. Untitled
A little photographic inspiration always gets me motivated and off to the right start. This week, hues of natural wood, whites, and neutrals with hints of color has got me thinking about redecorating. I wish I had more time I could devote to creating mood boards, picking out furniture, putting colors together for my apartment, but I have to make do with the time I have. I will try to set aside some time this week for this project and share my results with you – perhaps the first thing I should do is create a timeline to get myself organized.
How did you spend your weekend? Did you accomplish all you had hoped?
(images: sources listed above)
Here is a little glimpse into a small, but gorgeous part of the portfolio of Italian photographer Chiara Romagnoli. I selected a few of my favorite photos of floral themes with a very colorful and summer palette to inspire you.
I adore her photography; with so many layers, dreamy tones, playful energy and an element of elegance that is still approachable. Chiara’s photography portrays everything that fashion photography should be – fun, intriguing and creative. Don’t these photographs evoke the sweetest feeling? I find them so raw, exhibiting a different view of fashion photography. Whilst playing on our desire to look and feel good, and draw attention to the fashion, Chiara’s photography engages our curiosity for all things mysterious and surreal.
(images: chiara romagnoli)
