Silky Beauty..............

A close Friend recently asked me whether I thought feature walls with wallpaper where done to death. I didn't even need to pause to think as I had been thinking for a while that this is a trend that has been done to death. It seems that every home in Britain has jumped on this bandwagon, and wallpaper designs have become tackier and more footballers wives than classic wallpaper beauty.

But part of me thinks that this does not mean wallpaper should be avoided,and when I read an article on the weekend all about Silk hand painted wallpapers I believe this is the wonderful alternative.

Silk hand painted wallpapers, these can be custom-made,hand painted silk with beautiful illustrations. They are usually done on Fromental paper, this is expensive (£180 per square metre), but the pro is that as it is backed on sturdy paper, it can be peeled off and rehung in another room or in a new home if you happen to move.

This can also allow you the creative freedom,input and personalisation. There is a design called "unconscious style", which means that it is painted freehand; there is no sketch or outline to follow. Meaning if you choose a design with tree trunks it is all done by single strokes and every detail is unique.

In daylight the wallpaper will have a seductive and calming atmosphere but at night it will full of opulence and decadence. Subtle side lighting will make details such as painted birds appear to stand proud of their leafy background.
You will create a look where you wish the night may never end.

You would defiantly stop to stare at this everyday, its just beautiful.

If ever there was an edible bathroom............

 (Architectural Digest)

And naturally this bathroom belongs to the Blonde Sex Symbol Jayne Mansfield. I don't think I need to say much as the picture says it all ,and doesn't it reflect her?!!?
VAVAVOOM!!!

Store away with me.......................

There comes a point where your home almost seems overrun by your possessions and you reach crisis point where storage solutions are required. But somehow the everyday storage solutions can ruin the beautiful look you've created in your home.This brings images to mind of holders,do you really want your home to start resembling this.............

Ok  I'm sure for the average person their level of clutter or possessions do not really make them go into the Hoarder category. But its a slippery slope.
So I'm going to suggest some storage solutions that are pleasing to the eye!!! They do exist,and you do not need to resort to child friendly primary coloured plastic boxes!!!

How about using old travel trunks,you can store lots inside them but you can also use them as furniture and have them as a coffee table or stack a couple on top of each other and they become a sideboard.
The prefect combination of art and function.

Here trunks have been used as a coffee table and also as bedside tables,both providing you with addional storage but also adding something interesting to your room.

Also storage can be where you use a dead space and incorporate the facility to store.

I think this is really cleaver that the storage created mirrors the design of the staircase.

More and more of us are having a home office but again this brings added clutter, here the looks embraces this and display objects so that they become integral to the space. Using the bookcases as a wall breaks up and divides a space.

Also storage in the kitchen can be fun and colourful,whilst serving a purpose. Here by displaying all your kitchen storage items they become a feature of your room.

So if you are thinking of ways to clear up some of your overspilling clutter, think outside of the box,think how can you incorporate function with art. Dont just box it up!!!