Modernests http://www.modernests.com Modern Interior Design Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:30:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Nevalyashka Tumbler Doll http://www.modernests.com/2011/10/nevalyashka-tumbler-doll.html http://www.modernests.com/2011/10/nevalyashka-tumbler-doll.html#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:30:49 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1570 A few months prior, I had just gotten one for my sister in law who recently had a baby and reportedly the baby loves it. My sister in law said she didn't want a bunch of plastic toys all over her living room, and speaking of decor, this baby doll looks great as an accent in a contemporary living space, so you don't have to hide it in the toy box. The doll has a bell inside that rings when the doll is pushed down. It bounces back up and cradles back and forth. So, endless fun for babies who enjoy repetitive actions and looking at happy, smiling faces (which this doll has). As far as bell sounds go, it is actually kind of soothing. In the States, I have only found them online so far. Their proper name is "nevalyashka," so you can do a Google shopping search and find a great variety of these.]]> Have you seen these adorable tumbler dolls?  While I grew up with these in Ukraine, I spotted these particular ones in Norway this summer.
Nevalyashka Tumbler Doll
A few months prior, I had just gotten one for my sister in law who recently had a baby and reportedly the baby loves it.   My sister in law said she didn’t want a bunch of plastic toys all over her living room, and speaking of decor, this baby doll looks great as an accent in a contemporary living space, so you don’t have to hide it in the toy box.  The doll has a bell inside that rings when the doll is pushed down.  It bounces back up and cradles back and forth.  So, endless fun for babies who enjoy repetitive actions and looking at happy, smiling faces (which this doll has).  As far as bell sounds go, it is actually kind of soothing.  In the States, I have only found them online so far.  Their proper name is “nevalyashka,” so you can do a Google shopping search and find a great variety of these.

]]> http://www.modernests.com/2011/10/nevalyashka-tumbler-doll.html/feed 3 Doilies are still going strong! http://www.modernests.com/2011/01/doilies-are-still-going-strong.html http://www.modernests.com/2011/01/doilies-are-still-going-strong.html#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:42:35 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1554 From MODERnestS Also, notice the whimsical stitching of the crack in the concrete behind the bed. Love that! ]]> A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll (well in an indie sense anyway), doilies are still on a roll in my world.

doily Doilies are still going strong!
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Also, notice the whimsical stitching of the crack in the concrete behind the bed. Love that!

]]> http://www.modernests.com/2011/01/doilies-are-still-going-strong.html/feed 3 Birds Wall Decor http://www.modernests.com/2011/01/birds-wall-decor.html http://www.modernests.com/2011/01/birds-wall-decor.html#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:11:27 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1541 Anthropologie never fails to amaze me with beautiful, simple installations. I love the simplicity of the concept of birds nailed to the wall and floating on the nails. The only drawback is this might not be something you want to do unless you know you love it and want it for a while as it is bound to leave some serious nail holes behind. ]]> birds%202 Birds Wall Decor
Anthropologie never fails to amaze me with beautiful, simple installations. I love the simplicity of the concept of birds nailed to the wall and floating on the nails.

I also love that they used different types of paper. The subtle color differences help create a sense of texture when you’re looking at the wall as a whole.

The only drawback is this might not be something you want to do unless you know you love it and want it for a while as it is bound to leave some serious nail holes behind.

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2011/01/birds-wall-decor.html/feed 0 Wallpaper Stenciling DIY http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/wallpaper-stenciling-diy.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/wallpaper-stenciling-diy.html#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:48:18 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1533 So I decided to try and make this stencil and test it out on my walls and here's the result. I printed a brocade stencil pattern on four sheets of paper. Then I placed strips upon strips of clear packing tape covering the paper front and back with some overlap. Then I took to the exacto knife. It was definitely time consuming to get all the details just right. I used a four inch foam roller to apply the paint on top of the stencil. It is important that the roller be almost dry. Too much paint can get in the way. This would probably be faster with four hands, but if you're doing this by yourself (as I did), then just use masking tape to hold the stencil in place while you apply the paint and then move it as necessary. I feel like the bedroom looks fresh and new and it actually feels like I'm on vacation in a hotel somewhere. You might also notice that the chair rescue turned new shaggy black stool is now a shaggy black side table. It is almost nest like with that round light on top. ]]> Wallpaper Stenciling DIY
So I decided to try and make this stencil and test it out on my walls and here’s the result. I printed a brocade stencil pattern on four sheets of paper. Then I placed strips upon strips of clear packing tape covering the paper front and back with some overlap. Then I took to the exacto knife. It was definitely time consuming to get all the details just right. I used a four inch foam roller to apply the paint on top of the stencil. It is important that the roller be almost dry. Too much paint can get in the way. This would probably be faster with four hands, but if you’re doing this by yourself (as I did), then just use masking tape to hold the stencil in place while you apply the paint and then move it as necessary. I feel like the bedroom looks fresh and new and it actually feels like I’m on vacation in a hotel somewhere. You might also notice that the chair rescue turned new shaggy black stool is now a shaggy black side table. It is almost nest like with that round light on top.
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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/wallpaper-stenciling-diy.html/feed 2 Chair Rescue http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/chair-rescue.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/chair-rescue.html#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:18:27 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1524 One of my old dining chairs broke, so I took off the broken seat back and ended up with a stool. I decided I wanted it to be black and textured, so I cut triangles out of a black suit fabric and used a glue gun to attach to the seat.]]> Chair Rescue

Chair RescueOne of my old dining chairs broke, so I took off the broken seat back and ended up with a stool. I decided I wanted it to be black and textured, so I cut triangles out of a black suit fabric and used a glue gun to attach to the seat.

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/chair-rescue.html/feed 0 IKEA Chairs Hack http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/ikea-chairs-hack.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/ikea-chairs-hack.html#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:07:30 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1506 I got these new dining chairs at IKEA for about 20 each. I painted the legs red and I feel like it makes them look like something different and original. IKEA meets DIY equals awesome in my book. For more IKEA hacks, visit IKEA Hacker.]]> IKEA Chairs Hack
I got these new dining chairs at IKEA for about 20 each. I painted the legs red and I feel like it makes them look like something different and original. IKEA meets DIY equals awesome in my book. For more IKEA hacks, visit IKEA Hacker.

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/ikea-chairs-hack.html/feed 0 Coffee table update http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/coffee-table-update.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/coffee-table-update.html#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:53:44 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1509 I have had this creation in my back pocket for some time now. I was hoping that these table covers were still made and sold. They are not, but this creation by an LA designer is something I always come back to in my mind. I think this concept translates well into various interior design possibilities. If you're crafty, some fabric and fabric paint can transform your old coffee table into a modern work of art.]]> Coffee table updateI have had this creation in my back pocket for some time now.  I was hoping that these table covers were still made and sold.  They are not, but this creation by an LA designer is something I always come back to in my mind.  I think this concept translates well into various interior design possibilities.  If you’re crafty, some fabric and fabric paint can transform your old coffee table into a modern work of art.

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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2010/08/coffee-table-update.html/feed 3 Inverse Silhouettes http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/inverse-silhouettes.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/inverse-silhouettes.html#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:05:51 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1491 I love to get inspired by store windows. This little windowshopping experience revealed this fun wall and it reminded me of Mike Miller's wall art at West Elm. I'm used to seeing black silhouettes on white backgrounds and these example of inverse silhouettes are a great way to bring in natural or neutral tones. I love cream and black together. Did you know that Sebastian John Ross is known as the "Silhouette Man." He devoted his life to creating silhouettes. Here is a great tribute to him and his work. ]]> Inverse SilhouettesI love to get inspired by store windows.  This little windowshopping experience revealed this fun wall and it reminded me of Mike Miller’s wall art at West Elm.

I’m used to seeing black silhouettes on white backgrounds and these example of inverse silhouettes are a great way to bring in natural or neutral tones. I love cream and black together.

Did you know that Sebastian John Ross is known as the “Silhouette Man.” He devoted his life to creating silhouettes. Here is a great tribute to him and his work.
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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/inverse-silhouettes.html/feed 0 Wall Decor Turned Wall Display http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/wall-decor-turned-wall-display.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/wall-decor-turned-wall-display.html#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:42 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1487 I spotted this wall installation at a lingerie shop in the Century City mall in LA. What a clever way to show off their merchandise. You can borrow this concept for creating an accent wall in your home by stenciling on a variations on a design of choice. ]]> Wall Decor Turned Wall Display
I spotted this wall installation at a lingerie shop in the Century City mall in LA. What a clever way to show off their merchandise. You can borrow this concept for creating an accent wall in your home by stenciling on a variations on a design of choice.
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]]> http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/wall-decor-turned-wall-display.html/feed 0 Outdoor Showers Are Here Again http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/outdoor-showers-are-here-again.html http://www.modernests.com/2010/07/outdoor-showers-are-here-again.html#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:18:17 +0000 Katya Roberts http://www.modernests.com/?p=1471 I spotted these great outdoor showers on Apartment Therapy. Remember these from last summer? But what about building your own? Here's one option from the DIY Network. If you're not looking for a project and just want it now, this one is simple and it is only 49.99. It seems to me that you can get some pipes from the hardware store and make a really simple one yourself, but I've never tried. Maybe next year. Add that to the list of projects for now. Stay cool. ]]> outdoor%20shower%203 Outdoor Showers Are Here Again
I spotted these great outdoor showers on Apartment Therapy.  Remember these from last summer?  But what about building your own?  Here’s one option from the DIY Network.  If you’re not looking for a project and just want it now,  this one is simple and it is only 49.99.  It seems to me that you can get some pipes from the hardware store and make a really simple one yourself, but I’ve never tried.  Maybe next year.  Add that to the list of projects for now.  Stay cool and if you have an outdoor shower, send me a pic and I’ll post.
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