A Change Is As Good As A Holiday

I have recently noticed that I have been loosing inspiration and focus. So I took some time out to think about why and what to do about it and I've realised that I am not doing, writing and posting about all the things I really want to be.

 

I still love DIY, design and my Etsy shop but there are so many more facets of my life and loves. I also have an insatiable desire for travel, for food, to be entertained, to enjoy life.

 

The result... I have decided to makeover my blog. I want to make it a lifestyle destination. To celebrate I am working on a bit of a new look and maybe even some new branding. One thing that won't be changing though is my commitment to original content. 

 

Exciting times ahead xo

 

Bedroom Makeover - Pt 1 - Bedside Table Styling and DIY

Recently I embarked on a makeover of my bedroom. I am super happy with the results and since been wondering "why hadn't I done this earlier?"

 

Answer:

- I had been worried about cost

- I thought it would be too hard to do on my own

- I thought it would take forever and didn't want to live around a half finished room.

 

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. I should have known better.

 

The full room reveal will come soon, but lets break it down a bit first.

 

 

Step 1: So over Red! Time to soften the room up a bit. Simply replacing the candle in the birdcage and bringing in a family photo with softer tones made a big difference. So cheap. So easy.  

DIY: The lamp - The base and shade were actually from the Target mix and match series and I embellished the shade by hot glue gunning on the crystal drop bead fringe (found at all good craft stores). Such a cheap and easy way to add a bit of glamour.

Step 2: Contain clutter. Grouping similar items together on a tray or dish creates a sense of purpose.

 

Step 3: Bring in nature - adding flowers or an indoor plants to a room is a must. I myself am only recently converted. I either thought I'd probably kill real plants, real flowers were costly to keep buying or fake flowers look really fake. I now have a mix if low maintenance indoor plant and carefully selected fake flowers.  

DIY: Here I have actually taken an Ikea Vinager Bamboo Dish and painted it pink to tie together with the pink candle on the other side table. (Coincidently the dish originally came in red - I can't escape it!!).

Living Room Inspiration Board ~ Purple Accents

Do you love purple and wish you could have some in your home but don't know how to do it without going overboard?

 

Look no further...

1. Replica Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table

2. Freedom Cecil 3 Seat Sofa in Light Grey 

3. Beacon Lighting: Copenhagen Floor Lamp in Teak

4. Beacon Lighting Habitat Pendant Lights x 3 clustered

5. Freedom Buco Ottoman Open Weave Cylinder in Natural
6. ART: Greg O'Leary - Deep Purple Medium: Canvas, Oil paint

7. Purple Numbered Cushion Cover – 0 The Queen St Collection

8. Designer Living Comfort Classics Parkway Knitted MicroTec Throw

9. Domayne - Cowhide Rug - Natural Solid White

10. Domayne Bloom Cushion Purple

11. Nick Scali Taddeo TV unit

12. Flock Wall Clock Hug Me Harry

13. Freedom Foliage Phalaenopsis Orchid  

14. Flynton Armchair

15. Freedom Charade Vessel

16. Freedom Filly Statue

17. Raspberry Ripple Cushion Lilly & Lolly



Bedroom Inspiration Board

Looking for some glamour in your bedroom?

 

Look no further...

 

The finer details:

Urban Nest Designs Lantern in White Metal

Linnea Swedish Design cushion- Love Birds in Navy Blue

Domayne Gerbera White Mirror

Domayne Shadow Dresser mirror finish

Domayne Shadow Bedside Tables Mirror finish

Domayne Chester Queen Bed Frame

Amadora 1 Light Pendant in Brushed Chrome/Opal Etched Glass

Alanna Pendant in Antique White with Pink Beads

Art - Yellow Heart by Greg O’Leary

Kas Australia Fernando Cushion – yellow

Kas Australia Penny Cushion

Kas Australia Pauola Cushion

Domayne Country Style Maison Fabric Armchair

Minx Temple Jar

Countryside Urn Vase

Nixon Table Clock

Classic Collection Soy Wax Candle - Mango Sorbet



New Product - Nautical Design Cushion

I'm very happy to be releasing my latest cushion design for sale today!

$25 (FREE STANDARD POSTAGE WITHIN AUSTRALIA)

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/172196033/nautical-print-cushion-cover?ref=shop_home_feat

 

 

 

My latest design is a 45cm x 45cm (18") handmade and hand designed cover featuring a nautical style print on the front which I design myself and had professionally printed.

 

The backing fabric has been colour matched to the feature print.

Both sides are 100% cotton.

Ideal for a coastal/beachy interior.

Zip closure.

Fits all standard 45cm cushions which can be purchased at most craft stores

 

 

 

Please contact me direct if you would like to purchase multiple covers - can be made to order