Tag Archives: design

The “IT” pieces in decor…..

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Ever been out shopping….browsing thru magazines/online…..watching a TV show and then seen…. IT? The “IT” being that most amazingly cool piece that is calling out to you, telling you it belongs in your home? No? Well I have…… MANY times! … Continue reading →

Posted in HomeStyle | Tagged Beauty, Bed, Bedroom, Decor, design, Eiffel Tower, Furniture, Home, Interior, Kitchen, La Cornue, Moooi, Piece, Restoration Hardware, RH, Rough Linen, Shopping | 2 Comments

Lighting for the home…

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Over the weekend we made a trip to a newly opened lighting store in our city. Wow. Was I ever surprised by the spectacular choices available to us in this little store….we no longer have to make special trips into … Continue reading →

Posted in HomeStyle | Tagged Bathroom, Bedroom, Chandelier, Decor, design, Exterior, Home, Interior, Kitchen, Lantern, Lighting, Pendant, Renovation, Shopping | 2 Comments

Inviting, warm, cosy…….the Fireplace

Posted on February 24, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Those three words describe how I feel when I see flames dancing in a fireplace. The smell of wood and the crackle sound as it burns…..Ahhhhh! What’s not to love? A fireplace invites you to curl up on the couch … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor, HomeStyle, Life Style | Tagged Alberta, ambiance, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bliss, design, fire, Fireplace, Home, Kitchen, Relax, Winter | Leave a comment

France…..Travel Porn for the senses

Posted on February 11, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Travel Porn Trahvul-pohrn (noun) Definition: Any visual material produced for the purpose of creating excitement for a destination An amazing introductory into the temptations awaiting in France…..the food, history, surrounding beauty of the countryside, wonderful smells……oh, and I LOVE that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bucket List, Life Journeys, Music, travel, Vacation, Video, World | Tagged Bistro, Bliss, Coffee, Crepes, design, Eiffel Tower, Flowers, Foodie, France, Laura Calder, Life, Paris, Relax, restaurants, Versailles, Views, Wish | Leave a comment

Dreaming of a Master Bathroom: “The Plan”

Posted on February 6, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Our home here in Alberta has been undergoing change since possession day last May (2012). It’s an older home built in 1979 with a backyard backing onto the forest. When I first walked into it with the realtor, I just … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor, HomeStyle, Life Journeys | Tagged Alberta, Bathroom, Colour, design, France, Italy, Renovation, Wish | Leave a comment

Open shelving in the kitchen

Posted on February 5, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

I love the look of open shelves and it’s ability to showcase beautiful dishes or any other display worthy collections in a harmonious theme….. Traditional Kitchen design by San Francisco Architect Gast Architects *** Traditional Kitchen design by San Francisco … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor, HomeStyle | Tagged Beauty, Colour, design, Home, Kitchen, Open Kitchen, Pantry, Shelves, Shelving | 4 Comments

Kitchen’s inspired by salt air and sunshine

Posted on February 4, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

I don’t really like to cook when the weather is hot & humid outside, but looking at these gorgeous kitchens and I’d almost be motivated enough to cook a turkey dinner. Well, not really….. but don’t they look absolutely delicious? … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach House, Decor, HomeStyle, Life Style | Tagged Beach, Beauty, Bliss, Colour, design, Holidays, Home, Kitchen, Life, Living Abroad, vacation home, vacation rental | Leave a comment

Beach inspired-Vignettes

Posted on January 28, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

vi•gnette noun \vin-ˈyet, vēn-\ Definition of VIGNETTE a small decorative design or picture so placed When looking up the definition of the word vignette I was surprised to learn it had numerous meanings…in literature, graphic design, a location on a … Continue reading →