Design Inspiration: Vintage Artwork

I love vintage signs and posters!  Especially as a focal point on a great big wall.  So, here are a few chic spaces I'm totally digging:

The natural wood/ primary palette above is both rich and warming.

This powder room typifies, to me, 1930's glamour.  It conjures thoughts of long, silk robes and Myrna Loy...  pure elegance!

The sitting room above reminds me of my own little corner.  Not to mention, I love the wall color.  It's similar to my Behr Antique Tin.

An inspired work space is a must, right?  Well, the office above gets it right, right, right with Grace and gold touches.

The stunning contrast of the warm + cool colors above really packs a punch.  I envision Scotch and Ernest Hemingway... would you agree?

This red hat beauty above is on display in my dining room.  It'll soon serve as prop to Aksel's big top vintage circus party I'm planning.

The poster above was my most-recent birthday gift from ol' hubster. She doesn't have a wall to call her own just yet.  In time though...

What inspires you in design?  I'm curious to know.  :)

Oh Whale!

It's been a whale of a week.  A tough few days.  So, here are my favorites in theme...

I Love You Card

Dorotea the Italian Whale

3D Baby Whale Collage

 Moby Bath Spout Cover

Little Whale Mobile

Boy's Whale Shirt

Cute Whale Wall Decal

Turquoise Flower Copper Whale Necklace

Whale Chalkboard Wall Decal

Whale Banner

Whale Tissue Holder

Oh whale, what can you do?  Guess I'll just keep my tissues stocked, and eat whaley cute cupcakes...

Have a fabulous Friday!

Color Inspiration: Pink + Red

I was recently inspired by Giambattista Valli's Pink + Red Colorblock Dress worn below by Hollywood starlet, Emma Stone.

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And it got me dreaming in shades of love and love...

(Pink + red, if you're confused!)

So here, lovelies, are my rose-colored favorites:

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

I could work for hours in this office!

LEFT TO RIGHT: ONE AND TWO

Rose-colored glass makes this boudoir pop...

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE:  ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR

And this cake is pink heaven...

FROM:  GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

ONE, TWO, THREE

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On that note, I'm gonna have a glass of red wine.

But a TAB energy drink would sure be great (wish it was still on the market), or even a dollop of delicate pink cotton candy...

Have a great weekend!

Color Inspiration: Turquoise + Gold

Inspired by sand and sea, earth and sky, lovely gold and blue, I got married in a dress that wasn't white.  See below. 

Or maybe it was Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra?  My cause for dress inspiration.

No matter, this leads me to my topic... gold + turquoise in design.

I mean, the pairing, gold + turquoise, is an ancient one.  As old as time is long.  Not to mention, it's also pleasing, a perfect match.  

Could you imagine a brown sky and orange earth?  Probably not.

To take it a step further, why do people of all ages alike, seek out tropical destinations to relieve their tired minds, to vacation?

Now, I'm gonna go out on a limb here.  Correct me if I'm wrong. Could it be (drumroll) the gold + turquoise factor?

I think so.  So, here are a few of my g + t favorites in design:

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What color combinations inspire you, and why?