Inspiring summer home decor - at reduced prices!

The most easy way to create summer mood at home is to change bedding and some of the other textiles in the interior with vibrant colorful pieces that evoke turquoise water and feeling of joy and freedom of spirit like we do feel on vacation.

I just found this elegant Lilly Pulitzer® "Juice Stand" Set at Rue La La - the destination for 2-day-only Boutiques, filled with the designers we love at private sale prices.

It's free, fabulous, and invitation-only. Here's your invitation! My favorites are this "Buckets of Goodies" Rug and this Lilly of the Valley" Sheet Set (below)!

Great for your summer home!

But if you are looking for something more grown-up and elegant - here is one suggestion: a beautiful bedroom with green walls, turquoise and white "Treasure Chest" Quilt on white bed and floor. Very fresh!

































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Design Miami / Basel - a glimpse

I like copper - it is soft and cozy, quite unlike metals, its beautiful and warm very specific pink/beige color glows better than gold. And I like what polish designer OscarZ ieta
has achieved with his latest collection 'Zieta limited" with FIDU technology (free inside pressure forming).
Accompanying the chair is a table designed collaboratively by german architect and cabinet makerLutz Huening and Oskar Zieta.

(left and below, image © designboom).

left - Oskar Zieta, Karena Schuessler Gallery, Berlin, images left and below from Designws.com
where you can find numerous pictures from Design Miami Basel 2010.

right: Design Miami Basel 2010, Gallery Seomi, ‘From Glitter’ collection,design by Korean designer Kang Myungsun, limited edition - a beautiful use of mother-of-pearl.

image: Dailytonic










Hisakazu Shimizu's works Design Miami Basel 2010














Galerie Downtown Francois Laffanour












photos: www.excite.co.jp









Mitterrand + Cramer/Design, Geneva

Summer Fiesta

It's time to celebrate summer which officially began two days ago, although here it is gloomy and rainy. Never mind - we are still planning vacations and looking for ways to add a little festiveness and color in our homes. (images above from countryliving.com)

One can easily bring bright colors of the summer at home with beautiful pieces like this Terracotta Double Handled Pot by tag®. Great for multiple uses- planter, ice bucket, vase for flowers, decor...

Or this made of earthenware 3 sections and dip bowl microwave / dishwasher safe hand painted •Chip and Dip Platter - great colors!
These aptly named "Coasters with a twist " are both fun and functional. You get four each of two designs all featuring an absorbent heavyweight stock.
Gingko Placemat & Napkin


CAKE STAND SMALL

Polka Dot Ice Cream Bowls (set of 4)

Cascading layers of dazzling forest creatures and foliage, Tord Boontje's Midsummer Light adds an enchanting glow to any room.



















Durable enamelware is perfect for picnic - or anytime you'd prefer to keep your dessert, entree, and side dishes from leaking together. This handy tiered box also does away with the need for wasteful plastic containers.




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Ikat Inspired Decoration

Ikat patterns seem to be in vogue again this year. I can understand that - they bring summer mood and they are fresh and elegant both - at home and on your fashion accessories.

Ikat is a dying pattern (similar to tie dye) that originated in southeast Asia. Here are some beautiful new inspirations from traditional ikats:

Ikat Spice Pillow - 16" x 16" - Grandin Road, 16" x 16" - this pillow is probably  one of my favorites!


Cotton wall hanging, 'Blue Cempaka Blossom'

JAVA Ikat inspired Cotton Pillows 26x26 by Koko Company

The ikat pattern can be seen  on bags:
I find this Vintage Ikat Tote Bag to be very elegant.

Green Ikat Outdoor Throw Pillows - 12" x 20" - Grandin Road, 12" x 20"

You can even find an ikat patterned

wastebasket!