livings homes: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Spotted: Film & Fashion

In shades of grey: 1. and 3. Self-portraits (Esther from the Sticks) 2. Petit Ami (Elephantine) 4. In my heart of hearts tank (Neena Creates) 5. Mini vintage photos of Capbreton, France (La Pomme)

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

I'm sure many of you have picked up on the 90s revival trends that became the urban hipster's summer uniform, and started turning up in tons of fashion week collections (like Charlotte Ronson pictured below).

Think faded, twee florals, ruffly dresses paired with tough boots, and grungy plaids for fall. Those of you who were teens and older in the mid 90s are probably gagging now, but I have to admit that I LOVE it.

Unfortunately for those of you who are getting Josie Grossie-esque HS flashbacks from this post, I'm pretty sure this trend will be around for a while. Of course, we're also seeing it spill into interiors, and I'm noticing a similar revival in the 90s darling Shabby Chic look (But, God, how I despise that name).

Heck, even the creator of "Shabby Chic" Rachel Ashwell has been featured in the September issues of House Beautiful and Lonny Mag.

However, as much as I'm loving all of these pretty details, I absolutely believe they need to be paired with clean lines and unexpected pieces to avoid looking dated.

Case in point: After years of having two mismatched sofas in my living room, I finally bought a neutral, modernish sectional to take its place. To keep it from being to boring/cold, I plan to style it up with a mix of vintage floral pillows, like these from Octavi, and more basic ones. I can't wait to share when everything gets set up in November!

So, tell me, are you ready for the return of the 90s??

Kids Room

Beautiful Pink Kids Room

Pink and White Kids Room

Kids Room with Jungle Decoration

Colorful Kids Room

Boy Kids Room with Car Decoration

Girls Kids Room

Forest Decoration

Playing Room

Luxury Library for Kids

Baby Bedrooms

Luxury and Beautiful Baby Bedroom

Baby Bedroom Design Ideas

Girly Baby Bedroom

Elegant Soft Brown Design

Unique Bedroom Design

Cinderella Bedroom Design

Angel Blue Baby Bedroom

Simple Baby Bedroom Design

Baby Bedroom with Woods Furniture

Minimalist and Soft Colors Baby Bedroom

Juvenile Baby Bedroom

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Soccer Mom

It's official. I am a soccer mom.

It's crazy and I'm hanging on by a thread.

Fitting in, though, has not been easy.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Inspiration 9.27 (French Restraint)

Via Maison Francaise

Summer in Nice: Yellow and Cobalt Blue

I know, I know, this post is so inappropriate for fall when we're all supposed to be swooning over boots and blankets (don't you worry, you'll be getting plenty more of that soon enough).

After my computer crashed a few weeks ago, I lost all of my photos from France and they have finally been recovered. So, while we all look forward to a season of plaids, and warm earthy tones, please just humor me as I say au revoir to the egg-yolk yellows and cobalt blues of summer in Nice.