Feelin' Moody

We just bought a new loft and are going to give it a mini makeover before we move in. I spent the weekend looking at various tiles, countertop and flooring options which is an incredibly overwhelming process. In our first place, we only had to choose from a handful of floors that the building installed for us. Now, it's all on us.

For inspiration, I've been Pinning my little heart away. I was originally opposed to Pinning, but since my hard drive is crying from the mass amount of photos I've saved over the years, Pinning is the easiest alternative. It's also fun to see what's been catching my eye and for interiors, it's moody, modern interiors with neutral palettes.

See more on my Pinterest here.

Living in the Past, in the Present

I've had a bit of a British week and indulged in marathon sessions of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs. Both cover pre-war Britain before the first and second world wars respectively. I've always loved those eras and the interior design and fashion that go along with them. It's incredibly elegant, with the occasional hints of playful whimsy. I can't get enough of it and am happy to announce both will return for season 2 in 2012.

Downton Abbey

Upstairs, Downstairs

Photos from: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here

Saturated Style, Candy for Your Floors

Normally, my first instinct is to buy things that are black, white and gray. But with all the colors from spring and fall, my house and closet are becoming increasingly colorful. I've been on the hunt for a new rug for my living room. My current one is a black-and-white zebra print which I love, but hasn't worked out so well with my white dog, Mr. Sheds-a-Lot Senna. Sometimes, I want a simple neutral, pale rug. But other times I want to go in the complete other direction with something bold and saturated, like these over-dyed vintage rugs I've been seeing.

Rugs from Kilim.com, Anthropologie, eBay. Links below:
Aqua, Orange, Pink, Green, Red, Teal

Pipe Dreams

Exposed pipes, wiring and circuitry can often be thought of a grungy or dumpy. When they're done well, they're industrial chic. But when they're done like this, well, they're just art.

Source: Guilherme Torres Via Made by Girlb