Way of living: Bonjour Brigitte

What do you think of the new home decor trend: Bonjour Brigitte? Inspired by fashion icon Brigitte Bardot. Dutch website Perscentrum Wonen always looks out for the newest trends in the home decor scene. They tell you what to buy for your home this season. Now they came up with a trend full of colour and decoration. We go back to Paris and Provence in the fifties and sixties. We see lots of patterns, colour combo red and pink and several fabrics. It’s a warm, juicy style which you love or hate. Which side are you on?





















Source: Perscentrum Wonen

AOTM #3: Colourful Apartment in NYC

That was long time ago, but I just found a great candidate for a new: "Apartment Of The Month". I'll take you to Manhattan were Claiborne Swanson just decorated her first apartment, which looks pretty good, don't you think?

Before Claiborne Swanson Frank moved in her husband's apartment, it was a dead end story. All the rooms were empty and there was no decoration or furnishings. "That has to change right now!", she said. She didn't it all by herself but got help by her mother in law. They went to several stores and worked with great materials and heavy colours. Now she's more than happy with the result.

I find it a light and cosy apartment with lots of accessories (paintings, flowers etc.) And I like the colour accents in the pillows and rugs. When I look at her clothes I can imagine that she's pretty comfortable in living here. It reflects her tastes and who she is.













Source: ELLE DECOR November 2011