Inspiration Friday....
I know that a couple of people out there are doing "inspiration Fridays", which is for the purpose of posting pictures of something that is a decorating inspiration to you. I have some shots from a couple of lovely new books that I got ("The French-Inspired Home", and "Where Women Create"). And there are shots from wonderful "Country Homes and Interiors - British Edition").
This laundry room is wonderful. It is in "The French-Inspired Home".
Within the same book as above, these wonderful labels are in the back pages (along with many others). You can scan them and print them out to use in your own home. I love the colors in these labels.
I thought this place setting was so cute with the little nest and bird - makes me want to be more creative with my tablescapes.
I really like these colors and thought that using an edging like the one pictured would be great on a mantle or shelf. So pretty.
Sorry for the darkness of this picture, bad lighting when I was taking it. This space is so wonderful. I especially love the cozy pillows on the floor by the cabinet. Also love the dressmakers form, the cabinet, desk, slip-covered chair. It's all so good.
I think this display is so pretty. The colors, the jars - yum. And I really like the little string of letters that tell you what is in the jar. You could do a display like this and change out the colors whenever you feel like it - make it monochromatic, differing colors, whatever strikes you.
So, that's a few of the things that inspire me decoratively. There are so many though - so much good stuff out there. Have a wonderful Friday!
Wow Allison, those are some wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing them. I just love the nest placecard holders...so sweet and the labels are great...I really want that book now!
Posted by: annewithane65 (Kim) | March 16, 2007 at 11:16 AM
Yay! I'm glad that you joined the inspiration fridays :) Love those pics....I've GOT to get that French Inspired Home book!!!
Posted by: Kim | March 16, 2007 at 12:54 PM
Where Women Create is one of my favorite inspiring books. And I have seen the French Inspired Home book on another blog too! I have this one on my list to buy. Love the inspiration Friday idea also!
Posted by: Dawn | March 16, 2007 at 08:53 PM
Ah yes Allie good choice! I love the "French inspired home" as well, it's a wonderful book with great ideas and I have already made the dove place names for my b-day table setting. Also "Where women creat"e is one of my other fave books, it's just so exciting to see the gorgeous workspaces of the featured artists.
Posted by: Carola | March 17, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Gosh Allison I just stopped by to thankyou for your kindness and catch up a little. Your blog is going from strength to strength. Well done.
Posted by: carolyn | March 17, 2007 at 12:54 PM
Such great pictures, I have the book "Where Women Create" on my "wish list". I love the idea of inspiration fridays!!
Posted by: Natasha | March 17, 2007 at 09:56 PM
What a great idea. Inspirational Friday. Thank-you for all the tips and hints and great views of your home and a peak at the way you use fabric. I love the way you have decorated your interior space. And the mixes of patterns on your seating is an inspiration.
xo
robin
Posted by: Robin Sherwood | March 18, 2007 at 12:48 PM