Let us look at pretty rooms for a moment, shall we? Oh Zara Home… Why do you tease the Americans so?
I assume it’s only a matter of time before they give in and give us what we want – Zara (fashion) is starting to take over America in most major cities, their Home stores have to follow eventually right? I’d even take them in the form of a web shop. Until we can enjoy their things, the Europeans can at least rejoice because Zara Home recently launched their gorgeous interior collections for adults and children online. The site is fantastic, I had such fun browsing it and I’m sure you will as well.
They have such an eye for mixing the old with the new (Danish-inspired teak chairs with eco-friendly rustic stools), classic pieces with a few exotic accessories (like leather poufs!), and lots of texture and warmth. If Zara Home and Habitat ever set up shop here in America, I’ll be in heaven. Until that day… I look closely at their catalog, observe the styling, what’s mixed in here and there, consider stores in the states that carry items much like these, and keep an open mind because we have such an abundance right here in our own country. Certainly we can pull off eclectic and creative spaces with all the resources we have.
(images from zara home)
December 17th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
hi Holly! my name is Victoria, I’m a fresh graduate interior designer from Indonesia and I just found your blog and I think it’s cool.
It’s amazing how you can keep it updated everyday for more than 2 years with great pictures, designs and interviews. I wonder how could you manage your time with your daily life (experiencing, taking photographs, meeting people and interviewing) and updating your blog.
I’m really inspired with your pics and I’m gonna bookmark your blog so I can keep up with your updates. It’s a very inspirational thing that you have with the blog and I can only say thank you and keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Victoria
December 17th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
That corner bed/sofa is beautiful and looks so comfortable. I also love that kids room with all of the layers and cheerful colors.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
You are such a tease!!! I want the last bedroom with the bed on the floor. How wonderful is that! I love everything in that room.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
the colorful child’s room and the room just beneath- green with the orange drapery, are so fresh. just what I need with all this white landscape.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Thanks for sharing.
I was in Spain last March and fell in love with Zara Home. Couldn’t buy anything than two spoons for me by then because I had no more luggage space.
So I’m happy to read they ship to germany. Maybe that is one more reason to look forward to your next visit in germany in autumn 2008….
December 20th, 2007 at 7:29 am
Gawd. It is taking forever for Zara to actually take hold here. When I lived in Malaysia it was my favorite shopping spot.
That Moroccan-mosque mirror is already sold out on their website! I just checked!
December 20th, 2007 at 8:13 am
Tell me about it Lynn. Let’s hope they make it over here soon because I can’t stand looking at their bamboo baskets with the lids any longer, I have to have one for my laundry and storage in general, it’s so pretty and affordable. And their towels and bedding, DROOL.
December 20th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Oh and I’m sorry I meant to reply to you Victoria – thank you for your kind words and for reading this blog, your support means a lot to me and to all those I write about. It’s a nice community of dedicated and passionate creative types – it’s a joy to be in the company of so many great people via this blog each day.
Thank you again! Please visit and comment anytime.
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:20 am
Zara Home also does not ship to the USA. Sad!!
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