Bicyclette Boutique // Blog » Interior Design http://bicyclette.to The musings and inspirations of Bicyclette Boutique Thu, 17 May 2012 22:43:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY . http://bicyclette.to/2011/10/celebrate-the-everyday/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/10/celebrate-the-everyday/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:43:47 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=5862 When we came across Banter Banners we couldn’t wait to bring them into the shop! We no longer have to wait for a special occasion to hang up these energetic banners on our walls because Banter Banner is dedicated to celebrating the everyday. The are such a fun and easy way to add some positive and upbeat inspiration to a room without having to commit to an expensive piece if art. They are the perfect eye candy for any room. “Simple, strong, and stylish.”

[images via banterbanner]

 

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/10/celebrate-the-everyday/feed/ 0 DAILY INSPIRATION . 07/06 http://bicyclette.to/2011/07/daily-inspiration-0706/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/07/daily-inspiration-0706/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:50:41 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=5006 We’re always on the lookout for interior and decor inspiration (as you can tell from our overflowing ‘Decor‘ board on Pinterest), so when we noticed that Tori of Sitting In A Tree Events was featured on The Glitter Guide, we knew we were in for a treat. With an incredibly eclectic feel and a mix of various styles, the palette of white with pops of colour and accents of gold is right up our alley, and we’re loving the quirky items and personality that are infused throughout her home. A little bit feminine, a little bit glitzy and a whole lot of fabulous.

[images via The Glitter Guide]

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/07/daily-inspiration-0706/feed/ 1 WHITE WASHED . http://bicyclette.to/2011/06/white-washed/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/06/white-washed/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:00:04 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4918 I fell in love with Kimberley Gordon’s (of Wildfox) home when she posted photos on her blog the other day. It’s always refreshing to see “real” spaces that are lived in and perfect in their imperfections. The dreamy white, pale palette with hints of pastels, rustic and retro feminine touches is similar to my design aesthetic, and what we strive for at the shop as well, so it’s perfect to draw inspiration from.

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/06/white-washed/feed/ 0 RUSTIC MEETS ROMANTIC . http://bicyclette.to/2011/06/rustic-meets-romantic/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/06/rustic-meets-romantic/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:26:54 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4850 A little bit of interior inspiration for the day, which mixes two contrasting styles that I love both for home and store, with rustic elements and a romantic feel.

[Images via Sanctuary]

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/06/rustic-meets-romantic/feed/ 1 DAILY INSPIRATION . THE COVETEUR http://bicyclette.to/2011/05/daily-inspiration-the-coveteur/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/05/daily-inspiration-the-coveteur/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 18:46:58 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4668 When The Coveteur launched earlier this year, I think it filled a void in our online voyeuristic needs that we never really knew we had. Allowing us to peek into the closets of our style icons and get a glimpse at what is usually kept behind closed doors, it not only displays beautiful images of covetable items, but it also provides a personal story for each piece featured, and is wonderfully curated.

Personally, I love how each and every photo is expertly styled, and blurs the line between home, gallery and retail space. It’s one of the things that is very important to me at Bicyclette, creating a unique shopping environment and merging various aspects of merchandising, display and decor. This is eye candy at it’s finest.

I could probably do a blog post outlining my favourite photos from each and every closet they explore, but the last two featuring Meritt Elliot and Emily Current spoke to me especially, with their feminine influences, vintage inspiration and attention to details.

 

[images via The Coveteur]

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/05/daily-inspiration-the-coveteur/feed/ 1 DAILY INSPIRATION . 05/15 http://bicyclette.to/2011/05/daily-inspiration-0515/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/05/daily-inspiration-0515/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 17:59:44 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4606 With an upcoming move to a new apartment, all I can think about is how I’m going to decorate the new space. I know I definitely want to incorporate new pieces with vintage, and bring in some bright accents and eclectic pieces to add character. I’m currently loving the idea of painting a piece of furniture in a neon hue for an unexpected pop of colour. And how good would it look with this wallpaper?

[image sources unknown. let me know if you have a credit so i can add it!]

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/05/daily-inspiration-0515/feed/ 1 DAILY COVET . 04/27 http://bicyclette.to/2011/04/daily-covet-04-27/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/04/daily-covet-04-27/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:31:31 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4460 I’ve become partial to wallpaper lately, which I think stemmed from my use of the textured white  paper in the shop. I’ve been searching for the perfect print for my apartment, and I think I might have found in the Grove Garden wallpaper from Osborne and Little. I love the neutral backgrounds with the pops of colours, and how the print has an organic feel to it, but still very stylized.

[images via Tangletree Interiors]

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[images:  Elle Decoration via Radkat]

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/04/daily-inspiration-04-21/feed/ 2 MOON DIAMOND . http://bicyclette.to/2011/03/moon-diamond/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/03/moon-diamond/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:45:43 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4221 Just a quick post for today, before I get back to my “regular” shop-related programming tomorrow. I’ve been in serious hunting mode recently, searching for pieces for the shop and display props that I can use in some way in the merchandising. Beyond that, I always have my eye out for interior inspiration, which has become even more of a focus recently, both with the shop, and an upcoming move to a new apartment.

I’ve started to really narrow down the look and feel I’m going for, and have begun to slowly find the pieces that will make my vision a reality, thanks to antique shops and markets, and in large part to Etsy, online market extraordinaire. One category I’ve been focusing on these past few days is (affordable) prints, and when I came across this Moon Diamond Print from The Best Part, I was immediately drawn to it. It’s an image of the moon that was dissected and reconstructed to form a diamond, and I love the grittiness of the texture mixed with the femininity of the diamond, and the black and white tones.

Consider it purchased!

[images via The Best Part]

]]> http://bicyclette.to/2011/03/moon-diamond/feed/ 2 DAILY INSPIRATION . 03/15 http://bicyclette.to/2011/03/daily-inspiration-03-15/ http://bicyclette.to/2011/03/daily-inspiration-03-15/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:51:50 +0000 paige (bicyclette boutique) http://bicyclette.to/?p=4117 A few interior images that are inspiring me right now, and getting me oh-so-excited to continue collecting display props for the shop. I have so many ideas right now of what I want to do with the space and I can’t wait to continue getting creative with it.

[images via Cherry Blossom]

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