Finding the perfect Sofa

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Nina | Leave a comment

1930’s Sofa, Wunders

Orient Sofa, Wunders

Selecting a sofa, involves a lot more than you think, all about the comfort: seat cushion: foam, down. Base: springs/webbing? Height of the seat base depth of the seat? Fringe, inverted pleat/box pleat, studs no studs, turned legs/ tapered legs, stain/ paint effect on wood or castors…

Certain arms and backs suggest modern or traditional styles. From the classical/traditional style to the more contemporary one, but the way a sofa is upholstered and trimmed can also influence its appeal. I have selected a few styles i love, there are so many, its hard to pick my best

La Jolly Sofa, Wunders

Smith Sofa, Wunders

Hammilton Sofa by Minotti, Available from Limeline

Hammilton Sofa by Minotti, Limeline

b&b italia

b&b italia Fat Sofa

b&B italia

Arketipo, Crema Design

Andrew Martin

Boutique sofa collection by Moooi, Crema Design

Classical

Wedding Inspiration

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Nina | Leave a comment

My gorgeous friend is getting married soon and i have been asked to help her out with the wedding and be a brides maid, so you can imagine my excitement. She wants to have a rustic theme, so i have been toying with a few ideas, for a Provencal themed wedding… use of dirty pinks, lace, linens, etc… Beautiful crisp white table cloths, crystal glassware and scalloped cutlery, is definitely the way to go. For rustic ideas, choose a colour palette that fits with the wedding theme. Earthy tones in deep yellow, sage, rust, tan and cinnamon are perfect when you want to create a rustic look. Neutral earth tones still create bold pops of color, and match well with rustic flowers and decor.

Lighting, all i can say is dim lights, and plenty of candles, always creates a beautiful glow in a room, always a flattering light, that cannot be replicated with lights.

Tonal Brides Maid Dresses

When it comes to brides maid dresses there are some pretty awful dresses out there, i do not understand how one can come up with such dresses, the point of the brides maid dress is not to upstage the bride but to complement the bride.

Vera Wang Simple & Elegant

Peonies

Rustic incorporating natures elements

Gorgeous use of colours

Simple Dresses that can actually be used again.

Vera Wang

Vera Wang on Weddings!!! i want!!!

Vera Wang

Vera Wang - From the movie 'Bride Wars' Kate Hudson & Anne Hathaway

Choosing the right Headboard

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Nina | 1 Comment

A headboard is regarded by many as the focal point of the bedroom. This means that choosing the correct headboard gives your room a sense of balance, focus. Your bedroom is where you spend a great deal of time. Choosing the right headboard creates a finished look for your bedroom.