Lavender + Gray

I have recently fallen in love with this wintry color combo.  Lavender and gray.  Hydrangea and fog.  Lilac and stone.  Heather and heath.  I love every subtle incarnation of these two colors.  I think that this might be a gorgeous color choice for my master bedroom.  I've already got the gray walls, I just need some lovely lavender bedding.... and a different bed... oh, and some different furniture... and new art... and... and...

via Keltainen Talo Rennalla

source unknown to me

via Angelo : HOME

via Bijou and Boheme

Giovanni Boldini

via Head Over Heels

via Material Girls

Pia Ulin

Pia Ulin

via The Lennoxx

P.S.  Don't forget about our current giveaway from Burlap and Blue! Make sure you've entered for your chance to win and stay tuned for more giveaways as part of our Holiday Gift Guide series!

Formosa Design Winner!

And the winner of the Formosa Designs giveaway is:   Fran

Congratulations Fran!  

Nest: A blogger on the town

Last night I attended a soiree for bloggers at Nest, a home decor shop in Uptown Dallas.  The party was hosted by two lovely Texas bloggers, Fabulous K and Hello Splendor.  It was great to see so many beautiful people networking and getting the dish on all that Nest has to offer.  Me?  I wasn't networking.  Or dishing for that matter.  I was circumnavigating the beautiful people, complimentary champagne and cupcake in hand, gawking at all the beautiful upscale swag on hand.  There was some seriously pretty stuff to be seen, admired and coveted. 

Some of my favorite things included this Goddess Bust Candle.  

She's crying wax, people!  How cool is that?

I also loved these gray earthenware bowls.

...and these skull covered dining chairs.

...oh, and these cute little elephant salt and pepper shakers by Jonathan Adler.

...and this salt and pepper duo.

Alright, alright, alright... I liked all the salt and pepper shakers!

My mom took care of my boys so that I could attend the event.  I took advantage of this and after the party, treated myself to a dirty Greygoose Martini with extra olives at a nearby bar.  Thanks to Fabulous K, Hello Splendor and Nest for a lovely night out!

P.S.  Don't forget about our current giveaways from Formosa Designs, which ends tonight, and Burlap and Blue! Make sure you've entered for your chance to win!

Giveaway from Burlap and Blue

Today's Holiday Gift Guide giveaway comes from Linda of Burlap and Blue.  This shop is the perfect place to pick up one-of-a-kind dessert pedestals, clocks and coasters.  Linda's coasters are the perfect holiday or hostess gift.  I love them!  You can also see Linda's work at her beautiful blog.  Linda is giving away this gorgeous set of vintage script coasters to one lucky La Maison Boheme reader!

Leave a comment here at La Maison Boheme for a chance to win.  It's that easy! Include your email or make sure we have a way to contact you when you win! Contest ends Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 9pm EST. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Wednesday, Nov. 10th.

Bonus Entries

Please make a separate comment for each of the bonus things that you do.  If you are already doing one of these things, please leave a comment to let me know.  The separate comments help me to stay organized & makes choosing a winner so much easier. It also ups your chances of winning! 

1. Follow this blog = 1 comment entry

2. Become a fan on Facebook = 1 comment entry

3. Buy something from Burlap and Blue = 1 comment entry

4. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link in your comment = 1 comment entry

P.S.  Don't forget about our other current giveaway from Formosa Designs! 

The contest ends tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 5th at 9pm EST!

Peacock's Garden

I just spent the better half of my evening looking through the amazing images at Peacock's Garden.  This lovely blog is an incredible mix of peacock images, which lean toward the Art Nouveau period.  Hope you love it as much as I do!

P.S.  Don't forget about this week's giveaway from Formosa Designs! 

The contest ends on Friday, Nov. 5th 9pm EST!

Vintage Glass and Such

I'm a sucker for collections of vintage glass bottles, hurricanes, jars, vases and such.  I especially love the idea of using them as displays for photos as seen in these first two photos.  Such a sweet idea.  This would be a lovely way to decorate your holiday mantle.  Imagine garlands, shiny ornaments and pillar candles laced in and out of glass bottles containing family photos.  I think it would be beautiful!

Apartment Therapy

Shima Studios

Hans Blomquist

via One Day I Saw

via One Day I Saw

via Design Sprout

via Remodelista

P.S.  Don't forget about this week's giveaway from Formosa Designs! 

The contest ends on Friday, Nov. 5th 9pm EST!

Giveaway from Formosa Designs

I'm so excited to kick off our Holiday Gift Guide with an awesome giveaway from Formosa Design. Formosa Design was founded in 2009 by Australian textile artist Jennifer Berney.  Her designs focus exclusively on Australian flora and fauna. Jenny uses high quality 100% organic cotton/hemp fabric to screen print with water-based inks. This means that the production process is undertaken in a environmentally and socially responsible way. She also sews the cushions, bags and purses herself. Check out her blog and her shop.  Her "Wren in Winter" tea towel would make a fabulous Christmas gift! Below are some photos of Jenny's studio and creative process.

Jenny is offering one lucky La Maison Boheme reader the gorgeous Lino-cut Blueberry Ash pillow cover pictured below.  She writes, "I was inspired to create this design after seeing the Eastern Yellow Robin hanging out in a Blueberry Ash tree while on a camping trip in Meroo National Park. Originally I cut the illustration from lino and made a print. I then turned it into a repeat pattern to screen print."

• 35 x 35cm (13.7x13.7in).
• Hand screen-printed and sewn.
• 100% ORGANIC cotton/hemp blend.
• Medium weight fabric (9oz).
• Overlap fabric back is black.

Leave a comment here at La Maison Boheme for a chance to win.  It's that easy! Include your email or make sure we have a way to contact you when you win! Contest ends Friday, Nov. 5 at 9pm EST. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Saturday, Nov. 6th.

Bonus Entries

Please make a separate comment for each of the bonus things that you do.  If you are already doing one of these things, please leave a comment to let me know.  The separate comments help me to stay organized & makes choosing a winner so much easier. It also ups your chances of winning! 

1. Follow this blog = 1 comment entry

2. Become a fan on Facebook = 1 comment entry

3. Buy something from Formosa Design Etsy Shop = 1 comment entry

4. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link in your comment = 1 comment entry