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 ;)

Excellent ideas - Decorate for Fall

Fall has finally fallen, and we're surrounded by warm tones in leaves, soothing sounds of wind, sweet aromas in the air, and soft textures in throws and clothing.

Same goes for our home. It's time to get it in the mood for this time of year, with beautiful colors and lovely accents. Plus, it's a foreword for the joyful Holiday season. Here are 5 tips to get your home ready for fall.

1. Start by your entrance

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Prepare a welcoming door with a fall wreath.
You can try to make your own with fallen leaves, of pinecones. Best thing is you can use this same wreath for Christmas, by simply adding red and green touches.

2. Accesorize with warm tones

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A great way to incorporate fall into your home is by using warm-tone accesories. Think gold, orange, and brown.

3. Leaves, leaves, and leaves!

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The main characters in this season are leaves. You can decorate anything from walls, to pillow covers. I love the use of gold in these plates by West Elm, because it gives an extra touch of elegance. 

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Using leaves doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. You can pick up leaves and go DIY (love it!). Place fallen leaves anywhere, they are the perfect decorating element this time of year.

4. Candles

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Candles bring warmth to a room even without being lit. Choose scents that go with the season for an extra touch of fall.

5. Throws and pillows

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We cannot forget throws and pillows. A throw in your living room or TV room is perfect for guests or family members snuggling on the sofa and late-night chit-chat.

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If you choose pillows, go for knitwear to add texture.

As you see, fall decor shouldn't be elaborate or high-budget. You can buy your own home to bring fall. A few details here and there can really make a difference!

Designer Spotlight - Anastasia Faiella

Have you seen the work of designer  Anastasia Faiella? I must say, I'm totally blown away with it! Take a peek into these gorgeous rooms!

I loooove the use of bold and daring colors, in perfect combination.

Can you tell the back wall has stripes? (Hint, hint: they're horizontal ;)

The spaces look very fresh and young.

How do you like this wall?

Ok, so here goes my absolute favorite (apart from the gorgeous living room above).

I have a crush on this kitchen. ADORE it!

What do you think?

Rue Magazine Premiere Issue

Have you guys checked out the Premiere Issue of Rue Magazine? It's fabulous! I'm loving its modern, casual, and very accessible approach to design. Its founders, Crystal and Anne, are bloggers, as many of its contributors... I feel so happy for them! You can read it here.

There's a trend section, with plenty of ideas and interesting items.

The photography is amazing. Leaves me speechless.

And the interiors are...

...sooooo inspiring.

Congrats to team Rue!

Amazing transformation

Weekend is here again! I can't believe September is right around the corner. August was a rush for me. What are your plans this weekend? J and I have an exciting thing going on, BUT that's a story I'm hoping to share with you next week. In the meantime, let's start sharin' eye candy. Yum!

I just found Tim and his incredible condo make over. It took him two years, but it was all well worth it. Best of all is getting to see the before and afters... LOVE them.

LIVING ROOM - before

LIVING ROOM - after

Another view of the living room.

KITCHEN - before

KITCHEN - after

{gotta love the dark flooring in contrast with the white kitchen, great job!}

HALLWAY - before

HALLWAY - after

FOYER - after

{I love the mirrors in both this room and the living room}

BATHROOM - before

BATHROOM - after

{little things DO make big changes}

BALCONY - before

BALCONY - after

You know I have a thing on beautiful balconies. I really adore this one. The blue and the lanterns are dreamy.

Which is your favorite room?

Happy weekend!

If you want to check Tim's blog, click here!

Eye Candy

A little dose of mid-week inspiration for you, courtesy of wuderweib.

I'm totally blown away...

Small Space, Huge Style

Thanks to my friend Patti G I realised I have been gone for almost a month! Waaaay too much! =( I'm really sorry, and hope to make it up soon. You see, I had some pretty busy weeks and then I went out for my summer vacations... but still, that's no excuse. I really hope this second half of the year gets better for my blogging and my house projects.

That being said, I'm here to share with you  a great place. It's a Toronto loft, designed by  Jassia Kelly and published by Style At Home magazine. It's tiny, and it's gorgeous. I LOVE tiny and gorgeous because I can relate to tiny spaces, and look forward to achieving gorgeous. I hope you like it too.

Enjoy.

A great idea for small spaces are glass or see-through furniture, such as these tables. They allow light through, and don't block view (which is always great in a small room). Another great thing is the small "chaise longé". A big mistake we often make in small places is jamming them with huge furniture, which only makes the room look smaller.

I love the use of mirrors in this dining nook. A great way to use the corners is with built-in seating areas.

Now, this is a gorgeous, tiny kitchen. If you have one wall to decorate, you can choose to make a big statement. This lovely damasque wallpaper is beautiful and matches the red in the dining area.

The brick wall looks beautiful in combination with the dark wood. I love the pictures hung over the bed.

And finally the bathroom, wich looks all tidy and neat.

So, how do you like it? Thumbs up, or down? Do tell!