I heart Orson and Blake!

Hi all, I have finally finished this years round of photoshoots and tv advertorials that become my life for three or so months around this time of the year and can finally spend some more time enjoying what I love- reading all those amazing blogs and getting back in touch with you all. It has been a whirlwind of a time and I am looking forward to relaxing with close friends in early dec at my island getaway dream house which you can read about here. I am going swim wear shopping for some of those great nautical's I featured here and I am going to get a load of books and never leave the beach! My idea of BLISS!

Anyway over the last couple of months I have become a massive online bargain shopper- which is ironic really as I struggle really hard when I walk into a shop with sales! I never can find anything I want at half price and always fall in love with the most expensive item on the shelf and walk away having spent more then I wanted, never less. Anyway recently I have signed myself up to all those daily emails with specials on meals, clothes and homewares and spend about half an hour every morning running through it and spending way too much money saving myself a little bit. :)

What I did love is finding a Sale on Orson and Blake homewares. I am so in love with their stuff now... I love the rustic fabrics, the gorgeous prints and muted colours. Divine! I splurged a little and am updating my home for summer when they arrive. So excited!

My new loves....

Tea Towels: Linen Elephant & Zebra in Chocolate





Animal Print Cushions



Going tribal with:

Cushion Kuba Shells



Cushion Jute Zig Zag Knot



I love Owls!



Oh and I love this Bone Inlay 4 Drawer Chest but at 4,500 unfortunately it wasn't in my sale.. :(




Anyway I hope is well with everyone? I know a couple of you will be close to having new little bundles of joy soon- so hope all is ok and your enjoying your 'nesting' phase? :) I am going to enjoy reading a few of my favorite blogs today and catching up on all the news! Cam xox

Tropical Fever....

Yay- 'Spring' into Summer! With Australia starting to glow with Spring light and warmer days... so time to lighten up the house- change the cushions and throws and bring spring into the home!

Loving bold prints to bring the outdoors in and to brighten up the home... Bold forest prints are fantastic, or if your game go for tropical printed cushions.

Loving the cushions in this nook...



This is from one of my favourite homes- love the rug and bold print couch!



I love these bird cushions...



A fantastic mix of tropical cushions really make this nook look bright and fresh... great place to have a cocktail with friends...



Great way to pick up the colours in your cushions by adding fresh flowers and love that green silk poof!



Occasional chairs are perfect for bold prints without being over whelming!



Add a throw and some cushions to a crisp white bedspread for a tropical feel...



I love these rattan chairs in tropical colours... perfect for a bright tropical feel dining space...




And this idea of painting a tallboy or cheap dresser in green against a white wall in a living room this would look amazing!




Head to Etsy as there are heaps of cushions that you can play with for spring!

This bold printed cushion is great to bring a fresh look to your neutral sofa or chair. kyoozi



I love Owls and these were too cute not to show you! sukanart



I love these geometric cushions in green... this pattern is so popular at the moment! turquoise tumbleweed



Add with a bold print and perfect match!



And love this zebra cushion, the fabric texture is gorgeous! nenavon

More Orange...

Ok so I don't think I can let this idea go... Here are some great rooms from Lonny which just use it as a small accent.



















Oh and a couple I forgot earlier... Love the orange linen sheer curtains in the first shot and the black and white photo against that orange wall in the second...

Living with Orange...

More and more of late I have been obsessed with using orange somewhere in my house... I am thinking for winter I might go and splurge on a new set of cushions and play around with the idea in my living room...

Loving this print by Bucks County Frames. I am definitely thinking this might be a first purchase for the living room...













Love Love Love! Love the runner and adore the stripe!





Hehe cheeky! Bike Love by William Dohman



Images care of Slumber Designs, Unknown and Etsy.

Cushion dilemma...

I have been on the search for some cushions since I purchased my new couches about six months ago. I must admit I am getting really fussy. It doesn't help that I stumbled over this amazing store in Alexandria who will custom make cushions from vintage fabrics that she has sourced from Paris, Italy, America etc. She makes each one with different fabrics front and back and pipes them. She will make a set with no two cushions the same and each a masterpiece in it's own right but match perfectly to each other. They are amazing and of course have a price tag to match! So I was told pretty quickly I was not allowed those...

So my search began... I am lucky as my couches are cream one day black the next, thanks to the wonderful interchangeable covers! So I can mix up colours to match the couches or my mood.

Right at the moment I am loving...

Knitted cushions and matching throw from Ideal Home Magazine to snuggle under on a lazy Sunday.



Owls are really in at the moment, and I can see why- such a cute feature cushion... This one is vintage design from The Butterfly House.



And he would look so cute nestled in amongst a pile of these cushions... I really do like this folk look.



How cute is this from John Lewis as a feature cushion? Would look so good on my black couch!



I am definitely loving the use of word cushions or letter cushions... These are great from Lucy Jordon Designs...



See my dilemma? With all this choice and so many different looks you can create- how am I to just pick a couple?!! Though I must admit that Etsy is my new found friend, so many cute and unique pieces!