Archive for July, 2011
Flashback to the 1960’s. It’s way cool!
A recent photo shoot with my friend Anna Pope inspired this groovy post.
Photos by Indra Fortney, copyright applies (2 photos below). New blog every Friday!
Bentwood and glass table lamp circa early 1960′s. Red
Solid mahogany and chestnut leather occasional chairs circa mid 1960′s. Red
Long boots spell s-e-x-y
Trench coats are h-o-t. Style Albulm
1960’s theater stage light. ebay $231.00
1960’s Furniture and Decor book
Futuro house. Created for the harsh winter climate. A smaller version was used as a portable ski cabin. Made of light weight plastic, you could just hook it to a helicopter and fly it to your ski location. Only about a 100 were made between 1960 and the mid 70’s.
“The Garden of Delights” by Melvin Sokolsky. Sokolsky wandered into the offices of Haarpers Baazar in 1959 at the young age of twenty. Read more about this stellar photographer here.
1960’s Hans Wegner sofa and a hot pink cowhide rug
Vintage rosewood sideboard and 1950’s chair. Photos from moodboard
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The sky is blue: tranquil water inspired decor
Let your imagination travel to serene destinations. Perhaps one of those places is a newly decorated room, your own private oasis. New Posts every Friday.
Greek homes are washed in a fresh coat of lime based paint every year. It keeps mildew away and reflects the heat of the hot sun away.
Loop spun nautilus design pillow from Willow $59.00
A blue painted ceiling is like a soothing inversion of water, you can dive in every time you look up! House of Turquoise
Mediterranean means “in the the middle of the earth” or “between lands”. I simply consider it a pocket of paradise.Photo from Crush Cul de Sac
The originol ‘water bed’
Glazed Chinese garden table from Willow $219.00 The interlocking design is said to bring good luck.
Bleached wood drum table from Willow $499.00. It reminds me of driftwood.
Rugs from American Rug Company Beach Collection. Between $100-500.00
Stay hydrated. Pacific Samoa is the only water available whose source has been certified organic by The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture in Australia (NASAA), an International Organic Certifier.
Grab a beach bag! $29.00 Wisteria
Mediterranean Recipes:
Cannellini beans with fennel, red onion and saffron. Recipe from A Doctors Kitchen
Baked tomatoes with Mediterranean ricotta filling. Recipe at Lucullian Delights
Spagetti alla siracusana Recipe from Menu Rustico
Bedrooms: where dreams come to rest
The bedroom, our sanctuary. Peeling back fresh sheets to climb inside a comfy bed is the days-end luxury. New Posts every Friday.
A study in gray. Bedrooms I photographed while living in Finland.
A simple treat: A tray for tea and snacks.
A good idea: Additional throw blankets. This light and airy white one is from IKEA.
Extra cozy: A reading corner in the bedroom.
Inspiration from Pinrest
Clever: A blackboard to jot down daily ideas.
Keep it simple: For a fresh feel allow for empty wall space.
Color palette ideas.
Art Idea: Frame a map of your favorite place
Hang your shoes up!
A white room gives high contrast for a fun splash of color.
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who is the fairest bedroom of all?
Mirrors from Kings Lane.
Looking to spruce up an old bed, or find just the right sheets for a new one? Visit K & Co for more bedding .
Keep it fresh! A vase of flowers gives your eye a pretty view to greet in the morning. Photo by Maria Nadel
Give your dreams creative inspiration, rotate artwork in the bedroom. Maggie&Sparrow
Napa Valley Cottage
Last year I photographed this classic, cute example of a Napa cottage home. I love wandering down old neighborhoods, there are so many different styles of homes to see, a smorgasbord of design! This blog is dedicated to cottage inspirations, petite homes jam-packed with charm.
Photos by Indra Fortney. New blog every Friday.
The mixture of materials adds to the cozy feel of this space; trunk table, vintage carved mirror, stone fireplace, oriental carpet and fresh flowers.
Simple and pretty. A swag of white fabric over just one window is the perfect accent in this small eating area off the kitchen.
A little bit of a lodge feeling with pine plank walls and fishing lures.
Vintage fans are a great way to keep rooms cool.
I love the hand held mirror hung between the mirrors, simple and handy.
Vintage tile.
This patio has an old Hollywood feel to me, I think the striped cushions remind me of the Beverly Hills Hotel, as a special treat my grandmother used to take me there for a milkshake (she was known to occasionally slip one of their silver monogrammed spoons into her handbag).
Ideas to rob from Pinrest:
Wood counters give a warm, homey feel.
Open shelves and big farm sinks are fresh and wholesome.
Baskets are the way to store.
Can’t afford vintage tile? Try a painted stencil pattern instead.
Look for vintage pieces to use as storage cabinets.
Etsy Finds.
LuRay pastel dinnerware $118
Vintage faux-leather stool $49
1955 bird plate print $10.00
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