5 Things Pleasing 13/04/14

This week a cool new apothecary shop opened up in Wellington and it has inspired me to base this weeks five things pleasing on nature.

1. I love the look of The Apothecary Shop Wellington - smells amazing and filled to the brim with teas and herbal remedies.

2. Lately I have been toying with the idea of trying to come up with my own nature-inspired light fitting which can be made from items found either on the beach or in the park. I have been doing a little research to see what other DIY light fittings are out there and found some incredible examples. I will keep you posted on where I get to with coming up with my own.

Made from a basket and beads (via abitofbeesknees.blogspot.com)

Woven wood (AlexaHoltz via remodelista)

 Cardboard baskets (Michael Wolke)

Newspaper (via Design Sponge)

 Fishing basket (via Remodelista)

 Wire (I think) (homesninemsn.com.au)

Baskets (via sfgirlbybay)

3. I recently put together a scheme incorporating vintage botanic prints. You can buy them relatively cheap on Etsy (Endemic world do a couple of cool ones too). I think they make a great affordable art-work option.

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 desiretoinspire.net

 hollywoodcapecod.blogspot

 Pineapple print available on Endemic World

4. This week I met with a rep for Artisan and got to have a nosey at some of their amazing rugs. I particularly love their huge range of sisal which has a beautiful raw natural appearance.

5.  Have you ever thought about hanging baskets on the wall? I am definitely considering it after seeing these pics!!

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Colour of the week - Yellow

Something sadly lacking from our lives this week - sunshine yellow!

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Chevron plate Mister Mister
Wallpaper Hygge & West
blanket H&M
Trolley Charles & Munro
Triangle throw David Fussenegger
Chopping board Treehorn
Pouf by Decor
My Love print Collected
Pinapple Superette
Beanbag Collected
Wire tray Collected
Pineapple Superette
Light Boudi
Grey & white print Xavier and Me

5 Pleasing Spaces - White Bedrooms

On this cold and wet Wellington day I just want to curl up in a big white bed.

Via ShannonMcClellan

 Via Glitter Inc

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5 Things Pleasing 6/4/2014

My weekly round up this week.

1. In the most recent Home Adore magazine they featured Perth Bistro Guillaume. I am in love with the vivid greens, the combination of textures-the glossy tiles, the leather benches, the mosaics, the carpets...I could go on. I particularly love the lights which look like flower buds pre-bloom and how their round shape is replicated in the chairs...what an amazing space.

 Pics borrowed from bistroguillaumeperth.com.au/gallery/

2. Catherine Martin Metropolis collection has been out for a little while now but I got to see some of the fabrics in person this week and so I have a renewed love of her glamorous designs. I particularly love the gold wallpapers.

  Pics via Mokum Textiles

3. H&M have go some seriouuuusly cool homewares in their collection. I spent nearly an hour trawling through the online shop this week. And now NZ Post makes it possible to ship their products here - yess! They have some really affordable rugs too.

 Pics vic H&M Homewares

4. I came across this image and I love the opulence of the shower curtain in contrast to the contemporary bathroom...particularly in combination with the black floorboards. It is so simple yet so visually striking.

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5. And...well I like this. I'm all about the motivational posters lately.

Via Etsy shop The Watermelon Factory

Homage to doggies

Have you noticed that quite often dogs feature in interior decor photographs? I think it is because dogs make a home (and destroy it). Here are some sweet shots I've come across.

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 candystorecollective.tumblr

 domino.com

 iimugar.com

 joannagoddard.blogspot.com

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5 Pleasing interiors - black walls

I never used to be a fan but I keep seeing images of one black feature wall and I'm definitely coming around.

via bloglovin.com

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ollieandsebshaus.co.uk

5 Things Pleasing 30/3/14

Slight delay, but here are my five things pleasing for last week.

1. I keep seeing the word LOVE appear in home schemes. Spot the LOVE.

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 plushpalate.blogspot.com

2. I think you either love or hate the idea of a bathtub in the bedroom. To me it screams ultimate luxury and I particularly love this example:

 via pinterest

3. I love this idea of stringing leaves as decoration above a dining table.

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4. One of my fav places to visit when road-tripping to Napier is Bridge cafe in the Manuatu Gorge. It has the most beautiful garden and rustic interior - check it out next time you are out that way.

5. My other fav place to stop is Box of Birds, an amazing homewares shop in Shannon.

pics via pinterest

Recreate the look

1. Hide rug - Citta Design
2. Rustic Brick wallpaper - Wallsorts
3. Chair - Zuca
4. Box - Nood
5. Desk - Interior Design Online
6. Pewter vase - Interior Design Online
7. Daisy Cushion - Citta Design
8. Lamp - Freedom Furniture
9. Shelving - Interior Design Online