Nature Inspired

 

Beautiful low pile turkish area rug with sprawling leaves and lotus like blossoms forming a central medallione design. All designs begin with a center point of inspiration. We may never know the pinpoint of the inspiration of many designs we see. I find myself contemplating and wondering what was it that inspired them to create this design to choose this color. This is a showcase of what I could think would be an inspiration of this rug from the Bromeliad family, Aechmea. I wandered upon this beauty at the San Francisco Flower Mart one of my hobbies, plant and flower shopping.

 

Geometric Tiles

 
Bouchon Bakery - Las Vegas, Nevada.  

Bouchon Bakery - Las Vegas, Nevada.  

The Pantry - Las Vegas, Nevada.  

The Pantry - Las Vegas, Nevada.  

 
 

Prior to my trip to Las Vegas I had researched some of the top most popular restaurants to visit. Many of the recommendations were from friends and most couldn't stop raving about Bouchon Bakery as I had to make a visit to see what it was all about. In a later post I will go into more detail on Bouchon Bakery, but upon first arrival I was awe struck by the beautiful geometric medallione prints floating seamlessly through the room. The colors were unexpected and matched perfectly with the blue velvet banquettes running alongside. 

The Pantry was located inside The Mirage, it was a very popular brunch spot because it had a line out the door every morning. The colors throughout the space were mixes of neutrals and warm tones, which blended perfectly with the starburst diamond tile madness happening below our feet. 

 

Variegated Textures

 
Project samples and inspiration

Wonderful meeting with my client today making decisions on her new San Francisco home. Her style is very contemporary with neutral accents and layering in bold prints to blend everything together. I am in love with the marled grey low pile rug we have chosen for the space by pulling together the artwork and pillows for a striking statement any guest would be wowed. 

 

Shell Pendant

 
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Seashells are nothing more than a reminder of the summer time and days spent at the beach. This gorgeous shell pendant would look great in any beach side bungalow. The three tiers give the fixture dimension and cascading qualities that remind you of waterfalls in a near by tropical getaway. 

 

Summer Picks

 

The summer time is meant for mixing the neutral colors from the decor you've been rocking all year with bright accents. The pops of color bring excitement and vibrance to these summer months. The MacKenzie-Child Butterfly Garden Cooler is the perfect glass to enjoy any drink in during these warm afternoons in the sun. Adding new wall art to any space can transform the rooms style and feel check out this beautiful gold nested petaled circles at living spaces. From famed fashion designer who also carries a collection of fabrics and wallpapers with Osborne & Little Matthew Williamson has prints that are to die for. Life isn't complete without a small notebook, journal or diary to keep memories stored in. This super cute Flamingo Bay Deluxe Journal from Selfridges and Co is an staple for any purse this summer. Moroccan rugs are a very popular trend in any living room at the moment with their sheared piles and variations of colors and patterns. This one is similar to RH Moroccan Star Rug Collection made of wool, jute and cotton. The last object is a fun addition to any summer party, favor or gift is a decorative Cactus Candle or any object that allows those summer nights to last a little longer with candle light.

 

Charmed Life

 

At any moment you can be inspired and it's important  keep these images. I keep a design journal of all the images and inspirational objects I've crossed paths. After some time it's fun to flip through the pages of the journal and see all the things that spoke to you at one point in time. 

 

Overdyed

 

The perks of working in the Design District of San Francisco. Inspiration is always just around the corner as I stumbled upon this rug showroom. The colors and weaves are endless when it comes to finding the perfect rug for your home. The overdyed rugs are taking over the design market offering traditional design in unique color ways.

The idea of diy dyed rug sounds like a lot of fun, especially if you have a 100% wool rug or stumble across a good deal. The durability and lifetime of a wool rug is the best you can find. Along with its softness and doesn't matte down easily a reason for its long-standing comfort. 

To learn more about dying your own rug list this website below

http://www.designlinesltd.com/diy-overdyed-rug/