Monthly Archives: September 2014

Oh I do love a floral and to me there’s no better way to get that spring feeling into your home than a gorgeous floral print.  Florals have been around for ages (forever really..) but what’s got me excited in a "jump up and down" kind of way is the fresh modern take on this iconic print.

Less nanna-like garden variety type, but bolder, flirty even with a much younger vibe.  Oversized florals that pack a punch in saturated blues and pinks to painterly patterns in watercolour as well as stylized vintage and botanical prints.  Wallpaper, rugs, soft furnishings, chairs (and bedheads of course!), mix and layer them with geometrics, ikats, stripes and spots – the “rules” are gone - these new florals look great in any space.  And best of all? You won't need a green thumb for these gorgeous blooms...

Oversized pendant lights teamed with an oversized print - now these really do pack a punch!  Pendant

There is something utterly divine and totally indulgent about sleeping on beautiful bed linen - and boy is there some gorgeous linen out this season!  From dreamy organic cotton to lovely pure linen, we are really spoilt for choice – inky blues, soft pastels, quirky vintage as well as patterns that are just, well...fun (wait until you see the pics below!). 

Fresh designs and all completely swoon-worthy (all home grown too - clever lot we are) we've picked out some of our favs that are definitely worth a look.  A word of warning though, these gorgeous bed linens will make it very hard to get out of bed….

I Love Linen creator Lauren Roe has just released her own linen range - The Bedroom Society.  The

With our gorgeous climate (and especially now it’s spring), we all crave a bit of outside space - an outdoor “room” where you can escape the world and while away the hours… preferably with something delicious to drink (I would say wine but right now it would be a very strong cappuccino!) and a good read.  Bliss!

Being an urban dweller and somewhat “challenged” in the garden department, I’m in awe of what people can do with just a tiny bit of outdoor space.  Be it a balcony, courtyard or even a roof terrace, there are some truly magical outdoor "rooms" that make the very most of their small size.  Sometimes all you need is some potted greenery, string lighting, cushions and a comfy spot to sit (and maybe a touch of imagination) to create something wonderful.

Just a little balcony in this London flat but a beautiful spot to sit away from the hustle and bustle of a big city -

I'm never usually a swooner over celebrity homes. "Real" everyday folk inspire much more without the gazillion dollar budgets and slightly staged feel. This, however, is an exception and an exception I have to share for the sake of a bit of Tuesday morning fluff....

It's the home of Patrick Dempsey ( you know - McDreamy from Greys Anatomy) in Malibu. Designed by uber architect Frank Gehry back in 1968, it has been re-worked in recent times by landscaper Scott Shrader and decorator Estee Stanley. The end result is just so appealing - an amazing combination of true personality - of antique, vintage warmth and soul within a very strong, contemporary structure. Divine. The outdoor spaces are amazing - the family own loads of animals and love gardening and clearly