Vibrant Accents...

An empty bookcase painted Pratt & Lambert's Orange Spice sets off sparks in the living room, picked up in the custom-colored print by Galbraith & Paul on the pillows and curtains. Custom orange fabric from Lewis & Sheron Textiles. Charlotte wing chairs and sofa, coffee tables, ceramic garden stool, and Black Corbel chandelier from South of Market. Acrylic log holder by CB2. Wall paint is Benjamin Moore's Seapearl.

 Orange paint sets off the Palladian details of the bookcase.

Overscale willow basket lights from South of Market help define the breakfast area in a large kitchen. Tones of gray reappear in the curtain fabric by Lewis & Sheron Textiles and the Dual Seat Counter Bench by Lee Industries. Faucet by Waterworks. Sub-Zero refrigerator. Mirror from South of Market.

I love this Kansas City Apartment profiled in House Beautiful ... the accents of vibrant orange bring a modernity to the neutral palette, that also allows you to change up the accent when the mood or fashion strikes you.

Enjoy,

 An old shop awning is hung on a living room wall like a piece of art.



images via housebeautiful.com

Colour Effects - Embroidered & Print Pattern Cushions

 

 

I simply cannot resist any of these cushions... those who know me, and have tried to sit on any of my lounges know that need to move the 5, 7, 9, 11 or so cushions out of the way just to sit down! Yes I love cushions... I make them - fabric I have collected, beautiful tea towels are a fave way of mine, and ones i have just found esp from Jim Thompson [original home, museum and shop in Bangkok Thailand].

Here's a few I loved mixing up the print, pattern, and textures...

It's amazing when you mix pattern and print - the main thing is to join them wih the same or complimentary colour palette - that way you've got a winning combination!

Have a go - Enjoy!

 

 

images via pinterest, tumblr.

I'd Rather Be...

Today... I'd rather be lying on a warm sandy beach, or in a grassy green park

somewhere in the sunshine!

What would you rather be doing today?

Enjoy,

image via pinterest

Accessory Addiction... Statement Pieces.

 Found these stunning accessories - necklace, watch, clutch and a cuff - pieces, that I just had to share with you. I think they give such a great relaxed elegant yet on-trend air about the outfit. Plus I am completely addicted to a statement necklace, or accessory piece - bangles - cuffs, bags, a scarf, or a hat [you should see my accessory board at home!} to make an outfit - especially on a plain little outfit! Instantly jazzed up!

Do you have an accessory that you're completely addicted to?

A piece like this can make it that much special x

Enjoy,

images via pinterest & tumblr

Lovely...

Just because I like these fresh white gardenias placed into these pretty blue & white flower pots on the kitchen island...My addiction for blue&  [of course] white porcelain continues, & I love this kitchen esp with the marble tops - drawer half shell pullers and the french door glass top cupboards ... hmmmm have to put it into my dream kitchen file!

image via pinterest

Sea Blue Hues...

 Something completely serene about these soft sea-blue hues,

inspiration through daily life - for treatments on walls, soft furnishings and bed linen...

Do feel calm and inspired now?

Enjoy,

images via pinterest, tumblr, prettystuff, crushculdesac.

Make My Day...

 Welcome to Monday! Hope you had a great weekend...

Love the 'Make My Day' chalkboard message for a Monday - sometimes they feel like this don't they! And I love love love the black & white striped lounge, set amongst such an interesting collage framed & unframed prints - telling a story and showing such character

Love it!

Enjoy

images via pinterest, tumblr, housenumber15 blog,

apartment therapy, pretty stuff

Happy Friday!

Hey it's Friday! Yay! Happy Friday to you...

Couldn't resist this pink lounge - I may not have the chance to have it in real life!

Plus it's such a cute vignette - the poppies look so fresh witht the stripe blue cushion & taupe chevron cushion!

Love it x Have a great weekend x

Enjoy,

images via pinterest

Spring Fresh... Home, Fashion & Living

Spring Fresh! From all directions ...

Living - Fashion - Garden - Accessories [love that purse], and Home....

Enjoy,

images via tumblr, pinterest, pearlextract, crushculdesac, prettystuff, alldressinginargyle

Happy Brights...

Just a few bright colours that made me very happy...

I particularly love combining the organic feeling from the  floral [painting] print with the linear shapes of the ikat batik, and strong structure of the new regency Moorish designs. 

Enjoy,  

images via crushculdesac, tumblr, pinterest,

the fuller view, the curious bumble bee

Lightness of Spring...

 A collection of images that I found in my image library - that inspired me as I placed them together - joining accents of forget me-not blue, myrtle walnut timber, tints of white & shades of taupe. Gives a sense of whimsy, old school, the level of lightness in these images portrays for a new season upon us....

Spring is here, for die-hards to the calendar Spring Equinox is around the corner too! Enjoy,

images via pinterest, tumblr, miss wall flower, crushculdesac, pretty stuff