DIY home projects

Over on Pinterest I have been seeing a lot of DIY tips for around the house. Here a few I have come across which I love:

Simple bracket shelving painted a bright colour
(you can buy these from bunnings for a few dollars each!)

 Picture via Apartment Therapy

Dying cheap sheer curtains to add colour

Picture via pinterest

 Wallpaper inside cupboards 

Picture via diyordie.elledecoration.se

 String driftwood together to create a wall hanging

Picture via Irinsky on Flickr

Wasabi Tape - there seem to be endless possibilities for wasabi tape.   Here it is used as picture frames and window blinds. You can even make headboards and wall art with it.

 Picture via Design Sponge

Picture via rowhousenest.com

Colour of the week - Minty green

A little colour inspiration - this week minty green. I think this colour works best in small doses to add a pop of pastel. There are so many fun minty accessories out there at the moment.

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Rustic stool from Good Regards
Jewellry Wallet and 365 notebook Kikki K
Lamp from Let Liv
Mug and Frame from Country Road
Stool, small bowl and basket from Superette
Cushion from Paper Plane
Bird print by Evie Kemp

5 Things Pleasing 2/3/14

1. I discovered the Superette online shop this week - there are lots of cool home wares on there.

2. Rattan - I'm not afraid to admit I like rattan, especially when it has a contemporary twist. I found these cool rattan pieces on tessuti.co.nz

3. Autumn - summer has officially ended (sad face). I don't know about you but I always find myself getting out a throw to snuggle up on the couch with as the temperature cools. Here are some of the cool throws I've seen around at the moment:

1. Paper plane
2. Superette
3. Country road
4. Paper plane
5. Let Liv
6. Superette
7. Milo & Mitzy

4. I am IN LOVE with Sanderson Picture Gallery Wallpaper and it comes in lots of colours!!

5. I found this great picture of Finc, one of my favourite cafes in Wellington.

5 Things Pleasing 23/02

This week my five things pleasing are:

1. The new Citta Design range - there are some VERY cool new pieces in the new collection. You can see some of items in my most recent fashion mood board. Here are some more:

2. I came across this study by Henry & Co by accident when I was looking for something else. I love the use of colour and texture, the blue grass cloth and purple wallpaper are beautiful.

Photos via http://henryandcodesign.com/

3. My favourite furniture find this week is the Mademoiselle Polka Dot chair by Philip Stark for Kartell (Available at Back House).

Pictures via Back House

4.There have been a few beautiful sunny days here in Wellington this week and so I've been fantasizing about dreamy outdoor spaces...

5. It's not new to see crates used as shelves and storage, but I love this image and how the milk crates continue onto the ceiling and the bright pops of colour of the fruit.

Fashion & Interior Design #3

Here is my latest fashion inspired interior design concept (I want that coat) but mustn't think about Autumn just yet...

Couch/Side Table from BoConcept
Rug from Interior Design Online
Oak Armchair/Cushions/Occasional Stool and picture frames from Citta Design
Lamp and fabric armchair from Freedom Furniture
Plant pot from  BackHouse

5 Pleasing Interiors - Brick Walls

Industrial meets residential - brick walls add texture and contrast to a space - what's not to love?

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All pictures via Pinterest

Speaking of spots

Here are my picks of some of the cool spotty homewares I've seen about at the moment....

1. Sideboard -The Trip Furniture - Seletti 
2 Wasabi Tape - Wocolate
3. Fluro Pink Dots Cushion Cover  - Henry & Co 
4. Write it down notebook - Kikki K
5 Large Blue Spot Happy Vase - My Buckett
6. Dotty Bowls - Good Regards
7. Spot shower curtain - Freedom Furniture
8. Pop Spots Wall Decals - Tea Pea
9. Hello spotty card - Cush & Nooks
10. Castle Pillowcases - Small Acorns
11. Spot kitchen canisters - General Eclectic
12 Spot rug - Urban Outfitters
13. Spotty confectionery cup - Pop Rock Parties

5 Things Pleasing 16/02/14

This week my five things pleasing are:


1. SPOTS! They seem to be popping up everywhere in design lately. I am a fan. Especially of this spotty rug from Urban Outfitters.

2. PSYCHO! You know your interior design obsession is rubbing off on your husband when you are watching the black and white version of Psycho and he says, "Shame this isn't in colour so we could see the colour of those drapes and that wallpaper together."

3. VALENTINES! Pinterest was just overflowing with love this week.

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4. CLOUDS - I love the the soothing clouds in contrast to the rustic loft space in this picture.

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5. NEST homewares sale! I especially love this planter bag:

Psst if you didn't know Nest had returned to New Zealand, you can shop here: http://www.nest-direct.com/

5 Pleasing interiors - white couches

Can't help but love a white couch whether they are practical or not.

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Country Living - Aimee Herring

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Fashion & Interior Design #2

Here is my latest e-concept board inspired by fashion. I took this image:

And interpreted it as this:

Leather Weave Chair for Kate Sylvester by Douglas & Bec
Morocco Rug and by BoConcept
Cushion by PillowBlush on Etsy
Bloomingville Pendant light from Jamie Kay
Sheer orange curtain & floral print from Urban Outfitters
Bowl from Citta Design