Monthly Archives: November 2014
-
Posted: November 30, 2014Categories: TrendsRead more »
I’ve got a very talented friend who is very clever at making things (I hope you are reading this Ali...). She once created a Christmas tree out of pieces of wood that could be hung from the ceiling (her first baby was crawling at the time and, with first time mother nerves, she was terrified that a normal tree would topple onto her). Let’s just say that we were thoroughly impressed!
For most of us, the tree is the centre of all things Christmas-y in our home but sometimes a traditional tree just isn’t what you want. Lack of space, no time/unable to lug back a tree or maybe you just want to get creative and make your own (or have a crawling baby...). We thought we’d share some of the fun ideas that we’ve spotted - stylish and playful (plus no messy needles!), they show a different take on a favourite tradition.
-
Posted: November 23, 2014Categories: TrendsRead more »
Although summer hasn’t officially started yet, judging by the temperatures over the past week I think we can safely say that summer has arrived. Although (unlike Nicky) I’m not a huge fan of the heat (unless of course I’m lazing by the pool with a cocktail and a seriously good read) I can’t help but get excited about the upcoming summer break.
Today at HQ we thought we’d indulge in a bit of summer love and share our coveted finds for the season. Bright, beachy, fresh and fun, they all shout “summer” to us and can’t help but put you in a holiday mood. Some possible ideas for Christmas gifts too – yup, only four and a bit weeks away…please tell me how that happened??!!
We
-
Posted: November 16, 2014Categories: TrendsRead more »
First up - my apologies to any non-Sydneysiders, this post is not only Sydney focussed, even worse it's Eastern beaches of Sydney focussed. Totally localised and for that I do apologise. There is, however, reason to keep reading for everyone - the gorgeous images my spark an idea and get you to seek somewhere similar and local to you....
We're a little off the usual path for our Blog post this week but with good reason. Sometimes we just come across things that just have to be shared - recipes, holiday houses, cafes, products. Well today, it's a fabulous boutique sewing business here in Sydney's Bronte. This is BY NO MEANS a sponsored post - just a little gem of loveliness that you need in your life!
Welcome, my friends, to The Bronte Sewing Room.
This fabulous business is the genius of Colette, an incredible
-
Posted: November 09, 2014Categories: TrendsRead more »
Don’t you just love those “think outside the box” kind of ideas when it comes to interiors and your home? We do. It’s great to escape the obvious sometimes which is why (being lovers of anything bedroomy…) we always enjoy spotting unconventional ideas for bedside tables.
What is a bedside table anyway? It’s really just a place to put things that you may want during the night or when you get up (lamp, book, phone)…oh, and of course you want it to look great too. It doesn’t have to be a table though - chairs, stools, crates, baskets, drums, ladders or even a pile of books will do. Besides, upcycling and repurposing is a great way to pack some personality into your space. Here’s a few ideas that are sure to inspire you!
We love the ladder idea...a space saver, practical and looks amazing -
-
Posted: November 02, 2014Categories: Design & StyleRead more »
Polish it, mould it, paint it or leave it raw and exposed, concrete has definitely made a transition from simple utilitarian building material to a sort after (and dare I say swoon-worthy) medium for interiors.
Concrete looks especially good with bricks, glass and metal (for an edgy industrial look) but it can hold a real warmness too when paired with organic materials like wood and leather. With its neutral grey tones and fabulous texture (plus the fact it can be molded into pretty much any shape!) it’s not surprising that we are seeing a real movement in concrete home accessories (think sinks, tables, pendant lights, planters and vases). It’s become so much more than a building material….here’s some concrete inspiration on a Tuesday morning:
I just love this space. Exposed brick, Hans Wegner chairs and that beautiful polished concrete floor...sigh...
