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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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

mirror mirror on the wall...round

second part post about mirror inspiration..this time collection of round mirrors I have in my archive. inspiration for square mirrors read here

mirror mirror on the wall...square

My very best friend asked me for mirror inspiration. I put together some different ideas for a mirror as well as some common ideas but in great interiors...

Mirrors are a favorite design element of decorators not just because they're pretty, but because mirrors have amazing space and light enhancing properties. While any old mirror will help make a room look larger and brighter and, when properly positioned, can maximize a good view, a beautifully designed mirror can function as art in its own right.

antiquarian chic

Antiquarian bookseller Simon Finch has used his eye for the unusual and talent for quirky combinations to give a neglected arts and crafts house in Norfolk a new lease of life.

Nordic style with animal print?...check it out

While surfing the web, I stumbled upon Lena Proudlock site, born Swedish photographer and designer, based in London. She designs furniture, denim coverings and bean bags, as well as creating personal portraits of people.

Lena's home was featured on all about you, and it's quite unusual. I am not fond of animal prints, but I like this apartment. Mixed modern and vintage, new and old, different ethno details...tell me, what do YOU think? I'm curious :)

mimosa festival and color inspiration

The manifestation which lasts for over three decades and which lasts for several weeks today is the main part of the tourist offer of Herceg Novi. Numerous fiestas, big children’s and the carnival for adults, majorettes, as well as the traveling caravan of mimosas are just some of the segments of this, for Herceg Novi, exquisite event. Always starting first saturday in February, which this year will be the 5th, I am inspired with Mimosa festival...by it's beautiful and fresh color as well as unusual smell.

Mimosa flower is a great way to freshen up your interior while waiting for spring :) because color yellow exemplifies the warmth of the sun, properties we as human are naturally drawn to. Mimosa yellow was the color of the 2009 and it was used in fashion, home furnishings and decorations

home tour... honeysuckle & green

Most of you already know Honeysuckle is the color of 2011. It's the color in between red and pink, and I love it because it has more energy than pink alone, but it's not dominant as red. More popular as HOT PINK, it can be paired with almost every color. Goes great with grey, white, green (as you can see below, because they're complementary so both colors pops out)...it can be also paired with turquoise (color of 2010) and I like it with navy blue . I love wearing hot pink,and have maybe too many things in that color.

what people from Pantone said about Honeysuckle in home interiors

Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like the entry area of a house or an apartment. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens (patterned or solid), colored glassware, candles and small appliances. Honeysuckle is a great color to cover up shabby kitchen cabinets, or, if that’s too much of a color statement for you, try repainting knobs and drawer pulls. But be warned – once you try this arresting shade, it can become addictive.