The ease of city life; convenience, fast pace and unlimited access to restaurants has taken a toll on family time at the table. Seldom, families get home at the same time to enjoy a warm diner together. Most likely kids eat in front of the TV while parents eat well probably also in front of the TV if not in front of the computers. I know this because we’re guilty of this due to our lack of a dining table. Yes, we’ve been living here for 7 months… I haven’t come across anything that blows my mind besides, I normally take this long to find what I want anyway. We all have our flaws don’t we?! Luckily, we were used to sitting together for dinner like real people while living in the States and I kind of want to have that back soon hence the these dining room inspirations.
Versailles planter, Orange fiberglass planter,Block planter in bronze, Kingham planter, Decal Planter, Vaso planter in orange, Block planter in black, Yellow tripod planter, M2 planter, hammered planters, Hanging Planter
Let’s hear it for the retail stores who are always creating better and more affordable design for the savvy and smart customers who want only the best in their homes but, perhaps don’t want to pay a higher price tag for custom furniture. A mixture of high and low furniture is ideal to create a more real and lived-in home so leave it to smarter chain stores to offer us better options on mass production. Here is a list of my latest favorites in home furnishing available today. Enjoy!
I love seeing homes displaying things that are unexpected and surprising. I think it says a lot about the person living in; All good things! A life size Giraffe for instance is playful and beautiful as well as fun! I wouldn’t like a taxidermy one in my house though, because I frankly think that’s a bit freaky if not sad, particularly in a child’s room. On the other hand I have mentioned before how gracious I find them and how I would love to have a man-made one in my house adorning a corner. Enjoy!
images via Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Coco Kelly, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Decoration UK, Vogue, T Magazine, Inside out
Our homes will never be really ours unless each piece reflects our taste and lifestyle. Magazines are great for sources, inspirations, and knowledge but if we pick everything in our homes based on the magazines we look at, then our places are going to be nothing else but a recollection of trends. Of course our choices will depend on our budgets as well; however, it’s better to build our homes slowly over time and invest on pieces that we genuinely love and are willing to live with for a long time. Since long gone are the days when rooms looked like period rooms, small pieces such as side tables are a great way to incorporate interest and individuality in our homes. Here is an excellent shopping suggestion of an eclectic selection of side tables of all styles for your delight. Enjoy!
