Moon to Moon

Chilled out, lazy, bohemian interiors ....

2012-02-27T10:11:00.002Z

Beautiful bohemian dining room table - Flickr

I love incense, couldn't live without my nag champra.

Light. Beautiful chilled out bohemian bedroom interior

I have just started a new job on a really really busy ward. After 5 months of looking after lovely old ladies who were waiting to be discharged home, looking after detoxing alcoholics with serious liver problems is to say the least a challenge. I can see I am going to love this speciality, but 4 days in I am craving a lazy chilled out sping morning, in my p.j's listening to music, with some tea and toast and the smell of nag champra wafting around my house.

Luckily I have the weekend off to do just that.... yippy!

Hope you are all having a chilled week

xxx Gabi xxx

Those in glass houses ....

2012-02-23T17:33:00.000Z

Bathroom in a wooden conservatory
One of my all time favourites , originally uploaded by Earthage(?)

Bohemian conservatory interior

Beautiful, light and airy conservatory style living

Houseboat, wooden floating home

Just wow! - Glass and steel framed living room

Conservatory/ sitting room (A reblog, sorry)

When I was younger my friend Charlotte's parents house had a kitchen extension that was kind of like the first picture. I was so in love with the light airy-ness(?) of that room and have always thought that eventually this is what I would like to aim for in my own home. So now we may potentially be buying our rented house off the landlord maybe just maybe I can get my dream.

And the winner is.....

2012-02-21T17:52:00.003Z

A beautiful pair of worn in Kilim Boots

The Kilim boot give away was really popular and on behalf of Jenny at Bohemia Design and my self I would like to thank everyone that took part in this awesome give away.

So the winner is .......

......the rather beautiful Heather from Moonshinejunkyard. Congratulations Lovely Lady, please get in touch to claim your beautiful pair or boots xxxx

Justina Blakeney

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Beautiful bohemian style bedroom, love all those rugs!

Gothic style mirrored head board

Bohemian living room. Rugs on the floor and book above the door

Beautiful old leather chair with Suzani throw cover

Vintage chest, ottomans and rug, lovely and worn in :)

I have just stumbled upon the blog of Justina Blakeney and I am so hooked (with a bit of blog envy thrown in). The images above are from one of her friends Beech home which I have fallen in love with. I love the mismatched rugs and clashing prints.

For the full article click here

Just a reminder the give away ends tomorrow at midnight (GMT London)... Just a mention again for those of you that are anon, please please leave your email address as if chosen as a winner your entry will be disqualified without as everyone could say they were that anon xxx

Bohemian Car Interiors ....

2012-02-16T17:59:00.000Z

national geographic, september 1968

Knuckle duster gears and a bohemian blanket chair cover

Crotchet blanket

Fake flowers

Mexican blanket throw

Aren't these car interiors awesome? My sister gave me a Mexican blanket for my birthday last year and as soon as I get myself a car I am copying that bottom photo.

Jenny from Bohemia Designs and myself would like to thank you to everyone who has entered the Kilim Boots giveaway. it has been really successful with over 100 entries so far. ~ just a small reminder to those you silly Monkeys who have entered as anonymous and not left an email address, I don't know who you are! (This is so something I would do, ha ha) Please re-comment with an email address or send me an email before the closing date to let me know which anon is you.

Good luck guys

xxx gabi xxx

Bohemia, Kilim Boots give away ...

2012-02-13T11:53:00.003Z

Vintage Kilim Boots

For those of you that fell for the stunning Kilim boots on the last post you will be happy to hear that Moon to Moon has teamed up with this months wonderful sponsor Bohemia Designs to offer one lucky Sister the chance to win a pair of their very own sexy Kilim boots.

In the words of Bohemia Designs "Our Moroccan Kilim Boots are made entirely by hand in Marrakech. These fabulously bohemian cowboy boots are produced from the finest quality leather and unique, vintage kilims. The re-loved antique kilim rugs we source give our boots great character & due to the nature of the vintage kilims, no two pairs of boots are ever the same, so yours will be a truly original work of art."

To be in with the chance of being the lucky winner of a pair of unique Kilim boots all you have to do is:

1) Follow Moon to Moon on blogspot and bloglovin
2) 'Like' Bohemia designs and Moon to Moon on FaceBook
3) Leave a comment below letting us know which of the Kilim designs is your favourite
3) An Extra entry will be given to those who tweet, blog or share this give away on Facebook

The Give away closes at Midnight (London GMT) Monday 20th February. My personal favourites are the "Nadia' boots below.

My personal Favourite Kilim boots "Nadia"

Good luck guys

xxx Gabi xxx

p.s Moon to Moon is now on twitter @frommoontomoon , come on over and say hi!

6 Bohemian accessories for the home...

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1) Prism of Thread Dream Catcher from Spell Designs

2) Vintage Laos Embroidered Cushion from a selection at Gypsy River

3) The mother of all incense - Nag Champra

4) Carved Wood Coffee Table from West Elm

5) Kilim Boots, from a selection at Bohemia

6) Mirror Prism by The Wild unknown at Bona Drag

~I am probably going to make this a regular feature as there are so many beautiful bohemian accessories for the home out there. Hope you all have a great Weekend.

xxx Gabi xxx

Houseboat, Floating homes...

2012-02-09T22:54:00.002Z

Houseboat Reflections of North America's Floating Homes... History architecture, and Lifestyles. By Ben Dennis and Betsy Case

Houseboat interior

Houseboat Reflections of North America's Floating Homes... History architecture, and Lifestyles.

Houseboat bedroom interior

Houseboat. Floating homes

Houseboat, floating homes

Houseboat interior.

Houseboat, Reflections of North America's Floating homes

I have always wanted to live on a houseboat and have many times dreamt about getting an old Dutch barge. These pictures just confirm what I am missing....

All images are from the book:
Houseboat Reflections of North America's Floating Homes... History architecture, and Lifestyles.
By Ben Dennis and Betsy Case
Published in 1977.

Above the bed

2012-02-08T16:52:00.000Z

Stunning enclosed bed with Indian patchwork throws

Large Rattan circle as an over the bed feature

Thai teak wall carving as a bed head

buddha and catcher

Rattan bed

I have just got back from a few days in Snowdonia and lying on my bed with my book (PopCo by Scarlett Thomas) and cup of tea have looked up above my bed at my Spell Dream catcher and been inspired to make this post. I love that bottom orange one, I am sure that is just a pretty place mat but it looks so pretty.

Eclectic Sitting Rooms....

2012-02-04T18:43:00.004Z

Eclectic sitting/ living room interior

Sitting room by Photographer David Prince

Library Sitting/ living Room with Moroccan pouffes and Persian rug, Via maison Boheme

Eclectic Moroccan style sitting Room with Kilim cushions and throws

Opulent and eclectic. Probably as close to my dream home as I think I have seen, but not enough books

I love the eclectic shabby-ness of these living / sitting rooms, perfect for lounging around with a good book.

I am a real hoarder. As long as I remember my parents have been big collectors, getting obsessed with a particular type of pottery or glassware and searching antiques shops for that next exiting find (I used to love going to weekend antique fairs, my sister and I would look at the pretty vintage jewellery pretending which pieces we were going to buy).

Unlike my parents I never buy anything of worth or value, but I am such a magpie for anything un-British looking. My dream home is a dusty, eclectic treasure chest of rare findings from all over the world that I would have found in an Indiana Jones/ Victorian explorer type way :)

Sadly my boyfriend is more of a minimalist type of dude.

All Tea Towels Give away

2012-01-31T12:55:00.004Z

It has been a fair while since I did a give away on Moon to Moon, so I was delighted when Al from all-tea-towels.co.uk got in touch to offer me two tea towels to review and a further two as a give away of course I graciously accepted.

After looking at his site I fell instantly in love with the illustrated Tunnock's Tea towel below (not sure if international readers have Tunnock's tea cakes but they are the yummiest things ever!) so the first choice was a no brainer.

The coolest tea towel ever!! Tunnock's teacake tea towel

I was not disappointed with my choice, It is a screen printed picture on 100% unbleached cotton so it is really, really good quality and although now I have tested it to ensure it had good absorbency (which it did) the design is so awesome I think I may frame it to go on my kitchen wall. Awesome!!

The second tea towel was harder to choose as there were so many good ones but I eventually chose the Nautical knots tea towel below. When I was younger I went to Sea cadets where I learnt not only to sail and row and canoe but also tie knots and I remember being so proud of my first figure of eight ( I know, I was a cool kid right? ha ha).

Nautical Knots, bends and Hitches tea towel

This towel is again really good quality and is made of 100% linen. It did require soaking first to increase the absorbency but it was truly worth it, it is a great tea towel. The only problem with the tea towels is now they make my old ratty ones look even rattier and gross. Maybe its time I replaced them all.

So to the Give away. Al from 'all tea towels' has kindly agreed for one lucky reader to choose 2 tea towels of their own, to shipped to anywhere in the world. All you have to do to enter the give-away is sit back with a cuppa tea and browse 'all tea towels' and leave ONE comment below with details of your chosen tea towels ( if you cant be contacted via your blog- please leave your email address in the comment) and 'like' all tea towels on facebook - oh and be following Moon to Moon :)

The winner will be chosen by a picking a name out of a hat, obviously at random on Monday the 6th February....

Good Luck xxx Gabi xxx

Catalogue of seeds tea towel

To see other reviews of the tea towels see 'it's all about the fabric', 'Three beautiful things', Vintage Vikki,

The Winner of the 'All tea towels giveaway' is ....... Titti from the wonderful Shoestring Pavilion blog who chose the Colourful Kaleidoscope and the Blue 'Keep calm and carry on' Tea towels. Well done Titti, and thank you to Al from al tea towels for such a great give away.

I have had to remove the winner post as for some reason it was causing problems with my blog

The home of .... Danielle and Jeffertitti

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Danielle and Jeffertiti at home in Topanga Canyon

Danielle and Jeffertiti's jewellery

Danielle and Jeffertiti's wardrobe

Danielle and Jefferititi

Peacock chair in the garden

I love that orange bottle!

Jewellery tree

I saw these pictures about a year ago (?) on style like u and have just re-stumbled upon them and thought I would share. On the main site is a video interview with the couple talking about their style and home in Topanga Canyon.

Danielle's wonderful jewellery range 'onwards into the future' is available via - Sisters of the black moon.

Bohemian kitchen interiors ....

2012-01-19T11:16:00.001Z

Unusual bohemian kitchen interior

Beautiful pink vintage kitchen

Beautiful pink bohemian fridge

Butlers sink

Rustic style kitchen

Stunning vintage kitchen range

Bohemian kitchen interior

Stunning painted cabinet -Photography by Helen Norman

Orange kitchen interior

I have so many wonderful kitchen images that this post has seen a few edits before posting. My favourite is the beautiful bohemian style kitchen in the first picture, I can imagine eating a good hearty stew and home made bread created in this kitchen, perfect for the freeeeeezing winter days here in England.

P.s If you haven't already please take time to check out my January Sponsors blogs and shops, all run by wonderful blogspot ladies

You can never have too many Houseplants...

2012-01-15T09:30:00.001Z

I would love to have a reading room with this many houseplants

Houseplants - bohemian interior

Sleeping in a green house.

Cheese Plant

I would love this !

Houseplants in the bathroom add that bohemian feel

Dreamy houseplant staircase

Years ago I read This other Eden by Ben Elton, in the story the earths atmosphere has become inhabitable and the entire population end up living in bio-domes. Since then I have dreamt of living in a romantic Eden project style glass dome full of plants and beautiful wildlife - pure heaven!

Moroccan Interiors -Riad Charai

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Moroccan living room interior

Moroccan Bedroom

Moroccan roof terrace

Moroccan garden terrace-

Who doesn't love Moroccan interiors? Low seating, Moroccan lamps, Pouffe's, and the ultimate bohemian vibe.

I have wanted to go to Morocco for ages but never seem to book it. I spend ages looking at places to stay and Riad Charai is defiantly on my list of dream places to stay.

For more Moroccan interiors click here and scroll down :)

Peacock chairs

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Stevie Nicks and christine McVie chilling on the mother of all peacock chairs

Cat Power on the Peacock chair of William Lemon the 3rd

A pastel Peacock chair tea party

White peacock chair

Vintage Peacock chair

Peacock chair

Vintage peacock chair

I was super jealous last month when Chloe from Sugar high and love stoned posted about her new peacock chair. I have wanted a vintage peacock chair since I was little and have even been teased on my way to and from work by the one in a shop near me (not for sale). I have posted about them in the past and been on the look out for a while. So I am super happy to have found one for the bargain price of a tenner!!

Vintage glass Apothecary bottles....

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Beautiful bohemian vintage glass bottles

Moroccan glass rose water bottles

Beautiful vintage glass soda stream bottles

Vintage apothecary bottles

Vintage glass bottles used as paint brush holders

Beautiful bottles and stunning Jewels from the lovley ladies at Spell

Vintage witch hazel and a Bottle of lovely caswell massey rose water

It so interesting how opinion was divided about the colour co-ordinated books on the last post, I personally love it as it makes finding cd's so much easier, you can see more books organised this way on this post here.

I have been listening to the Dandy Warhols on repeat for some time now and the below song inspired this post, sadly none of the above are my bottles :)

The home of... Photographer Mike Mables

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Possibly the most beautiful Bookcase ever!

Beautiful exposed brick walls and ceiling beams

Rustic kitchen interior

Nandi the Cow

This is the stunning Brooklyn home of Photographer Mike Mables. I have been in Love with that top bookcase image as it floats around the blogging world for ages, so it is nice to finally find out who owns it.

I hope you all have a wonderful New Years. Thank you to all readers, new and old, for your support and encouragement this year, it really means a lot.

until next year

xxxx Gabi xxxx

Creating a bohemian room P.t 3.. Rugs

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No bohemian room is complete without a hint of Moroccan style interior design

Kilim rug

Yurt interior

Beautiful bohemian rug

There is nothing like a beautiful rug to help create a cozy relaxed interior. I am a big fan of Kilim rugs at the moment but they are so expensive, I am keeping an eye out on ebay for a bargain. For more rug heavy interiors see here.

Hope you all had a great christmas. I got the Woodstock handmade houses book I wanted (cheers Lizzy) and it is even better in print.

Happy Christmas

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Moonrise by the talented Beth Hoeckel

I am off home after my shift this morning. Although I have internet assess at home I doubt I will be posting so just wanted to say happy Christmas for Sunday xxxx

Romantic Lace for Christmas

2011-12-20T15:16:00.002Z

Bohemian lace bedspread

Lace curtain and peacock chair

Lace bed

Lace and Ostrich feathers

Lace detail on mirror

Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg under lace sheets in the Performance

I am going home (Snowdonia national Park) for Christmas and I can't wait. My parents have a really beautiful 13th century cottage which, is 15 miles from the nearest town. Heaven!

The bedroom we sleep in is really pretty and full of antique ornaments and crisp white sheets with lace borders, completely different from our room.....

Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas where ever you are.

xx Gabi

Who said Dens were just for kids?

2011-12-16T23:07:00.003Z

I am in love with this adult den with handmade blankets, it has inspired me.

Some one to share your den with

Adult Den in a loft

An awesome den in a tree house

Another tree house den

A romantic grown up fort

A garden den

Beautiful mosquito net canopy den

Bohemian Canopy bed

Heaven !

Not actually a den, but I just love that film (and that dress)

I love the den in the Royal Tenenbaums

Do you ever wish you could build a den like you did when you were little? A hide away where the outside world could not get in? I would love one like in the Royal Tenenbaums but maybe a more grown up version might be a little bit more acceptable at my age.

p.s. Any of you lucky enough to be in or around Melborne this Saturday and looking for some stunning Christmas treats ( suzani cushions, Karen tribe pillows, Moroccan wedding blankets, Indian necklaces) from around the world check out Gypsy Rivers open day. I am totally bummed that I can't go.

Earthship for sale

2011-12-14T19:07:00.002Z

This stunning hand built earthship, eco-home is for sale

Want to own your very own blog famous Earthship? This stunning home was custom built and includes four acres of land set in a peaceful and remote area....... sadly my nursing qualification isn't transferable to America.

Inside the earthship

Earthship at night

Stunning Wooden Earthship bedroom

Earthship sitting room

If you are interested in buying this beautiful earthship from the Earthage blogger, then the email adress is on the above flyer. For more images of this stunning home visit here

Creating a relaxing bohemian room Pt. 2 Moroccan Pouffes...

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To create instant bohemian glamour and style to your home try adding a Moroccan pouffe, this beautiful battered one looks great on a kilim rug

Moroccan pouffe and Silver trays

Morocan Medina

Bohemian interior - Moroccan pouffe teamed with luxury velvet throws adds instant bohemian glamour

Morroccan pouffe and Morrocan wedding blanket (available from the Glorious Gypsy River)

Moroccan Leather Pouffes from a selection at Grahame and green

Moroccan pouffes are another way to add a bohemian element to your home. Perfect for using as a tables with a silver tray balanced on top, as foot-rests or just as pure decoration. A simple google search will throw up plenty of results but shops like Grahame and Green and Anthopologie will sell and deliver world wide. Other specialist online stores such as Moroccan Bazaar and Moroccan decor also sell them and of course there is the always handy ebay and etsy for the bargains and one offs.

Pouffe with silver tray used as a table

Creating a bohemian bedroom.. Pt 1. Lighting

2011-12-12T16:28:00.005Z

The Astrostarlight projection kit -For the romantic bohemian that loves to lie under the stars.
A make it yourself lamp - flimsy with bad reviews on Amazon but I personally think this was one of my best ever purchases. I love it!!!!

For creating a chilled out bohemian Interior - Habitat's wonderful Moon lamps designed by Buzz Aldridge

Moroccan style lanterns like this one from Grahame and Green - Casablanca Tyre Lamp give a Bohemian glow and create patterns on the wall

These bohemian Handmade lampshades with dried leaves could be made easily

Create a romantic bohemian mood :Bohemian lighting: Fairy Lights

The ultimate source of bohemian moon lighting - The candle

It doesn't matter what colour the walls or how many beautiful furnishings you have if a room is too bright or too dingy it wont help you achieve the chilled out vibe you are looking for. Lighting can be used to great effect to improve not only the look of a room but also your mood.

Light therapy has been used for centuries and many ancient cultures practised various forms of 'heliotherapy', including Ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. The Inca, Assyrian and early German settlers also worshipped the sun as a health bringing deity.

I am a big fan of candle light, I swear the world seems like such a better place without any electrical interference. I am a big fan of power cuts :)

If you love the vintage look I thoroughly suggest you check out Goldstone Studios beautiful vintage lamps. They are just stunning!!

Decorated Indian Mud huts

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Indian painted mud hut decorated with Henna style paintings on the wall

Indian painted mud hut

Mandawa, India

Detail in a Bhunga Home India - via artnlight

Bhunga Home India -Via Artnlight

Bhunga Home India - Via Artnlight

Following on from the cob homes post.... I have for a long time loved the top two images but never been able to find a reliable source on tumblr or pintrest etc.. which is such a pain as I would love to know more about these beautiful creative homes.

However, on my quest to find out more I came across so many beautiful painted mud homes from all over the world. The bottom two are from the Bhunga tribe in India, who decorate their mud homes with paint, raised mud and mirrors, aren't they stunning!

p.s if any one knows more about the top two please let me know :)

edit. Monica from the awesome blog bohemian Twilight has said the top two are probably from the book Indian Interiors. Thank you Monica xxxBhunga Home

Cob houses...

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This Cob house interior is so stunning, i love the organic shape of the walls and the wooden roof.

Inside a Cob house Vancouver

Cob house interior

Myrtle Cob house Library, Coquille Oregon

The Cob project - A cob house with glass bottles in the walls

The bohemian interior of a Cob home

Bohmian style cob house interior

I love cob houses, they are beautiful bohemian organic homes made of clay, sand, straw, water and earth.. Here in the UK there are an estimated half a million of these cob or earth houses, some of which date back to the thirteenth century. They are especially common in the good ole west of England (where I live).

I have always dreamt of building my own home, now if only I could build one of these up a tree!

Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix

2011-11-27T21:28:00.001Z

Jimi Hendrix at home

Jimi Hendrix style

Jimi Hendrix at home in London

Jimi Hendrix relaxing at home

Jimi Hendrix on stage

xxxxx Happy Birthday to my favourite Man and Bohemian Icon Mr Jimi Hendrix, 69 Today xxxxx

All images via Castles Made Of Sand tumblr

Spell and the dream catchers

2011-11-25T16:53:00.004Z

Spell Prism Dream catcher with crystal and bone

Spell Dream Catchers

Spell dream catcher

Crochet Dream catcher by Rachel Rice, via Flickr

dream catcher object created for Free People Portland (by rachael rice)

Last week I had a very nice surprise in the post from the lovely Ladies at SPELL. A beautiful dream catcher and a feather ring. I have been a big fan of their products and their stunning photography for a while now and even posted Lizzy's house a while back so to receive such a gift was such a luxury.

I was going to upload some pictures of my dream catcher but cant find my camera - computer cable so have posted a couple of Spells images instead (mine is the Prism dream catcher in the first photo).

So to Lizzy and Spell a big thank you xxxxxx

Ways of Seeing

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Possibly the best ever view

Wow

The makers project

Huge window

Marcelo Montecino, Bustamante 4, Santiago, 1969

Cosy nook

The Long Road

2011-11-16T16:50:00.002Z

Rolling homes

Rolling Homes

Rolling homes

rolling homes

Tumblr

The thing I love about blogging is finding so many like minded souls. I get comments and emails from so many people with wonderfully inspiring blogs and I think it is about time I highlight a few. So I would like to start by drawing your attention to two such blogs, run by my favourite male bloggers Keith and Lloyd.

The first is the lovely Keith with his blog the flying tortoise, I thoroughly recommend putting some time aside to brew a coffee, sit back and scroll through his blog. The post above is inspired by Keiths post on the same book Rolling homes by Jane lidz (1979).

The second is a blog owed by Lloyd Kahn (the editor-in-chief of Shelter publications). Lloyds blog is marvellous and has always got some interesting handmade houses/boats/caravans etc... and again is well worth investing some time to have a good scroll.

I have named the post after one of my all time favourite songs, see below.

Carlota Santamaria

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All image by photographer Carlota Santamaria. Visit Carlota's blog here

On the porch ...

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bell

Devendra Banhart and Vetiver

Tibetan prayer flags

Spell and the gypsy

chillin on the porch with a glass of wine :)

Kathryn Island

Love that chair

wooden porch

Wooden porch

I don't have a porch but if i did .....

Woodstock Handmade houses

2011-11-06T17:18:00.006Z

Woodstock handmade houses

woodstock handmade houses

Wooden home

Woodstock handmade houses

Woodstock handmade house

woodstock hand made houses (yes i know, i have posted this picture a zillion times, i just love it)

Woodstock handmade houses

On the approach to Christmas the what would you like question is one that always stumps me. Well this year I know exactly what I want, I want this book, Woodstock handmade houses or I want one of the houses, either would be good.

p.s. Lizzy this post is a hint :)

Edit..... How weird I have just noticed the linkwithin link suggests i have posted about this book before and forgotten all about it.

Oswald's Mill

2011-10-30T21:21:00.002Z

American flag throw

Oswalds mill, Bohemian home

Bohemian bathroom -Oswalds Mill

Bohemian bathroom

Bohemian Attic Room

All images Copyrighted by Cynthia Van Elk

Oswald's Mill is an 18th Century Germanic house mill in Pennsylvania currently used for shooting print or film. I wish it was a holiday home, i would love to stay here!

All images copyrighted and taken by the Mills owner Cynthia Van Elk

Interesting shower rooms ...

2011-10-25T09:12:00.004+01:00

Moroccan style shower room

Rustic bathroom tiles

Vintage shower head Cynthia Van Elk

Stone shower room

Cave style shower room

Retro tiles shower

beautiful tables ...

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Indian wooden table - £200 from West elm

Morrocan tiled table

Indian bowl table

Large round table surrounded by Kilim pillows

Morrocan pouffes as tables

Beautiful bohemian bedrooms ...

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Wooden bedroon

Bohemian interior

bohemian bedroom

Jada Pinket sSmiths meditation room (this would not chill me out)

Bohemian bedroom

Cabin bed

I have just completed my first two shifts as a fully qualified nurse. After three years of training and having nurses looking over my shoulder to make sure I am 'safe' it is so weird to finally be told I can give an injection without anyone there (of course I have given thousands supervised) and write Staff nurse on paperwork- eek!

Although I have felt like a rabbit in headlights, I have had a really good couple of shifts and think I am going to like this ward. I am however, really tired from the countless sleepless nights leading up to my first day (so many nightmares!) so this post is dedicated to my favourite place - Bed :)

I am of to yoga for some much needed relaxation xxx Gabi xxx

Alexander Calder's home ..

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Alexander Calder is most famous for his mobile sculptures. All images from the book Calder at home.

Moroccan bedroom interiors

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Moroccan bedroom

Baked Vision

Moroccan bedroom

Flickr

I love Moroccan interior design.

The home of Photographer Mark Borthwick

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Live journal

For a couple of years now the photo above has been my favourite. Everything about that image is for me perfect. But it has always been a mystery image, it has appeared on tumblr countless times with no source, all I have ever known is that I want to live there. I want to be that girl on the mat surrounded by those plants, big windows, and musical instruments. The perfect place to be creative and relaxed.

This morning I finally found out it is the home of photographer Mark Borthwick and i have found lots of pretty pictures of his lovely bohemian Brooklyn home to share. Hope you love it as much as me.

Kilim Love ... Moroccan Interiors

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bohemian interior design blogs

Free bird - Gypsy camper

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These images are from Born to be wilds . Chloe and her beau sold everything to hit the open road festival hopping over the summer with :

"With our hearts on our sleeves, our home on our back and a handfull of crystals, sea-shells + good books"

So Jealous. Check out the rest of the pictures at Born to be wild

Really ties the room together ...

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The dude

Unknown source

Elle decor

Moodboard

Marie claire Maison

Linen and lavender

Unicorn milk

Yesterday I got back onto my yoga mat for the first time in far far too long. Since I had been away my centre has gained a new teacher and she is amazing (sadly she is off to Pune for a month to meet Mr Iyenga himself). I feel refreshed, I don't know what has kept me away for so long.

The rug (yoga mat) really does more than tie my room together - ha ha oh such cheese, sorry!!!

p.s. If you haven't seen the big Lebowski yet make sure you do xx

Where to buy... Gypsy River

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I have got a few emails recently asking me where to buy bohemian furniture or home decorations, so thought I may start a regular series featuring some of my favourite 'bohemian' shops. So this week I am featuring my new favourite Gypsy River. Not only does the Lovely Kerrie sell the most beautiful furniture but she also sells jewellery, collected from her travels around the globe.

I would love to have a shop like hers. Maybe one day *sigh*. So here is a selection of what is on offer at Gypsy River. For updates on Kerries purchases prior to them entering the etsy store, and for inspirational photos you can follow Kerries blog here.

I have a number of her beautiful Indian necklaces which are even nicer in real life.

Enjoy xxx

Vintage Suzani floor cushions

Stunning indian bags

. Vintage Banjara Tribe Necklace
I have just received the one on the left and it is more beautiful in real life than in the photo

Vintage sari umbrellas

Hmong Tribe Wallet

Vintage Lhassi Mugs - Mmmm Lhassi!!

I am personally in LOVE with theis beautiful Vintage tribal silver and turquise cuff - only one so hurry

Vintage suzani throw

Hanging around...

2011-09-26T17:50:00.002+01:00

At the moment I am just hanging around waiting for a reference from my university tutor before I can start my new job as a newly qualified staff nurse (woo hoo). I cant wait to get started and put 3 years of training into practice. Fingers crossed my reference will be done soon .....

The house of Waris

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I am kind of obsessed by this guy, not only has he been in a number of Wes Anderson films but he also designs jewellery, owns a tea shop and lives in a gorgeous apartment. What a dude :)

All images of Waris Singh Ahluwalia via style like u

Hibernation season - bohemian interiors

2011-09-19T12:35:00.002+01:00

Summer Teeth

gypsy rose tea

Bohemian homes

Alison Duke on flickr

Bohemian children

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Bohemian homes

It's hibernation season again. Curled up in bed listening to the wind and rain at the window, heaven!

Dancing Barefoot....

2011-09-15T11:18:00.001+01:00

My next door neighbour has a hammock in her garden that taunts me when I look through my bathroom window, I am so tempted to nip over the fence and have a go, although I have only been living in this house a month so don't think it would be a good introduction.

I would love one however, despite my best efforts I am very ungraceful and would no doubt capsize the hammock and land on the floor.

Just a note to say thank you to Sara from sisters of the black moon and Here's the deal for sharing this breathatking video. Seeing Patti Smiths reaction ...

Entertaining friends .....

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Spell and the gypsy collective

I am going away to Devon for the weekend with some friends and I can't wait. I feel like since finishing university all I have been doing is anxiously applying for jobs. I have been working full time and have not really given myself time to breathe. So this weekend is exactly what I need. Copious amounts of wine, good food and great company. Bliss.

Leslie Williamson ...

2011-09-04T16:37:00.000+01:00

Kappe Pool, Pacific Palisades, CA

Ray Kappe’s home, Pacific Palisades, CA

Wharton Esherick’s bedroom, Paoli, PA

Wharton Esherick home & studio, Paoli, PA

Russel Wright's studio, Garrison, NY

All images by photographer Leslie Williamson.

The gypsy den...

2011-08-30T11:10:00.004+01:00

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Place des Epices in Marrakesh (Cheers blomoodeuse)

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After reading the comments for the last post I felt I had been a little down on colour and searched for some beautiful eclectic rooms. I found plenty and this post was supposed to full of yummy wall papers and fabrics but during my quest I fell for these dens.

As the summer comes to an end in England I am once again dreaming about rich velvet throws, Kilim cushions, snuggling up by a bonfire, and preparing for hibernation. Heaven !

In the white room ....

2011-08-26T10:25:00.006+01:00

Leslie Williamson

I come from family that growing up were in love with wallpaper. Usually Laura ashley, William Morris and Sanderson prints. Not just in one room, but every room had its own print complete with matching curtains, trimmings, tie backs, cushions and bed covers. The wall paper was usually eccentric and opulent and suits my parents perfectly, they would not have been happy with magnolia.

For me though, living in rented accommodation for the last 12 years, I have come to long for white walls. My new house has a hideous feature wall in brown, that is made worse by the wardrobe shaped blue square on one side (soooooo Lazy!) that i will have to paint over. With white you can always spruce it up with Mexican throws, artwork, bookcases or cushions and the all important Houseplant. Even my parents are now starting to play it a little more "safe".

What do you guys think, are you confident with wallpaper or playing it safe with white?

xxx Gabi xxx

Room for one .........

2011-08-21T23:13:00.001+01:00

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With no studying to do I have time for myself and it feels great, strange but great. Now when I pick up a book the guilt if its not a textbook has gone. I can finally relax. I am just re-reading the life of Pi. Such a good book.

Thank you for all of your lovely comments on my last post xxxxxx Gabi

What Robert says....

2011-08-18T15:58:00.000+01:00

Wooo Hooo. I am so happy I just found out I got my first ever qualified Nursing Job. I am so pleased :) All that hard work has finally paid off. Wow a regular income.

Mmmm bathtime .......

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blessed wild apple girl

Texture...

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After a week out of the loop, I have moved house and my internet is finally working. I have to say it was quite a refreshing experience. I certainly got more done. Hope you all had a great week xxx

Beatrice Valenzuela -One cool mama!

2011-08-04T10:22:00.001+01:00

Beatrice Valenzuela for StyleLikeU.com from StyleLikeU on Vimeo.

She's a hairdresser, a potter, designs shoes, is stunning and a charming soul. Oh and has a stunning home, what a cool lady xxx

On The Road Again....

2011-08-02T11:50:00.001+01:00

Okay, so I am not actually on the road but on the move again. I have lived in 6 houses in the last 3 years! It is getting a little tiresome, but I like to pretend that I am a nomad and I travel with the wind.

I have no internet connection in my new house until next Thursday so I may be rather absent until then so I apologise. Have a great week xxx gabi xxx

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Just mellow..

2011-07-27T09:30:00.000+01:00

Unicorn milk

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Modren Residential Design

Thank you to everyone who entered the ramsign give away. I am pleased to announce that the winner (chosen by picking the name from a hat) was Julia from My blue Canoe . Congratulations Julia xxx

Ramsign giveaway

2011-07-21T11:23:00.003+01:00

RAMSIGN is a small Danish company specialising in manufacturing and selling classic enamel signs (house signs and house numbers) based upon original designs and techniques. I am sure you will agree they are rather lovely, so when the team contacted me about giving one away for one lucky reader how could I say no.

The winner can choose the sign of their desire from those above of between 1-5 numbers. They ship internationally so anyone can take part. If you don't have a fixed abode I am sure they would make beautiful presents.

All you have to do to take part is: be a follower of Moon to Moon and comment below, (and an extra entry will be given for those who either tweet or blog about the Ramsign giveaway with a link to Ramsign, just let me know you have). The lucky winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday 27th July. Sadly I can't take part, but I have my eye on that Metropolitan :)

Good luck my lovelies

Everything but the bathroom sink....

2011-07-18T15:34:00.002+01:00

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I haven't posted as much as I have wanted to recently. My mind has been elsewhere.

I have been getting myself worried about the lack of nursing jobs here in the Uk, which has happened just in time for me qualifying. I never thought when I embarked on my new career path that nursing would be affected by the cuts, but sadly the NHS is suffering pretty badly.

It has however made me think about life and John Lennon's famous quote has become rather poignant

"life is what happens when your busy making other plans"

. Some times I get so bogged down with my work/student life that I let things that matter to me just float on by and I am too foggy brained to participate. I haven't even been going to yoga or the pub!

Things are going to change :)

Buffalo Girl

2011-07-11T20:42:00.001+01:00

Okay, so this post is pretty much identical to the one over at Spell, but when I saw their images of Buffalo Girls home studio I couldn't help but reblog. PLus such a talented lady deserves as much exposure as possible. What I wouldn't do for one of her Cheyenne bags.

Bedtime....

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And relax......

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Freuds couch

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Indigo vibrations

Three years! I have been a student for three years. It has been one of the most stressful, rollercoaster rides ever but I have made it through and I am now a Nurse. I am so happy I have now job to go to as of yet so I am just going to take it easy and relax for the remainder of the summer. Bliss

Swoonworthy bohemian interiors

2011-07-01T15:58:00.001+01:00

Foliate

Hege Greenall-Scholtz

Pretty Mind Clutter

Coco Kelly

I am sorry I haven't posted for a while I have had a bit of a roller coaster couple of weeks. Hope it was worth the wait xxxx

Solstice sunshine....

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Toast

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Ginger and Jazz

Twig Hutchson

Eclipse....

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Mae Murray

Hippies and gypsies

xxxx Stevie xxxx

For sale via Etsy

One vintage designs

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Sadly the sky was so cloudy over Bristol I didn't get to see any of the eclipse. But I did read my new universe book in the bath as a mini celebration.

Stylish Blogger Award...

2011-06-15T18:57:00.000+01:00

Big thank you to Ingrid Maries who has given Moon to Moon a stylish blogger award. I am deeply honoured.

I would like to pass the award to 5 of my favourite blogs: So in no particular order:

Wash away your cares .......

2011-06-14T11:36:00.001+01:00

Outdoor bath via La Vie d'une Fleur

Retro red bathroom via barbie babes

Antique taps and shower head via bones and coffee

Moroccan style bathroom

Bohemian cave bathroom via my endless euphoria

Vintage, rustic bathroom via flickr

Outdoor dream bathroom via small rooms

Rustic bohemian bathroom via link

Bohemian bathroom via Link

I am a little stressed at the moment (although I am pretending to myself I am not). So this post is dedicated to my favourite place the bathroom. As I have mentioned a million times I love my baths. I step in and leave my cares outside the door. Heaven.

The top photo is dedicated to the lovely Denise aka Boho Girl so glad you have found your sparkle xxxx
The second is for Vix over at Vintage vixen, one of my new favourite blogs xxx