On the spotlight - Menamobel

I'm always in the mood for great design, so I'm thrilled to share with you my latest discovery.  Menamobel is a furniture store in Spain, offering modern solutions to everyday issues in small spaces. Could I ask for more? I don't think so!  

A few of the items on their newest catalog:

This would be a cute thing to add to any corner at home.

 But you'll fall in love when you learn it's meant to store shoes.

This is a larger, red version.

I really love it, because mirrors are always cool for opening up small spaces, but it can also store 18 pairs of shoes. That's something to die for!

I'm also digging its living room and dining room options.

Hydra coffee table is simple, sleek, trendy.

Open it up to keep away clutter. Superb!

There's a dining room version of the Hydra table, of course.

It grows to adapt for more guests... I need one right now!

(By the way, I could also use that lovely chandelier.)

Then of course, there are options for all kinds of spaces.

Which is your favorite?

By the way, Menamobel is just about to launch its newest website, with more incredible furniture, a wonderful on-line store, and the catalog, so stay tuned.

I'll keep you posted ;)

Thomas Paul Designs

Is it just me, or Thomas Paul has got the greatest designs. I'm loving everything... from the pillows to the lacquered boxes and Luccite totes... sigh!

I find these last ones especially cute! =)

¡Happy Friday!

Flexible, Environmentally-friendly Furniture

I'd like to share with you this amazing chair by Flexible Love.

The amazing thing about it is that it's an expandable chair, and it can turn into a chair long enough to sit 8 or 16 people (depending on the model). This flexibility brings tremendous versatility to it, since you can arrange it in many different ways. Imagine the posibilites! And it's a space saver (when folded, it's narrower than a regular chair).  

Best thing about it is it's made of recycled paper and wood waste... ain't she sweet? And don't let yourself be fooled by its looks, cardboard is strong enough to hold many people on top of it.

The chair was designed by Chishen Chiu, from Taiwan, and if you're interested, it's available at Flexible Love for almost anywhere in the world. Its price is 250 euros for the 8 people version, and 490 euros for the 16 people version. Not bad considering it sits so many people, huh?

Now, would anybody out there like to get me one, pretty please? ;)

The Perfect Present for Father's Day

This is probably the best present I could get for my husband this Father's Day. It's a very cool wall barbecue by  Focus. Check it out!

I love how good it looks both opened and closed, and it's excellent for small places, such as ours. Great! ;)

As Simple as ABC

Easy as one, two, three...

Happy Easter everybody!

I'm happy to let you know about ABC Home's great new products for Spring. I love these people, because they sell gorgeous furniture, a lot of which is very Earth-oriented and multi-cultural. Always a big plus.

So without further ado, here are some great pics I found, but there's plenty more, so be sure to visit them!

I love the colors and the originality! Do you have a favorite one? Do tell!

images: abc home

Great Home Trends for Spring - Part III

{This is part 3 of the Great Home Trends for Spring series. Be sure to check part I and part II!}

Trend 3. Coral Beach

A great color to try this spring is coral red. It's fresh, vibrant, and modern. Plus, it can easily be adapted to most spaces. Being such a bright color, a few splashes here and there are enough to make a statement.

These coral chair cushions are all it takes to brighten up this space.

Cute and simple benches. Wow.

Coral is a great choice for young spaces.

Use accesories to fill the room with hints of it.

And once again, here are my finds for you:

How cute are these anthropology sheets?

{anthropology coral dishtowel}

Pottery Barn has an extensive line of coral accesories, hence the collage. ;)

{Zara Home}

{Zara Home, love it!}

Coral seems like a perfect Spring / Summer color for any room. Bright and shinny all-over.

Which is your favorite trend so far?

Visit trend 1 and trend 2.

Great Home Trends for Spring - Part II

{This is part 2 of the Great Home Trends for Spring series. If you'd like to check part 1, click here!}

Spring is here! In these series, we're talking about inspiring home trends for this beautiful season. Our next trend is as cool as can be.

2. Turquoise and White

You know you can't go wrong with The Color of The Year (aka Turquoise) and an all-time favorite, such as white. This combo is a design blast, just check these images. For an easy makeover, try painting just a stripe around the room instead of the whole wall (or room). Then play around with various elements around the place, such as the pillows.

Here's another inspiring picture. This room looks so clean and classic, yet contemporary. I love the pattern on the wall. You could recreate that look with wallpaper or stencil painting.

Turquoise and navy blue seem like a hit to me. Very coastal and soothing. The map wall is so ingenious and the pillows are gorgeous. The chair? Stunning.

Of course I preselected perfect items for this look:

Patchwork prints via Polyvore

Target turquoise dinnerware

Decorative birdcages via Polyvore

Ikea's Spöka night light

Walmart turquoise pillow
(isn't it cute?)

Zara Home's tealight trista

Zara Home's turquoise wine cup

I'm telling you, I can't get enough of this color. It's so fresh and soothing and modern! I really love it.

What about you? Which one is your favorite so far? Of course, one could try and mix both trends into one. Imagine white and turquoise flowers here and there? Fabulous!

If you'd like to read trend number 1, here ya' go!

See you tomorrow!

P.S. Sharing with Melissa at The Inspired Room.