Monthly Archives: October 2014

Lighting has hit the big time….BIG in an Alice in Wonderland kind of way - super-sized pendants, jumbo floor and table lamps as well as big exposed light bulbs. Oversized and bold they challenge our sense of scale and throw any sort of rule on proportionality out the window!

I do love this play on proportions though – a bit whimsical, a bit fun and maybe even a bit bonkers (in a good way).  It’s not just about lighting a space, these bold beauties create visual excitement and a touch of the unexpected - a great choice if you are looking for an over the top style statement.  Mmmmm, I’m starting to think that big is indeed better….take a peek at these!

No twee Victoriana here, despite it’s traditional design, the sheer size of the floor lamp gives the room a modern edge -

So what’s your dream kitchen?  We are in the process of renovating ours so there’s been plenty of “kitchen talk” and bookmarking images for inspiration and ideas.  I spend pretty much (what feels like...) most of my life in the kitchen so I’ve got to get it right - right?

I’m not really sure what my “dream kitchen” is actually…I seem to change my mind quite frequently!  I do love vintage with an industrial edge although sometimes I look at images of Scandi “all white” kitchens or kitchens that are rustic with concrete flooring and I think mmmm maybe this is “the one”… see my dilemma?  With all this kitchen banter going on at HQ we’ve decided to put together our own list – all dreamy, all gorgeous (and all will probably send your heart beating with envy)!

Oh those floors…this is the Paris apartment of architect Joseph

Looking around my house, let’s just say “bombsite” springs to mind.  It’s the end of school holidays (ahhh now you understand…) and while I love having my little one’s home together (I really do!), it’s been pretty busy, hectic and full-on.  Alas, no sign of a domestic goddess in this household. 

My home is probably best described as “cheery” domestic chaos where school bags, toys, scooters and all things children-related seem to rule.  I do dream of what it would be like to live in a neat and clutter free home though (oh the joy of having things stay where you actually put them…).  After a busy holiday period, I had to share these pics – they’ve helped me “step” into a lovely calm space to start my working week.  Enjoy!

This white on white interior makes for a nice dreamy escape –