DIY Up-cycled Painted Dresser
Thank you for all the positive feedback
on my first ever DIY post a couple weeks back. You have convinced me that I should share my SECOND ever DIY project today :)
As you know from the previous post, I was helping my mother in law update her “blah” guest bedroom over the holidays. She wanted to create an inviting space with a cool colour scheme and contemporary furnishings.
The... Read More
Cheap Decorating Tips for a Guest Bedroom Revamp
At the risk of
sounding like I’m living in the past, I’m going to reference the 2011 holiday season again…but ONLY because I have so much to share with you that I haven’t yet had a chance to post :)
As you may know, I was busy making some changes on-the-cheap to my mother in law’s guest bedroom (stay tuned for a tutorial next week on the painted dresser in the... Read More
DIY Bathroom Mirror Frame Project
My dear readers,
I apologize for the lack of excitement around Passport To Design lately! Since my previous post in 2011, I have returned to Panama and have been wrapped up in a wonderful design project that I hope to share with you soon. Needless to say, my absence is a result of my lack of spare time, but I haven’t forgotten about you! My posts over the next few weeks may be pretty... Read More
Holiday Decor in NYC
I have visited The Big Apple
four times. While each trip was more memorable than the last, the most recent jaunt will stand out in my mind forever because it’s the first trip I’ve ever taken during the holidays that didn’t include a beach and lots of sunscreen; AND, it was a long overdue mother-daughter trip.
My mumsie and I had such a great time walking the (cold and rainy)... Read More
I Love Zebrawood!
I love the design process.
Every step is so important, and in my eyes, equally fun (ok, fine, except for budgeting) but one of my FAVOURITE steps is choosing finishes. Finishes can really make or break a space – they can elevate a boring design to top-notch level, or help tone down an extravagant design. I love how finishes can come together to make a space truly special, and lately, I... Read More
All White Interior Design
Lately, I’ve been scouring
all my inspirational photos in search of all-white interior design examples. While shuffling ideas around for a new design concept for a client, I thought I would explore the “all white” look.
An all-white interior (a.k.a. an Achromatic interior) has the potential to be dreadfully boring, BUT, it can also be very soothing and interesting, as long as... Read More
GET THAT LOOK: Decorating with Vietnamese Accessories
Elegance, simplicity and timelessness
would be the words used to describe traditional Vietnamese architecture and interiors .
The architectural influences in Vietnam vary greatly – while there’s a lot of Chinese influence visible in palaces, pagodas and community halls, (remember THIS POST?) there’s also a lot of European influence seen on the building facades of bigger... Read More
Achieving a Beach-Inspired Design
Happy Monday, everyone!
I don’t usually post on Mondays, but today you’re in for a treat! I was invited to guest post on one of my new favourite design blogs called The Unexpected Chic. The Unexpected Chic is new to the blogosphere (so let’s all help support this fabulous blogger and her online presence) and also happens to be written by one of my good friends IRL from design... Read More
Get That Look: Singapore’s Night Skyline
Singapore is one of the
cleanest and most impressive Southeast Asian cities I have ever visited. It happens to be part of the country of Malaysia, but is referred to as a city-state, because Singapore has it’s own government.
The litter free streets and the towering sky scrapers were a welcomed change of scenery from some of the other more “modest” cities I visited in Southeast... Read More
Plaid In the Home
I was browsing
through some photos of my glorious trip through Scotland when I decided to do some research on Scottish interior design styles. While I could conjure up images of Brit-inspired decor, and even Irish to some degree, I was drawing a blank when it came to Scottish-inspired spaces.
Some photos from my trip to Edinburgh, Scotland:
Admiring the city view from Edinburgh Castle
Love the... Read More
A Little Bit About Me
Welcome to Passport To Design! My name is Tania. I love Design almost as much as I love Travel, and here is where my two loves collide. Check out the "About Me" page for more info. Thanks for reading. Happy travels, my dear design-loving friends.
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