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! ;)

DIY Bookshelf

Take a look at this amazing blue ladder turned into bookshelf:

How cool is that? I discovered this great idea this last weekend, while spending some time in Chapala. Easy, colorful, and oh so lovely. A very cool and fun DIY project to do over a weekend or even a sunny afternoon to suit your space needs.

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And for all of those mommies out there... I know I'm a little too late for this, but I truly hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Remember, every day is our day!

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Inspired by Blue and Green

Last night, while putting my daughter to sleep, we were talking about how she would like her room decor. Her room projects is a huge one on my list. She was telling me she wanted a blue and green room... finding these images yesterday was such a surprise!

So it definitely istn's your typical girl's room, but it is stunning! I love that it is sleek, fun, fresh... oh so lovely! The talented designers to blame for this gorgeous space are Lisa Martensen and Jan Jones. Amazing, huh?

What do you look for in a girl's room?

via Made by Girl

No Internet Service, Huge Project

These last days have been awful, not having phone nor internet at home =( Worst is, the problem is not fixed, so we're hoping to have it solved soon... I hope so 'cause I really miss the blog world.

In the meantime, I've been keeping myself busy...

And looking for projects. :) I'm still not spilling it all, but I'll tell you this: it involves fabric, lots and lots of fabric! That's why I drove myself to one of my favorite stores in town,  Centro Mercantil Villanueva. If  you're looking for fabric, this is the place to go. Going there is like taking a child to the toystore...

Soooo many options...

... every piece of fabric blows my mind. Pure inspiration.

Look at the flower details in this one.

And it comes in this color too. Perfect for some curtains... or pillow covers.

How about this one? I would love to make myself a beach dress.

This is a very cool and girlish fabric, with real glitter on it. In fact, this is what I used in my easy headband project.

I would love a duvet cover in these ladies.

This last one really made me go crazy. The picture doesn't do justice. It's so soft and the black has a beautiful blue hue. I'm thinking a small pillow for my living room... hmmmm!

This is the fabric I went for:

And the awful truth: I CANNOT SEW. What am I doing buying myself 10 yards of it? This is what DIYing and remodelling addiction does to you, I tell you. I hope this not a crazy DIY project that goes to the garbage, for sure! At least I've got my Mom's help behind (and she does know how to sew).

Anyhoo... we'll see how it turns out.
Promise to keep you up to date.

;)

Great (and Easy) Ideas for Your Master Bedroom

Every so often I find myself delighted with gorgeous images in magazines and decor blogs. However, a lot of the ideas pictured there are a little difficult to do in my very own house, due to a lack of time, money or space.

BUT, since that cannot hold us from transforming our house into our dream home, I've come up with a a few great ideas for our Master Bedroom, and making it gorgeous and sexy.  ;)
The big plus? They are easy and affordable. Yeay!

1. Get rid of clutter.

Ever noticed how magazine shots show perfect rooms? No sign of clutter?
Having an organized room and NO clutter gives a boost to the Master B. It's and immediate, wonderful change. You can't except to have an amazingly sexy room when clothes are all around the floor and there are a million thing on the tables and bed. Nope. Doesn't sound nice at all.

As Feng Shui (and common sense) do tell, mess generates chaos, while order brings serenity to our lives.
A great idea is to clean up clutter every night before going to bed. That way it'll be really easy to keep it in order.  ;)

2. Make your bed

Ok, I don't want to sound like a mom right now, but this is something they got it right all the time. Once again, a mess vs order thing, see?  

You don't need to have the most luxurious duvet nor the latest trends in beddings. A well made bed is beautiful and appealing. And it makes an excellent focal point in the room.

3. Set the mood with lights

I think I'll never get tired of the hypnotic power of lamps and lights. In the bedroom, lighting has a major role, because it helps set the mood you want (romantic, relaxing, you name it).

Of course, the first choice are the side tables, but don't limit yourself. And remember candles are more than welcome, so get creative on this one.

4. Dare to use color

Paint is probably the best way to transform any room, and the Master Bedroom is no exception. It's a great way to give life and help you setting the mood, once again. Don't be afraid. Results are generally amazing with just little effort and money. If you don't like it, you can always repaint.

How to choose the best color? To me, this is not a one answer question. However, you might be able to make your mind by thinking about your favorite colors. Then a good question to ask yourself is what feeling each of them transmit to you. What do you want in your room? Are you looking for energy, serenity, romanticism? Options are endless.

There's no need to paint the whole room. In fact, I always prefer to paint one wall: the one where the bed goes. It's generally the one that has the highest impact in the room.

5. The "boutique"look

To achieve the "boutique" look, as hotel rooms do, focus on details. For instance, add some flowers in a simple arrangement.

Or place a throw on the bed.

If there's enough room in your room, a chair with a great pillow is an excellent way to go.

Do you have any ideas to share?

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