Play it up with Decor Accessories!

If you thought decor accessories were there to play second fiddle in the process of interior design, well think again! Personally for me, I think decor accessories play an imperative role in making my home what it is. Accessorizing a space, let's you add color, texture, pattern, style.....Most important of it all, it let's you add spirit, memories and personality to an otherwise mundane brick and mortar structure. (I know you might argue saying good architectural bones are important and I'm not denying that. But let's just say accessories are the icing and the cherry on the cake!). It would be amiss if I didn’t quote Hattie Wolfe here, "A house is nothing without the accessories. Otherwise all you have is a room full of furniture." 

I could not think of a better way to explain the importance of decor accessories than to share the interiors of the concept store,“Upstairs at PierreLafond's”. Situated in Montecito's Upper Village (CA), this place is a treasure trove of all things exclusive and exquisite. Featuring a range of inventory that includes hand picked home decor merchandise, remarkable men’s and women's lounging wear section and everything else inbetween, this place is on the must visit list should you be in the neighborhood. 

Besides their drool worthy products, its also their ever changing picture perfect store displays that keep you hooked. Whenever the place is stocked with new merchandise, the store crew does a commendable job of giving the place a new look and feel. (The store displays are put together so thoughtfully that it compels you to own everything in the store!) 

Take a look at how the same place is elevated to a whole new level with a few different touches each time........ 

Tell me you are not impressed? Now you understand what I was trying to get at. So go right ahead and curate your decor accessories thoughtfully, then layer them on, move them around to find them their place of importance, edit if need be and then stand back and see if the space reflects YOU. If not, "Keep Calm and Tweak On".......

Wishing you a wonderful weekend and happy decorating folks! 

Image Credit/Copyright : Upstairs at PierreLafond

Where there's a WALL there's a way

While researching for headboard options for a friend's (K) daughter's bedroom, I came across these images at "Blik". K wanted her daughter's room to feel complete but without having to go through the trouble of packing large pieces of furniture while moving, as she happens to move every now and then, depending on where her husbands work takes them.

And with the restriction of a very tight budget, I had my work cut out for me. But when I came across Blik, I knew I had found the solution to her problems. 

Blik is an internationally acclaimed design and removable wall graphic company that was started way back in 2002 by Scott Flora (an architect extraordinaire) and Jerinne Neils (food writer). Wall papers and painting not being the options to their delimma, they decided to personally find a solution that worked for them and thus Blik was born.

At a price of $40 for the twin size wall decal headboard, K didn't need any convincing and has infact gone ahead and ordered the Nessa Bedframe in the kiwi shade to go with pops of pink in the room.

If you think today's post has solved your predicament too and you'd like to check out the whole range of products offered by Blik, here's the link. 

You'll take care and have a good day;)

Images: Courtesy Blik

Where Dreams are Born

Good Morning to all my lovely readers !!!!

Today I've curated a gorgeous collection of dreamy and globally inspired bedrooms. I think of bedrooms as a place where dreams are born. And the rooms that I have for you'll today, are sure to inspire the dreamers who sleep in them. The eclectic use of colors, textiles in pretty patterns and the use of unique decor accessories in each of the images appealed to my decorating aesthetics. They all have an element of ethnic grain embedded in them. Images such as these help me unwind and break away from reality for a split second, igniting my creative and artistic side. 

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The images sure mesmerized me and it took me a long time to awake from their spell. I hope that these images had the same effect on you...............

Have a great day !!!!!