Global Decor

As I continue my trek around the the interior design world, I am fascinated by the the similarities and differences. 

In this series you have probably noticed that some countries are just steeped in the pure culture of their country. 

Most of the following homes are decorated in themes and styles that are purely regional. 

In the past few posts many of the interior designed rooms are actually quite interchangeable between countries.

 Check out these exciting rooms in 

"Global Decor"

 1. Egypt

 Observations ~ Regional artifacts and themes are widely used. The colours are dark and rich. Gold tones seem to be popular. Styling seems very majestic and traditional in nature.

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2. Mexico

Observations ~ Colours are lively and playful. Mixing of strong primary colours. Regional artifacts and themes are widely used in the decor. Styling seems very earthy and layered in nature.

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3. Russia

Observations ~ The preferential colour pallette seems to be neutrals. Rooms tend to be more stark with large pieces. Natural materials seem to be widely used. Regional artifacts and themes are subtle. Styling seems very angular and minimalist in nature.

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"Biking Two Ways"

~ ReCycle ~ UpCycle ~ BiCycle ~

"This Green World is an Awesome, Creative, Inspiring place to be an Artist and Designer"

 The Green World is truly Your Oyster, Your Playground! 

Once you start looking around through the "green" lens at all those discarded items that are forsaken, gathering dust, rusting and rendered useless by many, you quickly realize the hidden gems, the wonderful materials, the abundant resources you truly have at your fingertips.

  

I don't think I have stopped at a yard sale in recent years that didn't have a second hand bike for sale. In most instances a bicycle is something that can function in its original state for a very long time. Bikes can be re-used, fixed, used again and customized. The bicycle offers purposeful functionality for both pleasure and business. Bike couriers would be lost without their ride!

Having a couple of bikes is the norm for many of my friends. Racers, Cruisers, City Bikes, Electric, Stationary (okay, I jest with the stationary). If I told  a few of my die hard cycling buddies that I was going transform a bike into something other than a bike they may scoff at the idea. They might be first in line for a little BiCycle Paraphernalia though!

Check out some of these cool projects fellow Artisans and Designers have come up with.

"Biking Two Ways"

~ Ride It! or Hide It! ~

~ ReCycle ~ UpCycle ~ BiCycle ~

1. TICK-TOCK~ Rim & Pedal Casing

 

  
2. INDUSTRIAL CHANDELIER ~ Bike Chains & Rims

 

3. TABLES ~ Rims & Spokes

4. CYCLE ART ~ Chains & Frames

5.  ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE ~ Bike Vanity

 ~ ReCycle ~ UpCycle ~ BiCycle ~

Pallet "Pallette"

My last post you got a chance to see some cool crafted pieces starring the pallet. 

One of the ways that many Artisans have used the pallet 

is like a canvas to uplift the word or illustration! 

"My years of road trips, driving down and around and through various country sides has given me the pleasure and opportunity to see many a jagged crude pieces of wood used in the form of a sign with a name, direction, destination or advertisement on it."

Pallet wood has always created the opportunity 

to post some form of news.

Today is no different, 

things have just become a little more, 

shall we say refined...

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There are plenty of ideas out there to get you inspired. 

Check out some of the sites noted on the photographs.

So get yourself some pallet wood and reCREATE!

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Flip The Page III

Tricia Guild

Inspiration

Published 2006

Pages 183 Illustrated

“Inspiration” is a collection of passions that have inspired Tricia Guild to design. The book covers everything from Art, Music, Architecture, Design, Theatre, Food, Flowers and Gardening.

"Inspiration" touches on how these passions inspire Guild’s design sensibility in texture and form, light and shadow and textiles and colour.

“Wherever we go, we are taking in glimpses, impressions, 

of the world around us, and I believe that these images 

go deep into our psyches, become part of 

our own energy and imagination,” 

Tricia Guild

As an artist and designer, books like "Inspiration” speak to me as a resource of creative refinement. It allows me to look at another designer and get a sense of how they formulate their designs and style.

“Inspiration” gives you permission to design as an artist first.   

Let your creative soul soar.

The photography is vibrant and captures the detail of Guild’s essence. It literally sparks the senses. It makes me want to eat a big bowl of fresh fruit salad.

Be inspired to Flip The Page... 

Review by DeeBee