Bedroom Inspiration Ideas

I have been planning the design of my bedroom for quite a while now, deciding on the colours, layout and theme. I knew that I wanted to keep purple in the room, as it is a very soothing colour and a colour I have always loved. However, I knew I had to be careful with choosing how to incorporate purple, as I am going for a sophisticated, modern look, and purple can easily end up looking like a girly girl's room (not that I'm not a girly-kind-of-girl!). 

Before going forth with choosing paint, textures, and all those goodies with no particular direction, it helps waaay more to do your research and find things you would love to incorporate into your future "nook". Design blogs, Google, Pinterest and home-decor/interior design magazines are an amazing source of inspiration and can really help you capture what you're visualizing in your head onto paper!

I love reading these sorts of magazines, and any time I find a clever idea that catches my eye, I cut it out and collect it together into a "Design Scrap Book", so I know where to look when running low on inspirational ideas. 

Inspiration can come from anywhere: furniture, flowers, fashion, traveling... The options are endless! For example, I was drawn to this beautiful image on Pinterest which can inspire in many different ways my bedroom design:

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So, here are some ideas I found on the Internet that caught my attention and thought I would share with you!

I was a bit sceptical with choosing this neutral colour which can come off as a "sad" colour, but look at the effect in this bedroom - who said grey was dull?! The secret is to add warm tones with accessories to give the room some life and make it more inviting!

A grand lamp can be a statement piece in any room. Just look at how majestic it makes this room feel!

A careful choice of bedding can make any bed more inviting and the cushions add personality and a hint of colour! I personally LOVE, white, fluffy bedding - makes me feel like I'm sleeping in just washed sheets every time! 

I've chosen the headboard to be the focal point of the room. Also, I love following simmetric lines with bedside tables and big statement lamps at either side.

A big area rug is a beautiful way to add detail and colour to your room, as well as warmth and comfort to your feet on those cold Winter days! Bringing in the accent colours onto the curtains is also a great way to make everything work together beautifully, in an effortless way!

These are just some of the ideas I have in mind for my bedroom. I may even be doing some DIY projects to personalize the space up some more! Not that I'm much of a "handy-girl", as you have already noticed with my baking! (to read more about that, click here), but everything is worth a try and I'm always up for a challenge! 

Hopefully you got some ideas for decorating your spaces too! 

Love,

Dominique xxxx

Apple Crumble Recipe

I had been thinking for quite a while what to gift a family member who's birthday was last week (eek!)... Typical me :'(. I thought I could have a go at baking something, as I know that he likes apples! I wondered what to make which would require no extroardinary skills in the kitchen, as I have absolutely NO experience baking (yes, only someone as silly as me can think I can pull it off).

As I wondered, I remembered the yummy deserts I so longingly crave from England... And then it came to me...

APPLE CRUMBLE!

So here is my attempt to make apple crumble for the very first time! Here is what I'll be needing:

• 5-6 large green apples (preferably Golden apples)
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 200 g butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

Before starting, remember to preheat oven at 180 ºC! 

Also, inviting a family member (in this case, my mum!) or a friend over to spend a "different kind of afternoon" always is a plus - helping hands will make the process much quicker... and laughs are guaranteed!

Prepare to be photo-bombed with some out-of-focus, orangey images... You have been warned! So here we go!

To make the apple mix:

1. Peel and slice apples into 2 cm cubes roughly.

2. Place apples in large saucepan and add water. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes on medium-high with lid on, but don't boil, until apples are tender.

3. Drain apples and place in a bowl.

4. Mix white sugar and cinnamon, then toss through the apples until they are evenly coated. 

To make the crumble mix:

1. Mix in a large bowl: flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.

2. Use butter at room temperature cut into small cubes, and add vanilla essence.

3. Add butter mix to dry ingredients and mix well using a fork or your fingers. The mixture should have a crumbly texture.

Baking time!

1. Place apple mix evenly in medium sized oven dish.

2. Spread crumble mix over the apples, until they are well coated.

3. Bake at 180 ºC until crumble topping is slightly browned (20-30 minutes).

Add your favourite topping (mine is vanilla ice-cream) and enjoy your homemade dessert made with love! 

I think it's great to have a go at trying something different as a birthday present! If I can do it, then you definetly can do it as well!!

Now I might just have a nibble off the corner to see if it tastes good... Don't worry about the missing part though, I'll just say it got squashed in the back seat of the car ;-)

Love,

Dominique xxx

Fashion Show: Polo Club - Behind the Scenes

Fashionvilla @ Santa María Polo Club, Sotogrande

Last Saturday, Fashionvilla hosted a fashion show in the Santa María Polo Club in Sotogrande! In case you didn't know, Fashionvilla is a unique luxury boutique in Marbella - you can visit the website clicking here.

http://www.santamariapoloclub.com

It was a beautiful setting, and although the day was a bit gloomy, I couldn't take my eyes off the stunning horses and this fascinating sport. I've always loved horses although I have only ridden one maybe twice in my life. That's one of the things I most love about modeling - you have the chance to go to lovely places!

Belinda & Dominique @ Polo Club, Sotogrande.

Before a fashion show, normally the backstage is very hectic with last minute fittings and pinnings! I am always seduced to see the exotic fabrics we'll be wearing, as well as getting to know the latest trends for the up-coming season! 

The fashion show was a great success and, before we knew it, clients were rushing backstage to grab a piece of their favourite outfits! 

http://www.sotograndedigital.com

Here are some group pictures with the beautiful girls after the show, with some colourful dresses made especially for catwalks - the detailing on the dresses are fabulous and wearing one makes me feel like a princess!

Cristina, Ana, Diana, Dominique, Julia & Belinda.

Julia, Ana & Diana.

Dominique & Belinda

And here I am with Julia, the heart and soul of Fashionvilla!

Dominique & Julia Rep, owner of Fashionvilla.

So sorry I don't have any shots from the actual fashion show! So here are a few pictures of past collections by Fashionvilla in catwalks and showrooms! (Kind of feels wrong to look back at these captions with this sad rainy weather in April... Summer, WHERE ARE YOU?!)

Meet my sister, Andrea:

It's always fun getting to do shows together!

Hope you enjoyed and thank you for coming by!

Love,

Dominique xx