Modern Contemporary Decor

I love the neutral tones and clean lines of the Modern Contemporary style.

Lacey Brick Lamp in Pale Gray by LawrenceMCrae

Large Bottle Trio by SaraPaloma

Holding Hands Art Print by AZCreativeStudio

Porcelain Tea light Delight N.1. Design by Wapa Studio.

Silver Beauty - Euro Sham Covers - 26x26 Inches Silk Euro Sham Cover with Mother of Pearl and Leather Embroidery by TheHomeCentric

Parisian Apartment -Paris Romantic Decor

I love charm of the Parisian Flea Market Decor. Here are some gorgeous pieces which would bring
that elegant classic note into your home.

French Antique Chair from ParisCoutureAntiques
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58368933/french-antique-incredible-carved

1920s Xrlg French Empire Crystal Chandelier Stunning from ParisCoutureAntiques

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62041340/1920s-xrlg-french-empire-crystal

http://www.etsy.com/listing/17363718/paris-roses-85-x-11-art-print-part-of

Paris Roses Art Print from AZCreativeStudio

http://www.etsy.com/listing/17363718/paris-roses-85-x-11-art-print-part-of

VinTaGe Gold GesSo WooD FraMed MirroR from unExpectedParTie

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59663296/vintage-gold-gesso-wood-framed-mirror

A Decadent Address Pillow Cover by Word Garden

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53755098/a-decadent-address-pillow-cover-by-word

French Vintage Candelabra from TheHopeTree

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54943264/french-vintage-candelabra

New Blog: AZ Creative Kitchen

I am very excited to announce that I have created a Food Blog: AZ Creative Kitchen. This was something that I wished to start for a very long time and finally I have decided to do it.

Whenever you have a chance, please check it and let me know what your opinion is:

http://azcreativekitchen.blogspot.com/

I hope you will enjoy it and also that 2011 will bring you a lot of joy and success!

Fabulous Art Studios: Trees and Trunks

Shop: Trees and Trunks
Owner: Clive

How does your studio reflect your style?
SIMPLY FUN! Think Alice In Wonderland with a spin. Strong hues of red and white walls, juxtaposed with chandeliers and baroque print curtains, mirror and just when you think its heading down a particular alley in décor, its jumpstarts you into the modern world with wooden shelving and funky toy figurines adding that extra splash of colour. The effect is simply crazy but extremely fun to put together and that’s the way I like things to be! A kaleidoscope of sorts!

What is the favorite part of your studio?
Its got to be the bed! Back in our country of Singapore most of us do not have the luxury of space to accommodate a studio in our apartments. Due to such space constraints, my bedroom naturally doubles up as a study and working studio! It’s a tight space but I would say everything is within easy reach. It certainly helps though that I have a mighty long desk to work with!

What pieces in your studio inspire you?
I do not link my inspiration to any item/s or setting in particular for I believe that inspirations are all over and its just a matter looking hard enough for them. However, having said that, I did start off my current line of tree accessories holder and centerpiece with the pseudo ghostly trees that I handpainted on my wall years back. My list of muses extends as far as watching Animal Planet on television to licking popsicles in bed.

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?
Unfortunately I do not have any vintage décor pieces yet BUT hold your horses as I do have some ideas up my sleeves that involves a mash up of different medias, styles and periods to come up with pieces that I assure you are going to be stunning!

What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space?
I do not have a particular favourite color palette but i do normally experiment with the safer colours like black and white first for general receptivity before delving into more obscure color selections for niche consumers. For someone like me who love all kinds of color mixtures, prints and textures, I particularly enjoy embracing challenges to create beautiful works out of the plainest colors.


What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?
It has got to be this pen-cil that I bought from Japan that allows me to switch between colors and function of a pen and pencil simply from the way I hold it. Talk about design! I suspect it’s a ball bearing that helps the switch within but I guess I will never know until it dies on me! Fingers crossed. This pen-cil has been such a handy tool for me to pen down my thoughts, make doodles, take measurements and I simply adore the simple aesthetic look of it! You can never tell nor imagine the complexity of it with just one look.

What are the books or magazines that inspire you?
I simply adore a monthly magazine published locally here in Singapore called Home and Décor. Lots of visuals of interesting products, home ideas right down to practical home solutions and features articles of both local and abroad. For one, I am a really visual person and dig the neat layout of the magazine.

What changes/upgrades would you like to make in the future?
Not too much to ask for but, here goes:

1) A Standalone Studio

2) Not just any studio but a full glass studio (akin a greenhouse)

3) On top of that, make it a rotating one that offers me a stunning 360 degrees panoramic view all day. (This will so drive my creative juices crazy)

4) Anywhere above the 20th floor sounds really nice

5) Oh, and lastly, a mega collapsible storage space that tucks my products and equipments neatly underground.

Now, that’s not too much to ask for is it?

Afterall, what’s life without some fun and imagination?

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/treesandtrunks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119445540931

{Images from treesandtrunks}

Fabulous Art Studios: KatrinShine

Shop: KatrinShine
Owner: Katrin

How does your studio reflect your style?
I work at home. My studio placed in veranda, there is a lot of light,
air and space. I still have a special wardrobe, because I work with
fabric and need space to keep it. My place to work is my big table.
But as I’m creative person it’s always in disorder) And I always
fight with my husband to keep my table as I want. For me it’s not
disorder but MY order. If I have all things on the table like want my
husband I lose inspiration. I think all creative persons are like me.




What is the favorite part of your studio?
I like to sit with notebook on the left part of the table for edit photos in the morning.


What pieces in your studio inspire you?
There are flowers behind my work table and on the left of it. I like
to look on it. Flowers are my passion! I have balcony full of flowers.

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?
All furniture in veranda including my table are vintage. It have at
least 40 years. Support for flowers is vintage too.





What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your
space?
I like blue tones – for me are colors of sky and freedom. I like red –
color of passion, white because it’s color of purity. I painted wall
in the kitchen beside veranda and these are flowers: red poppies,
white camomilles and blue campanulas. I like bright colors – colors of
life. You can see it in my shop.

What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?
My Sewing machine, it’s Pfaff Select 3, and my camera. For my 30 birthday
this year my husband made me a gift – new camera Canon G11.

What are the books or magazines that inspire you?
I like Russian magazine “Around the world”. It’s interesting to read
and always has amazing photos.
The books of M.Muller and son are inspire me strongly. These books are about designing clothes.

You can find Katrin on:
Shop: http://www.katrinshine.etsy.com/
Blog: http://www.katrinshine.blogspot.com/
www.twitter.com/KatrinFedotova


{Images from Katrin}