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I was motivated to start a blog by reading all the wonderful talented individual's who have blogs out there. So, I want to make this blog about everyone who reads it. My family and God always comes first in my life. I want to share my experiences and in turn, hope to get feedback and ideas from you. I love unique things, I adore anything that sparkles (not over the top though) I love decorating, cooking, gardening, photography and shopping. My number one passion is photography! To me it becomes more than a picture, it can become a piece of art, or a beautiful memory. Decorating, though I am not a professional, and don't claim to be, has been a part of my life since I was very young, and just love searching and shopping for new ideas and incorporate the old, such as Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency with contemporary. Living close to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, and being of Hispanic heritage, I love cooking Mexican food, and love to share my authentic recipes. Though I live in Florida, my heart is in the desert southwest, and hope that my family and I will return there very soon…keep your fingers crossed that my prayers are answered SOON!!!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Tropical Style to Brighten a Cold Winters Day...

OK...winter has set in and the holidays are over with, so maybe some warm thoughts of the tropics about now could be a good thing.  The pictures included in this post are from a variety of sources, one being an artist/designer by the name of Kaypee Soh, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, who has a beautiful collection of Hawaiian inspired prints, pillows, etc., "he brings his genius for color, pattern and texture to life with his gorgeous collection of Hawaiian pillows".  He blends bold patterns and colors for an organic look.  "His colors are soothing blues and neutrals which are inspired from the ocean and beaches, to deep hues of greens and rusts inspired by tropical jungles".  His work just evokes the Hawaiian Island feel.  Other picutres all of a Pacific influence, beautiful colores, accent pieces, paint colors...take me away!!!!

Pillow designs by Kaypee Sho

Hibiscus Pillow by Kaypee Sho

Aloha Pillow by Kaypee Sho

Kaypee Sho's North Shore and Starfish Pillows


Hibiscus Painting by Kaypee Sho


Beautiful Tropical Colors with Neutrals Perfect Combo
 
Plumeria painting by Kaypee Sho - my favorite


Tropcial Accent Rug, perfect for a Lanai


Beautiful Teal colors for the Lanai or Covered Pool Area

Beautiful Pacific Inspired Lanai


Sea Glass Hues, Glass Tile For the Perfect Tropical Themed Area


A Tropical Bedroom with a View of the Pacific Ocean

Gorgeous Painting of Diamond Head


John Uyehara's Natural Edge Koa Bowl


Modern Pacific Porcelain Stool

Deep Ocean, by Benjamin Moore


Spacious, unclutterd Pacific Inspired Greatroom

Lark Green From Sherwin Williams