Simple and Elegant Scandinavian Villa

This 130 square meter villa mixes vintage design classics with new designs, creating  simple and elegant style with a lot of personality. Everything is clean and airy, but full of chic decor and shines with a truly welcoming atmosphere.

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Holy Chic: Cute and Affordable Graphic Tees

Holy Chic you guys! I have been wanting some graphic tees for awhile now, and I just found the cutest ones from Old Navy Canada! Best part? The website is currently offering 20% off orders over $100 (25% if you are in the US!) until tomorrow, making these tees just under $12 each. Graphic tees are so versatile! They can be paired with jeans, an a-line midi skirt, even a pencil skirt!
I couldn't believe these were Old Navy! They feel very JCrew, no? I have a feeling these are going to fly off the shelf, so get yours while you can! (I myself, bought all four...ooops!). This is not a sponsored post, I just loved these tees and wanted to share!

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Art deco house with mid century style

Lovely  symbiosis of the two eras, charming Art deco house furnished with mid century modern design furniture. This combination works really nicely and the playful colors of retro furniture adding a bit of spice.

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Sophisticated Styling: A Narrow Mantle

Today I'm sharing a seldom seen area of my living situation. I've mentioned before that I live in a student building where I have my own studio-style apartment, complete with living room/bedroom area, large walk in closet, and my own bathroom. My kitchen accommodations, however, are shared with the five other girls living in my building. Beside the kitchen, there is also a small community TV area. 

I was inspired by the mantle (on the non-working fireplace) down there the other day and decided to give it a quick makeover using found items from my apartment. Before, it was covered in junk mail and strange odds and ends such as batteries and a spool of thread. 

It's amazing what a ten minutes of styling can do!

The tricky part about styling a narrow mantle is that you only have a few inches of depth to make it count. This eliminates the possibility of any big, sculptural pieces. Instead, I've chosen to layer leaning art for easy switch-out in an asymmetrical layout to break up the formality of the more traditional fireplace. All of the art pieces used are my original paintings. I've added one small, interestingly shaped vase to the vignette to add some 3 dimensionality and a curvilinear form, and threw a couple decorative match boxes to complete the vignette with a 'lived-in' atmosphere.

Is there an area in your house that could use a little extra styling love?
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Cozy Minimalist House

1950s  house of architect Anders Barslund  is nice example of delicately done renovation. It is very clean, spacious and bright, but also use some colored walls, rich decor and nice mid century modern furniture. Definitely nice place to be and kitchen is really big - must be nice to cook there.

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Coffee Table Tuesday with The Peak of Tres Chic

Today's Coffee Table Tuesday features one of the first friends that I made in the blogging world, Sam of The Peak of Tres Chic. Like me, Sam is currently in school studying Interior Design. This lady has a big career ahead of her, as evidenced by her amazing Rose Creek project. Sam participated in my Favourite Furniture Fridays series way back when, and I am so thrilled to welcome her back for this new series. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy Sam's styling tips!

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I also love her tufted sofa, so amazing! Be sure to check out Sam's blog and instagram for more daily inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing Sam.
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Monday Eye Candy

Hope you all having nice start of the week. Here is some nice positive place for you, shot by photographer Derek Swalwell would love to see more photos of this place!

Pink Houses

For my studio project this term, we are designing a boutique hotel in an old Victorian mansion, complete with corner tower.

In my hunt for some inspiration for the exterior, I came across some pretty stunning pink houses. Although this is not direction we are taking our hotel, it most certainly is the direction that I am taking my daydreaming this Monday morning! Enjoy!

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 It's my dream to live in a century home such as a Victorian. While I'm not sure I would paint it pink, it is fun to daydream!
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Bright, Black and White Scandinavian Apartmen

 

Oh my, this is really nice. Bright, clean, black and white - pure Scandinavian. The living room looks beautiful, with the white furniture and contrasting dark grey sofa and decor, everything is very well balanced.

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Black, Red and White Interior in Copenhagen

Another Scandinavian delight here, now from Copenhagen. Amazing use of black and red color  contrasting with otherwise white interior. Furnishing is very minimalist but selected with a great taste.

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Starry-Eyed: Astrological Decor

Have you ever heard the saying 'it was written in the stars'? How about the line in Romeo and Juliette that terms them 'star-crossed lovers'? Well, whether you believe that astrology plays a role in our fate or not, there is no denying the chicness of astrologically inspired decor pieces.

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Hand Painted Galaxy Wall via A Beautiful Mess

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I have a little taste of astrology in my own apartment with my darling little Astrological hand jewelry holder from Urban Outfitters. I love it! It is sort of creepy which contrasts with the sugary sweetness of the rest of the space.

So tell me, what do you think of this starry eyed trend?
 

Colorful Artists House in Melbourne

This colorful and happy house belongs to artist Miranda Skoczek. It is a really a positive bright place, full of  popping colors and  cool art. I like the rich use of nicely patterned rugs in each room and overall style of the decor, which gives the place a very distinctive characteristic.

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