Monday, 24 June 2013

Hand woven rugs and blankets with Scandi style

These beautiful rugs and blankets from Brita Sweden brings craft right up to date.  With their fresh colours and modern geometric designs they blend tradition with irresistible Scandi modernism.  It is also truly a family business: named after the founders’ great grandmother, every piece has the name of another woman in the family.  Available to buy from royaldesign.co.uk









Friday, 21 June 2013

I just love this baby website

Called Nubie - the Modern kids' boutique it is a fantastic site full of great ideas for decorating your little one's nursery or bedroom.  I'm in the middle of doing a toddler nursery at the moment, and these bits are definitely going in!

Kangaroo toy storage box

White dandelions and cowparsley wall sticker

P'Kolino Little Reader Chair


Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Victorian restoration - look no further

This is a fantastic site if you are looking to restore the original features in your Victorian home - www.thevictorianemporium.com.  It's a treasure trove of everything you could possibly need from radiators, ceiling roses, door accessories to fire places.  All the fixtures and fittings are high quality reproductions to match your home and the site even provide tips and advice on how to avoid expensive mistakes and add value to your property.  A useful find.



Thursday, 13 June 2013

Mirrored kitchen splashbacks

Some more great ideas on Houzz.com about mirrored splashbacks for kitchens.


Traditional. Simple mirrored splashback along the worksurface to the bottom of the upper cabinets, adds space to the room.


Antique.  This mirror has been treated to add a darker hue and worn finish.


Subway tile. This is a classic look that has become hugely popular taken beyond basic white to a mirrored tile.  Here the mirror is secondary - as the tile lines is the design detail that draws the eye.


Diagonal. Using an antique finish again, these tiles have been placed on the diagonal for a more original take on the splashback.



Mosiac tile to add a bit of bling.


Partial.  You don't have to go the whole hog.


Smokey.  For a stronger, more dramatic look.

Monday, 10 June 2013

Removable wallpaper - it's DIY-tastic

Chasing Paper offers a range of 'stylish removable wallpaper for the urban home'. Genius. So you want a feature wall? Done. Or to update a tired looking piece of furniture? Easy. Best still, you're renting and can't stand the decor but can't paint the walls. Hey presto. These ingenious covering solutions are peel and stick so you can change them whenever it takes your fancy. Have a look at some of these for inspiration.








Thursday, 6 June 2013

Simple bedroom makeover?

With these beautiful carved wooden and linen headboards, updating your bedroom needn't cost the earth.  These french style hand carven wooden headboards from Cox & Cox are made to fit a standard kingsize mattress (W 150cm) and are upholstered with deep-buttoned 100% linen, in a beautiful eau de nil.  Add some of their gorgeous quilts and sumptuous throws and you will have a bed, and whole new look, fit for a king.




Monday, 3 June 2013

Gotta love these - DIY wallpapers

First there was the tear off variety, now there is the Mosaic wall - both innovative and great fun wall coverings from Znak.  If you fancy a bit of creative DIY, with both these options you can personalise the appearance of your walls.  

The 'Tear off' wallpaper is inspired by the transformation process of snakes, and allows you myriad opportunities for your walls - before you even think about what goes underneath. 






And the Mosaic wall decals consist of different coloured self adhesive pieces of wallpaper and a stencil - there are loads of different configurations for you to play with, according to your creative bent! 





Enjoy!