2010 Eclectic decor inspiration…
Today I went boutique browsing with my sister to get inspiration for her new decor and interior plans… Finally, we found our selves in this store called ‘Right Up My Alley’, which I haven’t been to for years! It’s an amazing store, filled with a certain type of style. – Antique and occidental. There is a lot of tribal art, vintage Eastern clothing, and French furniture, the type that you would find in a Paris apartment.
* This carved Indonesian Garuda was one of my favorite things in the store. Actually, I’m thinking that it could quite easily be the next center piece in my apartment? I’ve always had a particular fascination with Indonesian art work, but more particularly, the painted carvings and Wayanggolek puppets. I thought that this Garuda, against a bright red wall would look incredible. Gold, green, blue and yellow in contrast.
Chinese pottery is always a statement piece, yet a subtle statement piece. It’s also one of those objects that can blend in with any colors, textiles and wallpapers. (Turquoise blue, Chinese red, noir, and bamboo-green.) – I’m always inclined towards things that are eclectic. It’s a bit like traveling, each piece takes you somewhere new!
- Tibetan Buddha’s.
- Coffee table centerpieces and ideas?
- Parlez-vous français? French furniture and rouge Baroque patterns.
* These patterns remind me of vintage wallpaper. Florence Broadhurst?!
- Vintage Thai Ramayana puppet, Persian rugs, Lebanese lamps, vintage Hmong fashion accessories.
* Thailand, Persia, Lebanon, Vietnam.
- Indonesian paintings.
* There is something to be said about Indonesian paintings… They are beautiful and they own a particular aesthetic. I really want to visit Indonesia sometime soon… Java has always intrigued me.
- Beach furniture.
Location: Raglan. Here are a few of my other favorite pieces…
Overall inspiration is: Subtle wall colors. Bold center pieces. Statement objects.
The Indonesian piece is exquisite! So intricately detailed, amazing!
xoxo Mo
great blog and style…come to visit mine. love iole
That’s so awesome man! I have a small pewter Garuda statue from my trip to Mongolia. He’s the guardian of the capitol, Ulaang-Baatar, and somewhere in my mind I hope he will see me as a citizen and protect me, too. Sounds hokey, but who knows.
And the shells, etc.? Excellent idea. My desk is riddled with the skeletons of sea critters I find on my walks along the beach. I even have a starfish I preserved myself. It adds something having them about, reminding me that there’s a whole different world beneath the waves that I don’t see…that there’s many different worlds and environments I’ve yet to see or experience.