Stella Bleu Designs

I love everything about these pieces by Stella Bleu.

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Let's Go Here: Cielito

I want to open a coffee shop like this in Madison. Look at this place! Look at the packaging! I would live here. Srsly.

There are 15 Cielito cafes in Mexico City and let me tell you, they look so much cooler than the bazillion Starbucks all over the world combines. The packaging and branding was done by Cadena+Asoc. Branding. They killed it.

 

I'd consider this Latin American folk + neo-retro + modern. Overall it equals pure awesome. Book me a ticket to Mexico City so I can see these babies in person.

All images via Lovely Package

 

I'd Like to Live Here

I don't remember how I entertained myself on the ride into work before I had my "fancy fone." I refuse to call it a smart phone and fancy fone sounds so much more...fun. But I digress...

ANYWAY, I need to entertain myself for about 25 minutes so it's the perfect time to peruse the various blogs I read, check Twitter and all that other jazz. Sometimes I come across something so fabulous I need to email it to myself to stare at it later on my humongo computer screen (you know, when I get into work and need to look at pretty photos whilst I drink my morning coffee).

This is one of those images. I love this room. I'd gladly live here if you'd let me.

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Also, if you haven't checked out Anchor Division you should. I mean, you do like looking at great photos of stylish and ruggedly handsome men, don't you? Or, here's what they say about their blog: Men's Wear, Vintage Inspiration, with a hint of Architecture, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and all types of Art and Design. Hmmm...I guess since they're geared towards men they don't focus on the rugged and handsome part. Oh well.

RAW Materials

This place has great stuff.

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Perfect Powder Room

I'm lucky enough to have a landlord that let's me make some basic changes to my apartment to make it feel more like my own home. The easiest way to change up a room, in my opinion, is by putting up a fresh coat of paint. It's fairly easy and inexpensive and makes a huge difference. Who wants that boring painters white?

I've been meaning to paint my bathroom for a very, very long time. But rather than paint it all one color I want to use a stencil. My bathroom is fairly small and I have yellow tile. So why not go extreme and do a really fun stencil? Here's just a few inspirational images that will hopefully get me motivated to finally bust out the paintbrush!

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Vintage Katha Quilts

These. Are. Beautiful.

Take some time (like, oh, hours) to peruse the Niki Jones web site. So many beautiful items for your home. And, as you can tell, I'm partial to the vintage items.

Thanks to Eat Drink Chic for posting these!

 

 

 

All images via Niki Jones site.

Little Surprises

When looking at  how people decorate their space my favorite thing is to discover the hidden details or random things used in a unique way. Sometimes the most random things get make an impact. I think it shows a persons personality.

Images via apartmenttherapy.com

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Inspiration: Marimekko

I'm working on my next big project for class and have started looking for some prints and patterns that will inspire me. I can't help but always go back to Marimekko.

I love the bold patterns and the bold colors. And the use of circles...I have a thing for them and I would be happy having every single pattern consist of nothing but circles!

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The Love Bed

Great DIY headboard project. As always, gray and yellow are a perfect combo!

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Alienina

I would like one of these pieces, thankyouverymuch.

I don't remember where I saw these posted originally but I loved them! Each piece is made by reusing ordinary objects like sofa trim, cotton tape, rubber tubing and cords. Definitely statement pieces!

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Knitted Stools

Aren't these knitted stools by London-based designer Claire-Anne O'Brien brilliant?

 I want this yellow stool. Now.

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