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Lavabo de hormigón con forma de caracol

El cuarto de baño es, sin dudas, uno de los espacios más importantes de nuestro hogar. Decorarlo no es sencillo, ya que se debe mantener la funcionalidad sin resignar diseño, y viceversa. No obstante, las opciones que nos presenta el mercado de la decoración para equipar y dar mucho diseño a nuestro cuarto de baño nos ayudan mucho.
En el caso de los lavabos - que es lo que nos incumbe en esta oportunidad – las opciones son muchas y de diversas índoles. Tenemos lavabos de vidrio, de piedra, más pequeños o más grandes. Cada lavabo tendrá un estilo distinto y aportará lo suyo al cuarto de baño. Lo importante es saber elegir lo que mejor se adapte a nuestros gustos, presupuestos y necesidades.

Este lavabo de hormigón de la firma HighTech combina diseño y originalidad. El material con el que está fabricado nos asegura una larga durabilidad, ya que se trata de un material noble y resistente. Además, su forma de caracol aportará mucho diseño y ese toque de originalidad que siempre buscamos para distinguir nuestros ambientes de los demás.

Desde luego, este lavabo de hormigón aprovecha su forma espiralada para permitir el correcto desagote el agua, pero además nos brindará un espectáculo para la vista cada vez que lo utilicemos.

Más información en OpenDeco.
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¿Contamos ovejitas?

Estos vinilos infantiles con forma de simpáticas ovejitas para contar y dormir placidamente me han conquistado ¿y a ti?. Puedes elegir el color que mas se adapte a la habitación de los niños y el set tiene un precio de £19.00.


Más Información: Hu2 Design
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Ambientes que inspiran: Seleccion marie claire

La revista online Marie Claire maison publicó recientemente un artículo sobre habitaciones infantiles con encanto. Realizaron una selección de dormitorios bonitos para niños y con buenas ideas puestas en escena. Una recopilación de habitaciones reales, diferentes, desenfadadas y con un toque chic. ¿cúal te gusta más?









Si quieres ver más pincha aquí (y si tienes descargada en tu navegador la barra google puedes traducir gratis al momento las páginas webs)
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FOTO DE COMEDOR DECORADO CON MURAL ADHESIVO


Este precioso foto mural o gigantografía, le da vida a este comedor blanco, es el centro de atención. El muro de la imágen separa la sala del comedor sutilmente y se ve decorado por tonos blancos y azules.
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SALA MODERNA CON MUEBLES AMPLIOS EN AZUL Y MARRON

Unos bellos y amplios muebles para esta sala azul, que permiten que no solo sean sofas sino tambien camas para cuando se quede alguien a dormir luego de algun compromiso o fiesta que tengamos en casa.
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FOTOS DE SALA Y COMEDOR MODERNOS

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Tourist Time

Right about now, Stefan and I are probably in full tourist mode which will include a quick walk through of the Louvre. I know that's not exactly possible but we're going to give it our best shot! And while doing so, I'll sure we'll look just like the tourists in this Thomas Struth photo, albeit better dressed, of course!
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Quilt Ikea

Después de una intensa semana , cortando , cosiendo y acolchando, he acabado este quilt del que apenas me ha dado tiempo a hablaros. Hoy justamente celebramos el cumple de uno de mis hermanos y este es su regalo ........ Con la vuelta al trabajo , mi tiempo ya se ha reducido considerablemente pero he conseguido llegar a tiempo.
No será el único porque espero , si Dios quiere , hacer uno para cada miembro de mi familia.









La cosa empezó la semana pasada . Hacía tiempo que llevaba dándole vueltas a la cabeza en hacer algo con las telas  de IKEA( 100% algodón, 1.5 m de ancho y bien ajustadas de precio ) ...... ¿ Por qué no ? Las había visto en su web y había unas que me parecían alegres y no sé por qué " ecológicas " ( debe ser por el estampado  y el color verde).





El caso es hubo oportunidad de acercarse al centro comercial ( gracias Sonia ) y cortamos algunos metros , después de ver las posibilidades. Una va pensando que hay y luego no hay..... Para las que no lo sepáis aquí  es tipo autoservicio , tú te lo cortas  y tú lo embolsas.

Con estos estampados grandes sólo cabía hacer algo juvenil, rápido y  donde el dibujo  no se perdiera. Así que  confeccioné bloques alternando ese estampado y dejandolos a una medida de 8.5 " ( la regla cuadrada de esta medida  es un lujo que disfruto  cada día más ..¡ gracias Nuria !  )




Y empezó el proceso de hacer los 25 bloques hasta componer el top cuadrado.













Dejé el estampado que más me gustaba para la trasera, así podía ser reversible también.
Su medida : 145cm x 145cm 

Hice un acolchado libre.........


Quilt Ikea


Y en las cuatro esquinas un bordado de unas hojitas . Ya os contaré sobre este tema del bordado...



Aún  me ha quedado tela...  ya veremos cómo acaba.

Estoy satisfecha de este primer intento . Creo que la calidad de este tipo de  telas  son aceptables y me invitan a probar con la próxima colección que saquen..... supongo que no muy tarde porque por el mes de octubre solemos recibir  el catálogo en casa. La verdad es que hay colecciones de telas de reconocidas marcas de  patch que son  maravillosas.... ojalá  pudiera una cerrar los ojos , pedir un deseo y que apareciese la colección fulana o mengana ...... pero  no siempre  el bolsillo está para esos gastos, ¿ verdad ?



Hoy parece que ha refrescado un poco.... y me cuesta dejar que el verano se acabe..... pero siempre llegan nuevos proyectos  ..... uno del que especialmente  no os he hablado  tampoco y que está siendo un reto . Ya sabéis lo que esas cosas me gustan.
Feliz fin de semana.


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The Swiss Chalets of Ballenberg

One of the highlights of our trip to Switzerland was the day we spent at the Ballenberg Museum. This Open Air museum is situated on over 160 acres, in the Haslital Brienz-Meiringen-Hasliberg region and nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains.

Over 100 buildings are separated into 13 building groups representing the various regions of Switzerland. The different construction techniques of the farmhouses, barns, cheese making and storage sheds, outbuilding, and even operating mills are represented for each region. The buildings, some as old as the 1500's, reflect the daily lives of both the wealthy and poorer day laborers of the periods. These buildings have been moved to the museum and preserved in natural settings that gives you the feeling of actually being able to step back into that time.

Museum workers also dress in period clothes, perform the daily chores of the farmers, craftsmen, and artisans of their respective era. We saw cooking over an open fire, lace making, and workers tending to the many farm animals and gardens on the property. The Apothecary above was a beautiful building surrounded by an amazing herbal garden.
Inside were rooms filled with herb and areas where medicines would have been prepared.
One of several thatched roof houses.
I was impressed with the iron detailing on this door. What incredible craftsmanship.
A poorer laborer's home with grain storage under the living area.
A wealthy land owner's home - notice the carved wood detailing on this building.
The inside of this home - the lovely furniture suggests that this family was very well off.
The diversity of the architecture was amazing. Another area of Ballenberg that had a Hansel and Gretel feeling.
Here is a close up of the window boxes and the fruit trees.

The interior with traditional furnishings - Notice the corner cupboard shelf. Charming!

Yet another area of Ballenberg - the building detail and the window boxes were beautiful. My children especially loved this house. It had many floors and an attic bunk-room. A traditional built in bed. Though hard to see, this one was built in a small alcove by the stove to keep the family warm during the winter months. This building was extraordinary. The detailed carving all over this structure made this a unique architecural treasure. How lucky this is preserved this for all to see.
To be honest, I was a bit nervous that my children and husband would be bored and begging to leave. Just the opposite happened - it was my feet that wore out as they excitedly explored each and every building.

Ballenberg Museum is a place to visit if you are ever in that area; an incredible Swiss treasure and a wonderful day for us!! For more information check out their website.

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Sex and the City Part Deux

There are so many great movies and shows filming in New York right now including the Sex and the City sequel. I have to admit that although I enjoyed the first film, I did think it was a little over the top. I hope they tone this one down a little. Oh, but they can keep the outfits over the top! That's really the best part and from the look of one of Carrie's outfits above, we are in for a chic treat!
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Open doors at Garnier Antiques


Past Sunday we went to the opening of the new showroom of the antique dealers Brigitte and Alain Garnier, at Damme near Bruges.
I can tell you the new location is gorgeous!
About 10 years ago Brigitte and Alain bought the old farm house and for several years they worked very hard on it! They restored the house with passion and with respect for authenticity.
Their new home looks fantastic. They can be very proud of the result!

I know Brigitte and Alain for a long time and every time I go to visit them , I'm always surprised of all the gorgeous antique pieces and of the amazing decoration talent of Brigitte.

That's why today I really love to share some wonderful images of their house and antiques!
But please, go to visit their website www.garnier.be and you will discover a wide range of antique items. Brigitte and Alain even have a wonderful home collection to present.
So if you are interested in one of their items, don't hesitate to contact them. They are used to ship around the world!

Congratulations to you, Brigitte and Alain!




Wonderful plants and flowers around the house.


A refreshing welcome.


My husband is enjoying the garden.


Beautiful oak garden table.



Inside their home.
The living room.






Librairy and sitting corner.








One of my favorite's : a 19th century french duchesse brisée in walnut.


The breakfast corner in the kitchen.







Wonderful LXV armchairs.




A tripod stool used as a sidetable.




A LXV daybed in walnut.



18th Century settee in walnut.






Notice the old recuperation parquet floor in the kitchen.




Wooden mortars.




I like this view of the kitchen!




Beautiful kitchen items where you even can put your garden spices in.
Good idea!



Makes our mouth water...




Another magnificent view of the kitchen.





Look at this beautiful door!




Table and armchair : a wonderful combination.



The outbuilding used as an orangerie!




Inside of the outbuilding!
Wouldn't you sit here in wintertime, reading a good book?




Wonderful stair.




Antique jars and chinese vases.




Can you imagine to see all those wonderful items!



Chinese oil lamps.





Another view of the showroom.



Another group of oil lamps.



A Spanish mountain table.


A Dutch painted cabinet from the 18th century.



And again oil lamps! I love them!


Beautiful colour of these mortars!




I love the atmosphere in that corner of the showroom.




Os de mouton chairs.

Winetable in pine.



Again a wonderful corner!




The Italian 17th century armoire is one of a pair!




The kitchen corner in the showroom!
Notice that chandelier!



Some kitchen items.




Look at these bowls!








These sconces are wonderful.




My favorite bench!
This North-Italian Cassapanca is one of a pair!
18th century. In its original colour.



Detail of the cassapanca.





Me, sitting on a pine hall bench, relishing all the wonderful things I saw today!





A dog sculpture used as a doorstop.



Pottery with hyndrangeas at the barn.





An exterior still life.




I love this outbuilding with its beautiful steel door and windows!




Alain and Brigitte Garnier.

I hope you will all visit the site of Garnier Antiques.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Greet
Images : Garnier, Greet
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