Displaying posts from March, 2011

***Pets on furniture posts will resume next week when I return from holidays! – Kim

Back in ’08 Jo blogged some beautiful photos from the portfolio of Swedish stylist Eva Lindh. I came across her website recently and found more photos of gorgeous Scandinavian spaces that I had to share, ’cause you all know Jo and I can’t get enough of this style…(especially for me during another dull, dark and dreary winter).

Dreamy rooms. Inspiring photographs. Whether stunning homes, unbelievable resorts or beautifully styled sets Swedish photographer Roland Persson seemingly transports you to a wonderworld of lovely. Isn’t that bedroom about just too delicious? Can’t think of a prettier way to start the week.

Folks, I am still on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but didn’t want to leave you hanging yet another Sunday so I hope you don’t mind if I share some photos I’ve taken here so far. Enjoy the remainder of your weekend.

Got a problem? Need some help? Just standing there shaking your head? Don’t know what to do? You’re not alone. Send us a link to photos of your design quandary and let the Desire to Inspire design crew help you …. that’s you lot… the readers…. get to it! You are coming up with some stellar ideas each week so it’s time to do it all over again. Besides I have a Saturday to enjoy.

“I could really use some help with finishing off my living room. The major elements (couch, love seat, ottoman, and cowhide rug) would remain intact, but I need some help filling in the accessories, especially what to do about curtains. We are hoping to add 2 low chairs, as the living room is a great room, with the kitchen and entry stairs behind where the photo was taken. I would love any ideas that people have to share. I am thinking of taking out the existing lamp and putting in a larger floor lamp in the corner (like this one).” – Jennifer

“Living contentedly is to a great extent feeling comfortable in ones own surroundings. Facilitating this is our principal objective.”
Chester Jones is a master at combining modern and traditional elements to create classic designs that are timeless.
“The contents play the major part. Whether old or new they can stimulate the intellect and appeal to the emotions. We use antiques and artifacts from many different cultures and periods, not for their nostalgia but through careful juxtaposition they can excite one another, become re-energized and relevant in the present.”