Signing off

I am away on holiday as of today and will be posting infrequently. However do check back because I am hoping to share some pictures of interesting design and places I visit while away.

Aether Cone

This fancy cone thingee is actually a sophisticated music player. But honestly I don't care about all the things it can do, I just want one because it looks sooo cool.

PIcs via Aether Cone website

Room for two

My husband and I desperately need a double desk/computer situation at the moment. We are both frantically trying to finish off work before we head off across the world next week.

Old vs New

You only need to take a look at my website to see I'm an advocate for affordable design.
Sometimes it is easy to get attracted by something sparkly and new, but don't forget some trends have been around before. Here is a perfect example of old vs new. There is so much rattan around - (FYI I love it, I hope it never goes out of style)
These chairs are $150.00 for two on Trade Me (granted the cushions need recovering)

Versus this chair (which is lovely and new) but cost a whopping $550 each. Moral of the story, don't forget to shop around!

Domaine home

entermyattic.blogspot.nl

Design Sponge

Lakehouse

Look at this lovely lakehouse in New Hampshire, I'm in love. Via Country Living

Art Prints

I'm collating prints I want to buy for a future feature wall. Look at some of the lovely affordable ones I've come across:

 Jenna Lyons by Ellie Skrzat via Buddy Editions

Isle Royale 2

by Anna Ullman via Artfully Walls

Andrew by Tali Yalonetzki via Artfully Walls

Watery Bliss by T. S. Harris via Artfully Walls

PHOTO-SYNTHESIS No. 7,

Satsuki Shibuya

The Vintage Party

Wellington based company The Vintage Party was so helpful when I needed to source items for the wedding I decorated recently. You can hire the most beautiful vintage pieces at really affordable prices.  Summer, who runs The Vintage Party, said it all began when she accumulated a few vintage cake pedestals for her daughter's birthday party and it has grown ever since.  

Classic Decor

The latest Resene Habitat magazine came out today with my alternative scheme on page 27 - looking a little sparse but hard to know without measurements - nevertheless you get the idea!!