A Home in Goa

Vacationing in India for a month was an adventure to say the least. We visited many family homes in different states with different cultures and the homes were all decorated with traditional Indian items like paintings and colorful fabrics.  This home is located in Goa, India and is available for rent. Casa Tota is a 150 year old Portuguese house, carefully and lovingly restored. I decided to share this home, because it has all the elements of homes I visited there.  The canopy beds are quite common and the urns for fresh flowers is just gorgeous!  Interiors in India is known for it’s rich use of color and beautiful wood carved furniture passed down from generations. I just love how they used old Bollywood movie posters as art – I couldn’t find it in India this time around, but I’m sure I can find similar posters on line. Have a great Holiday weekend- enjoy it with your loved ones. -ijin

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Color Rich Fabric

A LOT of vibrant color inspiration this morning. I love how the wall colors accent the fabrics! via Cotemaison.fr

Patterns on Pillows

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There are so many great pillows, how do you decide? These are just a few of my current favorites. Maybe a few of them will go on my new sofa?

Chairloom, Furniture Makeovers

What are your favorite decor websites? Ever since I discovered Chairloom I am a bit of a stalker. They also have the best Facebook updates, you MUST FOLLOW! When it comes to a full furniture makeover, Chairloom does it like no one else.

I am anxious to have some of my own chairs made over – hopefully in the next month so stay tuned. In the mean time, here are just a few of my favorite before & after pieces.

& this is a before/after of their new showroom in Ardmore, PA. I cannot wait to visit!

Make your own chevron fabric!

Did you see this tutorial on Design Sponge last month? Gosh, I love the chevron pattern and this DIY project is fantastic! I love how the fabric looks stamped and slightly imperfect. It makes this a doable project even for me

Make Fabric!

last week on Poppytalk Handmade there was this amazing DIY on making beautiful fabrics. i’m bookmarking for myself and sharing with you! the fabrics that they made are just GORGEOUS!

found via One Pretty Thing

fabrics for throw pillows

i am on the hunt for some vibrant fabrics for the grey couch that i am moving into the office. i want to sew some throw pillows and am bookmarking these possibilities. they are all by heather bailey. i love her florals, but don’t want anything too feminine…i think these modern florals are good possibilities to add some color:

amy butler design

Amy Butler uses some of the prettiest fabrics for her designs. i just love the mix and match pillows! amybutlerdesign.com