Upstairs

Today we go upstairs. The previous renters had a grey carpet on the stairs. It took me ages to get the carpet and the glue off.

I gave it an off-wI hite colour and the walls became deep orange. I have it for several years now but I still enjoy the warmth of it.

The wall decoration is from India. At first it was framed but then you couldn't see the fine needlework. So now I have it like a wall curtain and every time I pass it I see a new detail.Every year my father gives me a Buddha sculpture as a present (this Christmas a golden statue see below).
This one stands on top of the stairs and it always gives me a warm feeling when I am walking the stairs towards it.My tiny red library. The floor is the same as down stairs but looks completely different because I did not oil it but used a white wash. I like to buy my furniture second hand and very cheap on flea markets and the internet. The money I save with that I spend on beautiful accessories bought in Fair Trade shops.
For me Fair Trade craftsmanship will always give a piece something special because it is made with love and devotion.
I like combining different patterns. This bedspread is made in India and hand printed. The pillows and the fabric are also made in India and show the eye for detail!
I find ethnic craftsmanship very beautiful and in my house you can find sculptures and pottery from all over the world (never been there actually, I bought most of it in my little home town ;) And with this collage ends today's entry. It is a colourful mix of patterns, flowers and my dad's wonderful inspiring Buddha statues and sculptures :)