Technically Intelligent Home.

Another inspiring small home, green home. I think it's time that we make full use of the flat roof and plant some greens for an innovative and creative ways to not only save the planet, but save some money on constructing them roof or a slab for them flat roof. And it's a cooling method too, to plant plants on on the roof.

I love how he did his staircase as its see-through and visible to let the sun light enters brightly in the room. It definitely made the whole place lighted up. And he wanted to have the window big so that the heat from the sun can enter to warm the interior when in the cold weather. While when it's summer, as heat and hot air travels up, he only need to open up the window and whoosh! goes the hot air.

Anyways, enjoy it and have a design-full day ahead! :)

Smart Small - Space Renovation

Oh! I miss designing! Such simple, minimalist design yet with such style. Very mod! hehehehehe! Love the white, grey & yellow theme. 

Enjoy!

Art Deco-ly Chanel?

I know this was like so "2000 & late", but, I told myself I need to write about this. I'm sure you guys watched Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky directed by Jan Kounen, a Frech film back in 2009. I loved it so much as it's a well-acted and a beautiful filmed. And yes, the passion and the brief love affair is dramatically directed in this period drama film.

Anyways, I'm not here to talk about the film nor about the affair, but I feel in love with their used for Interior and Architecture. In particular, it has to be the scenes shot in The Villa "Bel Respiro" in Garches. I am not sure if the interior was designed in the original state, but I think they might tweak it a bit from the 2002 novel written by Chris Greenhalgh. But they sure used the famous black & white theme. 

Igor Stravinsky: A Creative Spring : Russia and France 1882-1934, By Stephen Walsh (Page, 318)

I mean, Coco Chanel herself invented a fashion vocabulary :- white camellias, the little black dress (LBD), the double-C logo, the elongated octagon shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume, checkered, simple lines, etc. Her designs are minimalist, elegant and forever green. So I assume, the interior designed in the film was somehow related to her fashion. Interior-ly fashionable, I shall say. :)

Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur Chanel herself, looking elegant, stylish and grace. Form Follows Function.

So much elegance and class. The little black dress, the tweed suit, the quilted leather handbag, and the first-ever designer perfume, Chanel No.5.

It was in the year 1920's, French revolution time, the time where Art Deco was introduced to the ID & Architectural world, expressionism and surrealism in paintings, sculptures, coloured films, dance and of course fashion. Thanks to you, Coco Chanel. 

"...French speakers called it the "années folles" ("Crazy Years"), emphasizing the era's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism..." 

 - Roaring Twenties, Wikipedia 

Art Deco is one of my favourite era for designed. Back in Uni, this was the best subject I ever was introduced. Hehehehe! Oh, uni days. All young, crazy and motto was "C'est la vie". Nothing to worry but assignments and getting them pocket money to party! Ooook, back to reality! (Sorry for the 'Out-of-Topic' moment.)

Art Deco is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials. The style is often characterized & described by such rich colors, bold and bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Loads of octagon, streamlines, squares, forms, zig zags and many more. I mean, if you were to look at it in depth, there are few categories involved. You can get those really crazy BOLD and screams  of  LOUD style, or, you can get the clean modern streamline, simple with a class, in which my opinion, is what Chanel brings the best of fashion.

Inspired much? Well, I sure do. After watching the film and falling for the interior, I couldn't help but to do my research and get my hands on all them B&W's. But not just a simple B&W space, I was looking for the style and theme from the year where Chanel started her career, hence the Art Deco era. In the film, the set designed was fantastically monochromatic and yes, black & white it was. Just look at the photos them below. :D

Taken from Coco Chanel & Igor film scene. Lines, lines and lines. Loving them black pipping borders. Concept of modern twist of Art Deco.

Here's what I got from the film. Besides strips of black lines, there were some ornamental shapes used. It's like the set was an art of Chanel. Her taste and style. There was a scene where Igor's wife Katarina Stravinskaya asked, "Don't you like color?", and Coco replied, "As long as it's black." Everything in Chanel's world is black and white. That should be a warning., If the walls could speak, it will says, "I am Chanel!" LOL!

Bring those Art Deco into your home. I hope the images I posted help you guys get inspired. Get creative, but remember, BLACK & WHITE as main! It's Chanel! hehehehehehe!

A modern Art Deco style. Mostly geometric shapes used. Such contrast against the white.

Some of the interior images found online (thank you to those who posted them)

“..Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony...”

- Coco Chanel 

The Wonders of Online!

Don't you just love the online Internet world. Everything on your fingertips. Everything and anything. These are some of my faves. And most of them are food! Hehehehe! Sweet tooth anyone? I sure have one!

This ain't no Willy Wonka, but when I saw Tumbador Chocolate on TV and the host get to do and eat the chocolate bar that they make, I was going all goo-goo ga-ga! Gosh, how I wish I'm in NY now! Took this from Tumbador Chocolate's website. 

" Jean-François Bonnet, Executive Pastry Chef (formerly of New York's renowned restaurant Daniel) selects only the world's finest ingredients for Tumbador® Chocolate today. In 2003, world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud notes that Bonnet "has the technique of an artisan and the creativity of an artist. He combines it with simplicity and respect for delicate flavors and textures..."

Next, I've always love the ideas of desserts in a jar. It's so convenient and easy to use. You don't waste papers or cups as it's pretty much environmental friendly. You eat whats in the jar and wash it to reuse it. Here's some pretty delicious online website to check out! 

1. Banana Appeal





























2. Wicked Good Cupcakes

3. All Jarred Up

This is cool. Pies in a jar, anyone?






























4. Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery

Another cool and creative idea. Take and Bake Molten Chocolate cake to take home. You be the baker. How cool is that! I've always dream of doing this, and so great to know that it's out there!

Wow! That sure makes me wanna do some jar-ring baking! While you lucky fellas get to grab some of the goodies above, I can only sit and watch and browse. We got some back in my hometown, but it's just not "there" yet. Maybe one day. 

So the online browsing continues. If you guys are looking for baking with a "vintage" style of supplies, I found a cool website. I must say, they have a lot of edible accessories for your baking needs. May I say pretty yummy too.

Layer Cake Shop brings you to a Vintage Inspired baking supplies. They have from Baking cups to Candy making tools to Decorating sprinkles and more. How interesting!

Phew! I'm just tired looking at all those yummy websites! Used all my sugar and gotten hyped up just browsing through! Jealous I am that those who are anywhere near the shop gets to grab a bite. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this page as much as I was just browsing. 

Have a great Saturday! Till the next blog post. Goodnight!

ps: To the owners of each and every website page we enter, I'm sorry if we have taken your website photos without your permission. But our intention are good. We hope to help you guys get good feedback after the readers reads our blog. But do tell us, if you do not want us to post the photos on our blog, we would remove it instantly. :)

Lights, yellow, furniture

Was doing some browsing through online today. And I was attracted by this photo. I love the usage of colours, composition, design, furniture and art. It's so cozy and welcoming. Feels like, you want to wake up every morning and have delicious fluffy pancakes with maple syrup and strawberry. 

This kinda interior really helps to boost up one's mood. Doesn't this image just give you a pleasant feeling. Well, I do. Got this beautiful image from House Beautiful website. I've been following this website for quite sometime as it's a very good home interior ideas-to-get. It's not as if, I have a home like them photos, but it does helps keep me updated with the ID world as I've been ID-less for a long time. *sigh*

If you read the article, they introduce the designers and also brand of the product used in this image. And I did a lil' sneak peek. The colours painted on the walls are from Benjamin Moore. You can only get them in the States. But there's nothing wrong to know, right. :) The colour code for the beautiful yellow is called, Inner Glow 348 Paint. 

" Surround yourself with your color favorites. These timeless, elegant, Classic Colors guarantee beautiful, usable color all the time, every time."

I sure did. Gorgeous yellow. Not to bright, not to neon, just classic.  But you've got to understand, colouring a wall is not the only solution to "I want to make some changes" changes. I notice some faults people make, that they expect a painted wall will make a whole load of differences. Depending. If you have been living in a house that has been a white painted walls and having neon bright furniture, or carpet or any decoration, you can't just pick a colour that "YOU" like. You have to see the harmony of the space and interior. Let your room speak for the perfect wall colour.

Furniture makes a difference too. Now, the kitchen really have a harmonized interior. The usage of everything goes really well. How they compliment each other. Yes. They do. And I'm sure you agree too. The simple yet stylish yellow (or written in the website as "citron") table brings the heart of the space. Like a focal point. So, again I did a lil' sneak peak of the recommended link for the table. It was from HB Home. It's a Retail + Design studio company. I've always wanted to (one fine day) have a company like this. A design + retail + a bakery. Crazy. Again, the company brings in a....

"...furniture collection represents a classic point of view with a modern twist."

Here's some of their beautiful pieces.

Again. Gorgeous!! I get so jealous. I wish I was in the working industry again. * Don't worry, you will. My conscious self speaking to me-self. I will. I know I will. Once we are done and ready to settle home, we will open our bakery + interior. Insy'Allah.

Next, the website introduce us to a name.

"Designer Lindsey Coral Harper turned wire side tables from ABC Carpet & Home into stools..."

And there I go again, snooping around. LCH Interiors an interior designer from Georgia, USA. Studied ID and pursue her careers in NY. Then she moved to London and did her internship with Ralph Lauren and also worked her ways up to work with a decorating firm called Richard Keith Langham, Inc in Manhattan. How I wish I had that kinda experience. 

But working in Malaysia, it is yet to be developed. Maybe the ID industry hasn't bloom that much as in the USA or Europe. But, I am so inspired by them. Even my first favorite designer was DebbieTravis. I first got hooked up to be an interior because of her show, Debbie Travis' Painted House. And I think that was back in 1995...? *Sigh. Good ol' memories.

Back to LCH. She turned the wire side tables into a stool. DIY! How cool is that! Buy a side table and add puffy cushions on it. Voila! ABC Carpet & Home is a all-in-one furniture/jewelry/bed&bath/children & etc store. 

And last but not least. The pendant light. When I went to their website, I was so fascinated by all their designs. It's just beautiful! Robert Abbey Inc. has been a designing and making fine lightnings for homes and offices since 1946. They have about 4-5 designers in their design team. And I've got to salute them!

I've got no more words to say, but check out their awesome, beautiful & excellent design (classic & timeless) lighting. Oh, by the way. The kitchen interior uses R.A's Potter Pendant light.

There you go. In just 1 image, there are many things to explore. And for me, it's a good exploration. I get to know more and expand my knowledge. Hoping that this will help me not stop what I love to do. Interior designing. I hope you guys feel the same way too. Enjoy. 

Wax Paper

This great tip which I found from Apartment Therapy's website :



Rub WAX PAPER on a metal bar to make metal hangers glide smoothly and with less squeaks. The same concept works with a shower curtain with metal rings and rod.



I think we can use the wax paper on anything which uses metal that needs a glide or slide on something...



Enjoy. I sure did on my shower curtain and now it slides like a Slytherin from HP. :)

Best Home Remedies for...

*REMINDER TO RE-EXPLAINED AS STUPID CONNECTION SUDDENLY GOES CRAZY & LOST WHATEVER I TYPED *

I managed to try out some home remedies this week. Such as removing:-

1. Smelly/stinky feet odor.

2. Smelly shoes.

3. Armpit ordor.

4. Room ordor.

5. Wardrobe smells.

6. Dull bathroom appliances.

7. Dull glass/mirror.

You may never wonder those things can be found in your own home without you taking out those green/blue/red/ or which ever country your notes are. Well, maybe one or two things you've got to buy - no, invest. As stated on my Facebook status, being a housewife makes me gain loads of knowledge. I mean, we are newly weds, I try not to buy things which I believe the best way to clean up your own home is by using the old school ways. I mean, how the hell did our grand ancestors, great great great ancestors clean their homes when back in those days, there weren't much of technologies. Plus, they look good and healthy, compare to our generation now living.

So, open up your home kitchen cabinet, and take out those things which you can use to spruce up your home, and save up your money from paying a maid. Mind you, above items are the least things you can use. Theres more to it. You may think, cornstarch is for cooking, but if you pinch some into your shoes, it absorbs the moist and smell and keeps your feet happy.

I use mostly yang dah expired or about to be thrown out. Don't go stack those old teabags until it "berkulat". But, use wisely. Oh, well. I hope this helps.

Smell free, people. Smell free. :)