Brag factor on the mantle: Vintage Greek bust, Anglepoise 1227 lamp, Seletti skull.

“Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there’s shadow – no, not just shadow, but fullness. You’ve got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that’s real.” – Amy Grant

The gorgeous appartment of Australian designer Chelsea Hing & partner Nik Epifanidis, an architecture photographer, is a showcase of beautiful vintage finds set on a magic black baskdrop.

Brag factor: Panthella table lamp by Verner Panton, Chef portrait on wall – ‘Le Chef De L’Hotel Chatham’ by William Orpen.

Brag factor: Vanity by Frank Cadogan Cowper, Altered antique plates sourced from Beat Up Creations via Etsy & Third Drawer Down, Ventana mirror in by Jonathan Adler, Joker bowl in gold by B&B Italia, Bespoke console custom designed by CHDC, Rosy Angelis floor lamp by Flos.

Brag factor: Vintage Gaetano Sciolari 1970′s chandelier, Fat Fat ottoman by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, Strata sofa by King Furniture, Navy chevron throw by Jonathan Adler, Vitsoe shelving by Dieter Rams, Untitled photographs on wall by Nik Epifanidis.

source: The Design Files

I saw this bedroom featured on Design*Sponge a couple of weeks ago and my heart skipped a beat. Then I perused the rest of the home’s pictures and I was furthermore delighted.

The layering of textures and patterns cozy things up in the bedroom while the many vintage finds, scattered throughout the house, give it a lived-in feel.

Have a great weekend lovelies and, I am off to the cottage. Also if you are in Québec, don’t forget to participate the Home Depot contest to get a chance to win 5000$ to create your dream patio. The contest ends May 5th so hurry!

xoxo

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source: Design*Sponge

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