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Christian Louboutin's Paris Apartment

Designers are special people. Their passion is to create beauty, and they live surrounded by it as well. Take a look at Christian Louboutin's Bohemian pad in Paris. We love the red chair!

              Photographs by Guillaume de Laubier

Spring Love

Spring is a time  of renewal- a time for rebirth, recharging, and blossoming.  It is the season for new beginnings- a time that brings winds of change in our lives and new love. This can be self-love, love for someone else, or love of life in general.  But sometimes we do not allow the new energy of spring in if we don't let go of the heavy past which holds us back.  According to Chinese feng shui practices, we can clear out old energy by making small changes that will inspire us- placing fresh flowers in our homes or placing objects that represent love, positivity and new beginnings throughout our space.  Here's some inspiration for a fresh start this beautiful spring season! 

Colorize Your Kitchen

Bored of the same old kitchen? Add some color! Here are some fun, colorful, affordable items that will brighten up any kitchen, big or small, modern or traditional.

1.  Digital Kitchen Scale $40; 2. Cake Stand Bonnie Blue $46.95;   3. Bialetti Pasta Pot $39.95; 4. Cuisinart CPT- 120R Compact Toaster $39.99; 5.  West Elm Colander $19; 6. Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel  Skillet Set $29.95; 7. Bistro Electric Juicer $39.95; 8. Round Yellow Metal Canisters $14.95; 9.  Ikea Diod Glassware Starting at $1.99; 10.  Pattern 291 flatware $24.95

Horse Home Decor

Throughout history, horses have always played a powerful role in the lives of humans.  Horses have been linked to the night, the moon, mystery, and magic. Some of the things that horses symbolize are power,  grace, beauty, nobility, strength and freedom.  We think horses make an ideal animal to use to decorate. Who doesn't want to have something that symbolizes strength and power in their home space? 

Photos courtesy of Pinterest

Get Ready to Get Outdoors!

Summer is approaching, so get your outdoor spaces ready!

Here are some tips to improve any outdoor space regardless of size:

1. Add fun patterns and interesting textures throughout the space—through pottery, fabrics, a natural fiber rug or other accessories.
2. Set the mood with different sources of lighting, like lanterns or candles.
3. If you have a porch, adding draperies will not only make the space more cozy, but also will bring a little bit of an inside element to the outside, making the transition between the two spaces more cohesive.
4. Choose a furniture layout that encourages conversation, and keep it flexible for entertaining.

 

 

 

 

 

photos credit: Apartment Therapy, Elle Decor, Matters of Syle, Inspiration for Home

1. Ikea table $34.99; 2. Ikea pot 2 for $9.99; 3. CB2 pattern 291 flatware $24.95; 4. Urban Outfitters coil outdoor table $79.99; 5. CB2 basket weave placemats $2.95; 6.  Kmart Garden Oasis pillow $9.99; 7. CB2 Playa low table $179; 8. Ikea Hogsten $89.99; 9. Ikea Ammero $99.99; 10. Ikea Alseda $29.99; 11. Ikea Solvinden $14.99; 12. Westelm wood block rug $49.99; 13. Kmart Garden Oasis Pillow $9.99; 14. Cost Pus Ikat pillow $24.99