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Design inspiration from Walt Disney World decor

Design inspiration from Walt Disney World decor



Hello!  I cannot believe I have not posted in almost a month - what was I thinking?  Lots of stuff going on and sometimes life just gets in the way.  We ran down to WDW for a quick get away and even though it has become my second home, it is about so much more than Mickey Mouse and Monorails for me.

Whether in the parks, the restaurants, shops or resorts, I find myself looking left and right, up and down checking out all of the amazing attention to detail that captures the spirit and magic that is Disney.  Most people take pictures of Cinderellas Castle and The EPCOT ball, I find myself taking pictures of molding, ceilings, etc.  LOL!

There are 24 Disney resorts on property and I have stayed in 17 of them.  Every resort has its own feel and its own themed decor.  I have always loved the All Star Sports resort because it has a giant court and a tennis themed hotel building.  How adorable is this?


WDW has really accentuated each resort with amazing design, fabrics and architecture.  My favorite resorts for design inspiration are the Yacht and Beach Clubs.  The Yacht Club is adorned with nautical touches and red white and blue fabrics and colors.  The Beach Club is awash in beach pastels and a very calming and beautiful color palette.

Here is the outside of the Yacht Club - dont you just love the architecture?  Just gorgeous!



And the lobby is such a wonderful place to just sit, relax and people watch.   Disney has such amazing fabrics and a lot of them are made just for them as they usually add a Disney touch of a hidden Mickey or character in them.  Sometimes the bolts of remnant fabric are available on Ebay from Disney sellers.




The Beach Club is equally gorgeous and even though they are next to one another and share an amazing pool and restaurants, they each have their own distinction.  Here is the Beach Club:


I absolutely LOVE this rug!  (Source: Flickr)
And what do you think of this wall?  Can you just imagine decorating this for all the seasons and holidays?  Sweet!




And here are a few interesting design touches from the room at the Beach Club villas...


I love these painted cabinets and the plate rack!  And I am loving these sconces mounted on the framed out bathroom mirror!

And this is an interesting alternative to crown molding - do a second color around the top of the room separated by chair rail.


I LOVE this Mickey Mouse sand dollar nautical rug!  So cute!

I think the natural wood door looks very pretty against the aqua and white color scheme.  I also LOVE the spa blue wainscoting in the hallway.  I probably would have chosen white for the door which just goes to show me I need to keep an open mind to other alternatives.  :-)



One of my favorite things about Walt Disney World no matter what time of the year I visit is the FLOWERS!  Just gorgeous colors and gardens!  Here is just a sample of flowers in January!




I love these daisy topiaries and the beach scene in the apothecary jars.  So pretty for SPRING!

Very pretty SPRING hydrangea table top floral design.





Design inspiration from Walt Disney World decor
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A Simpler Christmas Decor

A Simpler Christmas Decor


I really do love decorating for Christmas although I admit that most bloggers out there put me to shame! I do not have their sense of style!!!   I have come to prefer a much lighter touch for my Christmas decorating - in fact, I've gone from 8 Rubbermaid bins full of ornaments, garlands and lights to 3 (of course my last house was more than twice the size of this one...).

 Plus I have a major stumbling block in someone who lives in my home.

Yes, you regular readers know who I mean. This little bugger:

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A Simpler Christmas Decor
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Autumn window box and touches of spooky decor

Autumn window box and touches of spooky decor



The new fall window box adds dimension and touches of Fall color.



Found this rustic green window box in the garage rafters of my best friends house in South Bend.  I had to talk him into letting me paint it and attach it to the brick but he was pleased with the results.



I love the way the window box added so much to a plain wall and also accentuates the brick design.



Fall front porch at Notre Dame.  GO IRISH!


The spooky Halloween glass shelf in my bathroom.




Even though my entry isnt completely finished yet, I felt the need to decorate for Halloween and finish it up in November when there are less things going on.  



Found these awesome spooky fence decals at WalMart - they are so cool!



I added black shades which I found at GoodWill for 99 cents and orange ribbon from WalMart.  It just adds a touch of whimsy to the entry.  





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Mandala Magic Mandalas In DIY Art Home Decor And More

Mandala Magic Mandalas In DIY Art Home Decor And More



Mandala (Sanskrit: ?????, lit, circle) is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions, representing the universe. In common use, mandala has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.


by Kathy Klein via Glad.is



Fire pit surrounded by a mandala of roses by Kathy Klein via Glad.is


Mandala tapestry bedding


One of a kind mandala bookshelf via Apartment Therapy



Macrame mandala necklace with pink quartz agate by QuetzArt via Etsy


Dorm room style for college kids


Stenciled floor from Free People dressing room in NYC (source)



Painted floor mandala from Free People blog



Mandala art


meditation Mandala:
Meditation mandala



Heres a great mandala stone tutorial from Colorful Crafts




Mandala style stencil from Stencils Lab


The #silverlining benefits of Mandalas. Amazing #arttherapy to lift the mind, body and spirit!:



Instructions for how to draw a mandala using grids from 
Create Mixed Media


Boho bedding | Desigual Mandala Duvet Cover at Simons Maison. #bedroom #home #decor:
Mandala inspired bedding






Flower petal mandala (source)



What do you think?

Enjoy your day!
Love, 
Laura



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