Two-Faced Taste
>> Friday, March 4, 2011 –
french decor,
nursery,
nursery inspiration,
swedish design
I have a confession. Obviously I love me some modern/mid-century decor, but I have another side too. I'm drawn to French interiors. There, I said it. Spending a few years in England as a kid and traveling back and forth to France had a huge impact on me, and like a creepy ex, it's an obsession I just can't seem to shake. Even my mother is a secret Francophile. Sure, she grew up in a glass house with concrete floors and has great Eames pieces in her current abode, but one peek into "garage storage" reveals everything from dried lavender to antique riding-boot molds. (Seriously.) Now that I have the chance to decorate a new space for our new little addition, I'm a hot mess. Do I go sweet or fun? Colorful or muted? Brand new or repurposed? Sigh. I'm thinking I'll find middle-ground at some point, but if you see a picture of my future child in one of my dresser drawers, it's time to stage an intervention.
how fitting for the author of a blog called "2 by design" ;]
and i love the nursery in the first 4 pictures. when i have a kid in the future, i know i'll for sure be exhausted half the time in the nursery, so bright white walls and fun pops of color would be a great way to keep me going!
Why not mix all the things you love from your inspiration and make your nursery. Could be really unique.
jandj - that's what I'm thinking. I just have to figure out which pieces work well together!
Linda - I'm so glad you said that. I have this big, beautiful SUPER colorful painting that I've been torn about using. I think you just helped me make the decision!
I'm the same way when it comes to styles- love the seaside hamptons look but also the industrial thing and French just never gets old with me. To me the key us to find a way to combine a bit of everything so it works together and gives the space personality. :)
Love that blue lantern! Glad to have found your blog :) It's so pretty!
Melissa
www.melissahare.blogspot.com