Aesthetic Heaven!

{image via 100 Layer Cake, original sources are linked there}

If you haven't discovered 100 Layer Cake and are planning a fete of any kind, or if you are looking strictly for color inspiration...watch this blog. It is genious! I love that it is purely organic, modern and daring...the coordinated inspiration boards of unexpected and bold combinations give me amazing validity that the cookie cutter wedding may get overlooked for more unique and personal presentations.

I know from experience that watching the same kind of styles and "rules" followed are slowly evolving into more creative weddings. If you have ever been to a wedding where some unexpected things are happening, I think it raises the bar on creativity for your own inspiration. I have been to many weddings that were incredibly conforming. It is a little sad to me, as I know what kind of planning goes into each wedding, no matter how big or small. It is an incredibly special and memorable day. There are a few blogs out there to watch, that capture the little creative forces that make a wedding UNFORGETABLE, as they should be. The little personal touches, and unexpected things make a huge difference.

Thank you 100 Layer Cake for bringing it... your blog kicks aesthetic to a new level!

Adding some color to your life

(images via living etc.)

Rich deliberate color makes such a powerful statement. Refresh your interiors by adding just one bright colored piece. It could be an old desk, chair, mirror, table. Get to your local store and make a paint purchase...get out on that limb and choose a good strong color. Paint your piece and liven up your space. For a few bucks, you have an instant showpiece. Imagine a hot pink mirror! You know the one collecting dust in your attic. You won't be dissapointed. Throw in a coordinating pillow, a throw, or a vase to pull it all together.

I love the different use of plums in the top image, although I am not a fan of floral wall papers. Plum is huge these days. Try pairing it up with lemon or golden yellow to really make the color pop.The second image just feels like spring to me. The cool stripes and bright green on a white backdrop gives the color a crisp center stage profile. The last image is something I have been seeing a lot of...mixing black and white patterns with color...eclectic and sophisticated.

“I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately,

I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life,

To put to rout all that was not life

and not when I had come to die

Discover that I had not lived.”

--Henry David Thoreau, Walden

Refresh your interior: part 1

Adding and subtracting from what you already have is a great way to punch up the winter funkies. I tend to change things around alot because boredom sets in. Create new spaces and celebrate change, with a glass of wine of course!

images via living etc.

Brit Style Holiday

Holiday decorating does not have to be expensive, just use a little imagination and your home can sparkle, welcoming your festive brood for some good cheer and jubilation. Simplicity, color and inventiveness are the keys to creating a unique holiday atmosphere. Stay away from the old red and green, add some sparkle and candlelight and most of all, add a little bit of you to your holiday home.

Inspiration and images are all from the the Brit mag, LivingEtc.