Inspiration from unexpected places

I often leave good restaurants inspired to put more effort into the meals I cook at home.

But when I leave one of William and Marcia Bond’s restaurants (i.e., Luna or Cafe Marron), I’m also inspired to put more effort into how I decorate my home.

I’m not sure what you call the Bonds’ style of decorating—French Provincial? Eclectic? It’s a combination of comfort, soft colors, time-worn furnishings and whimsical touches (hello, they currently have a clear shower curtain hung behind the entrance table with a fork, knife and spoon painted on it.).

My family ate Easter brunch at Luna this morning and we were as charmed by the surroundings as we always are. We also love the look at Cafe Marron and almost painted our home’s exterior the same colors .

Some other local restaurants and bars with a distinct style are Mizuna, Zola and Chaps, just to name a few.

How about you? What Inland Northwest restaurant has a look you love? Or has your home decor been inspired by some other unusual source?

To see more photos of the look at Luna today (albeit with my daughters prancing around in the foreground), check out my other blog .

To admire the Bonds’ own home, check out these pictures from Traditional Home magazine.