Fashion Friday and Shop 4 Kids

Apologies! I haven't been around so I have a lot of catching up to do!

I wanted to pop my head in and say 'hi' and to share with you a sweet little mention in the latest Shop 4 Kids written by Belinda. She asked me for my thoughts on handmade items for kids. Have a peek if you get a chance (page 108-109). Thanks B and thanks Shop 4 Kids!




In the meantime, I'm ready for the weekend. Are you?

Scarf: Third Millenium
Blouse: ModCloth
Top: Kookai
Skirt: Alannah Hill
Stockings: Leona Edmiston
Heels: ASOS

Lampshades

Hello! Did you have a nice weekend? I had an amazing one spending time with the people I love and filling up on Adriano Zumbo sweets. Heaven. Pure heaven. It was worth waiting in the queue to get into his shop.

I wanted to start the week by sharing with you three lampshades I have been attracted to lately for the way in which they appear to float in mid air and because they would make an amazing focal point in a room. It is all about the lighting for me in these rooms.

Ostrich feather chandelier by Haldane Martin

Tutu lampshade by Jonas Bohlin

DIY whirl-it lampshade. Tutorial here.

Do you have a favourite?

Fashion Friday: My perfectly imperfect chair

It is Friday. My favourite day of the week. As I write this Robert is tucked into bed and I am planning on spending the evening catching up on my favourite blogs and magazines. I would really like this weekend to be a lazy one spent soaking up every minute I can with my little boy. He's growing up so fast.



This blouse is from ModCloth. It is pretty versatile and I can wear it over tops and dresses. And do you remember that chair from here and here? I have finished it, but only the one. I find milk paint takes some time to mix up and apply and then you have to wait 12 hours in between coats and buff with bees wax after the final coat. I hope I finish the other five chairs this year!





What do you think? I used the same Florence Broadhurst fabric as this lamp shade to cover the seat. Not sure if you can tell from the photo above but milk paint gives a chalky, rustic appearance to furniture. The application isn't perfect and that is probably what I love most about it. My perfectly imperfect chair.

Have a beautiful weekend. Enjoy!

Living Room Inspiration

I have had this photo bookmarked since I came across it via MadeByGirl and dug it up again tonight because I wanted to have another look and to share with you too.

My eye is immediately drawn to the gold centrepiece on the wall but there are more minor details that I enjoy in this room too including the gold of the inside of the lampshades, the delicate legs of the coffee table that almost mimic the lines of the rug and the yellow green piping and buttons on the lounge. Sometimes it is these little details that can bring a room to life.

Is there any particular feature of this room that you think works well?

(Photo by Manny Rodriguez via MadeByGirl)

Trying to keep organised

I am finding with this course I am studying that I am collecting a lot of.. stuff. Pens, pencils, papers, rulers and I am now a new owner of a set square and T-square. Please don't ask me how to set them up because I have no idea yet!


Off to the right of the study desk that I have posted a bazillion times these last few days (sorry) is a built-in wardrobe that I am using to store my materials as well some of Robert's toys (it is amazing at how many toys this little boy has!). I am trying to keep organised but I find it never usually lasts very long and things become scattered around the house over time.

Is there a trick to keeping organised?

PS: Thank you to Helena of A Diary of Lovely who recently asked me to share the space I blog from and I shared these photos with her readers. Also, thank you to Sarah of My First Little Place for the little interview. Please feel free to pop over and have a read.