Million Dollar Decorators

It's not a secret that I have a big passion for interior decor and design so every time I found out a new tv show (a good one) about that I become a tv addict.
Million Dollar Decorators is my new addiction :) This tv show shows interior design in a way that I've never seen, the millionaire type. It counts with four fabulous designers and their amazing projects for a very exquisite clientele. 

Mary McDonald, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Kathryn Ireland and Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Ceramic tiles on the table

Yes, ceramic tiles, you read it right! My favourite portuguese decor shop, A Loja do Gato Preto, launched a few items of tableware inspired on portuguese ceramic tiles. As soon as I saw them I knew that we would be a happy family, so it will not be long to see some of the pieces here!


Azulejos na mesa, é verdade, é esse o nome do post! Porquê, perguntam vocês? Pois bem, a minha loja preferida de artigos de decoração, A Loja do Gato Preto, lançou algumas peças em louça inspiradas em azulejos portugueses. Assim que vi a coleção soube logo que íamos ser uma família feliz, por isso, não vai tardar muito para verem algumas das peças por aqui! 

Casa com Vida - Continente

Há muitas pessoas que nunca associaram a cadeia de hipermercados Continente a decoração, mas eu posso afirmar que é muito fácil encontrar os complementos ideais para tornar uma casa mais acolhedora, divertida e com um toque especial.

Já há alguns anos que gosto de ver as novidades para casa, mas este ano a cadeia excedeu-se! O catálogo deste ano está de babar, dá vontade de trazer tudo para casa! Encontra-se de tudo um pouco, artigos para cozinha, casa de banho, quartos, jardim, lavandaria, escritório, tudo! Pessoalmente, perco a cabeça em objectos de organização. Portanto, para quem andava a leste recomendo que corra para o Continente mais próximo ou faça uma visitinha à loja online. 

Popsicle Summer

The Zara Home SS'15 collection tastes like a refreshing popsicle. The pieces pass a sense of joy and fun, an outdoors feeling.

The colour scheme is just delicious and reminds me of popsicles! :) How not to love?! The brand chose as the seasonal colours mustard, green, raspberry and pumpkin.

These are a few of my favourite pieces:

A coleção para a Primavera/Verão da Zara Home sabe a um gelado refrescante! As peças transmitem imensa alegria, diversão e uma sensação de estar ao livre (a aproveitar o bom tempo claro!)

O esquema de cores é simplesmente delicioso e lembrou-me logo de gelados! É impossível não gostar! A marca elegeu a cor Mostarda, Verde, Framboesa e Abóbora como as cores da estação.

Estas são algumas da minhas peças favoritas: 

All available at Zara Home
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Bathroom Decor Part 2

Continuing on the subject Bathroom Decor, in this post I decided to select some objects that can make a difference and upgrade the ambience of any bathroom. 

During my search for inspirational images I've noticed several common objects in most of the pictures, like flowers, candles and air fresheners, glass jars (for decor and for storage), baskets and finally trays (put your perfumes or your lotions and cosmetics). 























I've got many ideas from my research and I've already pick some cool items.
 I hope you enjoyed these posts!

Bathroom Decor

Bathrooms may seem such a washy room when it comes to decor (of course if you have the money to make it from scratch "washy" doesn't really apply), but believe me, if you have a good base, and that's very important, you can turn a bathroom into a cosy, stylish and, for me the most important, functional room.

Some days ago I was at my parents bathroom looking for something and I've realized that, although the bathroom  and its materials are great, the room is lacking for some organization and functionality. So since my mother's birthday and father's day are coming up, I decided to present them with some cool and elegant items that can improve their daily routines and at the same time give a sense of style and a design feel.


My inspiration boards:

images via Pinterest

Skylines of the World

How cool are these skylines?! Pretty cool idea to use as picture on a wall!

image via pinterest

It's time to pamper your home

Sales are the best time to take care of ourselves with some treats, but
why not taking advantage of sales to pamper our homes?
Here are some suggestions of decor items from some of favourite shops.

Os saldos são sem dúvida a melhor altura para nos cuidarmos e tratarmo-nos com alguns mimos, mas porque não aproveitar a época de saldos para mimar as nossas casas?

Aqui estão algumas sugestões de artigos de decoração das minhas lojas preferidas. 

1. Lamp from A Loja do Gato Preto - 59,50€ (before: 119€); 2. Blanket from Zara Home - 29,99€ (before: 59,99€); 3. Jar from Zara Home - 9,99€ (before: 19,99€); 4. Photo frame from Loja Querido - 23,96€ (before:29,95€); 5. Breakfast set from A Loja do Gato Preto - 7,99€ (before: 14,99€); 6. Mat from A Loja do Gato Preto - 14,99€ (before: 29,95); 7. Ashtray from Zara Home - 7,99€ (before: 12,99€); 8. Cushion from A Loja do Gato Preto - 7,98€ (before: 15,95€)

1. Cushion from Loja Querido - 34,96€ (before: 49,95€); 2. Small box from Zara Home - 9,99€ (before: 19,99€); 3. Magnifying glass from Zara Home - 9,99€ (before: 19,99€); 4. Cushion from Loja Querido - 39,96€ (before: 49,95€); 5. Candle holder from Zara Home - 7,99€ (before: 15,99€); 6. Placemat from Zara Home - 9,99€ (before: 19,99€); 7. Liquid soap dispenser from Zara Home - 7,99€ (before: 15,99€);

1. Photo frame from A Loja do Gato Preto - 7,99€ (before: 13,95€); 2. Glasses from A Loja do Gato Preto - 2,99€ (before: 3,95€); 3. Candle holder from A Loja do Gato Preto - 5,99€ (before: 7,95€); 4. Table from Loja Querido - 115,96€ (before: 144,95€); 5. Cushion from Loja Querido - 31,96€ (before: 39,95€); 6. Salt and Pepper shakers from A Loja do Gato Preto - 3,75€ (before: 7,50€); 7. Stool from Loja Querido - 119,96€ (before: 149,95€);


See more here:
 - A Loja do Gato Preto
 - Zara Home
 - Loja Querido

Christmas Decor

Despite the cold weather has only arrived this week, the christmas spirit has started to spread, at least at most shops and shopping centres. It seems that the warm weather distracted us from the fact that in less than a month it's time to decorate our homes for christmas (I always decor mine at the 1st of December) and getting ready for all the events that come with it (countless dinner parties, family events and so on).

I love christmas embellishments, actually I might have some obsession because I go nuts everytime I go to a decor shop, I always want to buy everything! If it was up to me I would have 4 christmas trees spread around the house. It's a little obvious that I adore this time of the year!

Well, I decided to take advantage of my obsession/passion and share with you some Christmas decor ideas. I hope you like it.

You can see a older post about Christmas decor here.

Apesar do tempo frio só ter chegado esta semana o espírito de Natal já se começou a espalhar, pelo menos na maioria das lojas e centros comerciais. Parece que o tempo quente nos distraiu do facto de que em menos de um mês é altura de decorar as nossas casas para o Natal (eu sempre decoro a minha a 1 de Dezembro) e prepararmo-nos para os eventos que vêm com ele (jantares natalícios, eventos familiares, etc...).

Eu adoro enfeites de natal, sinceramente eu acho que devo ter alguma obsessão porque eu fico doída sempre que entro numa loja de decoração (não é só no natal xD), apetece-me comprar tudo! Por mim, tinha 4 árvores de natal espalhadas pela casa. É um bocado óbvio que adoro esta altura do ano!

Bem, decidi então tirar partido desta minha obsessão/paixão e partilhar convosco algumas ideias de decoração para o natal. Espero que gostem.

Podem ver um post antigo sobre decoração de natal aqui.

All of these pictures and products are from Zara Home.

Todas as imagens e objectos são da Zara Home.

Elegant Time

Piccadilly Circus

Here's a sample of some clocks of the new collection of Loja Querido.
I love this antique/vintage feeling of the old London and Paris.
 'Cause time can also be elegant.

Kensington

William

Westminster

Antiquity

Dreams Jar

This is such a cute idea, a jar for dreams, a jar for wishes, a jar for goals,...

Memory Trunks

picture via

I would love to have some bags/trunks like these to storage all of my travel memories. I've never found one that I really liked, most of these vintage trunks are completly destroyed (too many physical memories :) ). 
The search continues...

Decor Sales

Sales are not only a big chance to buy quality clothes and accessories, they are also a great opportunity to buy some decor items, from a sofa to a candle, you can find pretty much everything.
I'm crazy in love for the USA flag trunk although it's price quite high.