LAUNDRY ROOM

Since we got back from vacation, it seemed like I have done a hundred loads of laundry and I have a few hundred to go!  How I wish I had a pretty laundry room like one of these...

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hampton design

decor pad

sirwal

It's great tp be home via flickr (above 2)

decorology via flickr

Sigh.

Happy "laundry-less" weekend!

COLORFUL SAN JUAN

One of our stops was San Juan, Puerto Rico...

love all the colors...

and balconies

I would rent here...

stay here...

which is right across San Juan Bautista Cathedral...

live here...

overlooking this...

and this...

and few steps from this...

San Cristobal Fort

I love San Juan, would go back in a heart beat!

CARNIVAL: TURQUOISE GLORY

We are back from a great vacation in the Caribbean.

This is only my second time on a cruise and was surprised to see these...

turquoise rocking chairs!

They are very comfy too.

chess anyone?

Who wouldn't want to hang out here...

or sunbathe here...

and read a book here...

or simply lounge with the husband here...

(I want one!  Anyone knows where I can get one?)

Did I mention that this is the adult-only retreat area?

Carnival got it right, in my book!

More inspirational photos to come.

Happy Monday everyone!

GONE FISHING

Time for some family relaxation...

Hope to post some pictures when we get back.  Have a great week!

FAMILY ROOM

You got a glimpsed of our family room before...

It looked like this when we bought the house...

We had the paneling painted white...

Spray painted and recovered the seat cushions of these thrift store bought chairs.  Since I have no sewing skills, I had the back cushions made by a nice lady I met through craigslist.

 I painted the bookshelves and mantle as well...

Coffee table, "dresser",

and this wing chair

are all from craigslist!

Finally...

the view from the kitchen.

I am still contemplating on painting the walls white(?) and staining the wood beams darker.  The brick fireplace I am okay with but sometimes I am tempted to paint it white too!  I want to know what you think. {Please take the poll in the upper right hand corner of this page, thanks!}

Have a great weekend!

OUTDOOR FURNITURE: KENNETH COBONPUE

Kenneth Cobonpue is a Filipino designer who is known to create modern and sophisticated furniture using traditional and local sustainable materials found in the Philippines like abaca, rattan and bamboo.  His designs are "basket-inspired" and all hand-made.

Here are some of my favorites...

Check out more of his amazing stuff, here.