Product love | Twiggargerie

A month or so ago I discovered these adorable little decorating items by Twiggargerie. At the time I was looking at some images styled by an interior stylist I love - Julia Green of Greenhouse Interiors - and saw these cute little items in situ. It isn't often that I stumble across products that I know nothing at all about and as soon as I saw these beautiful bright, um, twigs (!!) I knew I had to have some of my own. And I knew exactly the spot I would hang them. 

So after a month or so of waiting for them to be handcrafted to perfection, my little twig houses arrived today. As you can see they are looking right at home already. I just love them and the pop of colour that they bring to my otherwise monochrome lounge room.

The shot below features another of the other products in Twiggargerie's range - the cube. This shot, kindly provided to my by Julia Green to use in this post, also includes products by some of the other artists that she works closely with (including the gorgeous "Mauve your ass" print by Pru Caroline). Check them all at Greenhouse Interiors website if you get a chance!

And finally, some more shots of the gorgeous products on offer at Twiggargerie. 

If you are keen to get your hands on some of these gorgeous little products, contact Julia and her team. Details here. 

Have a great day!

Clare x

Moodboard Monday | Black and white

Happy Monday! I've got a big week coming up on the blog with some great posts ahead. I have the second in my Mum's in Design series coming mid-week, with a fantastic Australian architect and Mum. In addition I've been working on an DIY Easter gift project that I'll pop up in the next few days. Last week I also came across an amazing Australian furniture designer and I'll be featuring his work during the week as well.

But for today I thought a bit of moodboard inspiration might be a nice start to the week. 

Have a great day! x

How to style your home like a pro - 10 on trend must haves to create the wow factor (Part 1)

Do you ever wonder how interior designers and decorators manage to make the houses they work on look so effortless? Today I'm bringing you the first in a two part post that will give you the tips of the styling pros. You don't have to have a huge budget, nor do you have to have the most amazing house, but with these 10 must have styling items, along with your imagination and a bit of flair, you'll be able to create the wow factor from the magazines and blogs you love.  

Today I'm bringing you the first five of my top 10 styling items. Think of your furniture and larger pieces as your wardrobe 'basics' and these 10 items as the styling bits and pieces you would update each season. Like you might do with your shoes, bags, t-shirts and accessories. The aim is not to spend too much on these bits and pieces so you can swap them out as your mood changes or the trends shift.

1. A geometric throw

Right on trend at the moment are geometric throws and blankets. I've featured the Pia Wallen blanket before on the blog (here) and love it. But if crosses aren't your thing there are plenty of other options around. Some of my other favourites are the Donna Wilson Blah Blah Blah throw or the triangular "Remix" blanket from Ferm Living.

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2. Graphic cushions

My next styling must have is a collection of inexpensive, graphic cushions. Different patterns look great mixed together so don't be afraid to get creative! But to keep it cohesive select a colour palette and stick to it (black and white is obviously my favourite!). If you're not feeling brave enough to go all out with the grapics, another tip is to choose a few graphic cushions and mix them in with a selection of plain colours you might already have.

My absolutel favourite cushion at the moment is the "Gran" cushion from Fine Little Day. In fact I've recently bought one for our informal living area (Picture 3 with the Tin Tin poster) and have mixed this in with one from Danish design company Oyoy. If you don't want to spend too much on cushions, I often find really good graphic options at IKEA. Or if you're really handy, grab some fabric from IKEA and knock up your own.

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3. Candles

Candles are one of the most inexpensive ways of creating an inviting atmosphere and if you can't afford anything else, a collection of simple votives with tealight candles in them will look great. But if you're up for spending a bit more there are some amazing scuptural candle holders around at the moment, like the Finnish designed Kubus below. Or Menu are also making some really nice options as well.  

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4. Show your style and personality with coffee table books

Coffee table books can be really cliche and boring, so my suggestion is to buy books that mean something to you and reflect your personality and interests. Books can be more expensive and you are less likely to swap these out each season so I also suggest, where possible, buying with your room colour palette in mind if you're planning on putting them on display. With the increase of technology there are less and less bookstores around these days, but some really good online stores are popping up all the time, and you can often get a great bargain. So start googling your favourite topic and see what pops up.  

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5. Statement lighting

Rounding out the Part 1 of this post (don't forget to come back tomorrow for the second instalment) is statement lighting. Again, this is going to be something you are likely to spend a bit more money on and will last you a few years at least if you get it right, but buying some statement lamps, table lamps or pendants will really help your home stand out from the rest.

On my wish list at the moment is the adorable Milk table lamp, as seen below. But I also love the fluro pink light in the second picture, which is actually a DIY project - so follow the link to get all the instructions on how to make one of these for yourself!

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Hopefully you have some ideas for how to improve the styling in your home. And don't forget to come back tomorrow where I'll be giving you the remaining five ideas, including storage ideas, ways to display your art and more!

Have a lovely day! x

Inspiring family home | Black and white Norwegian

Today I'm taking a look at the family home of the Diana, blogger behind Norwegian interiors blog My Dream. In this blog she shares photos of her home, along with DIY projects. Although she has three young children, you would never guess by how immaculate her house is. I just love the black and white interiors, bright spaces and eclectic mix of mid-century, industrial and DIY furniture.

 

I love the mix of different dining chairs. Eames, Tolix and Thonet. It looks really modern but has a bit more personality than just using the same type of chair.

 

 

 

Beautiful throw from Pia Wallen. One of my favourites. And who said pendant lights had to be put over the bedside tables? Here it looks great over the middle of the bed instead. 

 

 

I love black and white kids rooms as well. Some really fun ideas here, including the 'play' word written in washi tape. Very simple to do and cheap!  

 



All photos via dianaousdal.blogspot.no

Take this outfit | Make this room | Modern grey and white

A white and grey casual winter outfit is the perfect match with this cosy modern white and grey lounge room. I wish I was sitting here on this cold winter's day :)

 

Get the look:

Proenza Schouler Jeans from Net a Porter
Wool Coat | Marc by Marc Jacobs from Net a Porter
Converse All Stars
Nook sofa from Jardan 
Coffee table from Jardan
Industrial glass lantern from The Foxes Den
Bloomingville concrete house
Menu candle stick holder
Mohair throw 

Trend to try | Copper and Gold

 

01 Ornament

02 Diamond vase by Bloomingville | available White Fox & Co

03 Tom Dixon pendant | replica available from Matt Blatt

04 Gold tray from Top 3 by Design

05 Hustle print from Charm and Gumption on Etsy

06 Kiss print from Printdesignstudio on Etsy

07 Uashmama washable paper - metalic bags

08 Table lamp by Bloomingville

09 Gold Moroccan ottoman available from Hard to Find

10 Diane von Furstenberg compact from Net a Porter

11 Metallic drum stool

I've never really been a fan of yellow gold. I've always chosen white gold or silver for my jewellery and thought yellow gold was a bit old fashioned. But despite this even I really like the current gold and copper trend that is around. I've been seeing it a lot in fixtures and fittings such as tap ware, pendant lights and styling pieces. I'm not sure it's going to be a hugely long lasting trend though so if you do want to try and incorporate some of this look in to your home I would suggest inexpensive accessories that are easily able to be swapped out, like those listed above.

And below are some pictures for how to incorporate this trend in your home.

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Have a wonderful day! x