I want I want I want! on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
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Yippee!!! I’ve finally got my facebook page properly up and running!
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Which means you can access all the videos I’ve been making ( …yes, the making of them look just like this ) that I can’t upload on the blog. Finally! The videos are a fun mix of gorgeous images and tips…and so far we have…
Chalkboard walls
Multiple mirrors in bathrooms
Trunks and old suitcases
Stencilled floorboards
Decorative ladders
Quirky bedside tables
Pendants in bedrooms
Organised hallways
Hanging a wall gallery (very handy tips!!!)
Not hanging prints
White painted floorboards
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So… to follow me on facebook all you need to do is click on this link
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
Click on the “Like” tab underneath the main photo. Then click on the “Mailing List Sign-up” and enter your details.
Easy peasy!
Don’t forget to click on the “like” tab!
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This means not only can you see all existing videos, but I can also let you know when there are new ones to see, and even when I’ve posted a blog and what it’s about (to save you from going to the blog when I’ve been lazy and not posted!).
I’ve also been able to load up on Facebook lots of photo albums I’ve compiled…
21 so far and counting! …including room makeovers.
So yay! I’m looking forward to having you all join me on FB x
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That link once more….!!!
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
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Whilst open plan homes are great…sometimes you need a few doors inside.
From a green perspective it’s a lot more practical to heat the one room you’re in rather than the whole house.
From an aesthetic perspective, doors, walls, angles (even the rooms) are elements that can play a decorative role. And it’s nice to be able to have different feels per room and it’s nice to wonder what lies behind a door. I like to have a little sense of privacy…or at least separateness in my home.
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Glass doors are excellent for inside. They provide the sense of separateness without being heavy or closed off.
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This is such a clever idea for an entrance hall. Stops the weather from coming in and separates the functional entry area from the living area without losing any of the great sense of space. The glass also allows for some really clever colour play…breaking down the main colour of the living area and drawing attention up to the stained glass….fabulous.
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And they can be just beautiful in their own right. Some images to inspire….
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And if the glass breaks…how cool is this…
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I’m so over the set of plain white table ware on everyone’s table! It’s time to bring some character and flair back to your dining experience. So… as the old Maxwell and William’s chip and go to plate and bowl heaven I’m replacing them one by one with sweet finds from op shops, garage sales and second hand stores.
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A good mix of table ware not only makes a dinner party a whole lot cooler…it makes small events nicer. A la Nigella…if I’m making myself the perfect snack…then I want it on the perfect dish.
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It’s like finally ditching the safe black handbag from your wardrobe….once you’ve brought in some beautiful plates and bowls, you can go from strength to strength with a cool mix of table cloths, place mats, vases…etc etc.
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And afternoon teas will have a graciousness that’s long been missing…
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Vintage tableware is so in right now that top end wedding planners are making it a big feature of their packages… and rightly so…how great does the grooms setting look?
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And this Mad Hatters Tea Party is fantastic! I’m so doing this!
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Some great images of beautiful, beautiful vintage crockery to get you on the hunt this weekend…
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If you have a room with poor natural light…it’s almost impossible to make it look fresh and welcoming.
But…
a basic skylight costs under $500 so there’s absolutely no reason to have a dingy, unlit room. Of course, there’s a million different types with a million different price tags…so do your research…always get three quotes, and think outside the square when designing. Use your angles, consider the space and be inventive.
Lots of great skylight designs to inspire you….
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So… if you’ve got a dark room that you rarely go into … or worse, a dimly lit room that you’re often in…make a call to a skylight manufacturer near you. Better to get a quote and a few ideas, than to continue hating your room.
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For those of you still looking at stained old carpet…or ugly unfinished boards…get motivated ! It takes a weekend to change your depressing old floor to fresh and gorgeous white boards, so it’s crazy to go through another summer hating the space. You won’t know the room and you’ll love yourself for making such a change.
Come winter…throw a groovy rug on the floor and add some warm colours to your scheme and you’re sorted.
Lots of images to inspire and links below for the DIY aspect of it …
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Hopefully they’ve given you a creative push ! On to the practical side of things…
Some great how to links below for painting your floorboards white x
http://www.lifestyle.com.au/diy/painting-floorboards.aspx
http://www.homelife.com.au/home+ideas/storage/timber+finishes+and+effects,5528
http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/guidestips/article/146220/Painting-floorboards-white.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_6472397_paint-wooden-floorboards.html
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If you’re lucky enough to have room in your roof…you should use it! Good windows and blinds are key to making a small attic space work…and these ones above are fantastic for air circulation. Also loving the touch of wallpaper above the bed!
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Of course your usable space is limited with the angles of the roof…but it’s the angles that make the rooms look so gorgeous!
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So many uses for an attic space…. Love the idea of a dressing room up there…might have to have the high heels downstairs though.
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Home offices can get out of the lounge room and be amazing with their own space…
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And the perfect parents retreat is just a small reno away.
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Or… make space for a teenagers haven.
So if you need another room…you may find you already have one, complete with fab angles, just waiting for you upstairs.
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
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Almost all of my clients find positioning artwork pretty difficult…
So, I’ve come up with a short video to show you how…the easy way!!!
From relatively simple groupings, like the one above…
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To fun full-on gallerias… filled with memories and interest.
Click on this link http://youtu.be/M2wFcqPaMmM and let me know if it helps!
I’d love your feedback.
Cheers,
Ria
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I’ve mentioned this before….your very best decorative items are books! They look great individually and en masse, old and new can be equally great, they work anywhere ( bedside, coffee table … floor even!)…and they have a purpose!
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And that purpose doesn’t just have to be reading. How cool is this as an occasional table?
Some images to inspire…
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Love, love love this…
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So…if all your books are away in boxes or cupboards…and you can’t figure out why your surface areas (coffee tables, occasional tables, shelving, mantle etc…) look bare or unfinished…you’re missing your books! Books will round out any display you have and you don’t have to spend any more money completing your look.
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
Ria FitzGerald has worked as an interior stylist in Melbournes inner east for the past twelve years.
Now based on the Bellarine Peninsula, Ria continues to offer in-home styling consultations for both the visual and the practical elements of your home, renovation and colour consulting and event styling.
Rias work can be seen featured regularly in Home Beautiful Magazine.
\"The I want I want I want! blog is a weekday (ish!) update with reviews of the best online homewares shopping, styling tips, peeks into my favorite homes and commentary on design, interiors and art.
Hopefully you will find new products, designs and ideas to inspire you to make your home the most fabulous place it can be!\" Ria x
