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. 

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

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.......



This has the WOW factor, what is there not to love right???

Love the use of baskets and the jars with wooden lids all make the earthy organic feel.



This is my idea of a butlers pantry!! The copper lights are simply stunning.

The rustic barn style doors are a great feature......
 

Colour Inspiration, this to me speaks of a home garden grannys preserves and strawberry preserve on the stove, I can smell the goodness :)

OK, so I have a thing for black kitchens, so smart don't you think?
 

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.

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!!



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


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