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Kamis, 15 Maret 2012

Update your wardrobe for Spring with this awesome giveaway from Shabby Apple!

12.04 Susanto No comments

How awesome are the folks from the Shabby Apple? They are generously offering one lucky Decorology reader a $75 gift card to use on anything on their site! Below are a few things I really love:

Such a classic silhouette in a really fun print.

this suit is cute and glam all in one.

To enter the Shabby Apple giveaway, first go to Shabby Apple on facebook and "like" them. Then, come back to this post and leave a comment sharing what you might use that $75 for from Shabby Apple.

The giveaway will close on March 22nd at 6 PM EST. Good luck!

The home office/studio of one of my favorite graphic designers/bloggers

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Designer Fabien Barral's blog, Graphic Exchange, is always my go-to site for design inspiration when I'm starting a new project and feel a little bit of designer's block. He has a way of finding the most stunning work being produced in the graphic design world - especially when it comes to typography. It was no surprise really that his home office, which he shares with his wife in the countryside of France, is as equally inspiring.

Separate work stations provide lots of work surfaces, and in my humble opinion, one can never have too much surface area...

The plants are a nice touch... I have three in my space

One day I'll have space to have a separate table for pencil/ink/and paint, and a separate desk for my computer...

Make organizational tools like filing/storage that are out in the open pretty, and somehow visually cohesive - love these.

Lovely office right? I know I'm a bit jealous. You may also know Barral from Harmonie-Intérieure, a home-decor stencil company that does some really unique wall stencils. I did a post on them years ago.

images via Graphic Exchange

Simply lovely living rooms from Domino

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Domino is gone, but not forgotten. It's living rooms like these that keep the magazine's spirit alive...

This living room is really unique - I like it.

A Divine house tour mixing elegance, peacefulness, livability, and vintage elements

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These rooms blend so many nice elements and styles. Even though the feeling is luxury - I also get a sense of peacefulness. The colors are muted but not monotone.

What a great style mix - the tufted sofa with the retro dining set.

The bedroom has a rustic, country feel

The below are actually from another home I think..

Great table...

I'm usually not a fan of something so modern as this bedroom, but the simple lines and clean design work really well in a bedroom.

LOVE that window!

What do you think?

via Elle Decor

A little eye candy to brighten up your Monday

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Mondays...blah. Especially when it's getting so cold out! It makes it so tough for me to crawl out from under the covers when I'm toasty warm. Hopefully these chic homes with a nod to the traditional can help brighten it up a little?

The beam above the window adds a nice rustic touch without being too "look how rustic I am."

Love the nooks for spices by the oven

Cappuccino maker!

I like the look of raw linen and canvas like they've used on the bar stools

This kitchen has such a 17th century Dutch air to it - even without the Vermeer

The rooms below are from another house -

A home office with gobs of natural light! Looks nice and tucked away.

Love the retro classic chair. I also like that this room, though it has modern retro elements is still most obviously lived in. Nothing is too precious. Evidence of human, and canine, life can be seen on the shelves, the coat rack, etc.

In this room I like the large prints on every wall, and of course, the lounge. I'm a sucker for a reading nook!

via Southern Living

My favorite decorating style - and wow was it hard to narrow it down!

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The very awesome Amber over at Maven Mama presented a little challenge for me to pick one image that best represents my personal style for interiors. I'll have you know it took me long enough - as she presented me with the question April 1st! It's so hard though, and for me my personal style sometimes depends on what day it is! But today, I'd have to say that I always come back to what I call mid-century modern vintage.

Here is the picture that inspired my decision:

via Sweet Fine Day on Flickr

I still don't feel like this image quite sums it up - and there are things that I would do differently of course. I love the neutrals and wood tones, but I'd have to have some aqua blue in there somewhere. Also some fluffy seating - a shabby chic couch or something....and some more organic forms. I guess I just haven't really found the "just right image" yet, but I love this little glimpse of the room. I also love this style because you can use items you already have - I don't believe in tossing something just cause it doesn't match. Also, items that you use and live with are special - and make a home really yours.

While we're on the topic, here's some more mid-century modern interiors.