Get the Look Decor: Cottage Charm

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Story by Christine Domanic

Published on Nov 13, 2011 in Shop

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This weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the Sydney, Australia home of Vivian Mansour. What started as a plan to create a beautiful and cozy home for her three-year-old son Robert evolved into a passion for interior design and decoration. She also started a blog, Ish & Chi, to share her love for decorating and fashion.

Visit Vivian on Flickr for more inspiring photos of her lovely home. Stop by her Etsy shop, ishandchi, where she sells beautiful art prints sure to add a touch of color to your walls.

Describe your home decorating style.
It has been described by a friend as contemporary and feminine.

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Vintage White Lamp by CoutureCurtainDesign; Small Glass Pitcher by 22BayRoad; Open - Original Fine Art Photograph by ingridArtStudio; Desktop Doily Clock by andfurthermore; Handmade Tufted Ottoman by PaintedDogFurniture; Royal Blue and White Flowers Pillow Cover by BethDanielleDesigns]

Did you decide to decorate in this style or was there an evolution to your decorating process?
I tend not to stick to one decorating style for my home; I simply buy pieces that I love — although lately I have been wanting to give my home more of a Palm Springs feel. I may be secretly wishing for a holiday!

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Vintage pair or faux bamboo chairs by plainandelegant; Mosaic End Table by slgeorge; Love Lives Cozy Here Poster Print by gracehesterdesigns; Wolf and Giraffe by MelaboWed; Original painting on canvas - "Friday" by dmcmannus; Ceramic Lace Platter by dgordon]

What inspires you when it comes to decorating?
I am an interior design student and have just started to take on “real life” projects. When I am putting together a mood board, I can be inspired by everything and anything. I am always on the lookout for interesting objects that might kick off an idea. Lately I have been collecting images of Sydney street art for inspiration.

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Vintage Chenille Bedspread by catnapcottage; Bird and Butterfly 20"x20" Pillow Cover by SewSusieDesigns; Black Vintage Night Tables by EmbellishOnBroadway; Brass Candlestick Table Lamp by TheGildedTassel; Birds on Branches 8x10 Art Print by Freshline; Ceramic Modern White 10 inch Bud Vase by RedClayCo]

What is your favorite part about your home?
My son’s room. It was the first room I decorated in the house and it holds many memories.

   
   

[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Modern Louis Settee by metrosofa; Teepee Tent - The Big Top Circus by sweetharvestonline; Bunting Pennant Strings by giggleberry; Toadstool Trio by ickleson; Set of 2 Chambray Blue Cafe Curtains by CottageHomeCouture; Lumbar Pillow by BlueDoorStyle]

Does your home hold any strong memories?
Absolutely! From the day I first walked into the house after I purchased it (sight unseen!), to bringing my son home from the hospital, to having friends over for long dinners and a chat, there are so many beautiful memories here.

   

[Left to right: Aqua Chic China Cabinet by paintedcottages; Herds pillow by skinnylaminx; White Bright Butterfly Mobile by littledreamersinc]

 


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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