Kerala headboard by John Robshaw

Pink is not only for little girls anymore. Dare to embrace this feminine hue with a boldly patterned wallpaper, a textured quilt or an anything but subtle upholstered headboard.

And, while we’re ar it, why not put the bed and its Pinkalicious headboard up against the window to create an even more layered look with the lighteness of the curtains against the intricate pattern of the headboard.

Source: Elle Decor

When I am feeling blue, or when I am red with rage, all I need is a little colour. The New York home of Tilton Fenwick’s owner Anne Maxwell Foster has me green with envy. But not too worry, I am perfectly content with my own humble abode which does not prevent me from being tickled pink once in a while by interiors such as this one.

Happy Easter Monday lovelies!

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I have an indentical chair in my living room… mine in malachite green. Hummm, maybe I am due for a covering of the seat cushion. This vivrant fabric is very inspiring.

source: NY Times 

If I utter the word “renovation” what comes to mind? Horror? Stress? Sleepless nights? Deep expenses abyss? Maybe a little of all the above? Well, I can relate. My husband and I went through massive renovations 2 years ago in our apartment and last year in the other apartment we own as part of our Montréal Duplex. It did cost a little more than we had anticipated, although I had prepared a cushion of 20% above the quoted prices. We did get unpleasant surprises when we opened up walls to find out that the electricity had not been changed since the 1920′s and it was beyond repair. But when it was all said and done, and we managed to not get divorced (not even close, can you imagine!!) we were more than happy with the results.

This 1920′s Atlanta Dutch Colonial home is that kind of miraculous before and after transformation. I mean… look at this place! So luminous, so current and yet so timeless. I love everything about this home, which gives me a little hope and anticipation for our next reno, as who knows if it might be coming sooner rather than later (I am a bit of a nomad and I am already fantasizing about a larger home, a real stand alone home with the white picket fence and all!!)

Happy Monday lovelies

xoxo

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Note from the editor: “GASP says she as she saw the rug!!! “

source: Traditional Home 

Martin Margiela, designer belge, est connu pour son approche edgy et intellectuelle de la mode. Depuis plus de 20 ans, il réinvente de saison en saison les conventions de l’industrie de la mode en questionnant et en réinventant le quotidien de l’homme et de la femme qu’il habille. C’est au tour du chapeau d’architecte d’intérieur qu’il nous surprend encore. Après Christian Lacroix ou encore Roberto Cavalli, la Maison Martin Margiela a accepté d’endosser ce nouveau rôle.

“C’est le Sofitel-Champs Elysées qui bénéficie de cette nouvelle création : cet hôtel de style Napoléon III accueille la touche du maitre. Les 40 chambres existantes dites « chambres boutiques » et 17 mini suites ou « chambres coutures » se teintent de noir ou de blanc. De la pureté et du trompe l’œil qui se poursuit dans l’hôtel : le lobby, le fumoir ou encore le restaurant prolongent cette esthétique, alors que les chaises suspendues au plafond illustrent la recherche d’absurde du créateur. ” – La Maison

source: La Maison Martin Margiela