The Starburst Mirror Round-up

Here's the high, low and medium of the ultra cool sunburst mirror. I'm drawn to these lately. I just recommended a starburst to a friend who is re-designing her living room. 

I can see these above fireplaces, above entry-way tables and above a high headboard. 

The $447.00 Horchow Starburst wins my vote. Very sheek. My favorite.

 

And then the $19.99 IKEA special -  Figgjo Mirror. Not exactly the same look but might work in the right spot.

The Ballard Design Susanne Kasler Sunburst Mirror $99. I like this one too. Not as glitzy as the first but the price is great.

Thinking about my bedroom...

My bedroom is the most neglected rooms in my house. It's forever on the back burner. I do think about how I want to style it all the time though. I just haven't had a second to make some lists and start the process. 

I saw this bedroom photo today and plucked it for inspiration.  I love how undecorated it looks but still feels balanced, calm and pulled together.  This is not an expensive room ..this look could be easily achieved by copying the color scheme in the artwork, buying a few modern side tables/lamp, and white bed linens. The pendant, IKEA, easily. Nothing fancy here, but a serene, happy space for sure.

Cool Etsy Find

Check this out. Very cool skateboard shelf by SkateMood on Etsy.

This would make a great Christmas gift for a teenage boy!

boy!

Happy Friday!

Sending you off on your weekend with some beautiful photography by Kylli Sparre. 

I noticed her work on www.thisiscolossal.com. A previous ballet dancer who now merges her love of the human body and movement with photography.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Delights

And oh, are they a delight! I love Scandinavian design.

This book in now at the top of my Christmas list. I love these images already. Right up my alley - simple, clean, minimalist, nature-inspired.

Sorry the images are so small. The book is coming from overseas and doesn't seem wildly popular here yet. Here's a quick write up:

"Northern Delights reveals why hardly any other interior or product design is so timeless, so functional, so aesthetic, and of such high quality as that of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The book’s stunning selection of Scandinavian design ranges from individual products to skillfully staged living spaces. Although it also presents iconic designs, the book focuses on the work of young talents who are consciously building upon local sustainable design traditions and further developing them in a way that is consistent, intelligent, and reflects an unerring sense of style."

I underlined an important part of this passage. Local sustainable design. So important. I am trying to weave these words into my design approach as much as possible. Still exploring how to truly do this but I am just glad it's a concept that's becoming popular.

What about you? What's on the top of your Christmas list?

Just what we've been waiting for...

The Eyn. iphone storage case. $29.95

This is fantastic. Seems to hold your credit cards and a bit of money. Just your keys, the Eyn and off you go!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Side note - this blog if not about promoting products. I don't receive kick-backs. But I will feature cool products when I see them, and this is one of them!

Japenese inspired bathroom

I love simple, calming, earthy design. And here it is. Natural materials with a splash of color. 

Great post from Remodilista.com. Japanese inspired bathroom, soaking tub. Notice that this is a relatively small space but it's a great combination of materials and they make it work.