ISLAND BREEZE

Lately, I have been following home decor and styling more and more, in particular the different uses of textiles and texture really intrigue me. Scouring home decor styling sites I have found a trend that I cant seem to ignore....island style. The use of whites and varying shades of blues, greens and bright colors, island textiles and textures, and laid back vibes create the perfect mixture for a low key but still fun and stylish space. Other common themes of island style are handcrafted items, organic material, strong graphics, and natural elements such as wood, stone, and rattan. There is a blur between the inside and the outside world is what makes island style so appealing and naturally gorgeous.

So many different textures, the tile, rugs, blankets...but they all mesh.

Rattan couch just begging you to sit back and enjoy the life.

Natural colors of the stone backdrop standout due to their texture and appearance.
image sources: http://aubreyroad.blogspot.com/, elle decor

A LOOK INTO KATE'S HOME

Kate Moss is getting married this summer, so she is selling her London 5-bedroom apartment which includes a neon party room and lots of leopard prints. Asking price? 10 million. Take a look inside her home!

Image Source: www.dailyfrontrow.com

CONFETTI SYSTEM

Confetti System is two friends—Julie Ho and Nicholas Andersen—who make their living creating festive and kaleidoscopic "party systems" out of tissue paper, sparkly mylar, and more. The idea behind Confetti System generally is "to play with the idea of celebration, and what objects can come out of that — to make it something new," says Ho.

In addition to garlands, party hats, blindfolds, and party necklaces, the duo makes large geometrically shaped piñatas, which are covered in hand-cut fringe made from tissue paper or Mylar.
Confetti System also directs and creates installations and sets for the fashion and music industry, working with J. Crew, United Bamboo, Opening Ceremony, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Beach House.

J.Crew 2010 Holiday window display designed by Confetti System

As noted in a previous post, inspiration can come from the strangest places..."What we get really inspired by are, when you go into old 99-cent stores, the bulk supplies that are shitty but look beautiful in the way they’re packaged or the graphic design," Ho explains.
Their handy work is far form the 99-cent store decorations due to the huge amount of time put into each handmade "party" piece. The end product showcases the duo's love and dedication to creating products that will not only be visually impressive but inspire viewers and create a fun-loving and inspirational atmosphere.
I wish I could decorate every room in my house with their pieces! So much imagination, sparkle, and happiness.

image sources: sight unseen

ASOS + THE SELBY PRESENT "MODEL'S OWN"

Everyone knows and loves the online retailer Asos for supplying thousands of new garments each week from select labels and providing free shipping. How can you say no to that perfect yet deadly combination? Asos recently teamed up with the fabulous photographer Todd Selby, who runs the blog The Selby, to give a unique spin to the Asos AW10 campaign. For "Model's Own" Selby photographs models styled in new apparel from Asos in their own homes to create a feeling of intimacy between the garments and the models.

image source: Todd Selby

To view all of the models' homes and buy their looks, visit Asos.