Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

29.6.13

Vanity Table Inspiration: Tranquil Pastels


I drool for beautifully embellished homes and interior. There's a drawing power between me and  home decoration since play days. I watch lifestyle and home magazine shows more than TV listings other kids of my age would pay attention to. 

This interest spills over the confines of TV to printed finds, and even on-line. Whenever there's something I'm really inspired about, I write or print it in catalogs. Or more easily now, keep it in my virtual pinboard.

One important part of the home that I am mostly fascinated about is the private space. Simply because it says largely about one's personality and it's where most, if not all of us, are absolutely free to do whatever we want. 

In this post, I'd like to be more specific about private space and talk something more about vanity tables. I am thinking of making a series of posts that toss ideas about it.

A Vanity Table is a small table we place in one side of our bedroom. It's where we station our makeup, beautifying solutions, add-on candies, and fragrance bottles.

Here, are blue green pastel- themed vanity tables.


I like the mixture of cream color complimenting the powder blue pastel that dominates the entire corner. The vintage- style vanity chair adds beauty to the centerpiece without being overly distracting. The jack pine shade of green on the lamp, frame of the mirror, and trash can compliments the main color. Plus the transparent nature of the table itself gives it a larger illusion- perfect for a small space.

The combination of colors and texture in this vanity table inspiration creates a tranquil effect in the mood. I can only imagine patting subtle strokes of blush without worrying how it will look in day light. The fact that it's near the window and the powder blue color soothes my mood keeps me from pressure, perhaps even when I know I'm already late for brunch or an important meeting. It's just totally different with a dim and cluttered space.


In this second photo, the powder blue and jack pine shade of green is given a different perspective. The vintage vanity table and chair compliments well together. It's also comfortable to have added the polka dot-upholstered chair cushion. The touch of purple shades though gives it a more grown- up look, but it's as tranquil as the first photo. One thing functional about this inspiration is that the table has a drawer from which you can stash more things in.

The general idea is to mix pastel with vintage. And if it's blue, it will go well with green- a duochrome, in contrast with a natural color (white or cream).

The next vanity table inspiration would be from pastel shades of pink. My kind of color!





15.2.13

New Season Cath Kidston x Vintage Inspired Tea Party


I am in absolute awe. Thanks to my now advertiser, Cath Kidston. It has become a large stopping-place for both home and fashion finds in unique and colorful vintage prints and patterns.


Other people don't essentially have an eye for vintage pieces. But there is a different kind of light that anything retro gives. The subtle colors of vintage help pull the cheerful triggers in us.

Classic floral prints and fonts are specifically well put together, which we can highly amalgamate with the idea of creating a fresh and positive aura in our households.

The use of vintage prints is not entirely restricted in the corners of every woman's home and closet. There are patterns like cowboy prints and knits that are available for men to use, too.

Its patterns are often used by event planners and wedding suppliers in conceptualizing a good theme for their clients.

Cath Kidston is simply a patchwork of anything and everything comfortable vintage. Agree or not, people in today's oblivious world definitely look for something suggestive of nostalgia. That's where the positive aura I was talking about significantly comes from.

We are already close to observing the Season of Lent. Most of us will eventually celebrate Easter Sunday for the resurrection of Jesus and for the intention of spending quality time with our family.

We can throw up a simple tea party at home using Cath Kidston pieces:

Spray Flowers Print Tea Set for 4

                 

This style tea set features spray flower prints and includes a teapot and 4 pairs of cups and saucers. Available for purchase here.

Country Rose and Placement Spot Tea Towel

                                                    

There are times when we have to do impromptu celebrations. And the thought of preparation is sometimes, honestly intimidating if we are the host. That's when vintage prints can become our immediate accessories.

We need not put up huge flower vases and banners as they won't make for a practical way to prepare for an impromptu party.

This tea towel adds creative flair to your tea set. Besides mentioning that your visitors will be needing something to  wipe off accidental food scraps on their faces or somewhere else. :)

Tea towels available for purchase here.


Cotton Rose 16 Piece Cutlery Set

                                              

Okay, it doesn't necessarily have to be 16 pieces. You can always invite a visitor or two for a simple private tea party for the Easter.

This cutlery set perfectly matches your vintage-inspired tea set. Available for purchase here.

As condiments to your party, you can easily drop by a pastry shop to buy ready-made cupcakes and cookies. You can also prepare home-made sandwiches to add in the menu. Light a candle for ambiance. And play a breather music. Yes, I call what you have in mind a breather music. :)

You might also consider giving your guests Provence Rose Mini Note Cards for a "thank you" note.

               

A simple appreciation goes a long way even with your family.




 





Photo Credits:
cathkidston (dot) co (dot) uk