Thursday, January 31, 2013

Random Happy Home


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Many times, this post title gives me the shivers. Is it really a happy home? Am I just one of this authors who make pretend, when their life is not what they pictured it would be? Well, it's not an unhappy home (praise the Lord!) and beautiful surroundings DO make me happy - especially with the gloomy weather and all. But these days the house is really happy, because there were a lot of changes in the study. Out with the couch, in with the day bed. Move the desk around, move the bookcase. Hence the bare corner, with nothing but the bare herringbone floors and the DIY faux wallpaper, during the process of redecorating...





I may have forgotten to plant the tulip and the hyacinth bulbs at the right moment, but nature keeps moving on. The potted narcissus bulbs that I've already had for some years keep making new green leaves, year after year. Of course, this is not a sure guarantee that we'll have yellow flowers, but we'll surely have the long green leaves :))) On the right, just a sneak peek into my next photo shooting, so please be patient...




Touches of turquoise are all over my kitchen counter. On the left, you can spot one of my most recent thrift finds, a tall turquoise glass with an intriguing amphora shape. It matches the backdrop of the Ikea melamine tray, don't you think? On the right, some very last chrysanthemums from my little balcony make a contrasting bouquet for the blue pitcher than you can also find here.




Also, the handsome potted coconut deserves a closer look. It may not be the star of my Valentine bedroom, but its arched silhouette completes the look of the room and adds a touch of life for these dark sky days of late January. Speaking of which, let me remind you that tomorrow is the beginning of a new month. So don't forget to come back tomorrow if you need a free printable February calendar!

15 comments:

  1. That little amphora glass totally reminds me of a delicate perfume bottle! So pretty.

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    1. I'm so glad you like the turquoise glass, I want to use it as a vase, first!

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  2. So wonderful changes, the faux Wall paper is really happy home! What a thrifty find, you have an estetic eye for the wonderful things :-) that coconut plant is so COOL, I want one too, love the simply silhouette. Looking forward to your february calendar, it's such a kind idea :-)

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    1. Thank you so much, Mette, the coconut was a gift from my best friend an it is growing into a beautiful shape :)

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  3. Moving around furniture and redecorating is so much fun! And I totally agree that a beautiful home that you like can make you happy!

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    1. Thank you, Tina - but now that I've moved the couch I don't like it anymore and I think I'll just have to reupholster it!

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  4. Meeha my dear friend . You know my little English , but I so think your home decorate is wonderful . I love the wallpaper , the turquoise glass . ... All
    But for me you are professional photograf

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  5. I just love how your home is always changing... with every season and every whim. You love to mix it up. I really should try more new things in my space too.

    P.S. I adore the faux wallpaper! Such a fun and quirky accent.

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    1. Erica, your work space looks simply lovely, I am surely more than happy if I've inspired you to mix it up some more :)

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  6. I know if I lived in your home I'd be very very happy! Everything is so bright, clean&simple, spacious and light. You always find the prettiest things in thrift stores too. And of course you have some furry friends to make a very happy home.

    Looking forward to more of those pegs too!

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    1. Thank you so much, Ann, you've always been one of my biggest supporters! I really believe that with a furry friend or two, any home becomes more beautiful and cozy... instantly!

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  7. Your house is so cozy and colorful! I love it! And I love the turquoise glass!

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    1. Serena, thank you so much for the beautiful words! You are welcome here anytime and I share random pics of my home almost every week :)

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