Monday Madness...

Hi everyone... It is really not Monday Madness, but it is Monday & I figured since im going to TRY to "FOCUS".... on what I do best & Dream, Design & Create.... I would start my week off by showing you a few tips. As I show you pictures and ideas remember the whole point is to be Inspired. Get what you will from the pictures. Be it for yourself, your children or for getting ideas for WHATEVER your create... Use the images to be inspired. When YOU see a picture of a OVER the Top nursery or Display case full of soaps... It might not have anything to do with YOU, but make your mind Think. Get creative. Not for the picture or with the picture but from the picture. Color, texture, lighting, height, art, basket on the floor, look at EVERTHING in the Photo.. the WHOLE picture.
I just came across these photo's. and have some ideas. Actually for me, & one for of my daughters. Just a few ideas & thought I would share the photos.

* From "BHG" ..... 3 old hollow doors painted black.hung up for a headboard. Bold, Vogue, stricking & fun. ideas are endless. I did something similar for a client along time ago using "3painted shutters" in the shabby chic days. but LOOK at the chandelier, columns, artwork, fabric treatment & pillows... just look at it all. What do you see?

BHG. no Headboard, or need new look? cheap bookcase painted or use something diff. Columns always make me smile... bit of color.it all works. How about a display for your work, studio. home office? any ideas??

I believe I found these curtains from Ditton Hill in the UK awhile back. sorry if I am wrong???

red chrysanthemum. I am liking these. For alot of reasons. Would you ever think of these for your childs room? how about it. small room, not alot of " things", keep it simple. make a statement.Its all about the Color. paint walls simple. Great focus on the window treatments. and some fun artwork.lamp. sheets & simple bedding from target, marth stewart (shhhh Kmart) where ever. simple & inexpensive(not cheap) so spend a little bit more on the Curtains. it draws attention to the room. little ones bunny or f"avorite" animal may take away from the bedding so show off the window treatments. So next time you see great fabric & possibly dicounted designer "grownup" fabric or treatments... think about it.
I just got an idea from this. How about a closet & doing this? Fun little cocoon like. cozy. no need for closet if you spave for dressers & other BIG fun creative pieces to store your things. could be fun! canopy... ohhh the ideas...

RED. simple. clean. fun. unique artwork? create a new lighting fixture... go trash hunting for found object for your wall. paint a square burlap cloth and mark it with an X in distressed black, hang with chunky bolts.need a little whimsy to the grundge ~ add black ribbon puddleing down the chunky bolts. dressers? think of something diff. just THINK! ; )

DREAM * CREATE * LIVE

Polka Dots & Bunnies

I like the way this piece turned out. It must be pretty Cool if my oldest likes it. She is very picky and has her own style. Right now she is not realy into my "Bebe" style. That is to be expected at that age. They want to distance themselves from anything "too cute" and "too sweet"... yes she likes what I do, but wants a bit of Fashion & Vogue style to her "space". and she even took this piece up in her room. To play with it. See if it could work. Yep.. She liked it! Now I have a few more pieces like this to "create" with. I think a few more Bunnies and then not sure what else I am going to do. Does anyone have any ideas? Colors, style: Shabby chic, fanciful, whimsical, soft cottage charm? what comes to your mind when you look at this piece in a diff. way?
This is a look that many teens like, The Victoria Seceret style. Im glad I encourage my girls to be diff. You can still have the same look but add your own style & pieces to it.I could see my little bunnies working well in that room, couldn't you? Hanging all their bracelets, pearls, necklaces etc...
Folkloric duvet by Ditton Hill Kids on the photo. above. http://www.littleeskimo.co.uk/acatalog/Folkloric_Duvet_Cover_and_Pillow_Case_set.html
Just more Pink fun rooms for little ones I thought I would share. Get Creative. Dream.
Bestsey Johnson...... I Love Betsey Johnson and her ability to be a successul business women yet embrace being a girly girl! Fun, Fresh, Girly, Romantic & Pink! I Love It!

Annie Leibowitz.....INSPIRATION

I need to take a moment to dream and think a bit.

Both of the pictures above are from Annie Leibowitz ~ If you do not know about her, please go read a bit & from there are links on her fabulous photo's....Fashion Inspires me.

I was enrolled at ART INSTITUTE OF PITT. and was transfering everything to go to the one in LA. & live with my aunt in Santa Barbra & commute... Annie was at San Fran ART Inst. I like that : ) my path changed, and thats ok.

FASHION, was my First Love. Its never too late right? HA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz

Ohhh the designs I want to do. So hard with new baby, but Im just not one to have her be with anyone else. sooo what do I do? New baby... she will be 2 in Dec. but you know. My baby. ohhhhhhh she deserves the Best. I know I have it in me to design something so much more magical and perfect.

What it is... Im off to dream & be inspired. Thank You Annie Leibowitz! You inspire me & so many more!

Bonne Nuit~

Joelle XO

* Click on the pictures to bigger view! Yummy!