I would like to welcome a new mochatini sponsor – greentea design. Some of you might remember Kim’s awesome east-west fusion kitchen reno.

And if you do, then you must remember the gorgeous cabinets and pantry. Well, they were from greentea design.

Based in Toronto, Canada, Greentea design, are known for their dark and reclaimed wood look furniture. For anyone looking to bring in a sophisticated global-chic look to their home,  greentea design are a good online source for japanese and asian inspired furniture, kitchen islands and cabinetry.

And they also have a winter sale going on!

The Winter Sale discounts are offered based on the collection the furniture is in. The Kuryo Collection gets the biggest discount at 30% off. The popular Maru Table Collection, made directly from reclaimed Korean floors has a discount of 10%.  The Sakura lighting collection and Antiques Section are both 10% off as well.  The rest of Greentea Design’s line is 20% off. The sale only applies to stock pieces; custom orders are excluded from any discounts.

Visit greentea designs to see more collections

images: kim – desire to inspire, greentea designs

Hello dears. Today’s guest post is by pretty Christina from Down and Out Chic. Christina has awesome style and her blog is a constant source of inspiration. you must hop over and say hello. She is also hosting a gorgeous vintage necklace giveaway which you can enter here.

Kitschy Kitchen Ideas

Hi, this is Christina from Down and Out Chic and I’m honored to be guest posting on Mochatini.  Today, I’d like to share a round up on kitschy kitchen ideas because I’m a huge fan of just a touch of kitsch in any home.  I’ve narrowed my search to animal themed ideas for your kitchen.  Of course, because I’m (happily) poor and I only blog about things I can (sometimes) afford, these items are all under $50.

Vintage brass squirrel via Sweet Love Vintage $24
framed block print rooster via artgoodies $35
aviary clock in green via faire houre $46
‘Nothing says thank you like-wine tag‘ via Papermash £2.25

Fine Swine Print Blue via Kilroy and Maw $10
Vintage Black and White Sheep Salt and Pepper Shakers via Corr Nucopia $5.50
Stag Bar Towels Set of Two via Branch Handmade $12
vintage style owl doorstop via cloth-ears £19.99

Cat Salt and Pepper via Jonathan Adler $48
Animal Friends Trivet via Anthropologie $48

Whether it be something as small as salt shakers or a bit more bold like a print for the wall, a little bit certainly goes a long way.
The key to “kitsch” is that it be fun, playful and that most importantly, it makes you smile.
Thanks for having me Manvi!

Christina’s Shop and Blog

images: as noted above

Remember the narrow and almost flat pantry that my huz was DIY-ing last week? He finished painting it yesterday and I couldnt wait to share the pictures with you.

First, let me give a bit of info. This space is right next to the space that would have lead into the basement. The previous owners sealed it off and we use it as a makeshift pantry. The main issue with the space is the slope of the ceiling. Since this is where the stairs to the basement should have been, and is directly under the stairs to the second level, the ceiling is very low.  So, it made it really difficult for my huz (who cannot really go in more than a step) and me to find anything in there. To make thing a little easier on us, we had used the ikea bygel rails, s-hooks and caddys to store pantry items that we use everyday, on a wall just outside this space. It was only half effective, and made the space look ugly and cluttered.

The wall that we hung the rails is about 2 feet side. The depth for the shelves in the pantry is 6″.

Here are some before and afters.

I forgot to take a full before shot, but here is the project in stage one. The railings that you see on the left wall are similar to the ones we had on the project wall.

and here are the after pics -

The doors to the right of the pantry, also DIY-ed by the huz recently, lead to the laundry and utility area.

So… whaddaya think?

Interested in knowing more about materials used, instructions, costs etc? Well.. my husband very sweetly agreed to do a guest post for us on this project. Isnt that nice of him? Coming soon!

And as a bonus, a pic of our dining room

Hello twenty ten and hello wonderful readers. I hope you had a good holiday season.

Are you ready for a new and unwritten chapter of your lives? A new year of possibilities, opportunities and dreams? A whole new year to make our dreams a reality.  I am keen to try new things, explore new places, meet new people and learn from it all. I am excited to begin this new year with fresh energy and perspective. We are going to have a great year together.

Did you make new year resolutions? Mine include working on my photography and styling skills, taking time out to read {books} more often, organizing and cleaning. I also need eat healthier and work out more. These are all things I enjoy so it shouldnt be too hard keeping up with them.

Have a great week and year ahead! xo

image: manvi drona-hidalgo

This post was inspired by the few hours of lovely sunshine that we had today.

I had a fantastic time shopping and scored some good deals on dresses and a pair of pants. This got me more excited about my b-day on friday. I will be entering the last year of my twenties..

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