Your Interior Style.....Mid Century...Best Picks

So you think your style might be Mid Century Modern? Do you love Natural dark wood, geometric elements and a vintage colour palette of browns, greens and oranges? Maybe you have a sunburst mirror at home and you dream of living on the Mad Men set on a permanent basis?

Well look no further, here are my top picks to turn your home into a Mid Century Modern Haven!

Lets start with the perfect piece of art for your space! This piece is from Modern Retrograde on Etsy

 

image sourced from Modern Retrograde

These coat racks are a new way to add a touch of 'deer head', You can find them at Eco Chic 

  

image sourced from Eco Chic 

The gorgeous legs on this coffee table are a perfect example of Mid Century furniture, the brass adds a touch of sparkle! You can get one from West Elm 

 

 

image sourced from West Elm 

Also from West Elm is this beautiful Cabinet, I'm imagining it turned into a vanity for the bathroom 

 

image sourced from West Elm 

The Rio Sofa Bed from Vavoom is a beautiful modern take on Midcentury design! 

 

image sourced from Vavoom 

How amazing is this Compact No.4 Pendant Light from Douglas and Bec, everyone needs a light with curves and it will go perfectly with the wooden elements in a Mid Century space.

 

image sourced from Douglas and Bec 

What would Mid Century design be without the Rocket Planter! This one from Click On Furniture is my favourite!

 

image sourced from Click On Furniture 

Living Edge stock the only book you'll ever need called Mid-Century Modern Complete 

  

image sourced from Living Edge 

And before you sit back to read your new book you can grab yourself a drink from this amazing bar cart from West Elm 

 

image sourced from West Elm 

Thanks For Reading 

 

 

 

Laundry organisation tutorial to make life easier!

If you are like me , your laundry gets washed, dried and shoved in the cupboard never to be seen until you shove the next lot in on top and push really hard hoping that next time you open the door you don't get hit in the head by a heavy queen size sheet! 

Today I decided to tackle the laundry cupboard. 

This is what it looked like before ( mind you it was only 6 months before that I put all doona covers inside their corresponding pillow slips and hoped for the best, it didn't work ) 

So the first step was to empty the cupboard in its entirety, right on the floor so it looks kind of like this 

I think the poor dogs thought we were moving again!

I went to K-mart and bought some cool white wire baskets and some collapsible storage bag things. 

Just $10 each for these http://www.kmart.com.au/product/medium-square-basket---white/820813

  

And $8.50 for these 

http://www.kmart.com.au/product/collapsible-storage-tubs---pack-of-2/807543

I had a few Ikea storage bins I was using for crafty stuff, But I don't think they stock them anymore. 

So the next step was to slowly pick through the rubble and decide to keep or toss, I think I ended up with 6 shopping bags full that are going to the salvos. Then it was just a matter of neatly folding and putting linen into my new boxes. I had some white gift tags so I labelled each bin and waaaala......new pretty laundry ready to make going back to work after 10 years a little easier!

Do it, it's lots of fun and doesn't have to be expensive!

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Top Trend Alert...Rattan

When I was little, Mum had a rattan laundry basket with a lid. I wish I had a photo, it was actually quite awesome and when I moved out of home she allowed me to take it with me (I'm guessing because it wasn't actually something she wanted to keep in the house anymore!) So that was about 17 years ago and I sort of wish I still had that rattan basket now!

Rattan has come a long way since that basket too!

Here are my choices of Rattan for the here and now.

The Nito Vanity Large Basket in White Wash is perfect to update your laundry room

 

 Image sourced from Freedom

Or how about the Southampton Glass and Rattan Water Jug from Dunlin, it screams to be used for a cocktail!

 

image sourced from Dunlin 

This one is beautiful, the Curve Lounge Chair Indoor, 

 I love the black binding 

 

image sourced from Spence and Lyda 

They also stock the cutest Footstool, the Nest Small Footstool

image sourced from Spence and Lyda

I can see this one in a beautiful sunroom, Spence and Lyda have it all with this Snug Chair Rattan 

image sourced from Spence and Lyda

and finally the Braga Floor Lamp from Jimmy Possum, a gorgeous handmade lamp.

image sourced from Jimmy Possum

Now if you think rattan is just for summer then think again, just add a sheepskin or throw rug in beautiful jewel tones and you're good to go!

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Focus On Top Ten....Shop At Zara Home

I could honestly call this post 'Focus On Top Fifty'. Zara Home has me, completely!

But I put in the hard yards browsing all their beautiful products to bring you just TEN of my favourites today. Go and see for yourself, but I warn you, it might take all day!

How Cute is this 'Round Basket With Handles and Pom Poms' 

 

 These 'Embroidered Linen Curtains' are oh so dreamy!

 

I absolutely 100% want this Multicolour Check Cushion' for my bedroom!

 

This 'Natural Linen Quilt ' is from the Kids section 

 

And how about the 'Stars Embriodered Striped Cushion Cover and Quilt' in a beautiful grey themed room.

 

Or this 'Stars Print Quilt and Cushion Cover' is just as cute for a boy or girl.

 

This one is for the girls, the 'Pom Poms Cotton Quilt and Cushion Cover'

 

The 'Decorative Old Telescope' would look perfect in a conservatory!

 

Now if you love a bit of scandinavian style then this 'Linen Lines Cushion' could add the perfect hint of colour.

 

And for number 10 I couldn't resist this 'Decorative Golden Ant'  

(All images sourced from Zara Home)

Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Your Interior Style.....Scandinavian...Best Picks

If you love light coloured wood, cozy sheepskins, pastel greys and lots of white, then Scandinavian could be your style. You may go as far as painting your floorboards white, the same as your walls then adding in natural leather and a touch of colour in your accessories, just like in the image below, the pastel pink works perfectly with the soft grey.

Image from Nordic Design 

 See how the pastel shades in the image below work seamlessly with the white floors, walls and ceiling, making the beautiful wooden table the centrepiece.

 

Image from 79 Ideas 

I could go on forever with this style, it has been popular for years and will propbably remain popular for years to come, however assignments await (this was my procrastination today), but before i go, here a few of my favourite scandinavian pieces 

The Rufus Chair from Jardan, how delightful

 Image sourced fom Jardan

How about this gorgeous ' Oliver Concrete Table Lamp' from Urban Couture

 

Image from Urban Couture 

Also from Urban Couture, The 'Kubus White Bowl'..I'm thinking Ivy or Baby Tears would go perfectly in one of these.

 

Image from Urban Couture 

Have you seen Freedom's new range yet, the Ania Wall hanging would add a perfect touch of colour in an all white space, (This could work for a midcentury style as well!)

 

Image from Freedom 

These two from Norsu are perfection, the Olli Ella Mint Dipped Belly Basket and the Globe West Carter Dining Chair.

 

Image from Norsu 

 

Image from Norsu

Thanks for Reading xx

 

 

 

 

Why Not Read a Book! Get the Ingredients for a Plant Recipe!

Have you ever heard of a plant recipe?
I hadn't until I read the book called 'The Plant Recipe Book'

The idea is you make a living arrangement from plants in some sort of vessel or vase, or anything really can be used to make something amazing.

I couldnt wait so I headed to the Salvation Army and picked up a white casserole type dish thing (I'm sure it has a real name' and a white swan planter.....I know, some of you are probably screaming NOOOOOOO at the thought of a white swan planter, but it's cute, it's vintage and actually I don't really know if I really do love it but it looks cool with my plant recipe!

In the  first dish I added a few cute succulents...best to start with the ones that won't die on you surely!

Then to the swan planter I added some tiny ferns and nerve plant (at least I think that's what it is, the veiny type plant that I used to hate the look of but now I love it!)

And at least my swan planter isnt one of those big plastic ones in the front yard surrounded by gnomes! (no I don't have one but I could be convinced to get a cool gnome.....just one!)

Thanks for Reading :)

Be In The Know..Top Trend Alert ...Global Decor

Today's trend is Global Decor. By that I mean any decor that comes from somewhere other than your country, think African Art, Fabric throws from Mexico or Turkey or Moroccan Tiles, it's all bang on trend!! Here are my favourite finds!

Layer your rugs by adding this Zemmour Rug, just remember to keep a theme, keeping the colours similar and anything goes, try adding a rug with a different texture.

 

Image from Kasbah Imports 

How about a Tomato Ottoman....yes it actually looks like my favourite fruit!

 

Image from Kasbah Imports 

This Ziggy Cushion is hand woven in India

Image from Amigos De Hoy

And the last one today because I need to get back to my study is the Argentinian Wool Poncho/Throw, it would look perfect in a monochrome room.

 

Image from Amigos De Hoy 

So you can see you don't need to travel the world to have a little bit of the other side of the world in your home!

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Focus On Top 10, Shop at Urban Outfitters

I love Urban Outfitters, they always have something exciting or quirky and mostly bohemian!

Here's my top 10:

The Caitlin Foster Botanical Art Print for the lovers of monochrome

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

The very mid-century Knock Down Plant Stand

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

Try saying this 10 times really fast: the 4040 Locust Nyasha Triptych Tapestry

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

I love the colours in this Magical Thinking Kara Kilim Woven Rug

 

Image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

The simplicity of this print is just beautiful! Sabrina Arnault La Nageuse Art Print

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

Who doesn't need a simple Over The Cabinet hair dryer caddy 

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

This is my ABSOLUTE favourite, I want it right now! The Assembly Home Anni Crewel Wall Hanging

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

Interesting much?  The Art Of Instruction: Vintage Educational Charts From The 19th And 20th Centuries By Katrien Van der Schueren

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

 

 

I think this Fresh Cut Herb Saver is a superb idea!

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters 

 

And last but not least, the healthy Citrus Zinger Sports Water Bottle

 

image sourced from Urban Outfitters

Enjoy and thank you for reading!