Loving Aura...

I received the latest e-newsletter from Aura by Tracie Ellis today and I am in love with the Ikat inspired indigo duvet cover, the stippled coverlet cushions & accessories, and the rest of her range including the chevron stripes and geometric moor inspired printed shapes on linens. 

How can you not be enticed... it's even worse now for me - as our new bed & side tables finally arrived on the weekend! I just have our existing timber tallboy and blanket box to revamp - sand & paint to match the new bed frame & side tables [worn  effect with off-white colouration - 'white canvas'] and some new drawer knobs for the tallboy. Aura certainly provides the perfect 'canvas' for inspirational bedlinen.... take a look at the latest collection HERE.

Enjoy,

Note - this post are views expressed solely by Sarah Verity. This post is not an advertisement, and by no way or means has this post been supported or paid for by Aura by Tracie Ellis.

image via aura by tracie ellis

Make Your Bed Pop!

Very exciting - I have just received the Sheridan e-newsletter about their new & exciting Bed linen range called 'POP' - not only is a range of bed linen but it's an interactive experience too! Here's how it works - you visit their in store 'POP' range and play with all the prints/ patterns and colourways available via a touch screen computer - there you can design & come up with your very own 'Pop' by Sheridan bed sheets, quilt cover and pillow slips for your boudoir! Introducing POP by Sheridan. You won’t have experienced anything like POP before and your bed will never be the same again.

 For Sydney siders - head to these store locations to Start playing & designing...

Myer Sydney City, Level 5.
Myer Castle Hill, Level 2.

David Jones Sydney City, Level 5.

- Have Fun & Enjoy -

An extract from the e-newsletter....The world’s first POP by Sheridan stores.

POP by Sheridan is a new bed linen range that won’t just change that way you make your bed, it will change the way you shop. Be the first to come in store to mix and match your designs on our touch-screens.

Individual pillowcases, sheets and quilt covers in bright, vibrant, colours complemented by simple, bold graphics mean whatever you choose, it will be contemporary, customised and completely you. It’s the most fun you can have creating your own bed.

Queen size prices start from $57.95 for fitted or flat sheets, and quilt covers from $109.95. [all prices in AUD].

images via Sheridan Pop

Re-Decorating & Lighting Inspiration...

I have recently been helping my wonderful mother-in-law [yes I am super lucky - we have a fabulous relationship!] with redecorating her master bedroom, we have worked out a wonderful fresh contemporary colour palette that has resulted in a few jobs repainting built in wardrobes, architraves & window frames, and walls; a fabulousus contemporary art work - laser cut triptych of an oak tree, and a custom ordered furniture drawer unit, as well as seasonal bedlinen & decorator cushions - for summer, winter, and a set that will work all year round... And amongst a number of things also involved was looking for new lighting options! This cannot be taken lightly [excuse the pun!]!

Often we will redecorate and sometime overlook our lighting options  this can be a huge mistake as this is the one area that will dramatically effect how we see the colours & textures we have worked so hard to change and make new! For this room they love reading lights over their bed and want to replace them with something in keeping with the new look of the room and the new dresser will be another great place for a table lamp for some ambient light...since their isn't a need for an overhead light - it was all about the reading lights - wall sconces and table lighting. Thought I would show you some of my inspiration and some great pieces I found through this project...

Table Lamp - Lighting Options

Buyster's -Brilliant - Baltimore Table Lamp in Brushed Chrome

Buyster's -Brilliant - Fresno Table Lamp

Buyster's -Cougar - Capiz 1 Light 64 cm Table Lamp

Buyster's -Cougar - Capiz 51cm Table Lamp

Buyster's -Cougar - London 1 Light 46 cm Table Lamp in Satin Chrome

Buyster's -Elan - Elysees Table Lamp in Brushed Chrome
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Bedroom Lighting Checklist

To make sure you have proper lighting in your bedroom or master suite, ask yourself the following questions. (Tip: You want to be able to answer "yes" to all!)

1. Can I see well enough to get dressed?

2. Is there a light in the closet?

3. Are there individual reading lights on each side of the bed?

4. Is there an overhead light source?

5. Do I have enough light to determine the colors of clothing in my drawers?

6. Do I have a light source near the door?

7. Have I installed outlets in convenient locations while building/renovating my bedroom?

8. Can I fill dark corners with portable lighting sources?

9. Do I have a dimmer installed on the overhead light source?

10. Are there lights at the dressing table to help with makeup?

Do you need to update your lighting needs?

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Wall Sconce & Reading Lighting Options

Buyster's -Cougar - Diamante 1 Light Wall SconceSKU #: COU1090

Buyster's -Cougar - Morrison 1 Light Wall Sconce

Buyster's - Cougar - Hilton 1 Light Picture Light in Satin Chrome

For some great lighting ideas and products check out Buyster Lighting online - they deliver Australia wide.

Images from Elle Decor, & buysterlighting.com.au