Pretty Divine Sophistication...

I'm in love with these soft meringue icing colours anchored with

hints of ebony & crystal... it's so very pretty, divine and sophisticated. 

Hope you're having a delicious weekend!

images via ys voice, crush cauldesac, hardly hitched & elle decor

Loving Modern Vintage Softness...

I realised I had a small collection of very soft, pale, and charming images... I think subconsciously  this is me, my mood board, in trying to find the right 'off-white' to re-spray our iron & timber bed, and my chest of drawers. Although I am aiming for more of a modern vintage, reclaimed - yet clean, romantic look without the obvious country influence. In the New Year this will be one of my projects to do!

images via my home ideas, elle decor, and my black book [love this blog!]

Handmade: Whiter Shade of Pale for Christmas

[Image 1 - hand cut & layered wreath with buttons & drop string ornaments)


[Image 2 - A stylish clever way for an advent calendar - collect your favourite small envelopes and label then with the date on small luggage tags, then enclose a paper Christmas message and a treat for each day]

[ Image 3 - paper garlands , teamed with paper stockings and relief cut cards on the mantle]

A lovely new take on the Christmas palette - instead of traditional colours here's a soft, delicate, cool & charming palette.

Images from Inside Out magazine, Christmas Issue 3, vol 1 December 2009.

Mid Week Chaos...a peaceful spot

This week seems like one of these mad chaotic weeks for me - where work is crazy, the body is not keeping up very well, it's mid-week - so the light is still shining for the end of the week, but gee I am tired! So I thought this image of a peaceful, restful, & elegant cosy spot to put your feet up was just perfect!

So to get me through this is my visualisation for those chaotic moments! I love versatility of the ceramic glazed Chinese urn - as a small side table, accent decor piece, small seating, or with a cushion a stylish footstool . The soft hues of eggshell white, pale grey blue, soft muted lemon anchored with walnut tones - accented with a soft multi stripe floor rug and oversize large scale graphic cushions - calms the senses to a more serene place. What's your favourite spot to escape the madness? Enjoy x

Image from Traditional Home