The Home of Penelope and Nathan... - Interior Design 2016

 I really love this house tour i found over at Apartment Therapy. The home belongs to professional organiser Penelope, husband Nathan and daughter Belle and I have included it as it is great to see an eclectic, stylish Family home..... with a stair gate !!

I love all the colour and texture in the home, especially the salmon pink paint next to that green wallpaper in the hallway. Although the third picture is definitely my favourite... I think it is the way the light is coming through the window

Please follow the link to Apartment Therapy to see the whole house tour....

I hope you are all having a great weekend, and those of you in the UK enjoy the May Day bank holiday... woo hoo... extra day off!!!





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Shelter Loves.... - Interior Design 2016

Hola!! I'm getting back on track with my Friday "loves" post. I've been feeling pretty inspired lately. In the past three weeks I've traveled to The Bahamas, NYC and VT! I've been taking in the sites, sketching, working with fabulous clients and perusing my favorites, such as Insta and Pinterest.
Here is what has been motivating me lately!!

1. House Beautiful looks sooooo good this month!! My favorite project was by Summer Thornton. It's pure perfection. And blue!! I love blue and my client's seem to as well!
Speaking of blue, my bathroom is almost done and it's a yummy mix of deep royal, black, pink, marble and white!! I honestly CANNOT even wait to have my house shot! I hope my photographer is ready...It's going to be a long day...full of styling! eek!!

2. The off the shoulder dress or top is a "must have" this summer. I am waiting for a fabulous dress to arrive at my house! I ordered it a couple of weeks ago. I'll share the link asap!!

3. Day beds! I adore day beds. This one from Serena and Lily is sculpture at it's best.

4. Quote: ummm read and re-read. This is spot on. Life never turns out the way you imagined but it's still great! (at least mine did not). I am thankful for all I have.... One of my dear friends has been in my thoughts daily.....she lost her sister just recently...these terrible and heartbreaking tragedies put everything else in perspective. Love you, S. xo

5. Mark D. Sikes has incredible style. This ring is on my wish list.

6. I love to cook but often don't have tons of time to do it. I like simple, fresh recipes..I'll be adding peaches to my caprese salads this summer! 

7. I've painted a few large canvases for my own home. I'm going to attempt a larger one like this with my kids!! Looks fun, minus the paint in the hair!!!! Maybe I'll even have my good friend photograph us in action...love this idea.




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Love the look - Interior Design 2016

I often say good bye to the cooler weather by welcoming the summer with a splash of color! I especially adore embroidered frocks and tops! Here's a look I can't wait to wear!! I don't own much red but this dress gets the stamp of approval from me. It's adorable!!

1//2//3//4//5 + 5//6//7

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House plants and crystals.... The Opaque - Interior Design 2016

The Opaque

I have a little crush on a new Tumblr account I found last week called The Opaque. Houseplants and crystals.... perfect combination don't you agree?

My little collection is growing slowly, only last week I found the most beautiful piece of Amethyst in a bargain bin in a charity shop.... sadly here in England crystals and minerals are really expensive...

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Beach house chic - Interior Design 2016

My tastes change with the tide, well not really, but I am always inspired by something new, fresh and unexpected. I can appreciate styles that range from modern to classic and my favorite interiors usually combine both.

Organic textiles and natural woods are becoming a part of our lives again.. this trend has caught on with most. The natural beauty of wood, linen, cotton and sea grass not only look appealing but feel wonderful to the touch. I came across Michael Kors long island beach home today. The interior is directly inspired by the surrounding landscape. 

To add a touch of Michael's organic look to your own home mix natural textiles, fabrics and woven rugs to the mix. Here are some pieces to get you inspired:

Anthro's day bed

Patch's natural fiber rug

 

Stool

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The Eclectic Stockholm home of....... Daphne and Rolf - Interior Design 2016

I found this stunning home on Hem & Antik, a Swedish website. It belongs to couple Daphne and Rolf and is located in Stolkholm . I was going to include the text which i translated on Google but I am not sure that the Copywriters would be too happy with that... it is worth a read though if you have the time.

The home is decorated head to foot in textiles and ornaments from the couples extensive travels across the globe. Although the whole apartment is beautiful, my favorite room is by far the master bedroom. It has been decorated with wall hangings from Uzbekistan, and has a fabulous chunky wooden framed Day bed from Java. I also adore the rich velvet table cloth to the left of the bed.

Bedroom:
The bed is a daybed from Java and the walls are covered in wall hangings from Uzbekistan,

Even the guest room is unique. Above the bed is a canopy made from mosquito nets from Goa, says Daphne

-The couch is a little different, because it has no back support. But we have added a ton of pillows

 Photos by Anne Nyblaeus
Original Article by  Gill Renlund 
Published by Hem & Antik

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Shelter Loves - Interior Design 2016

Last week was school vacation for my kiddos. In all honesty the past three weeks have been a blur but I did take the time to head to Vermont late Thursday-Sunday. It is amazing how much children appreciate your undivided attention. I put down the phone and lap top and we went hiking, played soccer and snuggled up to a movie together. Those moments do wonders for their attitude and mine. We had a wonderful time and today they are back at school! I am feeling uber focused on work!  (hence this week's quote).  Here's to a productive week all around!! This is Friday's edition of Shelter Loves. I have zero wi-fi in VT.

1. I am pretty into my skin! I wash my face every night and am always trying new skin and body lotions. I figure I'll do anything to avoid more sun cancer surgery, wrinkles and dry skin. I will be using this Beauty Counter sugar body scrub to get my skin bathing suit and beach ready.

2. I am a dreamer by nature...Since my house is almost done (they are putting up hardy board in the bathroom as I type) I am envisioning my next steps. A second floor or pool perhaps?? This smaller pool and pool house would work just perfectly in my yard! I even had a new fence installed last week!

3. I have been tying scarfs in my daughter's hair lately. I'll be doing the same for myself all summer. I love this look! You'll be seeing more scarves all summer long!

4. This week's motto!! "Get it, girl".

5.  I was very saddened to hear of Prince's passing last Thursday. I have always LOVED music and grew up listening to much of his. I'd be lying if I said I did not know every word to every song on Purple Rain. RIP Prince.

6. Two words: This bag. (It converts to a backpack or shoulder bag too)

7. I came across Twine and Twigs nature inspired, handmade jewelry a few weeks ago. I scooped up a trio of bracelets right away. I love them and plan to order one of these fabulous necklaces soon. Read more about this company and see their great pieces here.

xo




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Peacock Chairs : Hollywood Legends.... - Interior Design 2016

Peacock Chair : Elizabeth Taylor

Peacock Chair : Audrey Hepburn

Kathrine Hepburn

Norma Talmadge, 1920s

Bridget Bardot

Bette Davis

Ever since I brought my Peacock chair, it has been under threat as my partner absolutely hates it! It is true that they are uncomfortable and they do take up a lot of room, but they are just so darn pretty aren't they?

If a Peacock chair is good enough for Audrey Hepburn it is good enough for me....

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Current Obsession :Heidi Anderson's Ceramic Totems - Interior Design 2016

Heidi Anderson's Ceramic Totems

I came across these little Totem guys and gals by ceramic artist Heidi Anderson on The Radder's Instagram feed and just had to share. I particularly (and predicatbly) love the totems with the Moon above their heads....and they sit firmly at the top of my wish list...

" I make ceramic agateware pottery vases, planters, and sculptures that are inspired by the pottery and art of the southwest, as well as folk art of different cultures around the world. My approach is informed by my back ground in painting in the way I create designs with a method called agateware, in which different clays are combined and shaped into patterns and designs that are inlayed into the clay.
My art is informed by my appreciation of forms found in nature, geometric shapes, and the hand hewn in methods of craft. I am inspired by the many possibilities that working with clay offers and the endless ways it guides my imagination."


Heidi's Totems are available  online via The Radder.and yes, they ship Internationally, I have already checked :)

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Eclectic Sitting Rooms.... - Interior Design 2016

Eclectic Bohemian Sitting Room

Eclectic, bohemian, Sitting Room

Eclectic Sitting Room

House plants, a mix of textiles from across the world, cushions, natural wood and an assortment of rugs...... eclectic sitting room perfection!

I cant decide which of these three sitting rooms I would prefer the most...

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Green House: Garden Room Dining... - Interior Design 2016

Greenhouse: Garden Room dining....

Greenhouse kitchen /diner

Geraniums and Lunch: Perfect combination

Okay so the top three pictures are pretty much identical, but they are all variations of my absolute dream greenhouse, garden dining room. They all smell of that earthy combination of Tomato plant and geranium and have just enough shade to keep you cool but let enough sunlight in the room so that you can still lean back in your chair after your lunch and feel the orange sun on your closed eyes..... bliss!!

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Rugs in Bathrooms.... - Interior Design 2016

Rugs in Bathrooms

Bathroom Rug in this dreamy bathroom

I personally don't have a bathroom big enough for a rug, and to be honest with my family it would probably get soggy, damp and smelly quite quickly.... hmmmm, not really selling the idea am I?

Regardless, they don't half look pretty do they?

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