Old photo of my parents.

I'm not really into fake flowers, but what can I say, they are pretty! And 70% off..  Who am I to say no?

Not much, I know. But I think I'm onto a good start! Hope I follow through. The vase is on sale for 200 Php. Add to that some old spray painted gold frames, and a few books, and here's one calm corner to all this mess. 

I'll be showing some before and afters of my refurbished furniture soon.

Goodnight! :)

Drooling over that giant gold frame. It's fun to use colorful frame mats in lieu of the traditional white ones. That deep teal accent had me at hello. (aka had me at google image search..haha) 

The combination of the geometric rug pattern and the somewhat chinoiserie bedding might not make any sense but it works! Colorful accessories in a white room never fails to catch my attention. It just pops!

Say hello to this gorgeousness... 

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I love white painted brick walls! In fact, I have used a faux white brick wall in Food Stylist's Office, and I'm using yet another painted white bricks for the lanai of one of my current clients.

But there's something so charming about untouched bricks as well. Its natural color is so warm and raw that it gives any space a welcoming vibe. 

Here are some of my favorite spaces with exposed bricks...

Casual Glam

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Country

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Bachelor's Pad

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Industrial Chic

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Vintage

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French

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Modern

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Simple

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You can see that bricks are so versatile and can work well with any type of design. Even though its color is a bit imposing, it actually blends in and amped up the cozy factor in any space. If you have them in your home now, flaunt them.

Enough of brick talk, I'm now signing off to finish about 108,000 on my to-do list tonight. Good night to you and good luck to me. 

My blogging for this new year is not off to a good start! Only the third post in almost two weeks is horrible. Totally unacceptable. Yep, that's what I'm telling myself now. Elle, please step up your game!

Anyway, if you follow me on twitter, you'll know that my bedroom have yet undergone another makeover. When will I stop? Haha... At least I'll be sharing another personal project after a long while of just posting work for my clients. It's about time my own space gets done. I owe it to the universe. It's not right to be out there decorating and prettifying someone else's space, and then going home to a crappy one. Oh, I'll be posting the Big Reveal of Fashion Designer's Lounge Pad tomorrow! Watch out for that. Okay, enough of the chit chat and let's talk about this HO.

Another great example on how to turn a small area in your home into a beautiful office. Loving the brown elements in here, the desk, and that chair! The texture on that leather chair is so earthy and warm. You just have to sit still and not brush your arm on that cactus. Haha

I'd love to recreate this tree someday! This would totally amp up the whimsy and fun of the Holiday Season. 

May you all have a blessed, fun-filled Christmas!

Much love and gratitude,

Elle

via The Visual Vamp from La Dolce Vita

Hmmm.. maybe this sleepiness of mine just gave birth to a new section on this website. =D

Zzzzzzz......

This home office is so busy and overflowing with stuff, yet it has some sense of peace and coziness. It feels like a very private cocoon where ideas are born! This could have been the office of Albert Einstein or those smart guys from old times. Haha.. Loving all the vintage item with those shiny lamps. And yes, I'm wondering about the shoes too.