Interior Design

Gingham... I'm sure we've all used this pattern in decorating at some time or other, I've used it in cushions to create a cottage look, I've even owned a blue gingham sofa when they were all rage in the 90's.  Gingham  can be used to create a  cottage or country style decor but seemingly at home in most styles of interiors, as long as you get the balance right and don't over do it. I've gathered up some of my favourite Gingham interiors to inspire you.... Before I share the interior images, I had to include this delightful black and white image via Pinterest . I've been sorting through my mums house and found lots of delightful vintage clothing including some sweet little gloves just like the ones on the model, they even had the original price tag intact.  In fact, I've found so many delightful items I'm preparing a post to share with you next week. I like the simple addition of a gingham tablecloth to add a touch of "country". Have y...

Lots of inspiration this week starting with a tour writer/artist/blogger/entrepreneur Jen Ramos fabulous Las Vegas home at her blog "Made by Girl" ... Amy Butler Hand Tufted Wool Rug - Coventry A rug can subtly blend in with its surroundings making it cosier under foot, or making an artists statement such as the rug above by Amy Butler . Interior designer Lisa Ferguson of Decor Mentor  has put together a fab post on tips for buying the perfect rug, room size, shape, colour etc, check it out at   Layla Grayce. A delicious Fall recipe.... A lovely, rustic desert from Jenny Steffens Hobick -  Raspberry and Blackberry Crostata  using store bought crust/pastry. And for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere with warmer days on the horizon.... . A thirst quenching lavender lemonade from a delightful blog discovery,   "With a Grateful Prayer".   Please visit Lorraine's blog for her recipe  to make this refreshing twist on h...

Looking for some fresh ideas to update my own bedroom I came across some great images. I featured my own bedroom last year when I re-created a French Country look, if you didn't see last years makeover you can see it "here ".  My quilt was floral in the makeover but now I'm looking for a more neutral look and inspired by some of the rooms below... And for those of you that like colour and pattern.... To colour or not to colour, what's your choice? All images above from House to Home Sharing this week with: The Dedicated House - Make It Pretty Monday Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Open House Party at No Minimalist Here Show and tell Friday at My Romantic Home At The Picket Fence Have a great weekend

Fellow blogger Kifus of  Inspiring Interiors , shared this beautiful home on her blog this week. This fabulous 15th Century home is inspired by nature.... See the original post and images "here" . A sneak peek at "Hazed" the new Kiwi on line Indie Mag... I love Cush & Nooks blog and regularly receive Vic's inspirational design posts. This week I was excited to see a new on-line magazine,  "Hazed"  mentioned in Vic's  latest post .  Hazed Magazine is devoted to NZ Indie products... there's lots of ideas, recipes and inspiration, so pop over and read the inaugural issue "here" . What about a handle with a difference.... A cute idea from  "Country Living ". A short time ago I posted an idea of my own for up-cycling vintage cups and saucers into mini cake stands . You can see the post and step by step instructions "here" Upcyled glassware creating some lovely cloche's - See "here" for instructions. ...

When we think of caravans, in New Zealand we might conjure up 70's style caravans by the beach, whereas if your British your more likely to imagine a traditional gypsy caravan, this summer Marks and Spencers are heading away from their traditional look and have taken a twist on the word "caravan" with a fabulous new home ware range of bold bright colours and ethnic patterns.   Visit  Marks and Spencers to browse the full Caravan range Another of their new ranges is Kensington ... I love the blue winged back chair and fabulous floral cushions -  find the full Kensington range at  M & S Lee & Poppy oxo