Design In Five: Wishful Thinking

Today's Design In Five guest is a fantastic blogger currently living in England.  Meghan's blog Wishful Thinking is a regular blog stop for me - I love her sense of style and her sense of humor!  We share a mutual love of travel and design, so we quickly hit it off when our paths crossed in blogland.  Let's take a look at Meghan's great take on Design In Five:

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From the moment Barbara first started this series, my mind has been churning with what elements I would pick for my ideal room! I initially started with about 15 elements but after some careful (and torturous) culling, I have finally managed to narrow it down to 5! So I'll let you see for yourself before I change my mind and add another 6 to the list!

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Travel

I don't know if this is a design element as such but travelling is a huge part of my everday life - even when I am not travelling I am planning my next trip. My home would not be complete without these memories so I make sure that I am surrounded by maps and photos of places I have visited and cheesy trinkets I have collected along the way.

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Doors

I know that I am just one of many bloggers who share a fascination with ornate doors. Sadly, I think this is one design element that is often overlooked in overall designs. Since doors are generally the first thing that you see when entering a room, and one of the last things you see when exiting a room, they are just as important to me as a fabulous piece of furniture. Don't even get me started on door furniture... 

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Texture

A bit of depth can do wonders for a space. I am not talking about anything too crazy like textured walls (although they are amazing) or shaggy carpets - even something as simple as a tufted velvet chair or a battered rough timber coffee table can totally transform a space. Personally, I couldn't live without thick knitted woolly blankets and woven baskets which line every available space in my home!   

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Lighting

An obvious choice I know, but this is probably one of my most important elements in a room. A badly lit room will literally have me running for the hills! My idea of the perfect lighting consists of abundant warm table lamps, twinkling fairy lights and soft candlelight. I also wouldn't say no to a bit of 'statement' lighting (like those mason jar lights above)!

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Layers/Details

I'm certainly not a minimalist gal - I like heaps of organised clutter! It makes dusting a huge chore but I believe it is important for you to surround yourself with all the bits and pieces in your life that you love. I also love the fact that you can chop and change the objects in a vignette to suit your mood or season, nothing has to be permanent!

Thanks very much for having me Barbara!

I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with throughout the series!

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Pretty amazing, right?

I definitely believe that travel is a design element and you know she got me with the doors!  I love the way she did collages for her design points...great idea.  And the layering - so key to making a room interesting and personal.  Nicely done.  I think you did a fantastic job - thanks so much Meghan!

I'm also excited to share that Meghan recently bought one of my products from Linen Haus.  She wanted something special to remember her time in England, and this vintage poster about the English Channel crossing fit the bill. 

Needless to say, I am thrilled that I could help!  :)

And...last but not least: 

I alluded to some big news recently, and I can finally share it tomorrow. 

Check back then for some fun updates!