I can't even tell you how inspired I am by this feature. I just love peeking at people's home decor, and I'm so glad that some of them let us into their houses and apartments! This week's guest is another creative, colorful and dear friend of mine. Carol Grilo lives in beautiful Florianopolis, Brazil, with her husband, Ivan, and her cat, Beterraba ('Beet' in Portuguese!). If Carol is not making magical crafts for her popular handmade brand, Fofysfactory, she is sure enjoying her apartment. I don't blame her!
Carol is an architect, and although she does not work as an architect anymore, her great eye for color, shapes and furniture does show up in her decor. "I always loved a clean, contemporary style, but since I became a full-time crafter it changed to a more colorful, cozy style", she says. Carol loves a good bargain (who doesn't?) and enjoys hunting for used furniture. She usually mixes her finds with objects brought from her trips and other treasures she accumulated over the years.
Are you curious to see Carol's favorite corner? Here it is!
Why did you choose this specific corner as your favorite?
I really like how it turned out. The strong wall color and the piece made out of recycled wood give a nice contrast from the rest of the living room. It's also the first corner that catches visitors' eyes when they come to our place.
What is your favorite object in this space? Where does it come from?
I love the embroidered loops wall hangings I made myself. I chose the fabrics so they would match the living room decor, and I added a wall clock to play with the combo. I change the fabrics from time to time which makes the decor more playful. I also like the globe, from my husband's childhood. I found it at his parents' house and brought it home! My new favorite object though is the antique sewing machine. I've always wanted one.
Which object you would like to have in this corner but still don't have?
A medicine cabined for my toys. I will soon add an antique chair I'm restyling, and more books, and probably more cool objetcs.
If you could change anything in this corner, what would it be?
I would love to change the apartment floor. I'm crazy for hard wood floors, but where I live, in Southern Brazil, it gets cold, so carpet is always the first choice for apartments. Carpet is a lot of work though, specially with our cat.
In your opinion, what makes a corner a favorite corner?
A corner that catches everyone's attention. That carries a story in every object. That has color. We get compliments from whoever comes to the apartment about the wall color, and the embroidery loops, and it makes us happy.
If you'd like to see more of Carol's beautiful creations, please stop by her Flickr page. Thank you Carol, Ivan and Beterraba for letting us into your space!
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Would you like to participate in this feauture? Please drop me a note: shelikescherries[at]gmail[dot]com. I would love to see your favorite corner!
oh my gosh!! I love that green!! So so pretty! I see why it's her favorite corner! :)
Love all her flickr photos too!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Becky Farley | February 14, 2011 at 12:21 PM
PARABÉNS, ADORO A CAROL GRILO, ELA É UMA FOFA, E SUA GATINHA BETERRABA TAMBÉM. A CASA DELA É UMA GRAÇA.BJS
Posted by: Drika Gaby | February 14, 2011 at 01:47 PM
The wall color is so revitalizing! There is so much you can do with this great wall. But what's cooler, are those stuffs over the table! That old school sewing machine is very charming, and the manual SLR underneath is such a great piece!
Posted by: Mie Jensen | May 16, 2011 at 09:01 AM