WHEN I GET HOME :: SOLANGE
I’M in the midst of planning a video shoot and have been working hard to create a cohesive visual story. Because I am venturing in the audiovisual field, I definitely appreciate this video.
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LIKE YOU CAN CLOCHE LITERALLY ANYTHING!
The Cloche & The Curiosities
During our trip to Amsterdam in 2015, we discovered this unique shop, called the Otherist. It’s literally a couple of blocks away from Anne Frank Museum. It’s a boutique filled with curiosities, eccentric, and unusual decor pieces. While exploring, I noticed they used quite a lot of cloches to showcase the artisan pieces. I had always associated this piece with the apothecary, but I certainly appreciated seeing it in a decor context.
Who needs frames and such, when you can just tape it straight onto a wall!?
I always look for innovative ways to decorate walls in inexpensive ways and find there are indeed infinite possibilities. A trend that has been circulating the deepest stratosphere of the world wide web is taped graphic patterns and taped up gallery walls. It’s definitely growing on me and it somewhat has inspired me to install one in my own domain in the near future.
It’s definitely a fun, unapologetic and a more contemporary look. Sometimes adhered in a more random manner and at times in a more organized way – People are getting creative with it and are even using this rather functional piece to become of visual interest by applying them in a pattern such as an “X”.
You can create infinite patterns with this rather versatile tool. It’s an inexpensive way to accent a wall and incorporate some color and texture without damaging them. A quick and yet effective concept that is ideal for speedy DIY projects.
What do you think? Have you recently installed a taped gallery for yourself? Please share your thoughts and pics! Would love to see it!
˜ Márcia
HOW THIS COLOR IS BREAKING FREE FROM ALL STEREOTYPES
In the past, I’ve associated the color pink with pure kitsch, all things Barbi and certainly had not imagined using this hue in a color palette for a project, especially not for an adult space.
With both Copper (being a metallic with enough pink-ish nuances) trending and the Pantone color Rose Quartz being nominated as the color of 2016, all these tendencies indicate the overall growing favoritism of Pink. Besides being an accent color it is a great neutral color, the muted spectrum of this color, in particular, seems to become the new Gray.
In my daily hunt for inspirations, I increasingly stumble upon more and more interiors featuring pink as an accent color. The key qualities of this versatile color are starting to transpire and I must admit it’s starting to grow on me as well. As much as I love black, white and gray, I can’t deny, I sometimes daydream of perhaps changing up my bedroom a little and adding some nude moments to my Gray and White color scheme.
I have put together a little gallery of some inspirational vignettes, that definitely speak for themselves.
Have you been collecting some inspirational images featuring this trend and how would you incorporate pink into your space? Feel free to leave a comment and share some pictures. I would love to see.
I’m definitely starting to think Pink!
XO – Márcia
10 WAYS TO STYLE UP YOUR APARTMENT
The struggle of styling your apartment is real. We all know it. We all go through it. How much do I want to spend on decor? How long am I going to stay for? Should I buy this furniture piece, risking it may not fit in my next place? This is literally the monolog I have on a regular basis.
In my case I sort of go with the flow and I think it’s important to feel good and at home (rented or owned). So I don’t like to restrict myself and like to navigate within the possible and the temporary.
To start things, figure out a master plan and dedicate a budget towards this project, whether you just invest a big chunk of money right away or if you want to dedicate a certain amount per month and splurge on accessories and furniture as you go. The important thing to keep in mind is to make sure to invest in temporary and versatile pieces that won’t ruin any surface in your apartment. Simply, things you can take with you when you move out.
I have created a list of ways on how to effectively style your apartment.
Let’s jump right into it!
Temporary Wallpaper
Wallpapers are a great way to add character to your home. They are complicated to install, especially, if you are working with patterns or large murals, that needs to be aligned to be perceived as one collective image. The glue is meant to last, which means, taking it off would be quite a project. Thank god for temporary wallpapers! These are just as fancy and a breeze to remove. They definitely are statement pieces that have a great impact in your interior. Essentially it’s like having large unframed artwork.
Tip: Self adhesive vinyl wallpaper is perfect for apartment use. You can actually reuse them by putting it back onto the adhesive backing it came with (it’s hard but doable! It just takes patience, time and at least 2 people!) and reapply it to the walls in your next place.
