Visual Treats by i.klee

What better than some beautifully-styled, colourful and fun colour cards to finish off with on a Friday afternoon. These photographs belong to Imke Klee - a stylist, designer, photographer and illustrator who works in Germany and France. I think her work is amazing; she is spot on with her colour choices and I adore her lovely little knick-knacks. Makes you look at everyday objects a bit differently doesn't it?

Enjoy while I head out and enjoy the rest of this beautiful warm afternoon.. Happy Friday folks! :)

The Bedroom: A Haven of Rest

Of all the rooms in a house, I think the bedroom is the most important - it's where one starts the day and the last thing one sees before one drifts off to sleep. For many people it is also a sanctuary away from the troubles of the world and an ultimate escape from reality. Like me, it's where I can read read read to my heart's desire, compose some music, let my mind wander...

These days, trying to create bedrooms that are individualistic yet space-saving and cost-effective can be a real challenge. There are so many innovative designs and gorgeous colour schemes out there -- how do you know where to start? Well I was positively breathtaken when I discovered these gorgeous concept images by Sergi from Barcelona. It has given me many ideas for working with minimal space and inspired me to be more daring with furnishing choices. Don't you think he does a wonderful job of creating magic with colour?

One of the reasons I am especially drawn to Sergi's design concepts is because he makes his rooms look inviting and warm. The contemporary furniture he has selected is perfect for creating that spacious feeling in what would otherwise be a very cramped environment. It also looks classy and effortless. Has he succeeded in making you want that clean and tidy area for yourself?

Images from decodir

I hope today's post has given those of you looking to redecorate your bedrooms some renewed inspiration and ideas! As a side note, I am very interested in finding out what colour everyone's bedroom walls are at the moment -- or if you've seen any particular shades that look really good. I am hoping to repaint my little haven soon and I think it might be time for me to start experimenting with some colour...

Palette 5.

# 05. Rustique Romance

Palette 4.

# 04. A Mystery to Me



Left - via atoms; Right - via papertissue, unknown, unknown

Palette 3.

# 03. Lemon Cream Pie with Coconut Crust



Top left corner - Wedding Central, via papertissue, unknown

Palette 2.

Picture: rustling autumn leaves, knitted school-girl cardigans, vibrant colours awakened by death...

# 02. Naturally Modern Fall




Images: the sartorialist, anne naumann, irena s.

Palette 1.

Dearest Readers,

Starting from today I am going to share with you a new series of posts inspired by daydreams and hues of the rainbow. You will be able to find them under The Perfect Palette category which is located in the sidebar of this blog. Sort of like mini inspiration boards, but packed with lovely themes and interesting mixes of colour. To start us off, picture: the sound of espresso machines blending with coffee drinker's conversations, watching passers-by through the window as your mind slowly melts away inside, a baby grand piano underneath the world...

# 01. Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop

clockwise starting top left corner -
1: unruly things; 2: hokipoki; 3: Pink Peony Photography; 4: incorrigible dreamer