I have obviously DIY projects on the brain! It's 2am in France and I'm still up, blogging about some jars...err hello!!Well, I couldn't help sharing this lovely idea....I'm looking at these gorgeous jars and I'm thinking casual al fresco parties with my friends, romantic diners with Steve on our terrace or even weddings like Ben and Chelle did it for their wedding.Alternatively, you can also use the beautiful Cap-Ferret tea-lights and hurricane lamps currently at 20%...

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Oak Background, Birch Stems & Cherry Bulbs...

Camille SoulayrolFor more stunning images of this super talented French stylist visit Desire To Inspi...

Let's make a party like this?Simple but amazing decoration.* Vamos fazer uma festa assim?Decoração simples mas fantásti...

Pretty parties decor by Chelsea!* Lindas decorações de festas da Chels...

Isn't beautiful this house by the beach?* Não é linda essa casa na praia?...

I totally love the relax vibes of this room, the light, the space and the white metal lockers. I've seen a couple in the brocante nearby and I may check them out again to see if they would work inthe kids bedroom but I can't help wondering if this room would look as fabulous and relax with tiles or carpets for instance.I'm asking this because I see a lot of gorgeous, inspiring rooms but they all have wooden floors and frankly even if your floorboards are old and distressed,...

Frankly doing DIY with a laptop nearby may not be the most efficient way to get things done but it is certainly the most fun and inspiring...I keep taking breaks from my painting jobs to get ideas and inspirations from the net since all my decoration mags in London. I was planning to paint the small window in the toilet in pale grey but I've just seen this on Danielle's blog and now I'm totally in love with the blue from this Italian house...Does it scream holidays...

Alternative library stacks books and publications on their sides. Bruno Rainaldi design in lightweight laser-cut steel with bright new orange powdercoat adds literati edge to a room. 14" footprint is a find for tight spaces. Italy. Also in aluminum....

At the beginning of the year, I mentioned these two gorgeous DIY projects from Dutch magazine 101 Wooniden. The bathroom cabinet was a very simplified version of the Inside Out bathroom cabinet which won the Elle Decoration British Design Award Winner in 2007 and I loved the simplicity of these lights.Today, I came across this gorgeous, contemporary piece of art that you can make too.With a bit of help from Babelfish free translation service, I translated the Dutch...

I have no idea what it says since it's written in Dutch but I thought it was a nice little piece of artwork you can download and frame or to pin to your mood board.Available to download here from 101 Woonideen magazi...

James Merrell, is a photographer who is credited for many of the gorgeous photos found in Tricia Guild's books. He also regularly contributes to magazines such as Elle Decor, Vogue Living, Domino, Elle Deco. I love his interior shots but looking at his website, I was seduced by his portraits too and how personal, unique and beautiful each of them were, but don't take my word for it, just go and check his site for more eye-candy.Here are my favourite interior/lifestyle...