12 avril 2010
This is Not Goodbye...
Hello Lovelies!
images taken from the portfolio of pro photographer Petrina Tinslay (via the decor8 blog)
As of today, I write and post to three blogs (one personal blog in French, two other blogs in English), among other creative and professional activities... And I've began to think that three is well... too much for me (and probably for you, too).
So this is not goodbye, as I intend to blog here from time to time, but instead this is to tell you that from now on I'm concentrating on a new project, namely my art sold through an etsy store, and that this is going to be my main blog from now on!
My main focus on my new TeaButterfly blog is art, and what mainly inspires mine, namely tea scenes and insects. Home decor is not forgotten, but is not the main subject anymore.
Wish me luck, and don't forget to update your bookmarks!
Take care!
and remember... enjoy!
-Beautymist
06 avril 2010
It's Springtime! Time for a Makeover!
Hello Lovelies!
wonderful interior styling by the happy home.
You'll find exactly 101 ideas for Spring makeover of your place right here.
As to me, I tackled several rooms. First, I have decluttered! Then...
The living-room:
I have added some "Spring flair" to my living-room, by replacing rich brown velvet pillows by a light off-white cotton and one accent linen one. To add some pizzazz, I gathered all my chartreuse accessories just by the now off-white sofa. Mine is more of a settee, really. Cute. ;-) The color palette I chose is very Belgian: soft, off-white colors and neutrals, low-key, sanded and whitened oak. See this architect portfolio to see what I mean by "Belgian".
The Kitchen:
...is an on-going project. The walls are a crisp white, accessories are a warm yellow, with hints of soft grey. Appliances are stainless steel or white enamel. I've just cleaned a lot and bought a dragonfly grey trinket this week.
The Entry/Hallway:
It's a crisp white space with soft grey trimming. And an IKEA paper lamp. I've decided to put there a real BIG abstract art I did in the 90's. Drama!
...and I have finally put up a nice landing strip. My camera is under repairs right now, so this is just a not-so-nice phone cam snap, but it's really nice and welcoming in person.
What projects do you have for your home this Spring? Do tell!
enjoy!
-Beautymist.
26 mars 2010
Soft Grey Finds
photo: backgroud of "Little Circus" shop.
They're soft, they're grey, they're simple, and they're made in France (or Europe).
photo by http://inout.canalblog.com/
***Some soft grey blogs and/or sites to visit:
http://inout.canalblog.com/
http://poisplume.canalblog.com/ & comme du coton
http://www.littlecircus-shop.com/
http://homevintage.canalblog.com/
&
photo of a Paris apartment by Minh Ngo @ taverne-agency (see link below);
http://www.taverne-agency.com/
Enjoy the links!
-Beautymist
23 mars 2010
Jewelry Organizing Tips
Hello Lovelies!
I'm obsessed with this subject (and I've blogged about it before). Now I found a great gallery of images with simple, easy-to-reproduce-at-home displays of jewelry!
image from the Notebook (Australian) Magazine.
Enjoy!
-Beautymist
22 mars 2010
My Yellow Kitchen Project (part II)!
Hello Lovelies!
And Happy Monday!
Photography: Scott Hawkins for Notebook Magazine Styling: Jo Carmichael
The Spring 2010 Cure has begun and I have started to tell you about my kitchen project.
The walls are freshly repainted in white, the sink is stainless steel, and to add pizzazz and vitality to the place (it's a narrow corridor, but filled with beautiful Southern light), I decided to go for yellow!
Here are some yellow ideas for the home. Check.
Here are some great neutral background for the kitchen. Check.
And here is an article about "Essential Kitchen Cookware". Check.
...and did I mention "yellow" for an accent color? I would love a Japanese teatowel with a Yellow "Spring Mountain" pattern (see above) from PataPri by Yuko Uemura, or the Urban set of two yellow teatowels (see below) by Tas-Ka.
Can't wait for cooking more often at home! Today i did some heart-shaped couscous!
Hope this is useful to you, too!
-Beautymist.
for more kitchen tips, check out this page.
Tags : color, cure, kitchen, spring, yellow19 mars 2010
Oh, and happy, happy Friday!
Hello Lovelies!
The week-end is approaching! Yay! what done you plan to do? Have some fun and relax? Go photograph some spring blooms?
Me? I'm off to repaint a friend's house! Wish me luck!
-Beautymist
photo from goodhousekeeping.com
Tags : week-end, winks18 mars 2010
Decorating with Words
Hello Lovelies!
I'm preparing the post on "Timeless Pieces of Furniture: The Armchair"... Excuse me while I only learn how to become a webdesigner, how to drive a car and launch an Etsy shop, all at once!
***The official launch of my Etsy shop will be on April the 8th, so save the date!
There will be special discounts! Yay!***
In the meantime, here is a post about Alysia's apartment. I love the butterfly theme (of course!) that goes all around the apartment, and that she decorates with words:
"Simplify" in the living-room (note the butterfly lamp):
"Dream" on a cushion in the bedroom:
"I kiss better than I cook" in the kitchen:
via the Alysia Cotter's house tour on apartment therapy
Alysia is also a talented photographer, check out her website!
Enjoy!
-Beautymist
16 mars 2010
Spring Cure 2010 Week1!
Hello Lovelies!
I'm doing the One-Room Remedy:
photos from Kelly & Jonathan's House Tour.
- Choose one room: the Kitchen. In my case, the kitchen also involves the entry and the eating nook.
- Gather pictures of rooms you love. DONE!
- Start a style tray. Done!
My style will be inspired by this photo from Domino: a white/yellow/orange
kitchen. That is, a kitchen that is mostly white walls (repainted last August), and
yellow/orange finishing touches.
- Visit your favourite home store (Monoprix.fr). Done! I bought everything I needed last Spring.
- Set your budget. It's gonna be zero dollars, since I need to purge/give away/donate rather than buy!
Last week's task: deep-clean clean the kitchen with the help of a friend. Thanks, A. !
Today's task: do ALL the dishes. ;-)
My Kitchen project: www.flickr.com/photos/19237938@N00/sets/72157623233451983/
Interesting resources on AT: DIY Kitchen Upgrades.
Beautymist.
Tags : cleanliness, kitchen, orange, organizing, yellow15 mars 2010
Mosaic Monday with Nicholas Woodruff (aka AWG).
Hello Lovelies!
Seeing your contacts Flickr Favorites is an awesome way to discover new talents! That's how I discovered by pure chance the art of experimental collage by Nicholas Woodruff, through his awesome flickr photostream. Then I read his profile and discovered a very interesting interview of him over at "NOT PAPER".
Here's a mosaic made with four of his abstract collages. Be sure to visit the originals!
1. Untitled Two and a half, 2. Untitled Two, 3. Urban One, 4. Urban Two
Enjoy!
-Beautymist.
Psst... the "Timeless Pieces of Furniture" series will be back on Wednesday!
Tags : art, artists, collage12 mars 2010
Spring Colour Week : Blue(s) Day
Hello Lovelies!
The week reaches its end and so does the Spring Color Week!
Here's my contribution to the love of blue, whether navy, or Robin's Egg..
Have a swell week-end!
Enjoy!
-Beautymist
PS: don't miss Sibella Court's home tour!
Tags : blue, color, seasons, spring
