for the love of vintage, handmade & twee

As a girl I used to spend hours with my mother on the weekends searching through antique auctions and bric a brac stores. As an adult nothing much has changed, only how much I'm allowed to spend! This is my way of sharing my love with people who love good design and pretty little things.



Showing posts with label bookcase. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bookcase. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Library Love...

I love books. As you will have already worked out I am an avid reader and just as equally an avid collector of books... I love their covers, they way they slightly bend when read thoroughly... I love going into a bookshop and spending 20-30 mins looking at covers, reading their short teasers and picking a new favourite off the shelf. So that is why I think one of the most important things in a house is the way you display your love of books. From tables, to stairs, to shelves, to ladders... there is an art form in arranging your books...

From a designers pallet of colour...



To an amazing floor to ceiling display!



I love it as a backdrop to your dining space...



The Shabby Chic readers nook...



I love the idea of framing a doorway with books!



Beach chic... the use of the full space is fantastic and books go so well with that deer head!



From the casual...



To the designer... Loving that black egg chair!



How amazing would it be to be able to have the space to surround yourself with books! xox

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

1938 California cottage...

Hi all... sorry for once again posting on a Tuesday, I really hope this doesn't get to a be a habit! Work is once again frantic and unfortunately can't see an end for a month or so yet. I saw an image of this amazing kitchen on Style Files last week and finally had a chance to track down the article in House Beautiful to see more... and feel in love! The cottage is in California and is owned by the designer Krista Ewart's sister. I think the white with the amazing bold colours used throughout is gorgeous and would be great for the Australian light.




Fantastic white wood ceilings and beams... though the colours are bold against all that white it becomes subtle and soothing...



Loving the green and pink tones used throughout. The bold couch against the plain cushions and plain white coffee table makes a statement without going over the top.



A little reading nook... those black and white spotted stools are amazing!



Fantastic old 1960's chairs that have been painted white and reupholstered fit right into the theme with their amazing designed backs. Also love the scalloping on the bookshelves...



The shot that made me want more- who can go past a pink Smeg fridge? This is actually part of the guests suite... can I please stay? :)



This is a shot through the main kitchen. I love the red lights and those bunk beds for the kids with that amazing whale wallpaper...



The bedrooms- amazing yellow lamps and rug!



One of the children's bedroom in turquoise and red. I love that side table!



Amazing outdoor setting- love those old cane chairs and table with the vibrant pink fabric and that surf board really tops it off!



This house gives me amazing house envy! To see the full interview go to House Beautiful.

Friday, April 30, 2010

New York loft...

If there is one place that comes to mind when you mention style in America it is New York; the hub of fashionists, the home of Sex in the City and one of my favourite shows the younger version of S.I.T.C. Gossip Girl. HOT! And to me they idea of a New York loft is heaven. All that open plan space, the high ceilings, amazing beams and raw surfaces gives you an amazing blank canvas on which you can splash your own style. And don't the New Yorkers do it well?

From Living Etc a mix between Balinese chic and contemporary style...



This loft in Brooklyn NY from Style Files is stunning! Check out those amazing beams and sky light...



Sheer curtain really add a romantic air against the functional loft... oh and light is AMAZING!





From Apartment Therapy is this amazing Soho loft owned by Marcus Nispel. Once again I love the rawness of materials; the brick, the exposed beams, the unadorned windows, those amazing art deco lights, the floor to ceiling book shelf... this is my heaven!





I love this staircase against the stripped back walls... the height of that ceiling is just awesome!





And who doesn't need a lap pool in their amazing loft!



Enjoy your weekend everyone. I will be off on my first day of jewellery making- so wish me luck! Hopefully I will soon have unique pieces to wear & hopefully not too 'unique' that they are really not functional. :) xox
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