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A Guest Post By Jane Blanchard of Modernize.com Just picture it. You walk into your closet to walls lined with perfectly portioned shelves and wrought-iron rods set to custom heights for dresses and shirts. Then you turn the corner, and there it is, the shoe showcase. Swoon. It’s a dream for any fashion lover as well … Continue reading
It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these, and I thought it was about time when I stumbled upon this cool post on The Glitter Guide! I’ve basically just stolen my fave pictures from their post, teehee, but I really wanted this to go down in the books of The Unexpected Chic! Heidi Merrick … Continue reading
Just a quick titbit of inspiration today! The topic? Nouveau boutique design. I’m loving The Glitter Guide lately – I signed up to their daily newsletter and am really enjoying their down-to-earth, business-savvy, modern woman-style posts! I found an article about Sarah Seven‘s new bridal and dress shop in San Francisco, and thought some of … Continue reading
Hello dear readers! I’m pleased to return after a long absence filled with travel, family time and also a lot of work for decor makeover clients in London! I just wanted to quickly share what I’ve been working on, which is putting together advice and aesthetic decor packages for clients who need a little inspiration … Continue reading
One of my favourite things about watching decor makeover shows is seeing how ghastly the rooms were before. There’s something satisfying about pointing out the things that should be improved and chuckling over the silly outdated materials and layouts. Equally satisfying is seeing the end product after the renovation and casting your vote on whether … Continue reading
I absolutely love this airy, modern and eclectic home in Southern Holland near The Hague. Owned by a young couple – Sanne, an industrial designer and Tim, an architect – who have just had their first baby, they did not plan everything out in detail, but rather let the design evolve naturally as they renovated … Continue reading
********************************************************************************************************* Many apologies if you read this earlier today while there was a technical glitch. It’s fixed now! Thanks for coming back and enjoy this gorgeous house tour! ********************************************************************************************************* Take a walk through this whimsical, quirky, colourful, sometimes overbearing but very inspired home in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. I love the outdoor space and the … Continue reading
Yesterday I took advantage of the awesome Open House London event and went to see this lovely home in Ealing, West London. This was a rare opportunity to have a look inside an architect-designed home, in collaboration with one of the owners who is an interior designer. The home has had a number of eco-features … Continue reading
It’s nearly the weekend! Have you got plans yet? Perhaps you’re feeling nosy, or need some creative inspiration? Or maybe you’re just bored and want something out-of-the-ordinary to do in London? Open House is on this weekend only, and there are over 750 amazing properties to see, many of which are not normally open to the public. You … Continue reading
Welcome to the first post in the Decor Voyeur series, where you’ll be able to have a sneak peek into surprising, beautiful and inspiring homes around the world. Today we are glimpsing the ultra-modern and glamourous ‘bachelor pad’ home of a San Francisco investment banker. Although there is a zebra-print rug involved (the quintessential bachelor pad … Continue reading
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