Showing posts with label home decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home decor. Show all posts

Monday, December 13, 2010

Z Gallerie Holiday Gifts and Giveaway!


Hey there!  I saw this advertised via Facebook today, it's a Keep Calm and Carry On framed poster giveaway from Z Gallerie!  I thought I'd share it with you all, especially since doing this related post the other day and this post a while back on the history of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster!  

Three winners will receive a framed “Keep Calm & Carry On” poster, in their choice of one of three colors.  To enter this giveaway, go to Z Gallerie on Facebook by 12/14/10 and hit "Like” and then comment on their giveaway post with what keeps you calm during the holidays.  Winners will be picked on Wednesday 12/15/10.  (RULES: US Residents only, Z Gallerie employees excluded, no purchase necessary to win.)

To learn more about the history of the Keep Calm and Carry On poster and its meaning, please see this postI've already entered this giveaway, my fingers are crossed... good luck to you!  In the meantime, check out these items from Z Gallerie that I spotted while browsing their site, me like!  Right now they are offering 20% off all gifts with the code GIFTS20 at checkout!

...white ceramic animals!!...
... white ceramic owl vase....
...white ceramic Polar Bears and Penguins....
...peace out bottle stoppers!...
... funky hourglasses, Penguin bar mixer set, nightstand all-in-one pitcher and drinking glass and chrome tree branch candlestick holders!...

....angels wings mobile phone stand...

...Keep Calm and Carry On notebooks...
...an eclectic geometric vase...
... and of course, how about some Jimi Hendrix playing cards or a Beatles Abbey Road puzzle!?  YES PLEASE!  :)
(All images via the Z Gallerie website and Z Gallerie Facebook page)

Let It Be Owl Pillow by Natural Life

Let It Be Owl Pillow by Natural Life from Amazon.com
I finally found the adorable owl pillow that I've been excitedly spotting on the older sister's sofa of ABC's new show "Better With You" and it's OUT OF STOCK!  :(  

The Let It Be Owl Pillow by Natural Life from Amazon.com is oh so cute... Sadly, the other day when I stumbled across it by mistake on an owl image search they had stock, but now as I get around to doing my post they don't!  ARGH!!  Oh well, guess I won't be getting myself one for Christmas.  

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Beautiful Bedrooms Part I


Bonjour!

Ooooh la-la!  It's a beautiful sunny day here in Miami and the weather is nothing short of perfect (not too hot not too cold)!  So, I'm in a great mood, woohoo!  Plus, on Thursday my cousin is coming down from Georgia to visit and we're planning a huge family de-cluttering (or de-hoarding, hehe) garage sale for the next two weekends!  Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if we find the time to hit up some other peoples' garage sales as well..  Scratch that!  I KNOW we will!  Believe me, I know that sounds like a de-cluttering contradiction but what can I say, it's our addiction!!  

What else is on the agenda for the upcoming weekends besides having garage sales?  Well, I know for sure that us women will be doing a lot of cooking, sharing recipes and eating out (yes, Thai food and Dim Sum!), and certainly plenty of oohing, ahhing and chatting throughout our gardens....  Shopping is inevitable too, though my cousin and I stick to Goodwills, Salvation Armies, Craigslist, a place downtown called The Barn, thrift shops and as mentioned before, garage sales!  Wheeeeee....

*Sigh*  I'm excited, but anyway, moving on....

Today I would like to share Blissful Bedrooms Part I, a compilation of inspiring images showing well designed and decorated bedrooms.  There are so many amazing ways to decorate a bedroom that it's hard to choose!  Whether it be the furniture, art, textiles, paint colors, lighting or decorative accessories, each of the bedrooms in this post has a striking element of beauty that defines it.  A bedroom is a sanctuary, it's a private place that should make you feel happy and comfortable - so I say forget styles and trends, stick to the things you love!  Don't be afraid to mix patterns, colors and styles for a great global eclectic feel!  Enjoy!

(PS - if you ever see an image repeated on this blog it's because I intentionally chose to post it again due to its eye-pleasing beauty and because it applies to a new blog post theme)





 



 
(All images in this post were sourced via Google image search)

Friday, November 5, 2010

Inspiring Kitchens: Part I

 

KA-POW!  Here is my latest burst of inspiration for you, beautiful kitchens!  This is part one of many many parts to come, why?  Because I love to cook, I love the kitchen and I grew up in a family where the kitchen is the most lively place - the heart of the home where the family gathers!  And hey, with Thanksgiving coming soon (the best holiday ever) I'm sure we could all use some inspiration for making our own kitchens vibrant and cheerful!

The weather here in Miami is beautiful - it's actually cold!  *gasp*  We'll see how long it lasts, in the meantime, I'm ready to soak up the weekend!  I hope you enjoy yours!







(All images in this post are from a Google image search)