Little people | Modern Kids rooms inspiration

Don't forget they won't be little forever. Something to remember in those moments when they drive you mad! Some lovely ideas below for modern, black and white kids bedrooms and playrooms too.

All images taken from my Pinterest boards

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

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 

Interior styling | Pia Wallen Crux and Cross blankets

The Pia Wallen Crux and Cross blankets (one the wollen original and the other a less expensive version) - they are everywhere. I've been meaning to do a post on it ever since I received my very own for Christmas. It works so well with my absolute favourite black and white combination and today I thought I would bring you a whole bunch of inspiration for how to use the throw, as well as some of my favourite complementary black and white products on the market at the moment (see moodboard below). The best part is that because it is reversible you are really getting two blankets in one! It also comes in other colours, for those who are not quite as obsessed with black and white as me. And there is also an adorable pint sized one for the little people in your world. Available from Story North

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And finally, here's a shot of my own bedroom :) Poor photography but it was taken before I went to bed one night. Need to try and get a better photo of it in daylight one day. But you get the idea....

Here's my black and white inspiration for using with Pia Wallen's Crux blanket:

Source these products: 

01 Blu Dot Mima cross cushion

02 Oyoy Mumi cushion

03 Muuto pendant (see here for more details)

04 Pia Wallen The Crux blanket

05 Nest DLM side table

06 Jessie table lamp

07 Hans Wegner Shell Chair (replica available from Matt Blatt)

08 Converse Chuck Taylors

09 Pia Wallen tray

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

 

Black, white and pale pink design ideas

Lovely black and white moodboard, with touches of pale pink - very on trend at the moment. 

 

Some of the lovely things in these pictures are The String Shelf, IKEA stockholm rug, Tom Dixon candle, The Milk Lamp by Norm Architects and Normann Copenhagan table.

All photos taken from my Pinterest boards

My week in pictures | Instagram picks

I've only very recently started using Instagram but I'm finding it a hugely inspiring place for discovering new design ideas and particularly for interior styling tips and tricks. I've also started using it as a place to put up some behind the scenes shots of my home, life, work with design clients and blog inspiration. The board below contains a few shots from Instagram of my last few weeks. Would love for you to pop over to my Instagram page and follow me. xx

My beautiful niece, Aveline xx

Today our family welcomed the arrival of my beautiful baby niece, Aveline. She's just gorgeous and having had three boys myself, it's wonderful to have a little girl for the boys (and me!) to dote on. Congratulations to my little sister Emily and her partner, Adam. Today is all about baby Aveline. xx

Take this outfit | Make this room | Modern girls bedroom

With the arrival of my first niece imminent, today it's all about cheerful, girly cuteness for me. And I think this gorgeous spotty dress made by Spanish label, Motoreta, is just too cute for words. As soon as I spotted it I knew just the room that would work well in this post. I just love the yellow vintage inspired beds, and the contrasting fluro pink pillow cases (a perfect match are these finds from Rachel Castle). And because I can't help myself I have also added in a few additional styling accessories that I think would work so well in this space.  x

Image credits: Outfit picture | Room picture

Products:

01 Bed by Incy Interiors
02 Table lamp
03 Oeuf "Merlin" drawers
04 Vintage style school milk bottle from Jamie Kay
05 Pink pillowcases by Rachel Castle
06 Bonnie Bunny from lah de dah kids

Modern white bedroom inspiration

A quick look at my pinterest boards and it's clear I'm quite a fan of white. I've also recently been doing some research for a client who has asked for a (predominantly) white, peaceful bedroom that isn't too feminine (she has to share it with her husbansd!). So today I thought I might share some of that research with you as well as some of the products I've been thinking about recommending to her for this new, serene space we are creating.

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Create your own serene white bedroom with these styling picks. I've just discovered the La Labo candles, but they are now definitely on my wish list! 

01 Gingko alarm clock 

02 Arne Jacobsen table lamp (replica here)

03 Cross based bedside table - Mark Tuckey

04 Lenoir cushion - Country Road

05 Andy Warhol exhibition - vintage print (similar sometimes available on Ebay)

06 Bamford candle

07 Le Labo candle

08 Tinto marble platter - Country Road

09 Concrete pendants - Beacon lighting

10 Mark Tuckey - 4 poster bed