Visual Merchandising Displays

Hi!

I would like to share with you the best retail window displays which I have found recently.

That is all about visual merchandising.

Inspiring! Very inspiring!

Johnnie Walker “Where Flavour is King”, London

Moschino, London

LV express. , Plaza 66 Shanghai. 

Louis Vuitton, Las Vegas

Selfridges breathing window by Studio Souffle, London

 

Lace Up Save Lives, Nike

Hackett, London

Barneys, New York

Lord & Taylor

 

From the blog "Blog of Francesco Mugnai"
 

There are lots of ideas we can grab and use in our very own stores, online boutiques or just for everyday to clear our minds!

Be inspired!

xo,
IEVA

Reused Shutters or The Way How to Exploit Them?

Old shutters are quite often leftovers after reconstruction of homes. 

Sometimes you might find them thrown away (which I don't understand how is this possible) or very often in flea markets costing a few "moneys".  If you are lucky enough you may discover ones which remember the story of certain ages.

Vintage rustic shutters are made from solid wood so no way it can be treated as waste. It is a piece of home, garden, spot, nook... decoration!

Somewhere I found a very nice expression which I think is just right when it comes to shutters: "Trash to Treasures"!

Take a tour to charming appeal for home decor!

Reused shutters as headboards at guest room

 or in Master bedroom

Vintage shutters as a partition - extraordinary architectural reuse 

Pictures above via Pinterest

Anohter extraordinary architectural reuse is shutter ceiling

via Pinterest

or shutter walls

ArchDaily

 Window shutter as the note board

The Berry

or home office organizer

 Upcycle That

Wedding place cards on the reused shutters to give vintage look for your wedding party

Weddingbee

via Pinterest

  
Re-using old shutters as door to hide toiletries, isn't this
marvellous idea?
 It does make really different touch.

Better Homes and Gardens

Large wall hanging pieces to decorate kitchen, dining room
or cafe place. 
Unique place setting with shutter look at your spot.


 from Etsy seller HomegrownLickskillet

Vintage shutters as the lampshade 

  
Etsy seller JaritJohnson

 Sideboard storage cupboard with rustic look

 
from Etsy seller hammerandhandimports

Rustic shutter as a wine rack

 
Etsy seller RchristopherDesigns  

Table? Chair? or Shelves? Why not?

 Road Kill Rescue

 The Ugly Duckling House

 HGTV 

Nice way to display your clothings at home, shop or at the fair...

 Pinterest

Flower pots exposure in the back garden

La Calle Florida

Gates to the garden, your relaxation site

 Vintageweave Interiors

For more inspiring ideas how rustic shutters might be reused visit my board. 

Lovely evening to you all!

How about this Easter Table Decoration?

Hello to all friends!

At this moment when I'm typing this post, EpicLinen is about to hit 300 likes at Facebook.
Hurray! We keep moving forward and that
keeps me very motivated!

I hope you had a lovely week!
How is your weekend going so far?

I had a quite busy and very stresfull week here. But all sorted now.
Lots of ideas for Easter holiday going around. 
Preparations.
Have you done all the preparations yet?
All the detailed plans and lists made?

   
 The festivity starts with spring, joy and sunshine in our hearts!

Pull out the spring decorations and table linens.

Bring lots of freshness into home and especially on your table and all around you, the place where you celebrate your spring holidays.

Natural elements echoed on the table allow
beauty of nature to shine.

Prepare your home for spring!

Prepare your dinning table for spring!

I think Easter fete is not only about Easter eggs,
Easter bunnies and other kitschy things...

...it is about the renaissance of our souls after long
long deep cold winter.

 Some Easter motives and ornaments are required for sure!

I do like natural details, patterns combined with elements from nature...

with sprouts...

with blossom...  

Honestly, I was in need for lightness so I brought in light hues, silver, white, beige colors together along with greeny adjustments.

All vases gathered together adds chic charm to this Easter table arrangement and to any other occasionally setting.
This is like an oasis of greeness!

All photos made by my lovely husband +Mindaugas Zumas. 

He has a talent for this as it is one of his passion.

Happy Sunday!

Sharing my springy love with you!
xo,

IEVA

Styling the Food

What comes to your mind once to think about food styling? 

It's hard to tell me but I'm nearly sure your answer would be:
'it's complicated'!

This is not only about putting dish on the plate but also making to look attractive! very attractive!!

 Sea food presentation via Food Stylist and Food Styling Directory

Food styling is combined with collaborative efforts including a photographer, an artist, a food stylist, usually also a proper stylist and their assistants.

All efforts are taken carefully to artfully arrange the food.

 

 Wonderful photography via http://www.lundlund.com

Anders Schonnemann Photography

 

 Sweet tooth via The Little Corner

Visual 'know how' to present is highly required.

 Different ways of how to display different food via
Learn Food Photography and Food Styling

Pay attention to this extra light, extra elegant style
 

 The gourmet food presentation via The Klein

Necessity:

Be aware of ability to translate the perception of taste and aroma.

Chard Empanadas via Lemon Fire Brigade

 

 Variety of food display via Food Stylist and Food Styling Directory

If you are inspired as me, you should take some time to visit this wonderful Helene Dujardin Phototgraphy site! I kept drooling since the very first photo through out the last one!

Hope you are already inspired after this visit and have intentions to learn and try to do some incredible things by yourself!

Here is also a small detail regarding upcoming Easter holidays

 Easter eggs via La Tartine Gourmande

Enjoy the rest of the week! 

Blessings, xo

IEVA