Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone, I'm officially signing off for the year for some much needed TLC.

Hopefully this will be me for the next couple of weeks:

Photo taken from http://www.pinterest.com/pin/76209418668414312/

Daya Design shower caddies

Check out these shower caddies by Daya Design. If you're looking for a shower caddy that is a bit different, look no further!! Pictures borrowed from http://dayadesign.bigcartel.com/

Christmas pressies

My pick of cool stuff that I wouldn't mind getting from Santa for Christmas...

Fashion & Interior Design

I have decided to start a new feature on my blog which combines two of my favourite things - fashion and interior design.  As you know a large aspect of creating a successful decor is being able to read a person's style from their appearance and personality. So with this in mind, here is my first fashion inspired concept board.

1. Cloud print from Crate & Barrel

2. Cushion from Redcurrent

3. Sound System By Geneva from Mildred & Co

4. Leather sofa from Freedom Furniture

5. Chair from Nood

6. Candle holders from Let Liv

7. Rug from Stacks Furniture

8. Coffee cup from Wanda Harland Design Store

9. Sideboard from Nood

10. cushion from Shelf Life

11. Rabbit from Shelf Life

12. Copper light from Collected

13. Wallpaper (brick) from Shelf Life

Zaidas

Loving Brooklyn Bagels new look. Is my fav cafe in Wellington (the food is soooo good) and now it has a decor to match - my only critisism is the floor, looks a liitle too unfinished.

Plates on the wall

What do you reckon? Is it cool to put plates on the wall? An old fashioned idea but I'm coming around, I think if it is done right - it can look great.

 southernhospitalityblog.com

decortoadore.blogspot.com

decortoadore.blogspot.com

ladiesfiverr.com

Branch christmas decorations

I've been helping my mum look at decorations for her staff Christmas party. I like the idea of using branches as table center pieces and came across these images as inspiration. They are such a cool way of decorating with a modern twist.

 athome.kimvallee.com

cathrineshjerterom.blogspot.com

cathrineshjerterom.blogspot.com

rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.nl

 4inspireddesign.com

christmas table setting by sweet paul by the style files on Flickr

Kiwi batch

Sorry it has been a while...I have been away over the weekend at castle point. I stayed at a lovely typically kiwi batch...which I couldn't help but fantasise about decorating. This is what it looked like...

I would paint the panelling, put new cushions on the bench seat, change the couches...basically everything. And I dream of turning it into one of these...

http://www.angiehelminteriors.com/2012/05/samantha-pynn-summer-home.html

 http://clementinecottage.tumblr.com/image/54610778035

http://momtidbits.com/2011/07/thebeachhouse/

http://chiccoastalliving.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-im-loving-nowfor-home.html

http://www.bhg.com/rooms/living-room/makeovers/living-room-decorating-ideas/#page=19

Laura Clarks Crystal Palace converted toilet block

This week on TV1 a new show started called George Clarke's Amazing Spaces. On the show an apartment was featured which was originally a toilet block in Crystal Palace, London. The toilet block was converted by architect Laura Clark and truly is an amazing space. Pics borrowed from Laura's blog http://crystalpalacetoilets.blogspot.co.nz/

Before:

After:

QT Sydney

I know where I will be staying next time I go to Sydney...pics borrowed from http://www.qtsydney.com.au/

Behome

Have you been to Behome in Miramar? It is wonderful. It is like visiting an exotic country nestled in the industrial area near Weta. I went and had a nosey yesterday and didnt want to leave.