Toto, we're not in Barnes and Noble anymore... Take one step inside this incredibly ornate megachamber and you're sure to realize that it isn't your average bookstore. El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires is one of the most dramatic booksellers in the world, which makes a lot of sense considering the space used to be a theater. Architect Fernando Manzone converted the cinema into a shop, but retained many parts of the theater from the stage to the incredible architectural details and even the red curtains - a material-saving move that paid off judging from the shop's popularity.
I am smothered with alot of eye candy with my trawling through the blogs and websites looking for blog research and despite being overloaded with these visual I love it when something can capture my interest and leave me utterly smitten. That was the case the other day when I happened upon this post over on The Bedlam of Beefy, where our dear friend Beefy featured the designs of the uber-talented Los Angeles designer Alexandra Angle. Her designs are at times bold with colour, always cheerful, comfortable, unassuming, youthful and whimsical. They just really do it for me.
If you are still looking out your window wondering when the first signs of spring are going to show up, wait no longer! Whether flowers are starting to bud, or there is still ice on your porch, spring is on its way, but you can rush it even faster. Try adding spring color ideas to your interiors to boost your spirits, and to bring the season to your mind to boost your mood and cure your winter blues. You never know, before you know it, you may be thinking of new ideas to bring spring colors into your decor!
Although many people don't immediately gravitate toward blue as a spring color, I think the cool hue is a perfect way to freshen up your home this season.
The shades of blue evoke so many different feelings. Periwinkle, robin's egg, and baby blues can transform a room into a breezy and optimistic retreat, while navy, cobalt and midnight blues bring a more subdued and romantic ambiance.
These rooms are proof that having the blues can be a good thing.