stylist Camilla Krishnaswamy

I find out about Swedish stylist Camilla Krishnaswamy via Emmas designblogg. Camilla's portfolio is aspiring and playful, full of extremes like dark set vs light and white... delicate objects vs rough textures

Balkan breeze ... loft designed by Tina Kurpez

For today's Balkan breeze I've found lovely, tiny but completely functional loft in Zagreb, Croatia. This loft is designed by interior designer Tina Kurpez, from Karas studio, who finds professionally challenging and inspirational creating cozy, modern and functional home besides the slopes.

grey + white kitchen / siva i bijela u kuhinji

{decor pad}

It's springtime... For a week now I am all into spring cleaning every detail, and I can tell you - it feels GOOD! My head is always full of redecorating ideas but it is hard to make my husband say YES. All I need is to make him realize that my way is better way. He doesn't care too much for design anyway...but he also doesn't like to be much involved into decorating process.

passionfinds 8 april'11

during time I've collected photos, thoughts, ideas...I believe worth mentioning and remembering. weekly passionfinds will be the sum of those useful and interesting links (hopefully for you,too)

StylishSmall ... Hilda Grahnat's home

Hello everybody! Very interesting, thrifty, vintage, cozy apartment was featured on Apartment therapy recently. Hilda Grahnat is a freelance photographer, graphic designer and flea market addict as she explains on her blog. I find her apartment very cozy, interesting and creative.

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 during time I've collected photos, thoughts, ideas...I believe worth mentioning and remembering. weekly passionfinds will be the sum of those useful and interesting links (hopefully for you,too)

a glimpse into ...

the home I used to live in with my parents. It's 1970 house, survived a strong earthquake in '79, and it hasn't changed since it was built. Now it is completely renovated, all plumbing and electric fixtures are brand new and layout is a bit changed. This time I'm just showing you dining room after photo and floor plans before and after. All before/after photos with some explanation will be posted soon.
 
Are you curious to see more? What do you think so far?
*all photos belongs to PassionDecor

I want this!

These incredible beautiful hand-blown glass light pendants are designed by Esther Patterson of Curiousa & Curiousa.  A light piece can be hung as a single pendant, a double pendant is consisted of a stem and shade or multiple drops can be used as part of a chandelier.

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*during the week I collect photos, thoughts, ideas...I believe worth mentioning and remembering. weekly passionfinds will be the sum of those useful and interesting links 

color palette ... timeless classic

After several spring-y days it's much colder AGAIN...Strong wind is blowing so it's the perfect time to get cozy in your home. Earth tones feels like you just want to sit around, drinking tea and reading a good book you didn't have time for.
This color palette is perfect for ethno style (like shown on the photo) but can also work for mid-century, or contemporary style. Would you use it in your home?

Inspired by Paris

After reading post about Paris on new-to-me Croatian blog about life, travel, great and not-so-great places to enjoy coffee ... I was thinking: Do I Want To Visit Paris? can you believe what am I asking myself? and the answer is WHO WOULDN'T?! I don't care it is way too expensive, crowded, chaotic...I would be smitten to go there
More than Paris, I would love to visit villages and small cities in France...to feel the true spirit of that incredible country. Someday I will go, and you will be amongst first to know :)
Meanwhile, I found some photos of inspiration. Places for rent in Paris. If someone can't go to Paris, one should make the Paris come to him

home of Dora iz Londona

Thanks to Kristina at Miss Decor studio, I found out about Dora iz Londona who left a comment on Kristina's blog. Sometimes one awakes my curiosity to find out who's behind that name. I'm happy to find Dora iz Londona, because her home in London is so beautiful. I love it! You will do, too...and I'm sure some of you'll consider asking them to move in :)

living in the attic / udobnost u potkrovlju

Everyone's talking about spring...and that's just the way it should be. Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, colorful, warm, making us happy and full of energy. Interesting thing is: it seems I'm especially drawn to attics in spring time. It was almost a year ago, April as well, when I wrote about attic. Funny, don't you think?
Lovely space I'm showing you today is SO cozy, perfect to fully enjoy in the morning sun. Neutral and natural palette goes well in any time of the year. The tricky part of attic is always the short wall below the slope, and it's usually the best place for well organized storage. In this example the storage boxes are used as seating as well.

stylish small ... everything in 40sqm

This apartment is very narrow and difficult to organize and decorate. Difficult but not impossible. Light floor and white walls gives the apartment so much needed luminosity  and natural light, making it seem like lot bigger. Wall shelves architecturally integrated, allows accessories to pop and not overwhelming the space. Focal point of the living space is wall art Blanca San Martin's design. Another focal point is black sofa, which maybe could be white or light grey, but this one really creates drama in white space. Perfect for young person...exploring itself and life.
Kitchen is functional, also blending in without unnecessary details like door knobs, kitchen accessories on the counter...etc. As you can see, and it's quite often in Europe ...to put washing machine in the kitchen. To divide different areas, glass panels are used which are almost unnoticeable.

Fiona Douglas's home...flowers,birds and butterflies

The first photo (I'm sure it made you breathless) is the cover of the latest Adore Home magazine...which is really to adore :) Inspired by the spring and the upcoming Easter Holidays, latest issue is full of bold floral and colorful patterns. Don't know about you, but I love online magazines as much as printed.
Anyway, I LOVE (as well as many of you) the home of textile designer Fiona Douglas featured in Adore magazine and few months ago at Design*Sponge

color palette ...colorful drama in bedroom

 Spring is "officially" here, although not for real. These days are rainy, windy and colder than they should be, but deep in my heart and body I feel like spring. Positive, fresh, awaken! Usually, Herceg Novi turns to colorful magic-land in spring, with it's flowers, sparkling sea and pastel houses....what inspired me to bring you color palette for all your senses. Although feminine, this color palette used with right furniture and accessories, could equally work for our stronger halves. It's almost half night now...but I wish you Good Morning and to feel like you make the Earth spinning by walking!

focus on designers: Jennifer Delonge

Hello dears...this post I'll start with a quote. Sarah Coffey  at Apartment Therapy wrote:

Very few of Jennifer Delonge's interiors are instantly recognizable as "kids rooms." They look like cool, comfortable spaces that could belong to anyone... until a pint-sized drawing table, a fire truck on the floor, or a wall of baby photos gives away the fact that these are, in fact, homes with small children.

I have nothing more to add to this...except I would love to create something similar for my little boy. To be honest - he wouldn't care much about the looks, all he wants is big playing area...but I'd be extremely happy... Oh my

sara tuttle's fresh classic {perfect home no.7 ** savršen dom br.7

This week starts with a home tour of Sara Tuttle, young interior designer best known for her fresh, classic style. She knows how to create a space reflecting unique lifestyle and personality...layering color, texture, antiques and accessories. The result is comfortable and inviting space.
In 2008, Sara was named one of Domino magazine's TEN TO WATCH...and her tips on decorating are simple yet profound. She says "room should evolve over time" and she spoke right through me with "Find what you love and it will somehow make sense in the space." It's crucial to fill your space with LOVE and items you simply ADORE
I spotted this home on Daily Dream Decor

passionfinds... march27th

Too often we have to deal with things around us, and equally often we have to accept things the way they are, without recognizable possibility something will change. Don't mind me...I'm thinking out loud about internet access in my country and the fact we're living in XXI century. Something must be wrong! For this century it's predicted we'll live outside the Earth, or at least in totally different surrounding here on the planet...but, hey...I have problems with internet connection for days. It's a big deal, and it shouldn't be. I say   @#$%^&   grrrr
Well, everything is ok for now, hope it'll stay that way. So ...let's continue with regular posts

passion decor on tumblr

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Hello, my friends, how are you? I want to let you know...several days ago I started PassionDecor blog on Tumblr. It is going to be my inspiration file, filled with photos that makes my heart skip a beat. That will be my place to put only photos, as I want this blog here to be more of educational, as well as inspirational. So, you're invited to visit me on Tumblr, and follow of course :)

See you there! xo

romantic table setting

   The thing I would love the most now...is to chat with my friends over a glass of wine and some delicious food. I need to relax a bit, and to come back on track in my social life

Best wishes to all of you my friends! Don't knock or ring, just come on in

color palette...whimsical in color

Color palette for this week is bold, unconventional, whimsical and urban... playing with strong colors and reflecting finishes...telling us about a person with high sense of style, strong character, having always respectful opinions. I would say, this color palette would be perfect in home of an art critique? What do you think?

*image via Lonny magazine ...if you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it (absolutely gorgeous)

bench in the dining / klupa u trpezariji

Benches are wonderful, multifunctional seating and storage solutions for every room. I'm considering to put a few in my small apartment. I would need one corner bench in the kitchen and one in the balcony, of course with the storage.
They used to be ugly, although functional...and let me say...there are some ugly ones even now. But hey, thanks to many talented and creative people around the world, benches found their spot in the design world. here are some stylish examples

perfect home no.6 ** savršen dom br.6

This unbelievable stylish and vivid apartment was designed by antiques dealer Florence Lopez. She implemented colors, furniture and vintage forms like it was from '50s. Gorgeous colors like petroleum blue, grass green, mustard yellow, charcoal grey makes me covet for interior like this. Well, when put it all together - this should be my personal home decorating style {although I love too many different eras}...and I believe it is, because in a place like this I'd feel AT HOME! I wear these colors, why shouldn't I live surrounded by them? although sometimes all I want is soothing, neutral palette around me. Anyway...enough about me, I could chit chat like this for hours... :)
Let's enjoy the beauty of this home

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*during the week I collect photos, thoughts, ideas...I believe worth mentioning and remembering. weekly passionfinds will be the sum of those useful and interesting links

color palette ... soft and dreamy

This week's color palette is soft, sophisticated, feminine and dreamy just like the suggested bedroom. I am inspired by Women's Day - 8th March and the quote I read a while ago "a woman can never exaggerate in femininity "...I think it was Yve Saint Loreine who said it...correct me if I'm wrong

*via the happy home

Girly, elegant, romantic, subtle, cozy...are the attributes crossing my mind while watching this picture...and all I want is to be tucked into this perfectly styled bed

passion finds... march makeovers

* interesting furniture makeovers

hedgehog / jez kao inspiracija za dekoraciju doma

Hedgehog is one of the cute animals,if you ask me. There's something about hedgehog I like so much,but I can't tell exactly what's that. love their colors, overall look and maybe symbolism it carries. Did you know hedgehog can be color of chestnut, cinnamon, sepia-orange, argent, brown-orange, apricot, blue amber, amber, lilac, cream, albino or my favorite opal :)
Because I love hedgehogs I searched the web for home decorations inspired by them.Here's what I found:

perfect home no.5 ** savršen dom br.5

When comes to my home decorating style - I wouldn't know how to describe it...as I love or sorts of different colors, styles, finishes. You probably noticed the range of colors here on the blog - from white, neutrals and grays to muted or bright colors. My motto is "everything could work well, if it's in the right context". What I'm saying is that it doesn't matter if something is out of style or ugly - it can be pretty again if you surround it with right items, colors and textures.
Anyway, what I said doesn't have much with this post and this cozy home we're touring. But...look at the simple coffee table - it's the focal point of the room because it is surrounded with cool colored furniture.

open plan living / otvoren prostor

Open-plan living is two or more living areas without walls or any kind of unmovable barriers which means the different living areas are not  distinctly separated. A growing modern trend amongst society in homes is opting for open-plan living so it's without doubt a WONDERFUL CHOICE as far as your home decor is concerned.

via Peter Pawlak

Monday home tour ... Fernando Blanco

It's been a while since the last Monday home tour. Not that I haven't got any home tour to show, it just kind of slipped my mind. But. we're back on track :)
This artistic home belongs to an architect Fernando Blanco. Found on Nuevo Estilo Online magazine

blog update

Hope it's noticeable - PassionDecor is redesigned a bit! What do YOU think?

I LOVE IT!

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after

Finally, I have designed a logo, blog header, button and banners as well as labels. YAAY!

It was time to change the color palette, too. And please, don't be surprised - I will be changing colors from time to time...maybe suited for time of the year or the palette will speak about my state of being...who knows :)

If you want to link to my blog...please DO :) I've created a button and banners you can use. One more thing, I would love you to let me know if linked to PassionDecor, so I could link back.

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wish you a lovely day! ENJOY! xoxo 

passion finds ... everything small

via Casa Greer

* Every child is an artist - says Picasso. I suggest to keep that artist on the surface, which means you will have A LOT of art supplies. Here's an idea how to organize it

* want to throw a party? what's a good party without proper hats? well, why don't you make them...it's quite easy

* hm... grey bedroom with pops of yellow would make me very lazy. as well as the one pictured above

* small but sweet apartment. Love the sectional and the kitchen. Oh, and the art above the bed :) want that!

* did you know that you can turn this kid's foam mats into piece of loveliness? all you need is artist hiding in you to wake up or find some printable on the net

* please, raise your hand if you have one room for several purposes! Jordan's living room has to have a sitting area, playing area, home office. sounds familiar...

* it's often said creativity hits it's peak when having limited possibilities...so let your creativity out and repurpose

* I sure need a pantry, it is quite challenging to store everything I need in the small kitchen. Without one, I feast my eyes on other people's pantries...this lady knocked me down with awesome pantry makeover as well as sincere and interesting post!

 

*if you want your home suited to your personality and needs

contact me for a free design board*

color palette ... warm hues in living room

Until the spring comes, we're all cuddling in our warm homes, on a comfy sofa...drinking tea and reading a book if you ask me...

That's why I found a nice warm and natural color palette which is also soothing and pleasant for warmer days, because of the gray sofa and neutral off-white wall color.  Honey wood color is very beautiful and can easily work with lots of different shades.

In this photo particularly, there's no accent color besides color of the wood. Adding and changing accessories periodically will make the room always up-to-date

bold pattern in the kitchen

These beautiful fretwork doors are inspired by traditional hand-carved Indonesian mirror frames. A clever way to incorporate bold pattern into simple,elegant kitchen. I'm thinking of having a kitchen like this!

6 ways for home office / radni kutak na 6 nacina

My passion for well designed and decorated home offices never ends..whenever I find some inspiring and lovely solutions I just HAVE to share it with you. All examples have clean, uncluttered feeling, with just enough details to keep it interesting and not overwhelmed

passion finds ... good ideas

*an angel at my table birdcage mirror

* Birdcages were very popular in the design blogosphere last spring, but are still a trend..especially with the new spring coming along. Mirror camouflaged in birdcage is my favorite{picture above}, but check out what Alicia put together as birdcage inspiration

* Do you know how to accessorize the coffee table? I find these examples very helpful

* My kitchen is small and without natural light...it's inspiring to know some people knew what to do with kitchen like that 

*  meet Saša Antić  - stylist living in Sweden. Got to love his portfolio!

* Using jars as picture frames. Great idea!

I plan to make a series of posts with links to things I find interesting. It is hard and not so pretty to blog about EVERYTHING I find lovely and inspiring, so this is the solution

glimpse into Tia Zoldan's unique home

A few days ago, 01.February to be precise,  High Gloss is launched – a wonderful new online lifestyle magazine with loads style inspiration plus plenty decor inspiration and gorgeous home tours as well…My favorite is the home of LA based designer Tia Zoldan.  Paloma Contreras from La Dolce Vita said Tia's home is "eclectic yet approachable, beautiful without pretention...a study in layers. Her home harmonizes modern with traditional, old with new, bright pinks with neutral grays and blacks". That been read, you should know my heart skipped a beat after seeing this home tour. here's a glimpse into it

*look out for more in the magazine High Gloss

High Gloss is the brainchild of famous blogger Paloma Contreras from La Dolce Vita who teamed up with an talented group of bloggers including Erin Gates of Elements of Style, Kyle Knight of Knight Moves, Shannon Wollack of Life. Style and Ashley Steen of Orchard 11 whom I love to follow.

color palette ... natural in bedroom

*via Frisson

Love this color palette. So natural. Water, seashells, mountains, stone, earth, sand, minerals - can you see all of that?

geninne's fab studio

Well, this is what I call a good art studio

Good idea for storing pens, brushes and other artistic goods are jars, cups or ceramic pots, all nicely arranged in a tray.

I LOVE calligraphy block on the wall. Words and letters SO inspire me!

  

Color of the wooden furniture is beautiful. So retro, yet modern. Goes well with so many different styles. And look at those inspiration boards!

* all photos via Geninne's art blog

very old credenza

Several months ago, at the end of summer and while visiting my Godmother and very best friend in Dobre Vode...I fell for credenza of her grandparents. It was painted God knows how many times, but still looking SO pretty. Oh, how I would love to put my hands on it :)

Anyway, Gaga - my Godmother has not yet decided how to rejuvenate the credenza...and here's what I had in mind

*photo via Geninne's art blog presenting The Studio of Mae

Believe me, this is almost exactly how her credenza looks. Don't you just love it?

For me, it brings such a great memories of childhood... old stone house of my grandmother, full of stuff like this...

mirror mirror on the wall ... IV

mirror mirror on the wall ... III

Michael Partenio via room remix