Iron beds

When I started looking for a big bed for Isobel a few years ago, I found it really hard to get what I wanted (a cast iron vintage or vintage-look bed) without a ridiculous price tag.  I was lucky enough to find a genuine vintage one on Ebay - which I still absolutely adore, it was well worth the trouble to travel to pick it up.  You can see it in her room here.

If I'd seen these lovelies from Incy Interiors at the time, no doubt I would have been tempted.  And they are a reasonable price.  Loving the colours too.  Gorgeous!

Velvety goodness

I clearly have a thing for cosy looking beds at the moment.  Probably because the mercury is hovering somewhere between -5 and 10 degrees each day at the moment. Boooo! Over winter already.

This is a new release of velvet bedding by Castle & Things.  Can only imagine how cosy it is!

It's a velvet explosion!  Our new quilt covers (yes you put your big puffy doona inside) are heaven.  They are the warmest, softest, snuggliest, closest thing to a hug.  In yellow or split panel yellow/blue and yellow/watermelon they go back with all the cotton sheets and are completely machine and tumble dry friendly.   Just try getting out of bed, it won't be easy!

ps. the new paintings are part of a show at Koskela in Sydney from mid-July onwards.

 

 Images via Castle & Things

Cosy

Love this cosy image from the latest issue of Fete Press - featuring pillowcases from Shannon Fricke, Frank & Mint and Dunlin.

Shannon Fricke

Shannon Fricke is such an inspiration.  I remember watching her all those years ago on the Lifestyle Channel's production called 'Home', thinking how down to earth, approachable and refreshing her style was.  

Shannon has been busily working away in her little home town of Bangalow (possibly my favourite little town in the whole country!  Jealous much?) and has just released her first range of bed linen.  Totally divine.  Don't you just want to dive straight in?  Very much Shannon's relaxed and inviting style, and totally affordable.  LOVE!

Shannon has also just published a new book called How to Decorate.  My copy is winging it's way to me as we speak.  Can't wait to curl up with it and get planning our upcoming reno's!

2012 Houses Awards

More inspiring spaces from the 2012 Houses Awards

Brick House – Clare Cousins. Image: Shannon McGrath

Courtyard House – Studio Moore. Image: Lachlan Moore

House Reduction – Make Architecture Studio. Image: Peter Bennetts

Skirt + Rock House – Marsh Cashman Koolloos. Image: Richard Glover

South Yarra Residence – Nixon Tulloch Fortey Architecture. Image: Shannon McGrath

Tusculum Street Residence – Smart Design Studio. Image: Sharrin Rees

A House with Tiles On It – Welsh + Major. Image: Benjamin Hosking

Beaconsfield Parade – Whiting Architects and Y10Store.com. Image: Sharyn Cairns

Winter has arrived

Well, technically it's tomorrow.......however it's been winter in Canberra for many weeks now.  As part of my quest to cosy-up our bedroom ready for my annual winter hibernation, I purchased this beautiful cushion by US designer Thomas Paul.  Bargain at $85, down from $165 at the beautiful little Hive Gallery in Braddon.

Luxurious bed linen

This time of year just makes me want to crawl into bed and stay there.  The weather is turning chilly and I feel the urge to hibernate.  And it's not even winter yet!  My thoughts have been turning to how to make our bedroom extra cosy for the long months ahead.  Comfy looking linen sheets like these from Abode, could be a good start.  Don't they just make you want to crawl right in?

Or how about this beautiful marled cotton?

I'm also desperately wanting one of these grey heavy knit throws.  Couch.  DVD.  Me.

New children's bed linen from Castle & Things.  Too cute!  Looking forward to the new grown-ups range too......

Covet Garden

Another online interiors magazine!  I found this one via Belinda's blog, The Happy Home.  Like her, I want to know all about the people who create such inspiring interiors.   The more information I have, the happier I am!  Covet Garden is like crack for information junkies like me.  I want to know how they did it, why they did it and everything in between.

I really admire people who can see the value in objects that others discard or overlook.   Shelley and Brenden, featured in this months issue, are just these types. It takes confidence to display such objects in your home, almost as though they are works of art.  And they can be, sometimes they just need the space to breathe.

Here are some images from the latest issue: 

All images via Covet Garden

Holiday goodies

Earlier, I promised a little round up of some of the things I clogged up our car with during our holiday.  Seriously, Bangalow is a shoppers paradise - which is amazing considering it's basically one short little main street with a few off-shoots.  I guess it's because of the creative types that choose to call it home. There is some serious style going on in that there little town.

My first port of call was Lazybones.  I've had my eye on one of their rosette quilts  (via their website) for Isobel's bed for ages, and just kept umming and ahhhhing about it.   When I saw them in person I just had to have one (in white), plus a matching duck egg blue pillowcase, and a lovely floral pillowcase (pictured below) to finish it off.

Lazybones bed linen

There is also a great little kids shop in Bangalow called Echidna Place.  It's the sort of shop that you walk into and wish they sold everything in adults sizes as well.  I came away with these little Scruffy Dog shoes for Isobel, as well as the Sudo top below them.

Scruffy Dog

Sudo

One of my favourite shops when we visit Coolangatta is Tiny People, and they also have a shop in Byron Bay.  I picked up these lovely Salt-Water sandal's for Isobel, along with the Cocoon Clothing dress below them.

Salt-Water

Cocoon

Enough for Isobel already.  I also spoilt myself with an Evil Twin top and a RileyBurnett necklace (down from $330 to $70!) in Lennox Head.   Plus a Junk top and pair of white linen pants (surely the ultimate summer fashion!) in Byron Bay.

Unfortunately, it's been too cold to wear any of my summery purchases since we returned to Canberra.  Damn sunshine, hope it makes an appearance again soon.  This girl is all wintered out.

Today I love....

.....the colours and textures in this very neutral bedroom setting.

via Emma's Design Blog

Love

Came across this image in my inspiration folder.  These colours work so well together, and the layering of textures on the bed is perfect.  Also particularly loving the carpet.  I wonder if I could get away with something this dark at our place?

New goodies from Ferm

I found myself looking at the Ferm Living website recently after a bit of an absence.  They have some lovely new things.  I adore this wallpaper! Although not sure if it's available in Australia yet. 

These vintage looking kids wallpapers are awesome. 

I am also liking the new kids bedding ranges.

And this super cute dollhouse!

A foxy little cushion

And one can never have too many glamorous tea towels....

All images Ferm Living