Blogging Break

I've been having a lot of fun finishing up projects, rearranging things, painting, etc... There's a carpenter coming on Wednesday and a tile installer, fingers crossed, on Sep 9th. But I think I need to give all these tasks my undivided attention, so I'm taking a blogger break.

Back on Labor Day with all kinds of pictures of what I've been up to - if you're interested. (This pic of a park in Paris is from our vacation last year.)

The All Modern Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Struggler at Struggling to be Stylish! You have won the All Modern giveaway. Random.org selected lucky #9 from the 27 eligible comments.

Also, a big thank you to All Modern for sponsoring this contest! Please drop by and shop their amazing selection of high-quality, gorgeous modern furniture and home products. There is even a big sales event going on - 20% off until September 8th.

Custom Ribbon Message Board for Tween Room

The girl's tween bedroom I am designing is not complete, but is coming together very nicely. To help keep my little client stylishly organized, I created a ribbon message board that will hang above her desk. Here was my thought process and how I did it.

For visual interest, I like to to repeat a pattern here and there in the room. I selected a cotton twill fabric with trellis pattern in coral and thought it worked perfectly with the new Serena & Lily Aqua Trellis Sheet Set shown above.

It is a fairly easy DIY project, but does take some time. First, I staple-gunned the coral trellis fabric with a thin layer of batting under it to a stretched painter's canvas.

Baby blue grosgrain ribbon was laid out in a criss-cross diamond pattern and then staple-gunned to the back of the canvas. Clear floral buttons were sewn where the ribbons crossed. The buttons are darling and add just the right touch of sparkle.

Here's a view of the finished product. It turned out great and I hope my little client loves it as much as I do!

*images from Serena & Lily, Simplified Bee, PBK, Posh Tots

100th Post!!!

I noticed this morning that this is my hundredth post! What a wonderful ride this has been- new friends, information and ideas flowing through cyberspace. I have been blessed to make incredible personal connections both near and far, which I have come to value and treasure. I am excited to keep posting about all the things that inspire me in home decor and design both here in the US, and internationally. I hope Willow Decor continues to evolve and change as I continue to grow and learn. I know exciting things are just around the bend!

I thank you for reading and commenting, and sharing this journey with me. It has been a gift beyond my greatest imagination.

xxx-Gina

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Photos: 1, 2 - Shannon Bowers/Veranda, 4- Real Gustavian

Aiba Masaki Wallpaper

Ken Hirai Wallpaper

Gackt Wallpaper

The Castle of Nokere

About twice a week I drive through a little town, called Nokere, where in the rural centre of it, is located the beautiful Castle of Nokere.
In the 16th century the fortress had been ravaged by fire and then rebuilt.
It was only at the end of the 18th century that the castle acquired his classical lines.

This castle is a jewel! A real Belgian Pearl!
The exterior as well as the interior is so elegant!

A few years ago , I was invited for the tea, by the lord of the castle, Baron Jean Casier.
He let me see the interior of the castle and told me about all the beautiful furniture and woodpaneling in the castle.
Unfortunately, Baron Casier passed over last year.

There are no images of the inside of the castle because to this very day the family Casier is living there.

Once a year , in the month of July, the park of the castle is open for public.
But in the surrounding area you can make a beautiful walk, where you can see different sides of the castle of Nokere.

Entrance of the castle

Baron Jean Casier


The bridge to the entrance



One of the sides of the castle that you can see by walking in the surrounding area.




Backside of the castle


The Park of the Castle.

The castle is surrounded by water.

Aerial view of the Castle of Nokere

I hope you have enjoyed this Belgian Pearl.

Have a nice sunday!

Greet

Jessica Alba hot wallpaper

Jessica Alba is a very cute actress. Here is a Wallpaper of Jessica Alba:

Jessica Alba hot wallpaper

Angelina Jolie Black And White Sexy Picture

I think Angelina Jolie is the most sexy celebrity in the world. She so sexy and hot, Is not she? Here is some black and white picture gallery of Angelina Jolie :

Angelina Jolie Sexy Picture

Angelina Jolie Sexy Picture

Angelina Jolie Sexy Picture

VIP Living Room Design

Pink Scenography Apartment Living Room Design

Modern Room Interior

Modern Room Interior

Modern Kitchen Interior Design

White Interior Design Inspiration : Long Island White Castle

A castle is not exactly my dream home decorator and if you only add white and black, then it's worse. But there is something about the White Castle and I’m not sure what.

Believe me I’ve been looking at these pictures for over an hour now and it’s somehow addictive. Designed by architect Steve Blatz for a private art dealer - Olivier Renaud-Clément - the 1,500-square-foot immaculate city loft was intended to showcase his collection of art & Italian design from the 60s and 70s.

The clean sharp shapes, the mixture between a highly modern architecture and the best bush furniture collection, the no-doors living space plus the monochromatic scheme really appeal to me.

White Interior Design Inspiration : Long Island White Castle

A castle is not exactly my dream home decorator and if you only add white and black, then it's worse. But there is something about the White Castle and I’m not sure what.

Believe me I’ve been looking at these pictures for over an hour now and it’s somehow addictive. Designed by architect Steve Blatz for a private art dealer - Olivier Renaud-Clément - the 1,500-square-foot immaculate city loft was intended to showcase his collection of art & Italian design from the 60s and 70s.

The clean sharp shapes, the mixture between a highly modern architecture and the best bush furniture collection, the no-doors living space plus the monochromatic scheme really appeal to me.