Gorgeous images from my favorite blogs

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:58 PM 0

Hope this is a nice way to end your week!
Blogs in no particular order -



Images above via To-Be-Charmed. This is a great blog if you love DIYs.




From Happy Mundane - if you're tired of the same-old, same-old, this is your blog.

What a nice place to eat blueberry pancakes on a Saturday morning.

I really like the industrial edge brought in by the filing cabinet as the end table!

These beauties via CreamyLife

Hope you like! Have a great weekend!

Color Inspiration - Nature Inspired Palettes

Posted by Mr Wong at 2:58 PM 0

I hope everyone is loving their holiday! I'm going to be random today and share some not so holiday photos, just because they're relaxing and we could all use a little bit less pressure this time of year!

So, my weakness when it comes to design is color. I'm a bit afraid of it and always lean towards white or soft neutrals. I know, however, that I have to take baby steps to walk the path to using rich, bold colors - so here's a baby step.

These palettes were sent to me by Olympic, who introduced a line partnered with the Audubon Society to raise awareness of the natural world, and to emphasize the importance of environmentally-conscious painting.

Here are the palettes. I've lettered them and would really like to hear which one is your favorite!

A. Tranquil


B. Splendor

C. Mysterious

D. Majestic

E. Harmony

F. Grandeur

G. Glorious

H. Brilliance

If I had to choose I'd pick E. Harmony. How about you?

A new and unique concept for candles!

Posted by Mr Wong at 11:54 AM 0

I was given a really unique sample of candles, and their scents are based on the color palette of your room! Over a week I tested each of them and one thing I definitely noticed was how nuanced they are. I am no scent connoisseur, but they are all complex and not too strong, or too weak. I did have a favorite though, and that was the Gray-tone candle. I think that definitely fits me. Though I like striking accent colors, I will always start with a foundation of a calm, serene color. I used to be really drawn to white interiors, which I still love, but lately I'm leaning to a little more richness. Gray is the perfect blend of calm and serene with a little more intrigue. I also think gray is unbelievably romantic.

Here are some gorgeous gray interiors I found

via Style Files

via BKK Home



via The City Sage


via BACA Creative

Here are the rest of the palettes - which come as a candle and a room spray.


Jewel tones

Primary tones

Pastel tones

Neutral tones

Earth tones - My mom liked the smell of this one before she even knew it was inspired by earth tones - her fav colors!

Wouldn't these make good house warming or hostess gifts?

Read details about the scents at Tod Young's website for the Palettes Collection.