Yay, that’s what I wish for in 2012 home interiors. More quirkiness! Unexpected twists, peculiar objects and jawdropping combinations. Here’s some pics from the The Selby, featuring the São Paulo home of Fashion Designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.

How about having a scenery like that behind the sofa? Gorgeousness. Love the weird anatomy doll as well. And actually all of it, the overall colour scheme is magnificent. Next: Madly nice sofa & cushions.

And lastly, words are superfluous. Great vibe – eclectic at its best.

| pics via the selby |

Some time ago, I pondered whether there’s a correlation between people’s tastes in music and – not only clothes they wear, but also – interior design styles and home decor choices. And yes, I figure it may very well be so. All are expressions of personal preferences and surely they can be more or less consistent but it boils down to the same core. As for myself – a lover of alt.country and music with storytelling/folk roots – I’m not really sure how this translates to my interiors, but I have traced some signs :) Defining a song or a music style for each room is indeed an exciting project! Try it. I can’t stop doing it now that I started… Anyhow, I found a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Annis Brander that – if we downsize the cabaret influences – offers great eclectic-boho inspiration. There’s a country base, with folk tunes, elements of clean Swedishness, boho-charm-gypsy as well as my much-loved circus-theme and old glamour. Perfectly missmatched.

Now I’ve joined the same busy boat as Henen – redecorating my own home! It’s great fun now going from planning to action especially when it comes to the bedroom that will be transformed from white to beige but far far far from beige in atmosphere…Will prove beige (as backdrop) need not be blah! Another part is our dining area will be spiced up with a larger dining table and mix of six interesting chairs. Overall more homey/quirky knick-knacks will be added around as we’ve just cleaned out my grandparents’ old house. Very exciting process indeed! Results will show up here later on – and maybe some issues encountered along the way – and for now, here’s the good ol’ posterwall; on its way to a new look. Stay tuned :)

As you might know – and can read about in about trendey – this blog arose from a need to share things. More specifically, in the beginning, for me and Henen to share and discuss interior design ideas. Now she’s only calling me on the phone! Anyho, the other day we talked about this: CYRK posters. The circus-theme is an absolute favourite to me and CYRK art fits like a glove.

This art form has an interesting history. It’s quintessential of the golden age of the Polish School of Posters – a movement that began after the death of Soviet premier Joseph Stalin. From 50s through 1989 (the fall of Communism) the Polish Government financially supported and encouraged poster art (!) CYRK posters were first created in 1962, when the state circus agency wanted a revised look for the circus poster in order to upgrade the circus’ image. These new CYRK posters were not to be ads, but rather artistic renderings reminding the public that an exciting and modern circus was coming to town.

Posters were usually based on a single theme of common symbols; clowns, jugglers and animals, and are characterized by their display of painterly gestures, linear design, hand-lettering, metaphors, humour and vibrant colours. The Polish poster artists – treated favourably with respect, good salary and autonomy – became the spokespeople of society as their posters became the primary art form of the Polish nation. CYRK posters are not only fun in themselves as they are also the artists’ interpretation and commentary on society, often communicating to the viewer camouflaged political or social messages. It’s an artistic expression that should not only be viewed, but should also be read, pondered, and digested…

I’d take all of these, yes please! :)

The art of Polish posters attained international fame and the world’s first poster museum was opened in 1968. CYRK posters have now long been recognized and collected as a unique art form. They are sold in poster galleries (like where the pics above come from – with prices starting from approx $200) and in auction houses. It’s a must-have…! I my mind, I’m already a collector..

….must be the jester stocking! Adoringly whimsy and cute. I always enjoy a touch of circus in home decor, it makes me smile. Pics via photographer Nato Welton.

I just love the circus-theme. It makes me happy. Here’s my latest DIY-trick. Take some vintage lamp foots add some coloured bulbs. Tada! A retro classic from the 80s. With a twist.