WINDOW SHOPPING // FREEDOM & MOZI

 

Well it was a hot one in Sydney this weekend and it seems the hours spent outside are about to increase dramatically. Bust out the sunglasses because picnics, BBQ's and general splish splash by the pool are about to get a little brighter if the new summer range from Freedom is anything to go by. Today I have paired the colourful outdoor range with the flirty illustrated textiles of Mozi's new Tropicalia collection. Is it not just a match made in alfresco heaven?

1. Pear Cactus | 2. Hamilton Pot Stand | 3. Melamine Dinner Plates | 4. Macrame Pot Hanger | 5. Moloko Occasional Chair | 6. Pineapple Door Stop | 7. Tropicalia Scarf | 8. Pineapple Cushions | 9. Coin Purse | 10. Tropicalia Cushion | 11. Deck Chair | 12. Demijohn Vessel | 13. Pineapple Lantern | 14. Paper Napkins | 15. Colour Palette Tumblers | 16. Finger Cactus

COOL KIDS // GINGER ELLIOTT

Not for those who like to play it safe, vintage meets edgy with these lovingly restored one-off pieces from Ginger Elliott.

With backgrounds in fashion and interiors design, Sarah and Nicole breathe new life into their collection with an eclectic mix of bright bold colours and fabrics which simply pop against the traditional lines of the vintage designs.

Upcycled has never looked so good!

COOL KIDS // THE FAMILY LOVE TREE

It's funny how trends come and go. Cane furniture and macrame reminds me of holidays at my nan & pop's house back in the late eighties/early nineties so I can't really imagine wanting to incorporate it into my own interiors style... until I saw this.

Melbournian Katie Graham has taken all the wild bohemian spirit of rattan furniture, handcrafted screens and macrame hangers and eclectically blended them with the contemporary edge of modern screen printed fabrics bursting in colour to give birth to The Family Love Tree.

And it's not hard to believe Katie credits her inspiration for The Family Love Tree to her tropical second honeymoon in Bali. I mean who doesn't come home from Bali bursting with inspiration (and a suitcase full of Bintang singlets and fisherman pants).

www.thefamilylovetree.com.au/

pretty pegs

Half the reason I love Ikea furniture is because it's so versatile, a blank canvas which can be incorporated into pretty much any style or theme, not to mention the price tag. And now you can spice your Ikea furniture up even more, thanks to another clever little Swedish company; Pretty Pegs.

They say you can tell a lot about a person by the type of shoes they wear and now your furniture gets it's own personality too with these colourful and stylish alternatives to the standard legs available on Ikea beds and sofas. Super cute!

Would it be weird if I ordered these pegs first before my upcoming Ikea shopping spree?

acapulco chair

Santa, pretty, pretty please can I unwrap an Acapulco Chair on Christmas morning?

I'm practically drooling over my keyboard as I write this post. So i'll keep it short and sweet.
The iconic 1950's mexican chair is now available in Australia thanks to self proclaimed latin-o-phile Mandy Paton of Amour y Locura (love and madness).

Order online or Sydneysiders can purchase theirs at Terrace Outdoor Living or Mark Tuckey Home.

retail therapy: urban outfitters

Since I've had to start saving my pretty pennies for next year's trip OS I've had to resort to online window shopping for my retail fix. Here's my wish list from Urban Outfitters.

1. Dreamcatcher | 2. Coming and Going Coat Rack | 3. Grammercy Sofa | 4. Tufted Corduroy Floor Pillow | 5. Not All Who Wander Poster | 6. Looking Glass Side Table | 7. Zigzag Printed Rug | 8. Antler Trophy Jewellery Holder | 9. Apothecary Shower Curtain | 10. Ziggy Chair | 11. Olivia Headboard Wall Decal | 12. Hemispheres Poster | 13. Snap Photo Frame