Making something more out of something old...

 

Don't you just love the worn and rough hewn look? 

Well lets put it this way - provided it's well put together and still manages to look classy, then yes, absolutely.

 

 Images from Homelife

Vintage details from Cabbages & Roses

 Cabbages & Roses is one of those all time favorite 

inspirational "stops" for me.  I just adore the use of fabric

/ pattern/ texture and the awesome detail shots.

Living Spaces: Cabbages & Roses

some gorgeous home ideas from Cabbages & Roses
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Gena

French Provencal Garden Details

weathered columns, an urn, a watering can ... oh, and garden seating!

some pictures of what makes a french provencal garden.

take note of the details and textures ...

shuttered doorways and windows ...

a courtyard area....

a plane tree, wrought iron work ....

more garden accessories ...

a quiet spot to contemplate the day ....

If you enjoyed this post, you may enjoy the following posts on Naturally Inspired Living Spaces:

A French Country Garden

 as well as

 Little corners of the garden

 - click here and here.

Picture credits : scanned in from old copies of Vogue Living magazine

Beautiful Bedroom Inspiration

I hover between totally loving a wonderfully decorated vintage bedroom to loving a simple, uncluttered modern version - reality is I enjoy both - guess my Libran nature also has something to do with the confusion and the love of vintage. Fortunately with my line of work (interiors and gardens) I can create both and more, for other's, but in my own space I need to be more streamlined and find that I've tended towards a clever mix of the old and new - which works.

But that's for another time and another discussion, meanwhile, here are some wonderful examples of the vintage kind which I came across whilst browing through the Country Living website:

Picture Credits : Country Living Gallery

For more decor ideas, tips and tricks, see : Naturally Inspired Living Spaces

A Vintage Revamp

These pics were scanned in from Vogue Living (Australia) magazine, dated Oct- Nov 2002. It represents an old home which has been lovingly revamped and restyled into a modern vintage look with clean simple lines and a calm "neutral scheme".

Picture Credits: Vogue Living (Australia) Oct-Nov 2002

Beautiful Storage

Most of us are short on storage and often what is available, is not really very appealing. This picture courtesy of Pointclickhome.com and (Salvage Studio - book) shows what could be an entrance hall, or even corner in a bedroom - where a pile of old suitaceses, evidently used as storage, become part of the overall decor theme .... this to me is just perfect mutli purposing - better still - a great example or repurposing at work!!

Picture credit : Pointclickhome blog and Salvage Studio - Book available thru Amazon

For more decor trips and tricks see our archives and labels and also go to Naturally Inspired blog.

Old Tool Display

I love this collection of old tools, used to great effect on an empty garden wall. If your garden is the perfect style for this kind of display, then why not - again, great repurposing, and recyling at work.

For more posts on how to use spaces in your garden to great effect, you may want to read:

Wondering what to do with a wall space that's begging for attention (Naturally Inspired on blogspot): click here

An uninspiring garden shed (Vintage Rose Studio): click here

For more garden related articles, see Naturally Inspired blog

and go to our website: www.naturallyinspired.co.za

Ideas for old baskets

Generally when we have old baskets lying around, especially if they are starting to look worse for wear, short of throwing them out, we are at a loss on what to do with them.

I took these pics in and around gardens in Johannesburg, purposefully because I love the fact that regardless of their age or appearance, these baskets were still put to good use, even if after a season of sun and/ or rain they are definitely ready to be thrown away - but for now they look elegant and have pride of place .....

Pictures: Gena D Photography
PS. Evidently if you are going to put pots into baskets, make sure they are lined with plastic, or place the pots into deep drip trays (always check not to overwater!).

For more gardening ideas see : Naturally Inspired

French Style bedroom in OTT Designers Guild Fabric

I adore this bed - french style, totally dressed up in what I consider to be vibrant, over the top (OTT) Designers Guild fabrics!!!!

Image and for more details: Cheap Home Decor

For more tips and tricks on home decor see Naturally Inspired Living Spaces (blog)

12 Nov 09:   For more wonderful inspiration on French Decor see recent post on Naturally Inspired Living spaces.

Looking for Inspirational Garden Ideas?

It's weekend and some of you may want to tinker/ potter around the garden ..... especially those in the Northern Hemisphere and other warmer countries (Johannesburg is decidedly freezing at present)!! For inspiration, tips and tricks, take a look at the articles on Naturally Inspired.

Have great weekend!