designflutter, belle patine's journal

Inspired Vintage Modern (VM) Interiors

bellepatine's designflutter — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:15:45 +0000

I’m hoping these gorgeous VM interiors will stir your creativity, motivate you to re-arrange the dining room, or inspire you to get started on that space you’ve been meaning to paint. Maybe you’ll see a DIY project, or get the urge to spend the day hunting for vintage treasures (check out bellepatine.com if you do!). Wishing you a weekend full of design inspiration and motivation!

Images via transito inicial (1,7,9), Etxekodeco (2,3), Jordi Canosa Fotografo, Emmas Design Blog, Kikette Interiors, Vintage Luxe.

Soft Chairs, Creature Comfort (Fresh Start Monday}

bellepatine's designflutter — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:20 +0000

Isn’t it impossible to resist softly covered chairs that let you tuck your feet up and really get comfortable? Be it a frayed old thing with the stuffing spilling out, an overstuffed armchair covered in washed-out linen, or a blue mid-century number with a shag footstool, it’s for me if its got a history and a style of its own, and I can enjoy tea and a book (or a beer and my laptop) in it without my feet touching the floor. Wishing you a week sprinkled, or doused, with quality time in a comfy chair!

Images via Stillstars, Planete Deco, voorhaven 7, Solid Frog, transito inicial, The Selby, Wabi Sabi, South Street Collective, Pinterest, Caroline Cunniffe, freshome, French by Design.

A Place in Madrid

bellepatine's designflutter — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:00:35 +0000

Imagine having a get-away in Spain. It’s about 750 square feet, just big enough to live well (not too much to clean!). You designed it with a vintage modern vibe, lots of antiques and jots of beautiful textiles, color and pattern against a clean background. You’ve created an inspired entry with a curved copper rod and puddling drapes. The bathroom is so nice. All is set within ancient timber ceilings and old shuttered windows. A perfect place to enjoy after a day of sight-seeing and museum-hopping. Go ahead, enjoy the trip! You’ll be back by the time you finish reading this post. Have a great weekend!

Grabbed this from Planete Deco.

A Step Up {Fresh Start Monday}

bellepatine's designflutter — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:53 +0000

Staircases do more than just get you up and down! They allow movement through space, give depth and elevation, and by virtue of their negative space, create nooks for kitchens, bookshelves, lounging and storage. They are infinitely shapable, and adaptable to function and taste. Think of some of the wonderful places a staircase has deposited you. If you were designing a new home, what type of rise would you choose? These beautiful, textural stairways are meant to inspire you to do some “dream home” visioning this week. Enjoy!

Images sourced from Bohemian Hellhole, Apartment Therapy (2 & 9), Pinterest Ed Winser, Emmas Designblogg, Design Milk, Elle Decor Lookbook, Door 16, eclectic revisited, MOCO, Nuevo Estilo (11 & 12).

Romantic Reds {Color Inspiration}

bellepatine's designflutter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:12 +0000

Today is grey and chilly in the mountains, a reminder that winter is far from over. Cold winds call for warm colors, and with Valentine’s Day upon us, I think splashes of red will do the trick. In shades of ripe cherries, rusty metal and burgundy wine, red enlivens our senses and woos our hearts. May you be inspired to put some love into your life with romantic red.

Images via: Anthropologie, Emel, Design is Mine, Pinterest, Designamour, High Street Market, Parson Sees, We Heart It

Black Ceilings, Bright Living

bellepatine's designflutter — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:37:54 +0000

My first thought when presented with the idea of a ceiling in black was the possibility of the feeling of darkness descending. Au contraire! These stunning rooms are as bright as can be; the black contrast adds depth to the room without diminishing the light. The first three photos are of the gorgeous home of Paula Leen. It seems the light is bouncing off the black ceiling, making the room even brighter. What a gorgeous surprise!

Inspiration and photos from emmas designblogg (3), Ashe + Leandro, Remodelista (2), Dwellers Without Decorators.

Eric Goode’s Eclectic Loft {Fresh Start Monday}

bellepatine's designflutter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:04 +0000

I’ve been seeing photos of this taxidermied lion all over our favorite design blogs and every time I see it I crave more. Finally, I found the source. Eric Goode is a restaurateur, hotelier (Bowery Hotel NYC), artist, filmmaker and conservationist. His NYC loft is a spectacular mix of nature, art, light, and vintage modern, mid-century, rustic and industrial style. I absolutely love the vintage taxidermy. [It should be noted that all the taxidermy Eric has collected fell to natural causes and he is "strongly opposed to the idea of killing animals", as am I.] Take Eric’s lead and add something daring and uniquely “you” to your space this week!

Grabbed this from homedit

Industrial Revolution

bellepatine's designflutter — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:55:44 +0000

First of all, huge “congratulations” to Christy Ann, winner of our very first giveaway and proud recipient of that gorgeous gilt sconce. And massive “thanks” to everyone who participated – we’ll do another giveaway soon!

Now on to your Friday fix. Industrial designs are a major source of inspiration in belle patine’s world. A repurposed piece from an old factory, mill, or workshop can add a twist of funkiness to the vintage modern mix. Check out these great industrial pieces – each one really makes the room, in my opinion. Oh, and the items in the last two photos – the vintage medical stool, the rolltop desk and the industrial shelving - are available in my online shop!

Images via Duchess Fare, Vintage Rose Brocante, Homedit, Apartment Therapy and belle patine

Pink & Gray Perfection {Fresh Start Monday}

bellepatine's designflutter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:40 +0000

I love the softer hues of pinks and grays, the two colors in their more neutral tones. But I also love them bold and intense against a white wash of wall. Keep an eye out this week and I bet you’ll see some aspect of this gorgeous combination at least once in a sunset, a beautiful textile, a cozy bedroom, a tablescape, somewhere! Have a wonderful week, and don’t forget to enter our giveaway!

Photos via a perfect gray, Hidden in France, Designspiration[SK], pink wallpaper, Brown Dress with White Dots, Greige, Riazzoli, Neutral Heaven.

Giveaway: Gilt Tole and Crystal Sconce

bellepatine's designflutter — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:03 +0000

** giveaway has expired – congrats to our winner, Christy Ann! **

Drumroll, please! Ladies and gentlemen, belle patine is excited and proud to unveil our very first giveaway, and we’re hoping it will make you drool. We truly love our customers and fans, so we wanted to offer something really special to say “thanks” for your support. We searched high and low for the perfect item, and we’re pretty sure we found it. Ready?

Voila! Isn’t she glorious? This mid-century tole wall sconce was made in Italy and gilded by hand. Crystal prisms reflect the light from three candles, making any room come alive with old-world charm. At 19″ high, this vintage piece would make a beautiful statement in your powder room, bedroom or anywhere you want some sparkle. Life just looks better by candlelight…

How to Enter
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling us about your most treasured possession. Be sure to give us an email address when you comment, so we can get in touch if you win. You can then get up to 2 additional entries by also following us on Facebook or Twitter for a maximum of 3 entries per person, but you must comment on the blog to enter the contest.

Fine Print
This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only. Deadline to enter is Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM. A winner will be selected at random and notified by email. We may use your email address to send you occasional news about belle patine, but you can always unsubscribe and we’ll never give your info to anyone else, we promise.

Good luck to all, and we look forward to reading about your most treasured possessions. Here’s one last peek at the sconce in all her glory…

All photos by belle patine