Monday, June 6, 2011

For the love of exotic... and eclectic!


I just love rooms that have a mix of all sorts of styles and eras. That kinda room we usually see at Anthropologie catalogs but it seems so hard to pull it of - you know what I am talking about? Interesting furniture, vintage textiles, retro lamps, asian-inspired pieces, embroidered pillows, piles of books and lots of art!
I am coming back to the U.S in just a few days and I wondering how to pull this sort of fell for the new place. I have been designing a lot of asian inspired prints so I am planning to wallpaper a room with one of them! I guess I am just in an exotic season of my life! For the bedroom I found the 2 inspirations below - one very clean and another very colorful. I find both exotic, eclectic and somewhat sexy. Which one do you prefer?

I have been looking for exotic inspiration, these are my fabulous finds:
1. Jewel Lantern from Anthropologie 2. Lantern from Anthropologie 3. Adaeze Print from Cozamia 4. Embroidered and mirror embellished indian dress from Net-a-porter 5. Arabian Tea Set from Just Morocco 6. Console from Anthropologie 7. Peaceful Pendant Necklace from In Honor of Design 8. Linen Wedge Sandals by Theodora and Callum from Net-a-porter 9. Marrakech Curtain from Anthropologie 10. Gold Moroccan Pouf from Ada & Darcy 11. Drumming up Side Table from Wisteria 12. Ikat Chair from Anthropologie 13. Calling Card by Made by Girl 14. Safari Candle from Anthropologie 15. Jerome Dreyfuss shoulder bag at Net-a-porter

26 comments:

  1. Love the 2nd to last photo. That room is rich with color. The deep blue walls goes great with the fuschia pillows.
    xoxo
    -linh
    http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

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  2. Venessa, finally I am able to read your blog! No more malware warning alert! :)

    I love the navy room, the colors are so rich and sexy. Plus, the various little details and layering of patterns give the room a lot of visual interest. I adore the pom pom details on the coverlet and scallop details on the white pillow. So pretty.

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  3. Oh the second image! Love, love, love that chandie!

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  4. Ohhhh I love this look also, and adore the second bedroom, so divine!
    Also love what you have chosen, have a great week xx

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  5. I love them both-so hard to decide! The exotic, global look is my favorite-you can't go wrong!

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  6. Superb choices in here! I like the 4th picture ... Great post Vanessa!

    Have a lovely week! =(^.^)=

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  7. Endless inspiration in this post! I prefer the simple version bedroom, it's more my style and the chandelier is fabulous, it makes a wonderful contrast with the simple decor. :)

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  8. This look is so interesting but agree it takes a great design eye to put it all together. x

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  9. Wonderful inspiration! I love such patterns and colours. Kisses!

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  10. Love the styles in each photo!
    Love the colours too! So gorgeous!

    Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde

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  11. I love the last room. The colors and all of the different patterns chosen for the bed. It looks so lovely.
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  12. ah such awesome rooms.. you're going to create masterpieces in each of the new rooms you get to decorate i am SURE hehe.. i hope you'll post some pictures when you're done decorating!! and have a safe/ fun trip!

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  13. Wow these are wonderful rooms. I wish my room was as beautiful. I especially love the fourth photo, it's clean and fresh yet stylishly impeccable. Love it. xx

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  14. a fabulous display of beautiful things!!!...love it all!

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  15. Cute pictures I love dress in the second pic :D
    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  16. Oooooh I love the screen in the bedroom in the 4th pic! Also am head over heels in love with that ikate chair you found!

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  17. Amazing spaces, beautiful. I would love to live in place like this.

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  18. Very nice pictures! Love it!

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  19. What lovely pictures! Totally inspired to re do my whole house :P

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  20. Such beautiful pictures.....very inspirational and love the colors!

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  21. Love each of these room. Global Chic is on the top of my style list.

    P.S Come and give me your take on this fantastic series I'm starting today. Enjoy your weekend!

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  22. Ah Vanessa I love this post - missed blogsurfing on my holiday :) Hope you are well sweets,
    A xx

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  23. This exotic inspiration is wonderful! I know exactly what you mean by that Anthro look that seems so hard to put together. I love that look! And I think my favorite is the first bedroom. I love white!

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  24. Vá, adoro interiores assim! Mas confesso que sou meio "duro" para grandes misturas... Falando em mistura, postei o apartamento do Mauricio Arruda no meu blog. Passa lá! Ah, estou aqui curtindo muito o Rio... Beijo!!

    www.disegnoamilanesa.blogspot.com

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  25. I love the antlers on the wall! I want some for my apartment! Beautiful blog!
    <3 http://raininginpdx.blogspot.com/

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