Yellow and Gray Inspiration

nest instinctual interiors

south dakota

house tweaking

ballard designs

nathan walker via desire to inspire

house beautiful

david jimenez via apartment therapy

jennifer brouwer

sarah richardson

I didn't use to like yellow - not for my home, my clothes or even my paintings. I tend to like cooler colors. And yet, I've seen the gray-yellow trend lately and I've got to confess, I love it. I find it quite pleasing, refreshing and balanced. Ranging from dark gray to the lightest one, yellow sparks here and there are the perfect mix to generate gorgeous rooms.

How do you like it?

Stylish and Happy Doll House

I've always liked doll houses. In fact, I firmly believe my design addiction grew on me since I was a little girl, all because of doll houses. I had one, I still secretly keep the tiny furniture. Even now in my early thirties with a girl who's begining to leave toys behind, I still feel an irresistible attraction towards doll houses. I want them all. And making my own doll house is even more appealing to me, because it involves everything I like: houses, interior design, tiny things, DIYing, crafting, you name it!

So I guess you'll know by now my amazing surprise with the lovely house Megan from mouse house made for her girls.

 

Ain't it a beauty? She's fun, happy, and full of details! She's got it all, especially tiny towels, frames, art, a craft room, all made by the amazing  Megan.
It gets me thinking I should make a doll house too. Although I guess I should finish doing my real home before I make a doll one, right? =)
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Exposed Bricks

 

 

image credits: 1: via decor 8, 2: southern living, 3: country living, 4: elle decor, 5: apartment therapy, 6: redonline, 7: west elm, 8: design sponge, 9: concept blanc, 10: via decorpad

There's something I love and cannot get enough of with brick walls. I find it a gorgous resource for decorating. Rustic meets modern and chic is definitely one of my favorite design styles. I love its rich texture, especially the white kind of washed ones. Pair it up with a chandelier, and voilá, you've got yourself a winner!

So, if you're fortunate enough to have a brick wall, I would definitely recommend making it the star of the room.

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This time, I think I can't make up my mind.

Do you have a single favorite?

  

Powder Blue

via HGTV

via designsponge

 via get green home

Gorgeous home of Jennifer López in California, via veranda

J.Lo's amazingly beautiful kitchen. veranda

martha stewart

via apartment therapy

One of my all-time favorite colors is blue. I love its range of tones, from deep, ocean blue, to aqua. While turquoise is still one of my top ranked, I've come to realize that for my home walls I like having a softer tone, one that doesn't steal attention from the decor, but instead, enhances it. And that's where Powder Blue comes handy. I love it. I even love its name. It is an idillic color because it combines blue's natural serenity with gray's neutrality. Plus, it looks amazing in any room!
Actually, I'm thinking about using powder blue for one of my rooms at home. Can you tell which one it is?

Hoping your week is going great!

Gorgeous home in Spanish Mediterranean

I have no words to describe this perfect home. I love how it's casual, open, with amazing views, and a great mix of rustic and modern. I'm also in love with all the textures. Just a perfect home for the weekend.

In other news, tomorrow I go back to my woodshop class... so excited!

fotos: mi nueva casa

Houses - Beautiful Loft in Brazil

I'm loving this industrial loft in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It's so sleek, and elegant. The furniture and styling is superb. I adore the coffee table and the round flower pot. And what do you have to say of that yellow console? So gorgeous!

This post is dedicated to my male readers. I've got the slightest feeling this home of excellent taste may be owned by a man. And it is amazing.

Sorry for being away so many days, but I'm in the middle of a life reorganisation. I have tons of projects on my list, and little time. When I finally get the chance, I really don't know where to start. At least I'm moving forward (I like to think). Little by little.

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