Moroccan monochrome

I like these morocco inspired tiles from Tons of Tiles.  Called Marrakesh Black Decor they offer an affordable option for an aged eclectic look - at £29.56 per square metre.  They are clever too - they are 33x33cm in size suitable for walls or floors but they are scored to create a traditional 10 x 10 tile, so save the hassle of laying individual small tiles.   Your tiler will thank you.

Marrakesh Black Decor from Tons of Tiles

House plants are back

I liked this article on Mad about the House.  So you have it on good authority that house plants are back. It's official.  I have to admit to not having green fingers, and any plants I have previously owned have been of the scrawny, dusty variety, but I think some of the pictures from this article are beautiful.  And what about this fabulous living herb wall for the kitchen. Good looking and practical for the foodies amongst us.  Genius.

Living herb wall, via pinterest

Pendant lighting industrial style

Look at these beautiful pendant lights from Aditi Studios.  I want them.  All of them.  Each light is hand sculptured using traditional, environmentally friendly methods and there are 3 styles to choose from - the Flying Scotsman, the Laerdal and the I/O.  Not cheap, starting from £435 but since each piece is individual, you'll have them for life.  My favourite is the delicate vintage floral version - industrial chic turned romantic.

I/O

Flying Scotsman - vintage floral

Flying Scotsman

Laerdal

Pink doesn't have to be twee

I love some of these colour ideas on this Apartment Therapy blog post... Calm and beautiful especially combined with greys and browns, I think pink is vastly underused.  These two are my favourites...