A Look Inside

A post by Jane at My Pear Tree House prompted this house tour. Dana of Yellowtrace lives here and if you look at the first image you will recognise it from the cover of the book which was the subject of Jane's post yesterday. Dana lives in Megan Morton's previous home.

I really like how Dana has injected colour into her home and of course I love the industrial and vintage touches, like he magazine box. I like her quirky vignettes as well, the chooks and the pirate ship.  Oh and I have that white ribbon vase in my family room, it is actually a lamp, it produces a beautiful effect when lit. A fun, yet welcoming home.

Have a happy day.

Images via Apartment Therapy

A Look Inside

It has been a few weeks since I posted a house tour.  This home is in Sweden and I love its mix of vintage, op shop (thrift) finds with mid century design classics and a bit of IKEA for good measure. The use of vibrant colours adds a real sense of warmth.  You can tell this was a well loved family home.  And what about that kitchen, I could cook and bake in that one all day.

Have a happy day.

PS. Happy birthday to my niece, she is one today.

Images: via Emma's Design Blogg

A Look Inside

In one of my earlier posts I blogged about how much I liked this pillow (I actually ended up buying it).  Well this week I thought we could visit Virginia from Roddy & Ginger (she also has a lovely blog) in her sixties home in South London. I hope you enjoy the visit.

Have a happy day.

Images: LivingEtc

This and That

"You've just got to have a dream ... and work hard."  Sailing for 210 days, around the globe solo, non-stop and unassisted and only 16 years old.  Congratulations Jessica Watson for living your dream.

The original design was hand embroidered and then scanned to create the most stunning wedding invitations I have ever seen.  More images here.

A new to me blog, Leah's "daily exercise in gratitude"

A peek inside this illustrator's Moleskine notebooks

A beautiful new online magazine

A beautiful doll made from a vintage peg and vintage ticking and denim. A wonderful example of repurposing what you have around your home.

Murder mystery, first love, teenage angst, bigotry, migration, Vietnam War, shattered dreams, bitterness, small town malice, parent/teen relationships and disappointments, heroes.  One of the most beautifully written books I have read, if you want a book you can't put down, get this novel.

Have a happy day.

Still having issues with Blogger, this post took me quite a few hours off and on!

A Look Inside

Do you recognise the third and fourth images? I have seen them in magazines and blogs frequently and always loved them and wondered what lucky children slept in that shared room.  Well their father is my second favourite actor Mark Ruffalo and his wife Sunrise Coigney (what a great name). 

I just love the warm eclectic and bohemian vibe they have created in their home with a mixture of contemporary and vintage furnishings. There are some great ideas that I am going to adapt as I slowly continue with the "mindful refreshment" of my home (a resolution from of my spending hiatus).

Have a happy day.

Images: Domino via Black Eiffel

Smitten

Yes, I too need a comfy nightgown

I love the whimsy of butterflies

A winter stew will taste even better in this vintage pot

So pretty

For the family sofa

To add to the gallery wall I am putting together

A cute twist on a classic pendant

I love corsages and this one is a stunner

A reminder of my childhood suburbs every time I dry the dishes

To wear with my jeans, dresses and mini skirts this winter

I would love a monthly letterpress giftbox like this

Personalised stationery never looked so stylish

I just love this

Some eye candy

One way or another, this book is ending up on my kitchen bench

In honour of Mother's Day this Sunday I decided to list a few things I would like to receive from the boys.  Of course they don't read this blog so hopefully someone else will!!!

It's is L's turn to make his Mama proud at this morning's Mother's Day Concert and Morning Tea.  I forgot to photograph what J made for me along with the card, it was a necklace of beads, really pretty.  I'll take pictures later after I receive what L makes for me.

Have a happy day.