Tiffany sent us photos of a friend's home she visited in Belgium. Here's what she had to say:
"Last night we were at our friend's place so I took some photos because it is one of the most beautiful homes I've ever seen. Being in Belgium, the style here tends to be a mix of vintage French and modern Dutch design. Their home looks to be more French, but they say their taste isn't really one specific style, they just buy what they like, and I think you'll agree it all works together wonderfully."
"There are antique pieces mixed with modern fixtures, dried flowers and a vintage rug next to a plastic Alessi toilet brush."
"Many of the pieces in their home are from the antique market in Brussels (Place du Grand Sablon) and from the many antique shops here in Antwerp. They also LOVE to travel (just returned from South Africa, leaving for Egypt in 10 days...) so they have collected quite a few lovely things from literally around the globe.
While their place looks amazing, and quite expensive, I think people would be shocked to hear the prices they paid for some of the most gorgeous pieces. Shopping at local markets has allowed them to create a beautiful, unique home without spending an arm and a leg. I think it goes to show that if you have a good eye, and good taste, you can decorate your space beautifully without going to the most upscale stores and paying premium prices.
I love their apartment, it's truly inspiring. Hope you like it!"
Such a treat! Thanks to Tiffany, Ann and Alain for the tour.
Refrigerator envy. Yep. I've got it. I also dig those giant tassels.
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Thanks to Tiffany, Ann and Alain for the tour, what a lovely home! I especially love the antique sideboard, how the picture frames are arranged (great eye!), and the use of frame miniatures (something I have a Very hard time finding here). I saved a few pictures as inspiration for my own home!
Daruma:
You might consider making your own, I learned through a few books I found at my local library, I've given mine away since I moved to a more streamlined style (and inherited cats who thought they were toys) but it was fun learning how to achieve a professional looking version. So inexpensive, everyone thought I'd spent over $100 for each at a shop, but they cost me under $10 to produce.
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Thanks, Rucy. I may try it. For a sec, though, I thought you were going to tell me how to make one of those great refrigerators!
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Daruma, please, don't I wish... I so covet those! ;)
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I see turkish carpets & pillows everywhere :-)) makes me wanna move in to this household, cause everything looks so nice and homey.
Beautiful.. thanks for sharing.
ps: the baby is so adorable.
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Thank you SOOO much for this house tour!! I LOVE it! It is VERY inspiring! I have to say that Belgian design is my favourite, and I long to so more examples of it.
What are their sources - for example, do they have a favourite source for their Turkish rugs? Did they inherit their antiques, or do they have some good sources? PLEASE divulge! I am planning a trip to Antwerp to order a sofa and several chairs (Axel Vervoordt) and so would love to combine it with more shopping (ha! funds permitting of course!)
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The sickness continues.
http://www.blavish.com/mini-cooper-2007-smeg-fab28mc-refrigerator/
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