Living In Color - House Sneak Peek

Today, I have linked up to the True Colors Linky Party at the handmade home! Come join in the fun!

My personal style is very eclectic. I have lived in a few different countries and I like to travel. This has contributed to and influenced my personal spaces. I love combining modern pieces with timeless treasures; something purchased last week with another gifted many years ago or something created yesterday. And I am constantly changing things around.

Here is a sneak peek at some color within my home. I am naturally drawn to shades of blue and green. Sometimes these colors were a conscious choice and other times, not. I have here a mini collage with a sneak peek at some spaces.

List:

1. A chest bought while on a trip to India.

2. Artwork purchased at a kid's school fundraiser about 8 years ago/Harrisburg Green (Benjamin Moore) walls.

3. Dried flowers on the formal dining table.

4. Front door.

5. Indian block print cushion cover.

6. Multicolored butterfly strand (gift to kids) from Etsy (made in Germany)/Blue Bayou by Benjamin Moore on walls.

7. A Home Goods favorite purchase - vase with relief pattern.

8. Tiled bench from Target/cactus from local Trader Joe's/cobalt vase gifted with flowers from a dinner guest.

9. Green silk framed artwork from Brazil.

So there you have it...my life in color! In time, more will be revealed. Does any of it appeal to you?

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Lisa

Beach meets Global in South Carolina

We recently spent a week in beautiful, sunny Kiawah Island, SC, a favorite vacation spot. We usually rent a home not far from the beach. As one would expect, these houses are usually decorated in a typical beach style making guests feel right at home and relaxed.

Browsing through a recent edition of Architectural Digest I came across this private home in Folly Beach, SC. The style of the decor I find appealing. Not only does it reflect the environment, creating a home to relax in, but it does so with a global appeal which I love. It's a different approach to a beach theme. A place where old meets new, antique meets contemporary, different styles and colors are blended harmoniously.

All pics via Architectural Digest photos Pieter Estersohn

Who wouldn't want to spend a summer vacation in such a home! Does this style appeal to you?

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Lisa

The Kids and Artwork Glimpse

Emily turned 10 yesterday. My kids are growing up fast. Any time I spend with them is precious. I plan to spend the day doing regular stuff with them like going to the library, getting rid of the last school year paraphernalia, buying next year's school supplies, and so on. Biking would have been on the list but the heatwave continues. We spent last week on Kiawah Island, SC where the water was perfect - would love to be by that beach today.

My kids are very creative. They love drawing, painting, coloring, sketching, writing (mini) scripts, composing little tunes, you name it. I wanted to give you a glimpse of some artwork they created a few years ago (with assistance). The process will be shared with you later, but for now I leave you with this picture.

Have a great weekend!

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Lisa

Outdoor Rooms to Dream About

I wish I had a covered outdoor area or an area I could convert from an indoor space to an outdoor space instantly. Really, an indoor-outdoor room. 

It would be the perfect setting to entertain, read a book, relax after a swim (if I had a pool), take in the view or do absolutely nothing! I have come across many pictures of inspiration, some to just dream about. 

via Pinterest

via Pinterest from Southern Living

via Architectural Digest photo

via Architectural Digest

via and photo by Better Homes and Gardens

via Southern Living

via Southern Living photo Jonny Valiant

via Architectural Digest

via Better Homes and Gardens

via Southern Living photo J. Savage Gibson

via Elle Decor photo Simon Upton

via Elle Decor  photo Simon Upton

via Architectural Digest

via Elle Decor photo Pieter Estersohn

via and photo by Better Homes and Gardens

via Elle Decor photo Simon Upton

via and photo by Better Homes and Gardens

via Southern Living photo Emily Minton Redfield

via and photo by Better Homes and Gardens

via Coastal Living photo Colleen Duffley

via Architectural Digest

via Architectural Digest

via Better Homes and Gardens

 

via Southern Living photo Laurey W. Glenn

One would be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. Which one would you pick, given a choice?

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Lisa

The Bootstrap Project

Not too long ago I came across The Bootstrap Project. The goal of this program is to enable local artisans from around the world to maintain their crafts and customs, which are centuries old . This program showcases some unique and interesting pieces.

These artisans are true masters at their craft. The profits of items sold go back to them and their communities to help further education and development in their areas of expertise. In return, buyers get superior quality, authentic artisanal pieces.

The stories of the individual artisans are compelling.

Meet Robiya Quyumova,  a mother to 4 girls. She has passed on the art of sewing kurpachas and pillows to them and they are now the fifth generation to be a part of this traditional craft!

I was keen to buy Robiya's kurpacha (a colorful sitting mattress), with it's beautiful ikat pattern and coloration. And yes, I saw the blue and green combination (reference to yesterday's post) and had to have it!

A kurpacha is traditionally used in Tajikistan as a chair, on the floor in a pile for guests of honor or individually. Well, I did purchase the kurpacha. I shall share it with you in a different post.

To view other artisans involved in this program, go to The Bootstrap Project

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Lisa