Monday 7 January 2013

New Year Inspiration

Happy New Year everyone, I hope 2013 is off to a great start. With Mark and the kids still at home with me, and gorgeous sunny weather, I'm still very much in holiday mode. But I am currently reading my Christmas present, Holly Becker's Decorate, and I am so inspired I wanted to share some of it with you.



There is so much fantastic advice and drool-worthy photography in the book, but something that stopped me in my tracks were the huge doors in Christine d'Ornano's London home, padded with sapphire blue velvet and brass studs - a-ma-zing!

Beyond the doors a gorgeous painting repeats the sapphire colour, and the yellow of the reproduction Louis XVI leather chairs.


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Christine is the International Vice President of cosmetic company Sisley, and she and her husband, Marzouk Al-Bader, converted their family home from a series of neglected, rundown apartments. Although elegant and luxurious, the home still has a warm, welcoming feel. And their use of colour is quite simply divine. To see more pop over to Elle Decor.





6 comments :

  1. nectarandstone.blogspot.com7 January 2013 at 17:48

    I love the painting but my eyes can't seem to be drawn
    away from the stunning chandelier...
    Happy New Year - looking forward to your posts
    this year!
    nectarandstone.blogspot.com
    Donna x

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  2. Hi, Happy New Year to you. OMG, this home is beyond A-ma-zing! I love the flocked velvet sofa and mouille lights in the living room. Yels x

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  3. Oh I soo want this book Vic. Isn't it fab receiving an amazing book for Christmas? One of my favourite gifts. Amy x

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  4. It's on my Amazon wish list so I might just have to get myself a late Christmas present! I'm loving that beautiful armchair that Christine is sitting on!

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  5. Wow, love the living room with the pink walls and oversized framed photo art. Those lamps are amazing! Welcome back and Happy NY - sounds like you had a lovely break x

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  6. The door definitely has a striking design. It’s so elegant! Everyone says, a front door must have an inviting appeal as it is the first thing that people will see in one's house. Though this is not a front door, anyone would wonder what's behind it. It's like opening a treasure chest! This is a lovely discovery, and thanks for sharing! >> Li Ayers @ Renewal by Andersen®

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It's lovely to hear from you. Thanks for your comment. Best wishes, Vic xxx

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