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

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.

i heart third drawer down...

When I think of Third Drawer Down I think quirky, unique, stylish & statement. They are a Fitzroy Victoria based design company that creates home wares and pieces for Museum Art Souvenirs. It seems a weird gig to get into, but the pieces they create are art in themselves.



The shop itself doubles as the artists studio and a museum- in fact the only trading museum in Australia. They in their own words describe their wares as 'eccentric and witty taste of products by artists/designers and niche brands include crayon rocks, chocolate pie charts, giant corn cob stools, children’s art supplies, limited edition textiles, bed linens and publications that question the mainstream conditions under which art and culture are bought and sold.'

These are my favourite thing in the store, they are pillow cases by Miranda July. One states 'Here you will dream of people you admire exposing your fraudulence.' & 'Here you will dream of endless kisses.'



They also have some amazing tea towels you could frame as art. Here are a couple of my favourites.

'Can we dance?' by Camilla Engman.



Enriqueta and Fosca Tea Towel



There are some great things for kids. I love these rock crayons.



This ruler would be awesome to measure your kids heights against. I could see this being a cool feature in a kid's rompus room.



For more of their amazingly quirky designs for house, home and friends go to: Third Drawer Down.

Winter style...

Ever since I lived in London about three years ago I have been obsessed with Gumboots. Over in London they are everywhere as they built up a following amongst young girls for festival chic. I have yet to find anything over here as trendy as the ones in London and so my search is ongoing to find the perfect pair of Gumboots for winter.

You can get some really great designs now that show your personality, you shouldn't be afraid to make a statement with your boots!





I love this look for summer... I saw a girl the other day in little jean shorts and cool gumboots... they make a great statement piece.





Your formal gumboots!



Now this is an unique idea for a wedding shoe! At least you will cater for all types of weather... :)



Now if you know anything about gumboots it is that the biggest most prestigious brand is Hunter in the UK, they make them in all sorts of colours...



However if you want to really go all out these are from Hunter designed by Jimmy Choo!



I think these are my favourite, I love the cherry blossom design and they really show the little girl in me!



Although gumboots are now a fashion statement really they just make me want to jump in the mud! :)

For your own gumboots go to: Pretty in Pink Designs