Inspiration ~ Summer Bicycles

Is it possible to LOVE the outdoors and yet not be an outdoorsy person? I think yes!

Whether I’m decorating a home for a client or myself, I like to pull inspiration from the beauty of nature and the things most loved. Where should you start? By collecting images of places and things that inspire you and make you feel happy, safe, relaxed and at peace.

Lately, I've been inspired by thoughts of bicycles in the summer. Riding a bike along the beach can be such a thrilling and freeing experience -- beautiful settings of blue skies, sea salt waves, sparkling sand, wind in my dark hair, and a white cotton skirt gracing my legs. All of these images allow me to escape the busyness of everyday life, and represent where I am my best self.  Gathering images can help you create a design vision for color palettes, textures, art and an overall feeling you want a space to ultimately present.

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These are some of my favorite summer bicycle images, perhaps they will infuse you to begin your own collection of images that inspire you to create a home where you feel the most happy and your best self.

Head over to my Summer Inspiration board on Pinterest to see more of what's inspiring me right now, then let me know what's inspiring you? Do you have a collection of images you’ve gathered?      

Guest Room Make Over Preview

Happy Monday!

Despite the call for rain most of this week in the DC area (and would you believe it's 80* in Seattle today?). I'm glad to be bringing a little sunshine into the home of a client.

We're transforming her home office into a soft retreat where reading, relaxing and a little work can be done.... But we're not quite finished yet, so here's just a little preview...

Isn't it Gorgeous?!

Malena  

Robert Allen Naturals

Every once in a while I come across a line of fabrics that I know will work effortlessly for a multitude of clients in a multitude of ways. 

Robert Allen's newest line of "Naturals" is it this season!

With over 300 different patterns, colors and textures 

not only will it easily play well with just about EVERY decorating style imaginable, 

but a gorgeous, livable and unique space can be brought together using JUST this new line.   

The possibilities are endless!

 To top it off Robert Allen makes beautiful fabrics affordable 

to just about everyone with it's super comfortable price point. 

 I think I just found my new Ottoman!

RA- Earthy Chic

                                                                   Malena