Wednesday 4 September 2013

Rugs Rugs & More Rugs!!!!

A few weeks back I posted some gorgeous photos of some Pure NZ Wool Rugs that are handmade, well there is quite a story behind it all, but the short version is that these rugs which are the same rugs in the previous photos are now available direct from the designer ( actually my mum). She designs and hand makes them, sizes are completely negotiable but the basic size is 1m x 1.5m which is an awesome price of $250.
She has started a facebook page under Design Unlimited, which would be amazing if you could go and "Like". Any inquiries can be through the facebook page or through myself, and would be more than happy to answer any questions. 




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This is the charcoal throw and also cream cushion cover is available, also handmade, at an awesome price of $49.



Have a great day everybody, and feel free to ask questions, leave comments I would love to hear from you all x Ingrid

Monday 2 September 2013

Pantries.....

Good Spring Morning to you all !!!

A couple of weeks ago I started a little series where I mentioned the four most forlorn or forgotten spots in our homes. Last but not least to be mentioned is the pantry.
The pantry has a bit of a hard time at our house nothing has a special spot and any sort of organising that started out has long since been shoved out of the way (literally) especially since I and possibly most of you will have little people helping out.

Today I am going to show you a few photos that I have found that hopefully will inspire you to spring clean that pantry and organise.... It's even the right time of year ;)

If you are already sorted (literally ;) but the pantry is just another tired cupboard or just lacking some oomph, I have a few ideas up my sleeve, but the possibilities are endless. If you have an amazing pantry or even a great idea that you would love to share please please do!!

My Ideas of sprucing the pantry include:
* Painting the outside doors to add wow factor to the whole kitchen/ area.
* Find a funky/ use up the end of a roll of wallpaper on the inside of the doors.
* If painting the outside is too much, paint the inside in a colour you love, aqua, red,    yellow, neon pink or even a metallic!!!! 
* Great for keeping little people busy while you fix dinner, paint the inside of the doors with chalkboard paint, they draw you cook.
* Replace the boring door to the walk in pantry with a vintage door or a rustic wooden one or even a wooden screen door in an amazing colour.
* A cupboard full of matching stackable colour coordinated containers with labels etc would be amazing but if you prefer a slightly more casual look, save glass jars with lids that seal, i.e Moccona jars with labels soaked off. Second hand stores often have a good range of glass jars making it affordable for everyone. 
* Replace those old handles with something modern or vintage, available in a huge range of chrome, brushed chrome, ceramic etc. This is especially great if you have a stand alone pantry.

Now for some visual inspiration.......


The pantry of pantries!! I love it! I would want it to be completely round though...
This has the WOW factor, what is there not to love right???
Pantry
Love the use of baskets and the jars with wooden lids all make the earthy organic feel.


copper kitchen
This is my idea of a butlers pantry!! The copper lights are simply stunning.
This is really interesting. It's not that deep so maybe it could work in places I never thought off. Everything is so easy to see/grab. Love it!
The rustic barn style doors are a great feature......
 
Pantries!!!!
Colour Inspiration, this to me speaks of a home garden grannys preserves and strawberry preserve on the stove, I can smell the goodness :)
Things We Love:  Butler's Pantries
OK, so I have a thing for black kitchens, so smart don't you think?
 
Pantries, pantries, I see pantries everywhere (was xmas decorations @ Zilverblauw)
Stoage space at a minimum, even a cupboard this small can help out, great in colour as a feature and this toddler has the right idea with chalk even if it isn't chalkboard paint.
Cooks and cocinas ...
I absolutely love this kitchen area, to be honest, there is no pantry however I had to share, plus the bank of wooden drawers on the left more than make up for the lack of pantry, I am currently on the look out for something very similar that I can use as an island bench. The pink curtain and yellow chair really make it fun!!


Pretty Pantries Feature Pic from Homestories A2Z
LOVE the colour and detail on the wooden screen pantry door......


Hopefully you are feeling as inspired as I am to do something fun and possible colour filled with your pantry, I just have to make up my mind which idea to go with haha. (I'm not holding my breath for the pantry to get done today, I am off to finish painting our "other" living area aka kids playroom/sunroom)
Have a great day, and please pop back for a visit another day. xx Ingrid


Feel free to follow me on pinterest where I continually add to my boards with new ideas and inspiration I find along the way. Link below

http://pinterest.com/idam83/boards/









 








 

Wednesday 28 August 2013

NEON MACRAME ALERT!!!!

I have had a project on the go for a little while now, voila` MACRAME`  Pot Hangers. Made by yours truly, and available in the most amazing FLURO PINK, BRIGHTER THAN SUNSHINE YELLOW and soon to be available also in AQUA.

Please note these colours shown above are not true to macrame colours I am using. ;)
Photo: Look what we have here!!! A pop of neon #macrame #hanger handmade by yours truly.....available by sending me a message $89 avail in pink and yellow. Aqua is next on the table and one other funky color yet to be chosen xxxxx
Fluro Pink xxx

Photo: Latest project! !!! Yellow #macrame #hanger made by yours truly.  Available by sending me a message $89 avail in pink yellow and aqua is next. 
Relish home and living will be stocking these from next week as well.
Brighter than sunshine yellow- I must add they are a tad brighter in real life

 

Available for preorder from myself via email, then from next week, they will be available at a local stockist, Relish Living in Cowra. (message via fb is also fine I am https://www.facebook.com/pippin.ingrid ). Priced @ $89 they are a stunning present for yourself or loved one and certainly sure to brighten up a special spot. xx

Please note: the gorgeous photos taken by my good friend over at rarepearstudio.blogspot.com.au/ who would love it if you popped over to her page for a visit x

Photo: It's FRIDAY!!! A tad grey and cold here, so a bright pop of colour is always a good thing! x
Just adding some colour inspiration to your day xx

Thursday 22 August 2013

Laundries...

So Sorry I have been MIA for a bit, busy, busy + sick kids = no ME (blog ;) time.... I am supposed to be getting my eldest daughter ready for school as she is going today for the first day this week! Blog time first right???? Haha.


LAUNDRIES:


These are one of the hardest working rooms in the house, a tidy, uncluttered, organised laundry makes life so much easier!!!

I have shared some photos below (images via pinterest) hoping it will give everyone some inspiration to help turn the often neglected, tired, or just unorganised laundry into a place that is pleasant to work in. Enjoy! 


I like the towel storage, perfect for summer with the pool, and the floor to ceiling storage
Floor to ceiling storage is AMAZING!!!
now THIS is how you do a laundry room! tabletop for folding, simple cabinets to hide stuff, and a tv for watching while folding!
Great for a small spot, and how about a screen to watch tv while you are folding. This could also be done in a cupboard, just shut the cupboard doors across and Presto!!! goodbye laundry hello visitors ;)

 
Your laundry doesn't have to drab and boring.  Make it fun and a place where you would want to spend time in.  Adding the patterned area rug is a great idea for a focal point and excitement in this space.
And.... How about a spot of colour, this is a gorgeous laundry with plenty of storage and looks like it doubles as a mudroom. Excellent just what I need.....

 
Laundry Day
A touch of whimsy, I know its not a laundry but I love clean washing, I love hanging it out, (folding, ironing not so much) but this photo caught my eye!




Have a gorgeous day, hope this was inspiring, and may your washing get dry today!!!! Ingridxx 


Sunday 11 August 2013

Workshop @ Jumbled with Emma Blomfield....

Workshop!!.......

I had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous Emma Blomfield of Nest Designs when a friend and I went to the lovely JUMBLED workshop on Saturday afternoon. 
Firstly I got to pick her brains about a tricky room in my own home that I was struggling to figure out where to start what to do, and as I love colour but can be a little unsure of using it other than accessories, she helped me decide to "go for it & have some fun" with this particular room, just the "push" I needed. I have decided to share this room before and after with you all at a later date...
Secondly, I have studied Interior Design but it was great to be reminded and refreshed of lots of tricks and tips, I thought over the next couple of weeks I might share some of these with you all, so here goes.....

Forgotten rooms or areas....

*Hallways
*Laundries
*Bathrooms
*Pantries 


Basically these areas are typically "work horse" type areas but that does not mean they can't be gorgeous, colourful or quirky. I cannot talk as my Front Entrance/ Hallway is a little bland, I am going to work on that, so I hit "Pinterest" for some inspiration. Here is a few that caught my eye........

Gorgeous Geometric printed wallpaper and chair
I adore this wallpaper, and chair, together they have the WOW factor!!! This would be great for any area in the house, I think I am in love :)
 

Wallpaper in the hallway
BOLD Wallpaper which looks stunning!!!!!
hallway flooring
Simple, crisp and calming.....
Make an Entrance. A hallway painted in black and white.
A great DIY project, finding an assortment of frames or mirrors and painting them all the same colour......



My Home Tour: The Hallway
A collection of pictures photos and ornaments that are close to your heart makes a stunning visual display.....

Feel free to check out my Pinterest page for more inspiration, I am constantly updating my pinboards. Link below......
 
http://pinterest.com/idam83/boards/

Monday 5 August 2013

Pippin Throws for Spring/Summer

Pippin Throws
 
 
I have created some gorgeous throws for Summer & Spring, in pale pink, pale grey, white and cream. Black is also available in a slightly different fabric. Hand dyed, then sewn with a feature of pom poms along one edge of the fabric, they are a stunning finish to any bed, chair or room you wish to show a little love to. The fabric is a lace fabric, cotton mix, which looks very similar to crochet. Size is 170x170cm .Available for order now, in limited quantities. $59.95 +postage
 I hope you love them as much as I did creating them xx
 
 
Email or fb message me for orders.
 
 

Friday 2 August 2013

Jumbled in Orange, NSW.....

Jumbled.........
 
 
 
We are so lucky to have an AMAZING shop for everything (fairly) close to us here in the central west. For those of you who love colour, Jumbled is a one stop shop, it is a RIOT of COLOUR!!!!
 
Jumbled= art + rugs + throws + stools + candles + books + chandeliers + anything quirky + COLOUR.....
 
They are on facebook, have an online shop and a fantastic shop with lovely ladies to help. (As if we need help, seriously, one of everything please... see how hard was that!)
 
My next purchase is one of the large colourful (of course) rag rugs, I already have one but one simply is not enough!!! As soon as my pocket money allows, I hope to have one of their beaded chandeliers, then again I will have to decided before then which colour... hmmm.
 
 
Photo: Our rag rugs are back in store and online!

Shop online > http://bit.ly/jumbled-rugs
Photo: Who is in Orange today? We will be open from 10am and would love to see you!
Photo: Stayed back late and it was well worth the wait to hang up this beautiful original painting by Kezz Brett... "Tea Anyone" is an all time favourite! LOVE it! ($1100)

Shop online > 
www.jumbledonline.com/shop/tea-anyone
 
 
LoVe LoVe LoVe all that colour!!!!!