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!

 Thank you for reading!

 

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! 

 

 

If your interior style is : Natural

People are increasingly discovering the benefits of sustainable living and seeing the effects of our actions on the environment. If you think your style is 'Natural' you probably love wooden furniture and accessories, linen, wool and silk are also within reach. These materials can sometimes cost a little extra but it is worth it in the long run.

 1. Ravenna cowhide rug available at Eco Chic

2. Madras Mat available at Freedom 

3.brown leather Plant Hanger available at Top3 

4. Piped Linen Cushion Cover available at Scandinalia

5. Acacia Oval Bowl available at Proforma Store 

6.Laundry Basket available at Eco Chic 

7. Silk Cushion cover available at Scandinalia

Take Me to a Special Place - Dreaming of Vietnam Interiors

I dream of travelling to special places where there's endless relaxation and pampering and green everywhere....lots of green!

I have a feeling Vietnam might be that Place!

If this is an office for a landscape architect firm then i'm excited to see more, see more over at Dezeen

 

 image sourced from dezeen

What about this Spa center with stunning hanging gardens

 

image sourced from notey 

Then if there's no way to go but up who wouldn't want this gorgeous plant in the middle of their living area?

 

image sourced from dezeen 

And if you can't go to Vietnam then maybe do as I did and go to your closest budget plant place and buy some baby tears :)

 

 

 

Be In The Know....Top Trend Alert for 2016

Welcome to the first Trend alert for 2016,
 I'll be doing one each month of the year to bring you in on the trends that are happening right NOW.
Today's trend is the Artisan or handmade trend. They are all over instagram and pinterest, people coming up with amazing crafts and selling them at places like Etsy . If had the time I would definitely be making all sorts of things right now myself...maybe selling them and then using the money to buy my favourite things on Etsy!!

Today I'll share a few of my favourite handmade items to buy right now!


This is my own little purchase from a shop called Cheese Before Bedtime

 

I've just discovered this one too

 

image sourced from Etsy

This Handmade Ceramic Planter is from a shop called Kabinshop 

 

image sourced from etsy 

Just look at this ceramic hand with gold tipped fingers...so cute! It is by a shop called Mudpuppy

image sourced from etsy

The Jungle Tiger Cushion Cover is So Right Now! Made by Esther Sandler

 image sourced from etsy

And it might be summer here in Australia but it will soon get cooler and this Handwoven Blanket will be perfect, from Texturable Decor

 

image sourced from etsy

And the best bit about buying handmade is that you are most likely supporting a small business who work long and hard to bring you something amazing that isn't mass produced!!