You remember this shoot I blogged about a while back?

It's out! Well it's actually been out for a while now. May issue to be exact. 

We're in the Decor News section. :)

Our somewhat lame attempt to pose. Haha

Thank you so much to the Preview team. Thanks to Jae Pickrell for "discovering" our shop for this feature and to Jerome Gomez for the very affirming write-up. :)

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A few days ago, the bf and I are discussing our dream home and how we would decorate it. Yes, those typical stuff any couple talk about --interior design. Haha.. He told me he wanted it to be eclectic. Whew!! A big sigh of relief as I was anticipating that he wanted a little too masculine-- woods, blacks, metals, rustic. Don't get me wrong, I love those elements! But please don't deprive me of my much needed color and contrast. So when I heard eclectic.. that's good enough for me. Mix and match of different styles and elements is a good compromise. Woohoo! Now to have that dream home, that's a different story. 

Anyway, after that said conversation, I immediately googled "eclectic home" to see inspiration that both him and I would love. This probably isn't it. But I LOVE this home of Spanish photographer Manolo Yllera. For me, this is eclectic perfection. Gawd everything in this is gorgeous and warm and just lovely.

It is situated in this character-filled loft. The old elements brings in so much life to this place. Those high ceilings, arch windows, and imperfect walls are the best backdrop to all his amazing furnishing.

All the mis-matched living room furniture just works so well together. 

Everything is neutral with just a hint of reds. But it's not at all sterile or boring because of all the texture and interesting artwork everywhere.

Oohh that not very child-friendly but oh so pretty screen.

Our future house will definitely have a rustic wood dining table with mis-matched chairs.  This photo just solidify that idea. And look at that door with an illustration, too cute!

A Smeg is preferable but not in our budget in probably the next 10 years. But that would be the dream. Another quirky touch -- sideway mirror with pen scribbles.

Very charming kitchen. I can just imagine it filled with cupcakes and tea. Haha.. 

Simple, neutral, lovely.

A very functioning office right above the kitchen. Such great use of space. I can just imagine the view of the living area from here. Envious!

How amazing is this home? Our dream home is now officially industrial-eclectic. What's your dream home?

Photos: Manolo Yllera

I've used a lot of wallpaper in the duration of my still short decorating career. It gives so much visual impact to any space without much effort. Unless of course, you'll be the one to install then that is so much effort right there. Haha.. There are some stigma to wallpaper these days, since it's not as easy to replace. Plus all the 80's floral wallpaper we've seen and hated --- with matching floral curtains with matching floral bedding set with matching floral dress! haha.. 

But I still love it nonetheless. If you found a pattern and color you love then go for it. If you're afraid to commit for an entire room, just install it to one accent wall.  Just look at his home office set up. Loving the tribal print with those red-orange and pale blue. It's the perfect backdrop for an instant creative space.

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Let me start this by saying... ANG INIT!!! hahaha... This summer is excruciatingly hot. It's 3:30 in the morning and the humidity is still lingering in this humid air. Yes, that redundancy is my attempt in describing how hot it really is. And all you Philippine dwellers know what I'm talking about. 

That first paragraph is probably not the best introduction to this specific post. Leather sofas does not sit well with hot weather. Eeeky sweaty butt-leather combination is a kinda disgusting thought, but leathers have its pros. Easy maintenance is on top of the list.

I used to hate leather sofas until I realized that not all of them are tacky synthetic looking creature that were very trendy during the 90s. Ek. No. Bleh.

But these pieces? Oh love. Yes come to me. Come to my dream home. I'll live with you forever. Sweaty butt and all.

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I want my sofa in a vintage shape.

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I'm still not sure if I wanted a classic tufted chesterfield or a simpler mid-century looking piece. But vintage is definitely the way to go. 

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Though these tufting are sooo yummy looking. Am I right?

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But look at this crisp lines. Gorgeous! Decisions decisions.

Hahaha... I'm talking like I'm in the process of buying one instead of just dreaming one up. 

Anyway, if you're going for a leather, go for a worn looking one. It would be prettier in time. It grows with your home. Just look at this.

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And as for the color, this is perfect. I'll definitely get the perfect cognac brown. Not too dark. No red in it. With a hint of orange. Just perfect. 

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I know that this kind of sofa will be perfect for our concrete house. It will warm up the stark walls. It will add to the texture of the space. Perfect backdrop to whatever colorful stuff I'll be layering in.

I'm always talking about my dream home in here. As they say, if you want it. CLAIM IT. So this is not the last time you'll hear of it. It will probably be the first of hundreds of posts to come. I've been day dreaming of the perfect house that me and the bf would both feel comfortable in. So a lot of inspirations are in this head of mine, and this blog will be my outlet. :) Someday, instead of just inspiration, I'll be posting the process of actually building it. Now, that is one exciting project I can't wait to get my hands to.