A Cosy Spot...

A cosy spot is what I am putting myself in today...I am a little under the weather, I think the past 8 or so weeks have caught up with me & new motherhood and seem to have a nasty cold-chest infection. I suspect that a combination of early morning feeds and realising I probably can't try to fit it all in within a single sleep time - like trying to finish my 'Verandah Home+Garden Living Solutions' website [will let you know when it's ready - stay tuned!]; redesigning a home office area; securing a new client; & like when I painted a back yard fence the other day 1 whole coat in under a 1 x 3hr sleep time - hmmm, a bit much maybe!

So this brings me to 'cosy spots' in our homes. I think 'cosy spots' in any home are super important and incredibly necessary - for peace of mind and healing after a long day or week. And with a few simple items you can have your own 'cosy spot' by incorporating a soft throw blanket, maybe a small side table to rest a cup of tea or coffee, or cool drink; and a lamp for reading - by adding some soft cushions to your chair or lounge, and a rug for floor warmth  - by a window - these small things make a space more personal, more 'homely' and instantly comforting. I know that my two poochies - Lucy,  our 5yr old King Charles Cavalier & Zach our 4 yr old Cavoodle, can find a cosy, snoozey spot anywhere! Where's your 'cosy' spot at home? Do you need to think about creating one for you?

My posts might be sweet & brief whilst I tackle this bug... please bear with me! Stay cosy [and warm - here in Sydney it's been a tad chilly & breezy over the past several days] & Take Care. Thank You - S x

Image from Country Living

Loving Friday for Weekend peace & cosy corners....

With Autumn air upon us {here in the southern hemisphere} the advent of daylight savings finishing next week, mornings will be growing lighter, and evenings slowly getting darker earlier, and sunsets becoming more alive... It would be lovely to enjoy a glass of wine, or a cup of tea, light some candles - sit back and take in the view {be it your partner's loving face, your children playing, your happy snoozy pet next to you, or your seasonal garden's turning leaves & blooms} ... so find your peace & cosy corner and hope you have a lovely palatial weekend. Enjoy, S x

Images from vi.sualize.us & Elle Decor

Intimacy with Blue & White

I keep falling love... I found these gorgeous images of one of my favourite palettes - Blue & White, in three different aspects and spaces.

From [top] - an intimate table vignette with pop's of lipstick red & butter yellow offsetting the blue/ white ceramics and the dark timber table top anchor; [centre] an ideal fresh, contemporary and airy living space - variations of blue/ white pattern through the throw cushions add a flat texture to the lounge pieces, and play harmoniously with the textured natural window treatments, lamp shades and wicker chairs & baskets. Keeping the walls white, the floors limed natural and accessories in a light palette allows the room to have dominant colour blocks of darker hues - creating a clean look rather than too much of too much; [bottom] a quite corner is created with an upholstered chair in a blue/ white & stone ticking stripe which sits complimentary like an old soul with the limed back painted single drawer cabinet table... maybe no one could find me in this corner!

Images Elle Decor & House Beautiful