Retro Dining Decor

As an amateur decorator I love getting inspiration all the time. Here I found this retro chic dining nook by Jenn Ski from Apartment Therapy. I totally love the white & chrome 60's dining set!



Paint is the cheapest way to decorate your home. This apple green color makes my mouth water. Great color to open up your appetite!




I am a huge fan of white furniture against a pop out wall color. Here Jenn used white and chrome to accessorize her dining room. She kept this room bold and yet not too cluttered!



I am so inspired!



Chao,



Carmen

My Dream Sofa!

I found the vintage sofa of my dreams! Nope, I haven't bought this vintage sectional sofa. I wish! I happened to be window shopping at Etsy when I spotted her. I couldn't wait to share this great vintage find with you!



What I first love about this sofa it's the style. The curvy lines makes her look sophisticated. The second thing that I love about this sofa is the beautiful floral pattern. The colors are also a plus for me, because I already have those same colors through out my house. Isn't that round table cute? I just love it!





Another plus is that this sofa comes with a built-in side table. Isn't that super cleaver! As an almost interior decorator, I see so much potential with this great sectional. Depending on your living room arrangement you can pretty much place these sectional together side by side. Or you can even have it facing each other. I love this sofa flexibility!





What do I love about this sofa? Well, everything!

The best part of having a sectional like this is that it would be perfect for a party! It would be swell to even have a 50's or 60's party with this vintage sofa!

For now, I will be adding her to my wish list.

Perhaps one of these days a lovely old lady neighbor will want to give away her well preserved vintage sectional to me. And I will promise my neighbor that I will keep the plastic on.

Did anyone watched the Oprah Show about the 60's? I totally missed it! If you happen to know where I can watch it online, will you be so kind to let me know? I surely will appreciate it!


Thanks!


Chao,


Carmen

She is such a Lady!

Aren't these vintage lamps divine? I found these beauties in Etsy. I know that it will go well in my Paris room. Though my pocket book will be empty after making such a transaction. Anyhow I will just dream about having one of these beautiful lamps. What, can't a girl dream once in a while?





You don't need to overpower your room with flowery fabrics on chairs, curtain or pillows to add that feminine touch into a room. If you ever want to add a feminine look to a room, the best thing to do is to look for curvy shapes. These lamps for instance have that feminine lines. They even look like corsets, so girly I might say!




Now, several years ago do you remember these tiny lamps that have a corset for a shade. They were in style. And I am sure that many of us bought these cute little lamps. And perhaps you might be thinking that these stylish lamps will look perfect in my room. Well, I do appreciate your concern for me. Though as an almost graduated interior decorator, I have one word for you, "Tacky". That's right, according to my decorator's manual such things are unacceptable!


I love sharing my words of wisdom with you. I just want to make sure that you make a good decision when it comes to decorating.


You know that my sister Mily does this for a living. And she does such a good job helping people with their home decor. You can visit her website at: Decor by Mily Gordon.


Chao,


Carmen

Vintage Inspired Photography!

These vintage inspired photographs are from my latest favorite website store, Sadie Olive. This online vintage inspired store is so delightful, that it's like visiting a European boutique!

Sadie Olive is not only a vintage and vintage inspired boutique. But they also provide web and blog designs and professional photography services. It is certainly an all stop place for all you vintage lovers!

Aren't these photographs so lovely?

I am totally inspired!



















By the way most of the items in these pictures are ready for purchasing!


Come and visit Sadie Olive shop today!


Pictures provided with permission by Sadie Olive.

Parisian Bedroom Delight!

This Parisian Bedroom Delight, is one of my favorites bedroom makeover from HGTV! The designer of this lovely bedroom is Candice Olson from Divine Design show on HGTV channel. Even though it is a bedroom for a young girl. The design concept can easily be customized for any age!

Candice created a neutral theme design with touches of pink, green, and black color accents. The wall & curtains are in a creamy vanilla color. The floors are in a black and cream checkered tiles. And for the rug she chose a Parisian theme area rug.

The pink and light green stripes ruffle bedding adds to the bedroom theme. The black furniture, the faux zebra fabric on the chair, and the pink chandelier, adds a touch of elegant and sophistication to the bedroom.

Are you ready to decorate your own Parisian room? The key is to keep your room neutral and select a few Parisian inspired pieces.


Ideas for a Parisian Room:



Multi-Stripe bedding from Target:




Zebra Chair from Walmart:




Mini Pink Sapphire Chandelier from CSN Lighting:




Ooh La la, I am all inspired!



Bedroom picture from HGTV