Gimme 5 - The Newest Range From Thibaut! (Heavenly Sigh)

Over at Kelly Green's fab blog there was a 'heads up' yesterday about Thibaut's newest range.

Oh how I LOVE Thibaut wallpaper and fabric.

I've been a devotee of theirs since I first discovered them a couple of years ago before I got into this whole interior design blogging thing! I'm still amazed by the gorgeous patterns and colours they come up with.

Take a look at these 5 room images from their newest range entitled Avalon...

All images from the ever glorious Thibaut!

Then click on over here to see the rest!

Linda. xox

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Here's 4 more posts featuring the magnificence of Thibaut!:
Room Envy - Cozy, Earthy, Warm, and Delectable!
Don't Be Scared Of Pattern! Tips To Overcome Pattern Stage Fright - Part Four
I Heart Thibaut Wallpaper and Fabric!
What Is It You're Craving For Your Home But Haven't Tried Yet?...

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Amazing Tumblr Find...

Ok, I've got a lovely little collection of Tumblrs growing here.... but I really wanted to give this one a seriously special mention.

The World We Live In is full of the most gob-smacking, jaw dropping photography I have probably ever seen.

If you love nature and images from the world around us, you MUST check out this Tumblr.

Image from Jurassic O on Flickr

Image from Stuck In Customs on Flickr

Kevin McNeal on Flickr

Marcel Germain on Flickr

Image from National Geographic

Each of the photos above was found on the Tumblr, and I then clicked through to their sources on Flickr or elsewhere.

Clicking through page after page of the most startling and stunning photographs, I'm reminded of how much I'd like to include more photography on my walls at home. I have heaps of art prints and a couple of originals, but some images like these on my walls......... incredible.

I've added The World We Live In to my Tumblr Collection because I know I'll be visiting regularly!

Happy weekend everyone!

Linda. xox

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5 Chandeliers With Wow Factor!

You've gotta love a decorative (yet functional) accessory that adds pizzazz, wow factor, bold impact, and 'stop 'em in their tracks' looks to a room!

Here's a few slightly 'out there' chandeliers with the ability to add various gradients of wit, charm, drop dead attention seeking looks, and conversational opportunity to your home.....

All these fab images are from this page on Elle Decor.

If you've read a few of posts here on Heartfire At Home, and know me reasonably well, you can probably guess which one is my favourite..... narrow it down to 2 anyway.....

Which one do you like the best? (If any!)

Take a peek to find out how much each one costs, where you can get it, and see another 5 chandelier lovelies!

Linda. xox

P.S: As for which room I like the best.... that's a 'whole new ball game'. That orange chair is pretty darn groovy, don't ya think!

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More - My favourite post about the effect of light in our homes (beautiful pics)... Coming Out Of The Shadows

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Top 5 Alternative Ways To Spend Your Birthday...

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How do you feel about your next birthday? Depressed? Old? Over the hill?

If your birthday has become just a reminder of how the years are flying by, then it's time shake off the birthday blues.

Birthdays can be a wonderful time for celebration and rejoicing. They don't have to be commercialized or overdone. But they do deserve special attention.

Just ask a child, a terminally ill person, or someone who has lost a loved one too young.... each birthday is a gift.

So pick yourself up, dust off a fresh perspective, and ask yourself what you can do to make your day special.

Just in case you're short on ideas, and you're looking for something a bit different to get you in the birthday mood again - here are my Top 5 alternative ways to celebrate your birthday...

1. Do something symbolic: Pass on the gift of life by giving blood. Send flowers or a card saying thanks to the person who raised you. Donate money to your favourite charity. Have a tree planted in your name.

2. Accomplish a dream: Stop postponing what you want to do, get out and do it! White water rafting, going back to school, hot air ballooning, a trip to see the Pyramids. If there's something you've always wanted to do, just go for it (or at least set the wheels in motion!).

3. Give yourself a gift: Doing exactly what YOU want can make your birthday unforgettable. Take the day off work, have a massage, go shopping... spend some time indulging yourself.

4. Spend time reflecting on your life: Birthdays are a great time to look at where you've been and where you'd like to go. Make a list of 10 things you're grateful for, 10 things you're proud of, 10 people (or more) you're glad you've known, 10 things you‘d like to change.

Get sentimental.... pore over old photo albums, shed some tears, relive happy memories, forgive someone. Then put away the past and think about all the wonderful things your future has in store for you.

5. Ask for what you need: It's your birthday, so if you know what you want, ask for it. If you want a surprise party, a nice dinner out, some fancy lingerie, a framed movie poster, or a weekend away instead of a new toaster, ask!

Your birthday is the only day of the year dedicated to the celebration of YOU. It’s your day - a time to cherish your life and all that it has, and can bring you.

Remember, each birthday is a gift in itself. Celebrating your birthday is a way to recognise how lucky you truly are to receive that gift for another year.

What special things have you done (or have you planned to do) on your birthday?

Linda. xox

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More - Some more 'Gimme 5' posts to ponder:
5 Ways To Re-use Old Things And Make Them 'New'!
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Today...

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5 Ways To Re-use Old Things And Make Them 'New'!

Here's 5 great ideas for re-purposing objects you may have around the house and giving them a new lease of life!

Old cutlery as hooks on the wall.

A photo in a frame as a cocktail tray.

Old calendars as wrapping paper - circle the recipient's birth date!

A gorgeous tea towel as a shared place-mat.

A tutu as a flounce on a painted stool. Viola - a side table for a little girl's bedroom!

See the instructions/info for these fab ideas and another 15 on the My Home Ideas site here.

I love this stuff!!

Linda. xox

PS: Don't forget to enter to win my current give-away here! A lovely limited edition ampersand cushion cover by designer Shannon Lamden of Auntie Cookie is up for grabs.

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Gimme 5 - Five Questions To Ask Yourself Today...

Read these quotes first.......

All images from We Heart It

and then.....

Ask yourself: When was the last time I...

• Made something beautiful?
• Got out of my comfort zone?
• Did something for the first time?
• Was bold and daring?
• Experimented curiously?

Which leads to: 'Which of the above things can I do today that will contribute to the vibe, essence, and personality of my home? What can I try that I might never have dared try before?'

Because: Sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zones before we're opened up to new ideas and new joys. Things that were once invisible or seemed out of reach can become possible if we only take a breath, muster up our courage, and try.

So why not investigate a new colour? Experiment with some bold wallpaper? Introduce some audacious accessories? Glam up some furniture with gloss paint? You never know what delights you may discover!

Gorgeous wallpaper from Thibaut!

Cheers,

Linda.

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More Words of Wisdom and Inspiration:
Are You Following Your Bliss?
Be Good To Yourself And The Rest Will Follow

A Post About Curiosity....... and Some Other Things!:
Curiosity, A Cat, And New Wallpaper
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