ReStyle design 2013 Black Friday sale

Black Friday is here and as always a sale at my shop ReStyle is here as well, do not hesitate and get a chance to buy any poster with a 20% off. I'm sure they could make nice gift for upcoming Christmas!

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My Mod Podge DIY with Ferm Living Wallpaper.

It smells like Thanksgiving here. Lots of seasoning and scents whiffing in the air! What are you up to? I am also sipping wine before noon; tis the season!. Well, while things are baking and soaking, I figured I would share this mod podge project that I recently completed with you. I did a variation of this for my local paper using pictures, but today I am sharing the wallpaper version that I did for myself. I had this ferm living wallpaper left over from when we papered a wall in our prior home and I was excited to finally use it!

Getting Creative with Mod Podge: DIY Wallpaper Tile Coasters


I enjoyed doing this diy and I was thoroughly pleased with the results. Here are the details:

Materials Needed:


Tiles: I used  white subway tiles that I had left over from a building project. However, you can purchase inexpensive white tiles from your local hardware store.
Wallpaper: I used leftover wallpaper that I already had. If you do not have wallpaper, you can substitute wrapping paper or printed paper. You can also use pictures if you prefer. Remember, this diy can be tailored to suit any style or colour palette.

An Exacto Knife or a pair of scissors if you are precise at making a straight line.

Mod Podge Gloss Sealer:They are available at craft stores like Michaels, JoAnn Fabrics, or AC Moore.

Craft Felt: It's a great idea to adhere felts to the back of the tiles so they will not scrape or damage any furniture. Craft felts can be purchased at Walmart or any of your local craft stores.

The Process:


Trace your tiles onto your photo or paper.

Cut out the shape of your tile with an exacto knife or a pair of scissors. I left about 1/4 inch on each side because I wanted to see some of the tile as a border on each side.

Apply a small amount of any type of liquid adhesive(available at craft stores or walmart) to each tile. Use your fingers to gently press your photo or paper into place. Allow each tile to dry for approximately 20 minutes.

While they are drying using an extra tile, cut out felt shapes to place on the back of each tile.

Apply mod podge gloss sealant to each tile after it is dry. Repeat the process about 5 times allowing 20 minutes of drying time between each application.

When your tiles are thoroughly dry, apply precut felt to the back with an adhesive of your choice. Wait a day before using the coasters or before wrapping them as gifts.

The Results/Setting the Table with Mod Podge  Tiles:


A peek at our Thanksgiving table. I kept the utensils off because the boys tend to think all sharp things are toys.  The tiles look fab and pick up on the green from the plates which I already had and they were purchased from CB2 a couple years ago.  Don’t you just love that table covering? It’s a vintage laminated fabric that I scored at Hancock Fabrics some months ago! Oh, the table runner was a purchase from Pier 1 years ago and the chargers are from Target. The napkins are Kate Spade and guess what, I spent nada for this table setting. I used what I had and hoped it would all work together.  Have you used mod podge before? Enjoy your special day my friends. xx

Christmas decor inspiration from Maja Boise

Development manager at Illum Bolighus, Maja Boisen really knows how to get work done. Her house is just beautiful, with very nice  black, gray & wood combination.  All over the place we can see some mid century modern design  classics like Arne Jacobsen´s chairs, Noguchi coffee table,  PK22 chair by Paul Kjaerholm  and many others.

Her Christmas decor is nothing over the top, it is just decent and goes very well with the style of the interior, something that is not always easy to do.

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Some Last Minute Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration.

Hi there everyone! I am popping in to showcase some last minute tablescape ideas if you’re going to be setting the table this Thanksgiving. Currently my table looks like the one above; lacking in any type of festive table décor. Although it will be just the kiddos and myself, I am still going to dine in style. Here is a look at some Thanksgiving tablescapes that caught my eye…

Here’s to a beautiful Thanksgiving where laughter, good company, time spent with family and or friends, great food, and awesome wine will reign! Cheers to you my friends! Cheers to you too if you won’t be celebrating Thanksgiving.

p.s. I have been insanely busy, but a good type of busy! I also have a few giveaways on the horizon so stay tuned…

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Mid century modern house in Perth

Just look at the house of Mark and Christine Baxter, designed by legendary architect Iwan Iwanoff. It is so cool! There is so much to be seen that I will not be naming it all here - you can read all about it in the source article. I really love everything about this house - art, furniture, decor... Just wonderful. source

Beautiful Christmas decorated house from Denmark

As Christmas are coming soon, here is one nice and decent decoration tip from Scandinavia.
Lovely, bright and natural.

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Beautiful minimalist villa in Netherlands

This minimalist, spacious villa from Netherlands designed by studio Paul de Ruiter Architects  is a really cool stuff. I like the combination of  black, grays and rich use of  veneered plywood and of course how the place is spiced up by some nice retro furniture pieces.

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Art in Paris.

Black reigns in this drool worthy architectural gem of a Parisian home. The pops of colour, golden accessories, the variety of wood tones, and art sprinkled throughout  add panache, glamour,  and personality.

Don’t you just love those lacquered darkly stained parquet floors! Everything about this place is just delicious! Blessings and a happy Wednesday! xx

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