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)

Bohemian Bathrooms

With a title like Bohemian Bathrooms I don't think there's much to be said in preface of this post huh?! It's straight up bliss....

Though, I just can't help a little rant... :) The bathroom in my current apartment is better than nearly all bathrooms I've ever used: marble floors and shower, jet tub, fancy Wenge (chocolate finish) stained wood vanity with porcelain Kohler freestanding tray sinks, plus it's practically the size of a small bedroom! I really have nothing to complain about, right?

Well, I've realized that' spankin' new and fancy shmancy is not the most desirable option for me anymore... The way I see it, all that can never top the beauty and unique lines of Moorish architecture: the arches, the alcoves....sigh, oh my! The rustic and organic qualities, the eclectic mix of elements, shapes and color, and the overall aesthetic presented in the following images is nothing short of breathtaking. There's something so exotic, mysterious, adventurous and romantic about the atmosphere created in each of these spaces that I just had to share them with you.

Light some candles, burn some Nag Champa incense, put on music.... VOILA! Your very own sanctuary. Transport yourself to another time and place, relax and plan your next step in life.

Hmmm... I might just be filing my jet tub tonight! ;)

*GASP* These colors are so invigorating!

Stunning details.... I'm in love!

Ooh la la... wouldn't you love to brush your teeth at these sinks every day!?

If you have the funds, head on over to Kohler and check out their Marrakesh Collection or the Take Wing sink, influenced by Batik art.


Kohler Marrakesh Collection

Or head over to Just Morocco to choose from a variety of hand-painted sinks such as this one.... *squeals with admiration*

Here are two other examples of tiled bathroom counters and sinks...

Here's a pretty tile design I forgot to include in yesterday's post Tiles, Mosaics and Patterns of the Far East....


I really like the use of fuchsia in this bathroom....

At first I almost missed the cute table in the foreground of this image... definitely has that Moroccan look to it...

Mosaic heaven....

Outdoor rock tub filled with rose petals? Yes please!

Yet another blissful shower... that cobalt blue is so crisp!

Blurry but dreamy tile....

I almost didn't use this image because I don't like the piece of plywood behind the toilet, but the shower and sink area are just so simple, so funky, so rustic...

Arch and alcove heaven....

A portal to pure bliss and relaxation....

(All images via a Google keyword image search)