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Archive for June, 2011

[DIY] Poetic Sidetable

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Today’s DIY inspiration is a stunning poetic side table. This table can fit anywhere in the house, you can make it work where it can work. This idea is yet another simple idea, and isn’t it just gorgeous?!?

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You’ll need old milk bottle crates or even old wine crates will do. Purchase the wheels at the local hardware store, and simply join the two together. I love the detail on this crate’s inner wall, where pages from old books have been stuck onto it. If you don’t have any antique books to steal pages from, you could get that antique mood by dying your pages with teabags.

Hope you enjoyed this post…. Mmmm…. I think there will be new additions of sidetables in my guest bedroom soon :) I love this idea!

Industrial Beauty

Monday, June 27th, 2011

This stunning home belongs to Jared Dwyer, a talented carpenter from Woodmans Carpentry in Durban. His home directly reflects the passion of his work, and has translated his likes of industrial decor to this stunning space.

Industrial DecorEvery single aspect of this house has so much attention to detail, keeping the mood of the house incredibly consistent and breathtaking.

Industrial Decor

Industrial Decor

Industrial Decor

Debra from Creative Stream interviewed Jared with a range of interesting questions about the designer, discover more about him  here, and see more pictures from the photographer’s site here.

[DIY Friday] Project Book-Shelf

Friday, June 24th, 2011

I’m loving the post today! The instructions and “ingredients” are easier then baking cookies! I found this beautiful inspirational DIY project here. Who would’ve thought that you could do something so unique in such easy steps!

I love the vintage books used here. The colours and covers work perfectly. Have a look around your house and see what books are suitable. After your selection of what kind of books to re-use, these are the next easy steps!

  • 1. Select the books you want to use
  • 2. Use a set of brackets for the bottom, and a single bracket on top
  • 3. Measure and drill

Voila!

These shelves function as display shelves, rather than traditional storage shelves. Displaying unique collectables on those shelves would make a stunning centrepiece on the wall. Visit the MIKU Decor Page for stunning examples of unique collectables!

Theatrical Beauty in Home Decor

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

I’ve been working relentlessly on filtering inspirations to bring to this real spaces weekly post. There are so many amazing people that live in such amazing spaces. I pinned up all the possible ideas, but as soon as I stumbled onto this space I put an immediate rain check on those pins.

The home of Sean Mathias, at the foot of Table Mountain. The renowned British theatre and film director has  converted his home into a theatrical stage, and set the perfect setting that breeds energy for a beautiful way to live. Sean has curated a beautiful mixture of moods and era’s, those pieces are brought to life with vivid colours inspired from the Mexican architect, Luis Barragán.

The kitchen and dining area brings so much personality to the space. I absolutely love the idea of using mismatched cabinets, and layering the vintage pieces into this contemporary setting.

I have found this space incredibly inspirational. This home is unique, and through the bold decor gestures, I can just imagine how insanely beautiful Sean’s mind must be.

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[DIY Friday] Restyling your Magazine Collection

Friday, June 17th, 2011

I know of many people that cling onto their magazine collection. Personally, I subscribe to a few of my favourites, and never find the heart of discarding any, it just feels as if I’ll be trashing all the stunning content.

When the collection started, I had a perfect spot to stack them, and now the stack is just uncontrollable. Still holding onto them… I need to find a perfect way of reusing them.

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Mmmmm …. now if that seating structure can be achieved, what other objects or shapes can you do with this idea…? This is where the fun comes in! What to do, what to do?!

Loft Living in Copenhagen

Monday, June 13th, 2011

It is lovely to find treasure lofts. There are many kinds of lofts out there, and when I refer to a loft space as a “treasure loft” it means that it has existing structural spaces that make it unique and divinely inspirational.

This stunning space was found here. Hope you enjoyed the Monday real spaces inspiration!

Keeping Warm This Winter

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Winter has really come aournd, and there’s nothing more charming then a beautiful fireplace to comfort you in this weather. These beautiful fireplaces are just absolutely gorgeous! I’m loving these white spaces getting warmed up.

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{ Keep Warm !!}

A Danish Home in the Heart of Cape Town

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

I am about to explode with excitement as I share this inspirational home with you!!! This beautiful home feels like a page torn out of an inspirational Danish home decor magazine that inspires people give their homes a living heartbeat. My very special friends are the home makers of this home, and the stylish pair have put so much soul into their space, that the walls whisper stories upon entering their stylish apartment.

As you step out of the elevator, you enter the apartment, and a swoop of beauty in the air scoops you off your feet. The scent of candles and fresh flowers lures you deeper into this apartment.

The details of decor have really inspired me to bring more greens, clear glass and ceramics into my own space.

The beautiful main bedroom  remains a modest comfortable resting place. If sweet dreams don’t come from this space, then surely it hums whimsical lullabies.

A sneak preview of the guest bedroom is shown through the glass panels.

The photoshoot ended as the sun was about to retire. And we lay back, had a few laughs, and enjoyed wine with fairy lights.

Dylan and Johan, thank you very much for inspiring MIKU with your beautiful home. The walls of your home spread so much inspiration, and reflect all the goodness in both your hearts.