Get the Look Decor: Come On, Get Happy

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Story by Christine Domanic

Published on May 15, 2011 in Shop

ChristineThis weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the cheerful home of Marlous. She and her husband, cat and two rabbits live in a small town near Utrecht in The Netherlands. This home’s modern lines are the ideal backdrop for Marlous’s colorful vintage collections and handmade touches. Visit Marlous on Flickr for more photos of her bright, happy home.

What inspires you when it comes to decorating?
Home decor magazines, as well as interior and lifestyle blogs. Ideas pop up at the most unexpected moments.

   
   
   

From left to right: Yellow Tablecloth from vintageumbrella; Secret Deer 8×11 Print from AlicePotter; Yellow Mid Century Modern Lamp from thevintagesupplyco; Vintage Woven Wood Chairs from Hindsvik; Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll from globaltexture; Saki Set from RoundroofDesigns; Pair of Orange Herman Miller Chairs from chairform; Block Printed Pillow Cover from HomeSweet; Clay Floral Arrangement from SimplyByBex.

Did you decide to decorate in this style, or was there an evolution to your decorating process?
There was definitely an evolution to the process. Our former homes were  nice, but I couldn’t decorate them exactly the way I had in mind. When we moved into this home, everything finally fell into place. I guess I needed all those years to figure out what I liked and how I wanted to express it.

   
   

Clockwise from top left: Red Bird Pigment Print by olivedear; Vintage Wooden Pull Toy from RobertaGrove; Retro Pillowcase by dalinda; Vintage Cane Patio Chair from rhapsodyattic; Scheurich West German Pottery from GoGoBerlinette; YOU GO Letterpress Type from MonkiVintage.

   
   

Clockwise from top left: Vintage Animated Cat Clock from PocketFullOfHeirloom; Pom Pom Garland by GingersGirl; Set of Fabric Covered Wire Lamp Shades by frenchieandflea; Scheurich West German Pottery from assortednovelties; Knit Tea Cosy by handylittleme; Maple Burl Bowl by chesapeakewoodturner.

What is your favorite element of your home?
Our living room. It’s so bright and spacious. We spend most of our time eating and relaxing there. It’s also where we display our most cherished stuff — every time we look around we see the things that make us happy.

   
   

Clockwise from top left: Porcelain Dog Figurine from BaysideVintage; Vintage Noritake Teapot from DonkeeHouse; Porcelain Lace Fruit Bowl by isabelleabramson; Embroidered Bird Fabric from himandherdesigns; Russian Potted Stonecrop Succulent by sosucculent;  Embroidered Dog Portrait from CarolMai.

Does your home hold any strong memories?
When we bought the house, the interior was very old and outdated. We replaced the bathroom, the kitchen and all of the flooring. The reconstruction took us two months and required a lot of help from family and friends. During that time, a family member was very ill, so we had to spread our time between the project and the hospital. It was a very intense period, but how we love this house! Maybe it’s because it took so much blood, sweat and (literal) tears to make it home.

   
   
   

From left to right: Electric Alarm Clock from ZebrasAndBubblegum; Blue Bird Ornament by meredithdada; Sun-Bleached Branch by BBrustic; Blue Lamp by anelementofstyle; Faux Wood Backdrop by LeightonHeritage; Pair of Drapery Panels by nenavon; Rustic Console Table by UrbanWoodGoods; Star Wars A New Hope by handz; Vintage Crochet Bedspread from robinseggbleunest.

Marlous also makes adorable one of a kind felted creatures with her muse, Molly the cat, by her side. You can find her adorable felted friends in her Etsy shop, Planet Fur, which is celebrating its two year anniversary this month! Stop by her blog for even more colorful decorating and crafty inspiration.

 


Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, There’s No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this Flickr pool.

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