Happy Monday!

Seashells by the Seashore: February Giveaway

Natural, Nautical, and almost ORganic

The winner must live in the US and if out of state we will mail the accessories to you.

There is a design trend, or shall I say movement, referred to as "Vintage Revamped".  I have heard that "Today’s consumer has a nostalgic affinity for treasured pieces that remind them of the past…
but they do not want their homes to look like a museum. "

Sea bottles with various toppers-shells, coral, old chandelier crystals, make great accessories. We get something that is not only beautiful but one of a kind. Like us, of course. :)
Natural, Nautical, and almost Organic. Whats not to love?


These two lovelies came from a boutique in Falmouth, Maine.  I will be giving them away when Fiore's facebook page hits 400 fans.

The return of Mondays...

I still do not love Mondays. Hence the return of Happy Mondays. Qoutes I like, that you might enjoy,  and recommended paired with coffee.

TREND REPORT-Or is it? Wallpapered Ceilings.

I believer in using wallpaper sparingly and with a purpose.

I hear buzz about this "trend"...wallpapering the ceiling only.

I love this room.

BUT I don't agree it is a new trend.

Mary Poppins circa 1964...that's damask wallpaer on the ceiling!

Elsie De Wolfe in the 1940's

Below are other great examples of using wall paper on a ceiling only, and remember A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY! :)

If wallpaper is something you are interested in but could use guidance, feel free to contact Fiore Interiors for a free intial consultation.

Old Hollywood Glamour-The home of Dita Von Teese

I encourage you to head over to InStyle to see the photos in all their glory.

Lee Jofa Wall paper. Silk everywhere. How appropriate!

to enlarge them images, simply click on them.

I enjoy seeing a home that is both a complete departure from everyday life AND a reflection of its owner.

Trendspotting: Sex, Fabric, and Wallpaper (oh, my)

I often say that I have a photographic memory ONLY for things that are only useful in my field. Nothing else. Not even close. I can remember what trim a colleague used on a pillow in 2005. The manufacturer, price, and larger design scheme. None of these details are relevant to everyday life, but this is just ME.

Example: Sex and the City 2...I saw the fabric (Belgravia/Lee Jofa) on a chair this month in the Lee Jofa showroom in Boston.

For the best round up of interior design used in the SATC2 movie, see Habitually Chic's post here

Belgravia

And this week in the pages of InStyle...same pattern. Different colorway and application (wallpaper by Cole and Sons for Lee Jofa). It was used by a decorator for Dita Von Teese, a famous burlesque dancer based in Los Angeles.

From Sex and the City, to one of the Sexiest Women alive, I memorize the details of these inspired and sexy interiors.

BOLD COLOR ALERT

I feel we need to look at some color to warm us in the midst of this New England snowstorm.

Same home, different colors:

My first reaction, was, REALLY? Who redesigns their own home and posts it as part of their portfolio? C'mon. Then after some thought I decided that design clients probably won't let us put pink/orange on the walls very often....and its's REALLY fun to see! I enjoy both interpretations and appreciate the layered color, textures, and overall eclectic style.

This is the designer's bedroom, she had no room for a headboard so created her own out of wallpaper (Chiang Mai Dragon from F. Schumacher & Co.) and framed it with molding (genius). Sconces eliminate the need for nightstands. Great solutions and style for a small space.