Playful Skating Japanese Home Design Ideas

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This is playful skating house presented by Yokohama-based studio Level Architects. This house is 3-level families house with the aim of features an incessant circulation path that used both staircase and the playing field equipment. Eccentric on this cheerful residence is that the funny bedroom and funky bathroom can be establish on top of floor even with a Japanese interior style and house offices are as well located on ground floor level.

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Beautiful Bedroom Interior Design Pictures Gallery

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The lion is smiling

True April weather has me in stitches... I don't mind a shower or two, but I miss a few degrees more!
Although a tour through the garden gave me hope!
Look at the lilac buds!

The forsythia almost out and the daffodils in full splendor! 

Then there are those little blue bells and I just can't wait to get it all out and blooming again!

The birds serenade every morning and in the early evening, so sweet the sounds!

Soon this nest will be disguised and all I will here are the peep sounds of the young!
And the rustling of Mama and Papa bird to feed the hungry brood! Just like home...


I hope its glorious sunshine in abundance were you are!


XX
Victoria



All Images by V.Zlotkowski  (copyright 2011)

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Sitting pretty

Two weeks ago we attended an auction for garden furniture. Wonderful teak sets were
offered and after a little consideration about the state of affairs currently on our deck we decided it was time to raise a paddle.  The old table was too small and we have lost already two chairs to the years and the impact of the climate. And the climbing acrobatics of our children...We moved what is left of it to the side patio, for the teens to hang out a little away from prying parental eyes....


The old table, bench and chairs:

We were there early and lucky, the rain had kept a lot of potential buyers at home and we did get the set we had singled out before. For an incredible deal... $900! These go easily for $4,000 when new. Because these sets had stood through one winter season at the dealer's yard, they were incredibly reduced!
Table and chairs would have stayed out here as well, so it did not bother us the least! On the contrary, they had already acquired a lovely silver patina!
Yesterday it arrived on our deck. There is nothing more exciting then to drive a van with dad for a boy of a certain age...

The table seats eight easily, ten with a little tweaking and we are very happy. So many summers we have spend on this deck already, eating, drinking, talking and dreaming. Family and friends from near and far have graced us with their presence and now we have even more spots around the table!

It still looks a little gray out there! I will select cushions and pillows in the coming days. 

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It is such fun to anticipate the pleasures of the next season, where many hours of the day will be spend there!
Since we moved into our house 11 years ago, we have used this deck and garden as an additional outdoor room from April through October. My lovely father - in - law has maintained our deck and furniture since we moved in. With his help this table and chairs will look like new for many years to come! I am sure! : )))
For us the arrival of our new table has opened the spring season!
And although I often wish to be in...

For a long time now I will be happy to just travel to our back yard!
Last night my husband and I went outside late at night, admiring the beauty of it and thinking how fortunate we are and grateful for all we have achieved together! Like little children we danced around the table and had a little Thanksgiving in the beginning of April!


XX
Victoria




All images by V.Zlotkowski

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Weekend settings

On weekends I try to relax and lately I use the time in the morning to have a quiet breakfast, while my children are still sleeping in and my hubby is long gone to play soccer - very early in the morning!
I read the paper: This morning's New York Times Style magazine is a sheer indulgence in spring fresh interiors!

I answer a couple of e-mails, and indulge in a breakfast I usually do not eat:

Buttermilk scones with jam and a cappuccino!


While browsing blogs I have not seen before, a wonderful past time of mine, I found a few things I would want to share with you!
I fell instantly for this look!
For I was not yet permitted to use the image, I would encourage you to have a peak at the
Jak & Jil blog!
Also I enjoyed a reading at Live.Like.You. A fabulous design firm and a great blog!

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My friend Patricia from over at PVE recommended her site to me and I am enchanted! Thank you!


While browsing I found Reggie Darling's blog, so enjoying his smart and dedicated posts and fabulous observations! Just read it!

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I smiled at the wonderful images from My French Country Home ...She has treasures on her hands!

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...and was only too happy to stop by at The House Of Beauty And Culture! 

Image Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (1912-1993) via HOBAC.


I dreamed a little with Zaire from over at Little Emma English House! Her blog is just lovely!

Ahhh....


And of course I did a little tour of my most frequently visited blogs on my hotlist...


Good morning, you all!
The sun shines so bright and promising through our windows, foretelling a lovely day! 
I wish all of you a de-lightful weekend!


XX
Victoria




Breakfast image by V.Zlotkowski, all others as indicated.

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Interior Design Idea for Modern Living Room

The warmth of natural timbers and leather result in a welcoming living room. With the open fire on it would be a haven in winter.

East meets West in this living room.

Luxurious and beautiful

Two identical rooms with different finishes.
Dark, moody and filled with texture, this room has a grandness about it.

A cool contemporary living space with clean lines and smooth surfaces. The upholstered wall adds a softness to the room.

A retro feel with a contemporary twist. The tulip style chairs and lime green hark back to groovier times but paired with stark white and contemporary light fittings it becomes crisp and stylish.

The swirls in the rug complement the flamboyant light fitting, contrasting beautifully with the striped wallpaper.

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2011 Dining Room Ideas Pictures

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