Nesting

Mark and I are planning a future home together (yes.. I know... premature Holly!! But everything just feels so right)
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Allow me to digress a little: [ I know some readers might be skeptical (just waiting for me to fail miserably) , some confused (so much has changed in my life in such a short period)... but all I ask is that you be happy for me, because it's what I've been wanting for such a long time. And though I am still the same Holly Jean (will still love dogs, and pink stuff and still talk about men and sex all the time!), but I also look forward to sharing my new phase of life with all of you. The good and the bad parts of it. ]

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So... We've been happily looking at designs, show homes, and styles. My only gripe is that he wants to get a place in Orchard... which I think is saturated, over priced and too busy! I'm such an east side girl, and value the tranquility and laid back nature of the East Coast. Oh well.. nothing's cast in stone yet....

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LOMBOK is an eastern inspired furniture store renowned for beautiful and versatile pieces which are adaptable to any home style. I'm going to show you the stuff I like... and I need your comments ok... (be honest)

Holly Jean's Ideal Home

BEDROOM- I want a bedroom that looks like it's smack in the middle of Shangri La. It needs to be tranquil, fresh, and natural. This means huge windows with lots of natural light and a view of lush greenery. I'd live to have a poster bed, hardwood floors and fresh white walls.

And Candles. Plenty of candles!!! (mainly for Mark, I can't really be arsed with tiny accessories).

LIVING AREA- This area has to be spacious enough for entertaining so it has to have a clean and clutter free layout. So I have chosen simple cut furniture, none of the frilly and busy looking stuff. Spacious, yet not empty. Minimalist, yet it has unique pieces which make the area intriguing. The TV cabinets , CD cabinets, consoles for gadgets like the DVD players and all the speakers need to blend in.

At Lombok, I also found this neat sideboard for the doorway. Some place to put the mail, the keys... and I'll switch those candle stands to a Hanukkah Menorah (since Mark is Jewish). It would be interesting... starting a Jewish+Catholic home.

THE STUDY- Work is work... but it doesn't have to be boring... especially not with us. I think we are now living pretty unusually interesting lives. And it should be reflected in our office space. I'd want a turquoise office! I'd like one of those small desks for myself in the office, one to put my little lap top and blog away.

They also have such pretty Christmas decorations! But we'll be away for Christmas. Maybe next year we'll get a tree!

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So.. what do you think??? Hit or Miss?

If you like what you see, you can get a catalogue here.