Jimena Azpeitia

oh man, this house. is it not just full of bright and hopeful inspiration? that colorful rug just screams ‘it’s a brand new year!’. the latest issue of inside out magazine features the australian home of Nareen Holloway, co-owner of Marmoset Found, a homewares business; her husband indy lingam, a local council sustainability project manager and their kids, along with their pup and a couple of chickens. the eco-conscious couple took on the challenge to revive this once tired weatherboard house into a warm and colorful family home with treasured collections and one great art collection. i love all that white (surprise, duh) and all the pops of color. for the whole tour, visit inside out magazine .

• PHOTOGRAPHY by LISA COHEN and STYLING by HEATHER NETTE KING for inside out magazine.

Want to catch a glimpse of what’s on trend for Spring/Summer 2014 here in Europe? My lovely friend and neighbor, Tinna, just rang my bell to give me some design magazines and to let me know that the new House Doctor catalog is now available (here). This is such an exciting time of the year, when companies roll out their newest collections! As their rep for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Tinna is always on the front lines when it comes to trends and style. I love having her as a my friend and neighbor. I’ve been a big House Doctor fan for the past five years – their product offering get stronger and stronger with each new collection. I have several House Doctor pieces in my home and now my husband has been converted – he loves their style and has a gorgeous black wooden locker and a dresser with a shelf from them in his office. It’s a great company for both men and women who love a stylish yet practical interior since so many pieces work nicely for couples sharing a space. Would you like a peek at some of my favorites from their new collection? I took some notes as I went along that you can read below on each image.

One thing that surprised me the most about this collection is that it’s in MY NEW APARTMENT COLOR SCHEME! My kitchen walls are blue (like the color shown above) with white tile work and black accents, my entryway is a peachy-pink like the color shown above, we have copper lighting in the hallway, the baby’s room is mint, black, goldenrod, blue and gray, my workroom is black, gray, white, blue, peachy-pink and mint with cooper and neon orange accents – it’s actually pretty cool to know that the design I’ve been putting together for months now (we painted end of November/early December), is the same scheme as this gorgeous catalog and I didn’t even know it until today! Some told me that I was crazy for painting my kitchen blue (“But Holly blue is for baby rooms and bathrooms!”) but I really wanted to rebel and try it and I’m so glad that I did. (Our kitchen is Borrowed Light from Farrow & Ball.) And my entry is a pinky peach and some thought it was a bit out there. But I love it. And I’m glad I went for it. I can’t wait to show you when we move in! Here are some more gorgeous photos from the new House Doctor catalog for S/S 2014, complete with some of my notes…

 

What do you like about this collection? Spot any pieces that make you go WOW? Is this color palette on trend where you live for Spring, or not?

(images: house doctor)

Amazing work from Maura Grace Ambrose: http://www.folkfibers.com/

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MAKE

You will need:

 

molds (you can easily find these online)

black wax

Find some amazing molds, you can use old candy molds. Melt the wax, color it blackand pour into the molds. When set, remove from the molds. and hang or use as ornaments.

i’m always daydreaming about living in a lovely old loft. how would i go about breaking up the odd spaces and defining areas? would it be all open, or have quirky little nooks and staircases? this time around, in my dreams, i live in a london loft — perhaps at one time a tailor’s atelier with tall beamed ceilings and a wide staircase up to a funky old space once used to store fabric, now my bedroom. i could live with that. think of the stories a space like this could tell, of all the gentlemen that had passed through its doors being measured in navy pinstripe? i can see it now. a large living area with big arched windows — and views of the river thames.

i’ll keep the dining area pretty simple with a minimal amount of vintage-modern furnishings and lighting fixtures. the kitchen is bound to be a little funky, since it’s got an old wood burning stove, so i’ll stack wood there, and utilize a large counter to separate the dining room from the cooking space.

a wide staircase will lead up to a bedroom attic, where i’ll keep a very simple platform bed and an old cabinet that once belonged to the atelier will house my clothes and a vintage typewriter that was left behind as well.

i’ll have a pretty little dressing area and make-up mirror, and a simple platform bed. there will be pretty tiles in the bathroom and lovely brass frames stacked neatly on a shelving ledge. brilliant! when can we move in?

• images from top to bottom: living room via hemma hos mig; dining room via alt for damerne; Sanna ja Olli’s kitchen stove via scandinavian deko; kitchen counter area via remodelista; shelter7 stairwell via tara pearce photography; frames weekday carnival; tiles via annika von holdt; bedroom bed via tara pearce photography.

In this wonderful animated short, Dr Brené Brown talks about the difference between empathy and sympathy. "Empathy is a choice," she says, "and it's a vulnerable choice because in order to connect with you, I have to connect with something in myself that knows that feeling." Funny, beautiful and definitely worth watching.

P.S. Encouragement.

(Via Swissmiss)

Now that Anton is finally sleeping (yay!), Alex and I have been excited to go out on date nights again. So we checked out the dating and relationships company HowAboutWe, which has really fun date ideas...Read More >

Nothing is as personal as color. Choosing a color palette is both the most important part and yet the most daunting part for many when it comes to decorating their homes. Read on and get some great tips as we help guide you to create the color palette that best suits your style, personality and lifestyle.

Choosing your colors

Start by working from a color wheel. There are primary, secondary and tertiary colors.

• Primary colors are red, blue and yellow. They are pure colors and cannot be created.
• Secondary colors are orange, green and purple. These colors are formed when equal parts of 2 primary colors are combined. For example equal parts yellow and blue make green. As basic as this is this is where we begin the color selection.
• Tertiary colors are a mixture, in varying parts of secondary and primary colors to create different hues, as a result the primary and secondary colors become less vivid. White and black are often added to darken and soften these hues.

Creating your color scheme

Use your color wheel to help you create your own color scheme that best fit your your personality. There are 4 kinds of possible color schemes.

1. Monochromatic. The monochromatic color scheme uses tone on tone of the same color with the addition of white or black to lighten or darken the color. For example, in this scheme blue can become a pale sky blue or a dark midnight blue and all three hues of the same shade are used to create this effect.
2. Analogous. The analogous scheme uses colors that appear next to each other on the color wheel. For example yellow will be used with green or orange, or blue will be used with green or purple. This creates a colorful and often soothing palette.
3. Contrast. The contrast scheme is more dramatic. Here a triad of contrasting colors are used, such as yellow-orange, green-blue and red-purple. This introduces more color and energy into your home’s palette.
4. Complementary. Lastly we have the complementary scheme where two opposing colors, such as blue and orange, are used together to create a dramatic, bold and high energy color scheme.

Creating your color scheme

We will caution against selecting your wall color first. Wall paints are inexpensive and can be created in any color and in any hue you desire. It’s best to start with harder to find items such as furniture and rugs or carpets. Once you’ve selected your furnishings you can then move on to wall color. You may decide that you’d prefer your color not to be on your walls, but in your accessories or furnishings instead. Many people prefer this. Others, conversely, prefer more neutral furnishings contrasted by bold and powerful walls.

Things to consider 

When choosing your color palette you may want to start with contrasts, something dark paired with something light. If you wish to infuse a little more color and energy into your room you might consider adding something bright. Where is it that you want these colors? If you’re more comfortable with pale walls, look to your furnishings, accessories and rugs for added color. When picking your colors, especially the bolder ones, makes sure they are crisp and the lines are clean. If your style is more subtle, softer, neutral shades should be considered.

Color tones

Test out your colors with paint swatches and fabrics. Draw out plans of your rooms and sketch in the colors. If they work on paper, try painting small areas of your walls. You can buy any color paint in a sample size specifically for this reason. When painting sample areas look other rooms and how they connect so that you can create a flow from room to room so that the colors complement each other. An adjoining room may want a non accent or a neutral color, or conversely you can work with contrasting tones as well as long as there is always a semblance of flow.

Lighting

Lighting is an important aspect of all decor and function within the home and should never be overlooked. Light reflects and deflects color, changing it constantly, throughout the day. A room’s truest colors are those found in the daylight hours and the hues will alter throughout the day and the seasons as the lighting changes. Different lightings can change the appearance of color as well.  Indigo, for example can appear bluer in one room and have much more red in another.

Commitment 

You love the idea of infusing your space with color, but you’re not really quite ready to add it to your walls. There are plenty of ways to add splashes of color to your home. If you keep your walls neutral – pale beiges, sands, ivories, greys and whites – you can bring color in with rugs, furniture, lamps, pillows, throws and artwork, flowers, and fresh fruit. You may also consider painting your ceiling or an accent wall.

Where to start with color 

Start at the beginning. The beginning could be a central room or a front hall or entryway. Is there a color, or a set of colors that you’re particularly fond of? Do you tend to prefer blues, yellows, greens? Start with a color that best suits you. Then take that color and look at it several shades and hues lighter and several shades and hues darker. So, for instance, on your color wheel, you’ve chosen green. You’ve gone to the paint store and you’ve chosen a dozen or so paint swatches that have varying shades of green. You like two shades, one has more of a grey undertone and more has more of a blue undertone. Perhaps select one hue for the dining room and the other for the living room. To make them work together select a neutral that can be used in both rooms for ceiling or trim or both. Some suggest keeping hallways, landings and connecting spaces neutral in tone.

Separate the upstairs from the downstairs

The upstairs and downstairs are two separate entities and should be treated as such.  It’s best to paint your landing or hallway a soft or neutral color as often the upstairs is comprised of mostly bedrooms which can often have very differing colors and contrasts. Childrens rooms are often bright and bold, whereas guestrooms and home offices are not. If your master bedroom has a master bathroom attached to it, you need not paint both rooms the same color, but do consider different tones of the same color – perhaps paint one room slightly lighter than the other. As the two are connected there should be some semblance of flow.

Choosing color should be enjoyable and should not be stressful in the least. Don’t rush into anything. Visit the paint store, talk to the professionals, bring home as many swatches as you desire and hang them up all over your home if you wish. In the end, these are guidelines to help you but all rules and guidelines need not be followed to a T.  Listen to your gut, trust your instincts – they never lie!

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Welcome to a colorful apartment with plenty of interesting features. Located in a building planned by architect Oscar Niemeyer in the central region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the loft was recently added a new vibrant feel. Gislene Lopes took on the challenge of reinventing the personality of this home and employed plenty of strong colors and intriguing textures in the process.
Each of the interiors is well individualized, yet the transition between spaces is smooth and quite pleasant: “The choice of design pieces, like the lamp of Micasa and Charles Eames chair, and the use of straight and sober lines create a harmony with the overall playful aspect. The parquet flooring mahogany wood in the original field of the apartment has been maintained and restored“. Large windows in every room allow the inhabitants to enjoy the spectacular views of the city. Find this place as captivating as we do?

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El Palacio de Hierro - 125 años de Estilo

EAT

Thanksgiving + Chanukah = Thanksgivukkah -- My friend Jamie Geller is going to share some of her favorite Chanukah recipes with a Thanksgiving spin!

 

From Jamie: "If you've been following our 8 bites for 8 nights Chanukah special here on Sweet Paul then 1) you must be having a lot of fun 2) you've been eating well and 3) you know that the miracle of Chanukah has nothing to do with potatoes but rather, is all about the oil. So by Day 8 when I am totally carb-ed out, I am happy to lightly fry up my Zucchini Latkes. Not as heavy as a potato pancake they allow me to feel less guilty about this 8-day food fest. I know, I know a Jewish mother doesn't feel guilty she's supposed to make you feel guilty... so have I?"

 

You will need:

 

2 large zucchini (about 1-pound), shredded
1 small onion, shredded
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon kosher salt
canola oil for frying
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped dill
1/4 cup diced cucumber
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

 

 

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, onions, eggs, matzo meal and salt and stir to combine. Heat ¼-inch oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Drop by 2 tablespoons full and lightly press down to flatten. Fry for about 4 to 6 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Remove and drain on paper towels. Continue with remaining batter.  In a small bowl, combine yogurt, dill, cucumber, lemon juice and salt and stir. Serve Tzatziki alongside Latkes.                                               

As Movember draws to a close, the heroes of the movement take center stage. One of them, Jonathon Burnside, joins in the fun every Movember to grow a mustache and raise money for men's health programs. In his fourth year with the event, he grew an epic mustache that joined his chest hair to create the illusion of a cat! He said,

‘I just did a handlebar moustache and then cut half of it off,’ he explained.

‘I made a template to get the basic shape. Then I shaved negative space lines for the details, which did not show up on camera.

‘Then my wife did an outline in eye liner, which also did not show up on camera. Then I just went ahead and outlined it in Sharpie.’

With a name like Burnside, it's no wonder he's an expert with his facial hair. -via I Have Seen the Whole of the Internet

POLL: Okay, how many people want to see John Farrier recreate this?

• Yes! Do it!
• No, we don't want to see it!

Mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves are taking over our dining room chairs and table. It’s getting cold out and the dining room is the next space beyond our entryway, so everything is landing there. I’ve been planning to add some storage in the entry, below the stairs, as we do have some space to work with and could use the added functionality. The entryway vignette below would be entirely welcome in my house! Too bad it would never work (even though I do already have a framed vintage botanical print).

First of all, that particular table is a dining table. We have some space to work with, but not that much. That’s easy enough to remedy by substituting a sofa/console table, but the second reason it wouldn’t work is that while it looks great, a simple table is low on practicality. We need storage, and that setup offers none. Baskets could be added, over even one of the random old treasure chests that came with our house, but I’d like something with doors or drawers. Third, the paneling below our stairs is beautiful, but this is a very wood-heavy Victorian and more wood is probably the last thing the entry needs.

Mixing woods can be done, but it would have to be done carefully and I’d prefer to contrast the details of our woodwork with a more clean-lined, modern piece in a painted or lacquered finish.

The feel of that entryway above though, that’s still good! There’s still plenty of inspiration to pull from it. As I mentioned above, I have a similar botanical print. It may not go in the entryway itself, but it will probably be on the first floor nearby somewhere. The other elements — a light, a pretty bowl, some decorative vases, books, and a place to sit — are just the result of good styling. Easy enough to incorporate with a different piece of furniture. So, speaking of, here are fifteen sideboards, buffets, bars, dressers, and credenzas that I’d considered, including the one that I bought. There were more options (!), but it was getting a bit ridiculous to present all 442 of them here.

1. Lubna Chowdhary Tiled Buffet, West Elm, $699
   The metallic finish is nice, but the squares would compete with my paneling.

2. Amsterdam Cabinet, Ballard Designs, $999
   WANT WANT WANT. Just not for the entry.

3. Broyhill Brasilia Dresser, Chairish, $2400
   Mid-century doesn’t play so well in a Victorian, though this is beautiful.

4. PS Cabinet, IKEA, $99
   I had one of these little guys as a dining room buffet years ago in our apartment. LITTLE is the key word here.

5. Dupla Credenza, CB2, $499
   Cute, but probably too cute.

6. STOCKHOLM Beige Sideboard, IKEA, $379
   (It’s in stores but not the US site yet.) Kind of plain, but good proportions.

7. Tree Rings Cabinet, Anthropologie, $398
   I’m so into this little cabinet! Again though, too small.

8. Rustic Raw Mango Storage Console, West Elm, $499
   Nice, but not enough storage.

9. Moro Dining Cabinet, Room & Board, $2299
   This comes in five wood finishes, and I’m sure one of them would look fine in the entryway. I love it, but it’s pricey.

10. Mid-Century Dresser, Chairish, $499
    Another great vintage piece that would look fantastic… in a different house.

11. BJURSTA Sideboard, IKEA, $249
    I’m not feeling the blocky legs, but it isn’t bad.

12. Fuel Red Credenza, CB2, $499
    Super glossy with rad proportions, but a bit low to the ground.

13. Traveler Chest, Anthropologie, $1698
    This wouldn’t look right against my woodwork, but isn’t it interesting?

14. Metal Bexley Bar, World Market, $529
    Looks cool empty, but would look cluttered with the kids’ winter gear.

15. Circulation Chest, The Land of Nod, $799
    I’ve been crushing on this since it came out, but like the first option, those little squares would compete.

I’m going with number 6, the STOCKHOLM beige sideboard. I don’t want anything too precious, since it’s going to be used on a daily basis by the whole family, and I’m hoping the sideboard will hold up. It’s not my absolute favorite of the bunch (that would be a toss-up between numbers 2, 7, and 9), but the style, scale, and price are right. There’s potential for modification down the line with paint and/or beautiful hardware, but I think it will look great as-is once it’s in place and styled up a bit.

Which would you have chosen?

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La película “Club Sándwich” del director mexicano Fernando Eimbcke, ganó el premio como Mejor película en la 31 edición del Festival de Cine de Turín, en Italia. Es el principal galardón que se otorga en este evento e incluye un cheque por 15 mil euros.

En el mes de septiembre el mexicano ganó la Concha de Plata a mejor director del Festival de San Sebastián, en España, con el mismo film.

Eimbcke también es director de la película “Temporada de Patos” (2004) que obtuvo 11 Arieles y “Lake Tahoe” (2008),ganador del premio Internacional de la Crítica en el Festival de Berlín.

El cineasta mexicano, destaca por sus temáticas sobre los procesos de la adolescencia y “Club Sándwich” no es la excepción: Paloma y su hijo, Héctor, mantienen una relación muy cercana y afectuosa. Cuando pasan unas vacaciones en la playa, Héctor conoce a Jazmín, una adolescente que al igual que él, está despertando a la sexualidad. A partir de esto, la relación con su madre ya no es la misma.

La película aún se puede ver por distintos cines de la ciudad.

Te dejamos el tráiler

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Have you guys heard of city.ballet? It's a twelve-part online documentary series about New York City Ballet, narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker. Each episode is about 6 minutes, and I watched them all in one blast last night. You hear from apprentices who are trying desperately to get into the company, corps de ballet members who are hoping to stand out, soloists who feel stuck in the ranks and principals feeling all eyes upon them. It's inspiring and fascinating, and another example of how it's hard to make something look easy.
(A bunch of little ones auditioning for the school! Those little bellies!)

P.S. Toby taking ballet.

(Photos of the School of American Ballet auditions by Greg Gilbert/Seattle Times and Jason DeCrow)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are not designed for casual shoppers like me. There will never be any camping involved in any purchase I make, ever, but as a frugalista who understands the value of a great deal, I can see why others do it. That's why I use these five helpful tracking tools to get a good deal on these shopping holidays.

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i feel as if i am still up in clouds after my weekend away...which is why this interior seems so fitting...

i love the mix of everything in this copenhagen apartment.  Yet again, it is proven that art sets the tone in all of my favorite interiors.

keep in mind that i include vintage rugs as works of art as well....and the white backdrop?  well that just seems to be a given aroud here.

xo mrs. french

via elle decoration UK

photography: Brigitta Wolfgang Drejer

hey guys! Are you getting ready for the holidays? i know it’s kinda early to ask, but i’ve already seen people pinning gift ideas! i don’t know about you, but i’m one of those that waits until the last minute to get them. ha! the joys of running around the mall.

one thing i never forget though, is to plan a few recipes in advance (i mean food is sacred, right?). for today’s edition of edible rooms, i am going to share with you a super easy recipe to make a delicious appy that will make you the star of every holiday party you attend…along with your karaoke skills, of course.

grab your favourite holiday playlist and let’s make prosciutto, fig, and spinach pesto bruschetta.

prosciutto, fig, and spinach pesto bruschetta.
makes 6 portions

ingredients:

- 6 slices of a nice rustic bread
- extra virgin olive oil
- 6 slices of prosciutto
- basket of fresh figs (dried figs work too)

for the pesto:

- 3 handfuls of spinach
- 1 handful of fresh basil
- 1 clove of garlic (half if you don’t like to get stinky)
- 1/4 cup of walnuts (cheaper than pine nuts and just as tasty)
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese (the real one!)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil

steps:

1. make the pesto: add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until they form a chunky paste (not a puree!). add extra oil if needed.

2. toast or grill the bread slices

3. spread some pesto on the toasted bread, then place the prosciutto and try to make pretty ribbons with it. top with figs, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of fresh cracked pepper, and a few thin slices of parmesan cheese.

done and done. it’s mighty tasty and a total time saver. pair it up with some vino and you’re set for success (including lots of thank you gifts from your guests).

’til next time! Gab from The Artful Desperado.

• food styling: gabriel cabrera; room images via: heidi lerkenfeldt.

dwell magazine.

as i mentioned last week, i’m considering redesigning my dining room to be more multi-purpose, if you will. i don’t ‘dine’ in there as much as i should, and the space is not really being utilized to it’s maximum potential based on the size of my tiny cottage. it’s a great, sunny room where i think i would feel very productive, rather than curled up on my sofa with my laptop. i’ve been wanting to get off my macbook pro mouse pad and onto using a wacom tablet, too, so in order to do that i need to be at a desk of some sort — i.e. my dining room table. so, i’m looking around for dining space inspiration that can also easily be transitioned and used as home office as well. the beauty of a laptop is it’s ability to disappear right at dinner time, so i feel as though any one of these simply decorated dining rooms would flip flop pretty much at a moment’s notice.

sköna hem.

clockwise, l to r: SEES by Sanni; home of ATWTP’s Tanja Vibe via house & hold; karina tengberg for bolig; Frederikke Heiberg for Danish Alt for damerne; coastal living; alice flynn’s home office; elle decoration uk.

home of ATWTP’s Tanja Vibe via house & hold.

raw studios, via home designing.

decoratrix.

After just a few days of chilly weather all I want to eat is comfort food. Unpretentious one-pot wonders that are, above all, warm. We’ve been eating veggie chili, west african peanut soup, and navarin (a glorious French lamb stew), but its only mid-November but I’m afraid my easy to feed husband may soon stage a soup strike. This eggplant and herb lasagna from Chasing Delicious looks like just the thing to warm my kitchen and my belly. No crazy expensive ingredients or complicated techniques, just a classic lasagna, brightened with fresh herbs and made even more hearty with meaty eggplant.

–Melissa P.

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The collaborative efforts of mother and daughter team, Eva and Lisa Holst, My Friend Yarn is responsible for creating these colorful and eclectic cushions. Each cushion is handmade from 100% wool, and inspired by the Swedish landscapes and animals. All of the yarn used by My Friend Yarn has a low carbon footprint, sourced from a small, family-run company in the Sheltland Islands, that has been trading for five generations. My Friend Yarn’s newest cushions depict vibrant landscapes mimicking Scandinavian nature scenes, with warm, nostalgic color palettes perfect for cozying up this fall.

I’m a longtime fan of the beautiful return address stamps from the talented sisters of Fawnsberg (see the evidence here and here!), so naturally I’m loving their latest stamp collection! In addition to several beautiful return address stamps, the ladies of Fawnsberg also designed a couple of gift stamps with the holidays in mind. Each stamp is cut from red rubber and mounted on a solid maple base with a painted red handle. Just beautiful!

See lots more over at Fawnsberg!

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Hello decor8 readers, it is Gudy again with another monthly trend report for decor8! I am very happy to report a micro trend that I spotted during my recent trip to Los Angeles. All over LA there is so much wall art with a strong 70’s vibe where macramé, weaving art and yarn banners are on the rise. Once you start researching, you’ll discover that most (not all) of these artists live in California! After visiting many trend shows in Europe, I’m happy to report a trend that I truly believe had its origin on that side of the globe. Today, let’s talk about woven wall hangings and their modern texture combos with chunky thread, exquisite fibers and even some color-blocking to create playful patterns. What I particularly love about this microtrend is the unique combination of fashion and ancient craftwork. I’m totally drawn to everything that is handmade, locally produced and that has history behind it. Since we have seen macramé surfacing around the internet already, I’ll skip that… We will concentrate on hanging woven tapestries and tassel art instead. Ready?

Maryanne Moodie began weaving while pregnant, wanting to slow down and decided to take out a small loom that she had not found any use for at that time. Today, she sells her pieces on a commission basis. Maryanne is the founder of Melbourne-based brand House of Maryanne Vintage, and you can learn more about her work in this blog post or link to the photographer who shot these gorgeous photos above, here: Brooke Holm. Please check out her amazing IG feed too. It features some of the most amazing work that I have come across!

Brook&Lyn was founded by Mimi Jung and Brian Hurewitz in 2009. They moved their studio from New York to Los Angeles in 2012 blending their backgrounds in weaving, installation art, woodworking and art direction.

Next there is Adam Pogue’s downtown LA home. There is so much to discover in his array of fantastic DIY objects such as the wall hanging piece in his bedroom which originally was made as a knotted fleece rug. Don’t you think the blue-green wall color is the perfect backdrop?

If you want to go much for a more sophisticated look, Native Line hanging objects are one of a kind pieces made with gold plated wire, black bamboo thread, metallic gold and silver fibers. I love the more artsy and minimal approach here.

How about this truly amazing tassel art work presented during Justina Blakeney’s popup shop at Platform earlier this month? Of all the pieces I have seen so far, this is one of my favorites!

All Roads Design is Los Angeles-based design duo Janelle Pietrzak and Robert Dougherty who craft one-of-a-kind pieces with natural aesthetics and global influences. By the way, arrows are trending too! I see them popping up on different platforms.

And some final eye candy for you today… This stunning tassel cascade from Creative Bug is a surprisingly easy to make DIY Project.

I hope you liked the wall weaving idea! What do you think? Dated or a happy discovery? Have a wonderful week ahead – Gudy.

(photos linked to their sources above.)

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Hello friends! Today I have a special interview with London-based stylist and author Emily Chalmers. But first, I hope that your day is going well for you. We just signed on our new apartment about an hour ago and the renovations begin next week (already!), so I’m living fast and crazy at the moment. The baby is doing so well too – I’ve entered my third trimester and my 29th week begins on Monday. I heard his heart beat again today at my appointment and he’s kicking as I type this, so he’s a feisty and strong little fellow. Pregnancy feels fun (finally) and though I still deal with nausea, I’m over the hard part so I’m living more normally again. Yay for that! Ok, so let’s get started shall we? Let’s meet Emily Chalmers!

I recently had a friendly little convo with London-based stylist, shop owner and book author, Emily Chalmers and you are invited to listen in below. Her books and life in general are so interesting to me, and she became a first time mom not too long ago and this made me want to chat with her even more – to see how she’s managing everything! Since she had her baby, she’s been traveling with her little bundle to some really inspiring places like Japan, so I wanted to tap in to her energetic and bohemian mother goddess self. I still feel quite clueless about the road ahead with my baby due and so many people tell me that you have no life once you have kids but I want to think that I still can have my own identity so chatting with women like Emily make me feel very positive and encouraged! Let us begin…

Hi Emily! Okay, so you recently moved – where are you living in London these days?
Emily: We’ve lived in the same area of London for years now – we love the East End! After 8 1/2 happy years in an old warehouse space in central Shoreditch we’re now just 3 years in to a “proper” house (with internal walls and central heating this time!) very near Columbia Road area, a few minutes walk from the old place. I love this spot – we have parks and a city farm near by, the canal’s not far away, and excellent transport links to anywhere else we might want to go. We’re also under a minute away from the vibrant market that takes place every Sunday on Columbia Road itself. Live music, good food, bric-a-brac and masses and masses of fresh flowers and plants. What a treat!

You also closed up shop but I understand you reopened it at home or? And how are your running it, by appointment only?
Emily: In the year following our house move I was due to move the Caravan shop premises as our lease had come to an end on Redchurch Street and the building was due for extensive renovation. I’d known this was coming up, of course, and had kept an eye out in the locality. Coincidentally I’d seen an available space very near our future new home and for some reason I kept going back to it – it was smaller than the previous shop and in a very different sort of location, tucked away under a block of flats in a much quieter area on the outskirts of Shoreditch and very near Columbia Road. We’d only been in our new home for a few months when I discovered I was expecting a baby. Suddenly everything fell into place and the premises around the corner became the perfect spot for Caravan! That Spring I secured Caravan’s next home – it hadn’t been used as a shop for a long time and with the help of a trusty builder we stripped it out and created a light and airy simple open space to make room for the 3 floors-worth of bits I’d managed to accumulate at Redchurch Street. I spent the following months editing stock and turning my attention to our online store. Baby Bunty arrived that winter and I then gradually built up a shop floor again whilst getting to grips with my new life as a mother too.

How is shop ownership with a toddler working out?
Emily: It’s been an interesting time, Bunty has moved from pram to playpen to playhouse in the shop next to me each day and it’s an extension of home to her now. We’re only a few steps away from our front door and always going back and forth, a good server system and a trusty laptop allows me to work from any location – it’s this flexibility that has allowed me to enjoy my time with the baby while keeping the business running. Customers visited by appointment while I was working out of the new space piled floor to ceiling with boxes. Even though we’re more organised now, this system still works best as I can remain hands-on in every aspect of the business and we can plan around Bunty’s schedule too. Seeing customers by appointment also adds a far more personal touch – it’s like having a visitor every time someone pops by and means I can be prepared for them.

What kinds of things do you sell?
Emily: The Caravan inventory has always been a mixed bag! We sell mainly home decoration, cushions, candle holders, wall sconces, mirrors, lighting, etc. alongside eclectic and unusual ornaments and gifts, such as little knitted dogs, baby shoes and tea towels. We also offer a few pieces of jewellery and some very lovely gold and silver leather clogs, so there are things to wear too. Our signature pieces are our vintage fabric covered cushions, vintage silk scarf drapes and a beautiful pineapple wall sconce that is produced especially for the store.

You still have an online shop, are you running that mostly full-time now?
Emily: The online shop continues 24/7 and is an area of the business that fits in very well with family life. I can pack parcels any time of the day and night – and often do! I am an established interiors author and stylist and I’ve always continued to produce features for magazines alongside running the shop. When I was fitting out the shop floor I made sure everything can be moved easily – I’ve kept the space very flexible too so that we can shoot there and work on other projects.

What are some current decorating trends that you’ve spotted in London lately?
Emily: We are surrounded by decorating trends here in London, especially in the area I live. There seem to be so many trends around – it’s lovely to see that everything goes nowadays. What I have noticed is that everything seems very much more considered than it did a few years ago. It’s as if people are just more aware of interiors generally. I’ve always been a fan of a more eclectic bohemian approach and this is definitely still a strong look generally.

What other things are you involved in – do you do styling jobs on the side or is your daughter and shop enough at the moment?
Emily: I do manage the odd styling job on the side and it tends to be in my shop or home. Bunty and Caravan are probably enough to be getting on with, but much of what I do crosses over, so it all works out somehow.

You are a new mom, how old is your daughter and what has motherhood taught you?
Emily: Bunty will be 2 years old next month. In a strange way, time has flown by but I’ve also managed to savour every moment. Ooooh, motherhood has taught me so much – I don’t even know where to begin with this question! Motherhood has helped me appreciate my life more too, it has helped me to simplify things and concentrate on what works best for me at this point in time. It is full of challenges and then, of course, of achievements. I love it!

Do you think that having a child changes a woman, and if so, how has it changed you?
Emily: Yes, I do think having a child can change a woman. Perhaps not every woman though, it depends on how you approach it. Like everything in life! I’m not sure how it has changed me but it has certainly developed me.

Have you noticed whether or not your daughter has a creative knack yet like you do and if so, in what ways?
Emily: Children are incredibly imaginative. I see this in Bunty and it’s a joy to nurture that quality and create a safe and secure environment so you can stand back, give enough space, and allow it to grow. Seeing Bunty setting out her little tea set in her playhouse in the shop is wonderful! The other day she gathered up three crows (we sell ornamental crow figures at Caravan), set them down in a neat row and put little pots in front of them and then said “crows having water” – I thought that was particularly creative seeing as she’s not even been on this earth for 2 years yet!

You author a few of my most precious and beloved books – you have really inspired me over the years. Do you have plans to do more books?
Emily: What a wonderful thing to say, thank you Holly, to hear my books have inspired is the highest compliment. I will definitely be doing more books in the future and I should imagine they will always be decorating related in some way – that’s my raison d’être!

What do you love about living in London and where are your favorite, inspirational haunts from cafes to shopping?
Emily: I love living in London – I love the spirit and vibrancy here and how you can find whatever you need or want, somewhere. I love the cultural mix and the creative energy, the fact that new things pop up all the time, alongside the good established, old things. I love the shopping opportunities and most of all the markets – there are many around London but those in my home area never cease to keep me interested and inspired – Brick Lane, Columbia Road, Spitalfields Antiques Market, Broadway Market and so on. There are some great cafes around – my local favourites have to include the Towpath Cafe on the Regents Canal and a new local favourite is Stories on Broadway Market where they won my heart by giving Bunty her own tiny fruit shake in a little milk bottle with a straw, when I’d only ordered one for myself and was planning to share it. It’s the extra thoughtful touches like that that make a place more special.

And finally, tell us where you go online for inspiration – who do you read, where do you shop for things, etc.?
Emily: I go online for inspiration far less than I’d like to say I do. I’m surrounded by inspiration in my busy day-to-day life so any extra found digitally is always a treat! Having Bunty has allowed me to discover the wealth of and occasionally dip into beautiful online shops for children. I also enjoy finding things on eBay for her. What I tend to do is miss the daily reads and instead I catch up with favourite blogs from time to time. Running a business around a little one means more often than not I spend my evenings working though occasionally I’ll plan an early night and will find time to have a proper blog surf, going from one to another, catching up on what you’ve been up to at decor8 and pouring over sites like Etsy too. What joy!

Some of my favorite things from Emily’s online shop are shown above: 1. LouLou 2. Trunk jug set 3. Modern Vintage Style by Emily Chalmers 4. Metal storage box 5. Ceramic container 6. Gold beakers 7. Ceramic bell lamp 8. Poodle lamp.

Thank you Emily for sharing your world with decor8 readers, it’s a pleasure to meet with you!

(Top 4 photos: Debi Treloar, all others: Emily Chalmers)

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