all things pretty: 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Flattering florals - trend watch

I have always loved florals. Feminine and playfull.

Hope this trend sticks around a while - I think we could all do with a good dose of playfull this time of the year.

Lots of love,
Margaux

Credits

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Trend watch - flying swallow

I have a feeling that Sienna Miller's swallow tattoo that was featured on the cover of ELLE had something to do with the swallow trend we are seeing everywhere.

From fabrics to fashion and jewellery, this little bird is big news.

Enjoy,
Margaux
xxx

Credits

http://www.kamersvolgeskenke.co.za/

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Vintage movie posters

Vintage movie posters can become instant focal points in a room or a collection grouped together on a dead wall space.

Recently my movie guru boyfriend and I have been revisiting some old classic movies no one has ever heard of.

It really is the perfect way to end off a weekend - you, me and a good old school movie like "The incredible shrinking man". I would highly recommend this one.

Thanx honey for the inspiration ... xxx

www.ioffer.com

Credits:

http://www.trendhunter.com/

http://www.bwcpublishing.com/

sfsilentfilmfestival.blogspot.com

Credits:

http://www.behance.net/

http://www.feedgrids.com/

http://www.dzinepress.com/

Credits:

http://www.oilandrouge.wordpress.com/

bringitmartha.blogspot.com

Monday, October 10, 2011

Pretty paper dolls

Credits:

http://www.flickr.com/

http://www.samvintage.canalblog.com/

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Pom-pom weddings, decor and food

Pom poms are all the rage. I love the light hearted playfullness they add to events, fashion and decor.

Have a look at these gorgeous examples.

Lots of love,
Margaux

Credits:

http://www.bumpsmitten.com/

http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/

Credits:

http://www.cargocollective.com/

http://www.vintagepatterns.wikia.com/

http://sugarpinkboutique.com/category_30/JUMBO-Dangling-Pom-Pom-Trim.htm

http://www.fashionhayley.com/

Credits:

http://www.designrevolutiononline.typepad.com/

http://www.glamoriginals.co.uk/

Credits:

http://www.oncewed.com/

http://www.polyvore.com/

Credits:

http://www.adaanddarcy.blogspot.com/

http://www.onewhitedess.net/

http://www.squidoo.com/diy-garlands-bunting-creatie-ideas-and-craft-tutorials

Credits:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/

http://cargocollective.com/search/paper-pom-pom

http://www.whatsupwhimsy.com/

http://www.weddings.craftgossip.com/

Credits:

cbjewelry.blogspot.com

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Beautiful peony's

Credits:

http://www.projectwedding.com/

http://www.justme-n-me.blogspot.com/

Credits:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oholysweet/3916057941/

http://www.kinsereventcompany.blogspot.com/

http://www.happythreads.com.au/

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Balcony decor and gardening ideas

Whatever your taste, I've selected a few super inspirational pics and clever ideas for outdoor areas.

Don't miss the bit on turning a shoe organizer into a vertical herb garden!

Enjoy the good weather!
Margaux
xxx

Picture credits:

http://www.wikinoticia.com/

http://www.designboom.com/

http://www.banjarinfo.com/

Picture credits:

http://topofdesigns.com/tag/outdoor-balcony-furniture/

http://www.deconzin.com/

http://www.killahbeez.com/

http://www.everysmallspace.com/

From shoe organizer into vertical herb garden

Don't have enough space in your place to grow some herbs? Turn a shoe organizer into a vertical garden and as long as you have a balcony railing with sun exposure, you'll have more than enough room.

The design is simple. Hang a canvas shoe organizer, fill with potting soil and plant your favorite herbs in the pouches. With some strong sun and adequate water you'll have a thriving spread of herbs to flavor your favorite dishes. For more details on the design and implementation, check out the full tutorial here http://lifehacker.com/5311492/turn-a-shoe-organizer-into-a-vertical-herb-garden

Two-tiered container garden

This two-tiered container garden holds a selection of basic herbs. Trailers and fillers - chives rosemary and thyme - tumble over the edges of teh bottom pot (about 24 inches wide). Dwarf puple and sweet basils grow in the top pot (about 16 inches wide) with thyme filling in around the edges. To keep potted herbs healthy fertilize and water them regularly.

http://www.sunset.com/

Picture credits:

blog.designsquish.com

http://www.sunset.com/

http://lifehacker.com/5311492/turn-a-shoe-organizer-into-a-vertical-herb-garden

http://casahaus.blogspot.com/2010/02/more-on-plants-herb-gardens.html

Picture credits:

http://www.architectinterior.net/

http://www.decorati0ns.net/

http://interiorfurnituredecorating.com/

http://www.herbgardenpassion.com/

Picture credits:

http://www.shelterness.com/

http://www.parehe.com/

Friday, September 30, 2011

Decorate with books

I moved house recently and discovered that I could quit my day job and open up a library with all the books and magazines I have.

Therefore I thought it an excellent idea to research the topic on how to decorate with books.

Have a look at these very quirky and sophisticated tricks.

Lots of love,
Margaux

Credits:

Stack of books side table - comfortandluxury.blogspot.com

Bed end of books - http://www.byelin.com/

Books as wall art 'suspended' - http://www.re-nest.com/

Credits: http://www.designindulgences.com/

Credits: roomsinteriordesign.blogspot.com

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

LOVE letters

Credits: Wallpaper bedroom wall - www.archplanner.com

2D letters in boardroom - http://www.tidystuff.com/

bookshelve - http://www.designwagen.com/

Credits: Home office with adhock letters - http://www.yourdecoratinghotline.com/

Monogram letter 'R' - http://www.kaboodle.com/

wallpaper - http://www.niriti.com/

Credits: crossword wall art - intrepidesigner.typepad.com

Meg - http://www.besthomenews.com/

Yellow wall - http://www.thisnext.com/

Splish splash - http://www.wallstamps.net/

LOVE tiles - dioselina.blogspot.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chalk and cheese

I remember the first time I worked with blackboard paint ... I got so excited that I started painting everything I could get my hands on. Reviting stuff!

Recently my sister had her first baby and ofcourse I had to do my bit by making her a chalk board bunny. Two obsessions combined in one lovely piece of practical art!

NEW stick on chalk board vinyls!!!
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=all&includes%5B0%5D=tags&search_query=blackboard+wall+decals&ref=related&page=1

Feast your eyes on some very clever things people have done with this medium.

Love,
Margaux
xxx

Credits: Quote - canigrin.tumblr.com

Headboard drawing - scissorsandthread.tumblr.com

Frames on chalk board wall - http://www.thetrendyhome.com/

Credits: Calendar wall - lovemyearth.blogspot.com

ciao - icanlurn.tumblr.com

painted cupboard - creativecolourfulmusingsoflife.blogspot.com

Credits: Tea pot - www.thebinarybox.co.uk

Fridge vinyl - poorgirlsguidechicago.wordpress.com

Mom, Dad squares - www.spincollective.co.uk

Frame sticker with drawing - http://www.thisnext.com/

My genius idea - http://www.etsy.com/

Kitchen memo board - freshdesignblog.com

Credits: Cut out bunny in Annika's bedroom - Margaux Smit

Chalk board with coat rack - www.ookii-home.yolasite.com

Wall - http://www.cribfashion.com/

Backdoor - http://www.cribfashion.com/

Credits: menu - nnirigoribaumahg.blogspot.com

Dining room - www.kitchenisms.com

Monday, September 26, 2011

Perfect Pantone

I am tickled pink about the Pantone color system and the way it's inspired everything from fashion, decor, art projects to a fabulous hotel of it's own.

So what is Pantone ... ?

The Pantone solid color system, with over 1100 unique, numbered colors, was originally devised to help printers and designers specify and control colors for print projects. This is the most widely used Pantone palette, with colors sometimes referred to as 'PMS' (for Pantone Matching System) or 'spot colors', and is used in the graphics, print, and publishing, industries.

Pretty Pantone Paraphernalia

Credits:

Visa credit card - lorrainepress.blogspot.com

PANTONE folding chairs - howaboutorange.blogspot.comCoffee mugs - blog.pixellogo.com

Tooth brushes - http://www.inhabits.net/

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Pink note book - http://www.artfire.com/

Tria system Pantone - http://www.kaboodle.com/

Magnets - blog.craftzine.com

Yellow magazine stand - http://www.houzz.com/

Duck egg blue mug - decodollop.blogspot.com

Spray cans - http://www.lovelypackage.com/

Pantone weddings

Credits:

joiedevieblog.com

www.dessy.com/PANTONE/

Credits: http://www.kateryanlinens.com/

Art projects

Basheer rainbow campus

Basheer graphic bookstore would like to promote Pantone color guide book to art college students and faculty, and to convince them that Pantone has the most color selection for their printing guidance so they gave the job to Bates 141 Jakarta.

Advertising Agency: Bates 141, Jakarta, Indonesia
Executive Creative Director: Hendra Lesmono
Art Director: Andreas Junus, Irawandhani Kamarga
Copywriter: Iyan Susanto

Credits: http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2009/08/basheer-graphic-book-rainbow-by-pantone/

Pantone diet and public art project

Tan, a Malaysian-born artist living in New York, is interested in using art to address social issues, and for this project, called “Nature Matching” (The Pantone Diet was my name… I just love anything Pantone so I thought it was catchy), he created a color-coding system to visually show people the colors they should be eating everyday. He put the Pantone squares together in murals that are being hung publicly in places with high volumes of walking traffic.

Credits: http://thewonderlustjournal.com/the-pantone-diet-and-public-art-project/

co2 Pantone swatch

Credit: http://singulus.tumblr.com/post/224126094/art-directions-pantone-co2-our-thanks-to

The PANTONE HOTEL^TM

Travel to a colorific world

The PANTONE HOTEL^TM invites you to experience the city of Brussels through a lens of color and a spectrum of comforts. From the moment you arrive, our “hotel of colors” will awaken your senses to an array of delights and playful surprises.

Impeccably designed by Michel Penneman and Oliver Hannaert, The PANTONE HOTEL^TM, Brussels showcases the color of emotion with a distinctive hue on each colorous guest floor. From vivid to subdued, for business or leisure, our unique boutique hotel perfectly suits your savvy palette and colorful imagination.

From a design perspective, The PANTONE HOTEL^TM, Brussels is built on an exceptional use of contrast; a white canvas provides clean space for saturated colors to pop. Guest rooms feature unique photography by esteemed Belgian photographer Victor Levy.

Welcome to the centre of the color universe.

http://www.pantonehotel.com/

Credit: http://www.pantonehotel.com/

Pantone on the runway

Credit: http://www.dreamdesignsflorist.com/

Credit: http://www.mojansami.com/

Taking the GAP

Gap and Pantone recently partnered up on a limited edition line of vibrantly colored tees in some of spring's hottest hues. "We wanted to create an explosion of color and bring some warmth and optimism to our customers," explains Patrick Robinson, executive vice president of design for Gap Adult and gapbody, about the rotating Gap and Pantone T-Shop which is currently located at the NYC flagship (5th Avenue at 54th Street) through Sunday, February 8th and features a full palette of Gap tees from the spring collection, including one in Mimosa (PANTONE 14-0848), a warm yellow that is Pantone's color of the year for 2009. "Mixing Pantone's vibrant colors with Gap's signature t-shirts gives everyone an opportunity to find the perfect tee they can mix and match for their own personal style."