Monday, June 17, 2013

Beautifully inspiring designer kitchens!


Recently, I stumbled upon award-winning kitchen designer, Heidi Piron and her work. Her designs are versatile, thoughtful and gorgeous. Let's take a look, shall we?








These kitchens are stunning, don't you think? While my dream kitchen is an all white kitchen, I find the traditional kitchen with the blue cabinets and the modern kitchen with the gray subway tile backsplash to be particularly refreshing. Which kitchen are you most drawn to?


Friday, June 14, 2013

Home tour- A designer's bright and colorful Palm Beach vacation home!


Interior designer, Robin Weiss decided to use pink and a bright colors for her Palm Beach vacation home. Let's take a tour of this bright and colorful coastal home below!























Isn't this home gorgeous? I found the use of bold colors and textiles in this home tour to be particularly inspiring. Which element are you most inspired by? Have you use any bold colors in your home lately?

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Home tour- A rustic chic home!


Let's take a tour of this stunning home designed by the talented Los Angeles-based designer, Richard Hallberg.










What a beautiful home! I just love the marriage of understated elegance and rustic charm in this bright and airy home. The natural elements like wood beams, stones and driftwood found in this home exudes so much warmth. Are you a fan of this home as well? Which part of this home tour do you gravitate to?

Guest post- Does Your Kitchen Know It Is Spring?


The sun is shining, we have hidden our coats and gloves at the back of our wardrobes and bright blue skies have replaced the somber grey days. We are fully aware that spring has made its long-awaited arrival, but can the same be said of your home?

As a room that is used multiple times on a daily basis, where better place to start with a spring makeover than your kitchen?

Innovative ways to spring clean your kitchen

Ensure your kitchen emulates this light and bright season by cleaning everything until it sparkles. Start with the big things that are used on an everyday basis such as washing machines to enjoy the impact almost immediately. From big appliances to wall tiles; from the ceilings to the floors, give everything a thorough scrub down.

If you are on a bit of a budget there are some creative ways to get your kitchen sparkling using the very basics, for example:
To de-scale a kettle, cut a lemon into large chunks and place inside, then fill the kettle with water, leave to boil, and leave the resulting mixture to stand overnight. Discard the next day and rinse thoroughly – then treat yourself to a nice cup of tea.

For a gleaming glass oven door, create a thick paste using bicarbonate of soda and a few drops of water. Dig out some rubber gloves, use a cloth to rub the paste on the inside of the door, leave for 15 minutes then clean off grime with ease!

Bright and beautiful kitchen appliances

Spring cleaning your kitchen is a great start when revamping it in time for the warmer months. Sparkling white surfaces and twinkling chrome appliances not only make for a smart, hygienic kitchen but also have a welcoming aesthetic effect. Clean surfaces will do a far better job at bouncing all that extra daylight around the room, giving it a lift and making it feel more airy and spacious.

Sometimes even the most thorough of cleaning jobs would not restore an item to its former glory, and it is times like these when looking for appliances online is the only option. Take your laptop into the garden, settle down in the sun and immerse yourself in the lively world of kitchen décor. From colorful kettles to bright blenders, there are plenty of ways to add a summery splash of color to your kitchen.

This is an article provided by Homebase. As a leading provider of home and garden furniture, our extensive product range will work perfectly with these inspirational ideas on how to create a seamless indoor/outdoor living divide.

Disclaimer: I have received compensation in return for publishing this article.


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

A product review- OMG Fashion!


Recently, I was contacted by OMG Fashion to do a review for some of their products. 


In case you are unfamiliar with the brand, OMG Fashion is a modern and stylish online store that provides affordable and latest online fashion for young women throughout the UK. 

OMG Fashion offers a lot of fun and stylish clothing ranging from edgy outfits to sexy dresses. Below are some of my favorites!



For this product review, I was asked to pick two items. In the end, I chose two knitted cardigans for practicality reasons because we have more cold months in the area I am living.



Here I am in my new cardigan!


I like my new cardigan! The contrasting cross detail makes it very unique and stylish. It fits me like a glove as well. Material wise, it does get warmer and warmer after wearing it for a while but it would be perfect for those colder days leading to the winter months.

For the second product review, I actually picked this bright turquoise cardigan. 



However, they do not have the turquoise cardigan anymore so I was sent a gray one instead. Here I am, trying my best to rock my new cardigan.


The best thing about this cardigan is its versatility. Its color is neutral enough so you can pair them with anything. I also like that it comes with buttons. I love having the flexibility of having them fully buttoned or leaving them unbuttoned, depending on the weather. The two front pockets is an added bonus! I am sure they would be perfect for keeping my hands warm during the chilly weather.

*I received both products to review for free but the views and opinions expressed are my own.

Don't forget to check out OMG Fashion for fun and affordable fashion when you get a chance!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Cool designer alert- Summer Thornton!


Introducing Chicago designer, Summer Thornton. In 2007, she established her firm, Summer Thornton Design after working at a high-end European textile company and under several other interior designers. As the principal designer of her firm, she leads her firm in its creative vision and oversees all design projects. Known for fresh, bold and colorful interiors, she focuses on evoking emotion and mood in her designs. Let's check out her beautiful work below.
























The designer: Summer Thornton

What do you think of her work? Her designs feel fresh, stylish and well-curated. While I like all her designs, I find the bathroom with the blend of wood and white subway tiles to be most inspiring because of the refreshing combination of materials. Which room or element in her portfolio are you most drawn to? I would love to hear your thoughts!

For more information on the designer Summer Thornton and her work, please visit http://www.summerthorntondesign.com.