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A Kiss and A Hug

Moments like these are so important.
  In our fast paced and busy lives we sometimes forget to give enough kisses, give enough hugs and say I love you.

Soooooo........

Take a minute to stop.
Kiss those that you so love.
Touch their face.
Squeeze their hand.
Hug them tight.
Appreciate them.

 Take a moment to do this- you'll feel better for it...I know I will

Enjoy your Sunday

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Sewing Nook

Yay it's Saturday!

Isn't this the cutest little sewing / craft area you've ever seen? I adore the abundance of patterns on the doors, the walls and the drawers. It is so quirky and fresh ... my sewing fingers would dance all over fabric if I were to sew in a corner like this.

Enjoy yourselves this weekend

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Linen Love

I have for many years had an intense love affair with linen

(hence the title of my blog)

I love how smooth the fibres are, how cool it is in summer against your skin, how when its crumpled...it still looks beautiful. I love how it provides a relaxed elegance in your home that is instantly recognizable, how it comes as rough jute fibre or silky soft for handkerchiefs and I love all the colour variations from crisp white to soft taupe to warm greys.

 We see linen in napkins, table cloths, scatter cushions, bedlinen, curtains, tote bags, scarves, clothing, espadrille french shoes and a multitude of other uses.

So where has this love affair stemmed from I hear you asking ... well two words- French mother. Yes I am lucky enough to have a blood line to the home country of beautiful linen!! So lets blame my obsession on my breeding - well at least that's the excuse I keep telling my husband when I'm eying up another piece of linen for home!

I am so fortunate to have been passed on some exquisite pieces by my mother - table cloth & napkins, Euro pillow cases, sheets, handkerchiefs all hand embroidered and monogrammed by my great grandmother.  It makes my heart sing when I see these little pieces of ancient perfection. At some point I'll give you a sneak peek into my collection.

Quite simply...Linen I love You

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Reclaimed Wood

I stumbled across these images over the past couple of days and each and evertime I would open them up I immediately wanted to dive into the room and touch the reclaimed wood with my hand - isn't it such a tactile product?

I adore the painted 'love' on this particular headboard and how the mustard yellow paint colour is copied in the cushion fabric and the charcoal walls is carried through to the cushion & blanket. All this loveliness off set with the crisp white bedlinen and the shell disc candelier above ... in one small photo shot there is balance in colours, texture and interest.

If there wasn't the distressed wood used as the headboard going up the wall then this bedroom area would feel very masculine and minimalist indeed. Yet with the wood it softens the feel with the variations of grey in the timber and I love the detail of the reclaimed wood being used on the step into the bed area too.

I need not write anything here - the beauty of the staircase and handrail speak for themselves!

How clever to use an old pallet as shelving against the wall. I see disused old pallets all the time thrown by the side of the road and some have been there so long the wood has 'greyed' with the exposure to light into such a beautiful colour timber. Love this idea! I have used pallet wood as a frame to my large kitchen chalkboard and it looks fantastic.

Without the warmth of the timber benchtop on the island this kitchen could have felt extremely sterile but with the differance in tone to white, the timber instantly adds warmth. This kitchen has all the elements I would love in my future kitchen- subway tiles, butlers sink, painted wood ceiling and floor and wooden island top with open shelving. I'll keep dreaming...

In this day and age where timber is at a premium isn't it a must to re-use and upcycle wherever we can?

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Angel Wings

Isn't there something inexplicably magical about angel wings?

Isn't it comforting to believe that...?

 

Isn't it lovely to know that our children are each an angel in their own right?

Isn't it amazing how a collection of angel wings can be the perfect finishing touch to a simple but stunning room?

Isn't it wonderful to have angels at your dining table?

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Happy believeing

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Imaginative Girlie Bedroom

What a beautiful bedroom for a little girl to grow up in.

Not only is it imaginative but also a great use of space.

The decals and patterned materials used are so cute.

It's light, bright and fresh but the mid to dark tone timber of the desk and chair grounds the scheme to prevent it from being too airy fairy.

 I love the painted pink floor- an unusual option that really works.

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My favourite part of the decoration though is the ladder - the use of worn distressed wood leading up to the painted panelling of the bed above is gorgeous. It's so tactile and inviting and there is no better combination than paint, particularly pink paint and wood hey!

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