Beautiful Wood Tile

If you are like me you probably like to watch HGTV. Over the past few years the network has acquired few really good interior designers who do not just transform your home in one day for $800. One of my favorite designers to watch is Candace Olson. Her interiors are always beautiful, elegant, functional, and beautifully lit.

On two of her projects Candace uses this great wood tile to give the walls character, depth, and warmth. I think it’s a great idea. In this instance the tiles act as an artwork, creating a statement in the room.

Master bathroom transformation wall. I love the warmth of the color, the texture and dimension that it gives the wall. It has this great spa feel  that no one would be able to resist.

Candace Olson Design, HGTV

This great wood tile created by Jamie Beckwith offers different options and it would give any wall, floor, ceiling, you name it, a great added touch and detail.

  

Do you feel inspired? Do you have a place in mind that you would like to install the wood tile?

 

Pottery Barn Summer Collection 2011 preview

You either “Love them” or “Hate them” but everyone flips through a Pottery Barn catalog. I love going to Pottery Barn stores for inspiration. I might love high end interior design but its not something my pocket book can afford. The company is coming up with their summer collection towards the end of the week, but gathering from those photos will be all about the bartender in you and all about color. I can’t wait to see what else they will come out for summer. And that bloody Mary does look good!

What about you? Do you love or dislike Pottery Barn?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie Set Tuesday

Can you tell I took an extra long weekend? Things at my house have been hectic for the past few weeks and I am just trying to do the best I can on all fronts. Hopefully it will get better soon.

This past weekend it was raining cats and dogs here in Orange County. I lived in Seattle, WA for about eight year and I visit about every two months since my family still lives there. The rain doesn’t bother me in Seattle, but for some reason after few hours of rain in CA I get grumpy. I wonder why? Oh, yeah, getting to my point, since it was raining all weekend I felt like watching a movie, possibly a comedy. I have seen so many previews for “Life as we know it” and I thought it was a comedy, so wrong. I spent the whole   most of the duration of the movie crying. Without giving too much of the movie away if you are a parent of a young child just be warned it is a very very sad movie, make sure you have enough Kleenex on hand.

Anyways, I loved the house that the movie. This colonial house is set in Atlanta. Is it just me that is being bothered by the big tree right in the middle of the photo blocking some of the house view. If it was my home I would of chopped it down by now.

This is a photo of the real house. The house was listed for sale and here is the listing.



Some bloggers have stated that the movie house it’s very “Pottery Barn” style. I would have to agree but I loved it. I loved the simplicity of the design and the architectural details of the house. It feels warm and welcoming even if I wanted to see a little more color.

Who wouldn’t love this kitchen? It is so big and roomy, I can live in there. I love the white cabinets and although its only a set I love how bright it looked. I like that you step down to get to the kitchen, it make is a little more interesting.







Here is the actual house’s kitchen. It is a little traditional for my taste, but I love the dark stain on the cabinets.



This is the living room in the real house. The architectural detail of the ceiling gives the house a great character.



They changed the fireplace for the movie. I actually like the stone better than the brick.







Here is the real living room:



This sunroom is calling my name. All I need is some sweet ice tea and a book.

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I have to say I also liked "Holly"'s wordrobe that they chose for the movie; very relaxed and casual, yet somewhat girly. Happy Tuesday!

Sisal Rope

Since I have a toddler at home I rarely watch TV. Most of the time I would record a show and by the time I sit down to watch it the DVR box has decided to erase it, that way  there would be more space for shows to come. Few days ago I found myself with a little more time (as in my daughter actually took a nap during nap time) so I sat down to watch “The Nate Berkus Show”. I have to say he is pretty interesting and fun to watch.

On the show Nate did a segment about using items you already have at home and giving them a new purpose. I loved the idea of using sisal rope to hang shelves. I wish I could find the photo online showing how he used the sisal rope to hang twin size beds from the ceiling. If you would like a tutorial click here. If you would like to see the segment click here.

Help for Japan

It is devastating what happened in Japan. My heart goes out to them. Tomorrow I will be taking the day off in honor of bloggers day of silence for Japan. Please help if you can, every little thing can help. Thank you.