TRAVELLING WARES

Sometimes I find something, like today's post, and think to myself "I wish I was brave enough to quit work and do something cool like that".

Clever cookies Kara Roselund and husband Tim were! On returning to home town Brisbane after working as a photographer/stylist in the UK, Kara and Tim have lovingly restored a 1956 Franklin caravan, affectionately named 'Frankie', and turned it into Travelling Wares - a travelling brocante stall, stocked with beautiful and practical vintage homewares sourced from around the world.

A love of early morning thrill hunting and rattling about at trestle tables in European flea markets inspired Kara to share her 'objets d'art' and found delights from far and wide.

Travelling Wares can be found next at the Jan Powers Farmers Market in Brisbane on Saturday 27 October and for those who can't make it in person, never fear there is also an online store.

And if you think Frankie is gorgeous wait until you check out Kara & Tim's Brisbane home over at Remodelista. Coastal cottage perfection!!

urban tribal

Image by the amazing Alexandra Valenti

Urban Tribal... is everywhere right now. The eclectic combination of Ikat, Aztec and Navajo is invading wardrobes and homes, capturing the spirit that was once reserved for the global traveller.

This exotic yet laid-back bohemian style is created with a concoction of amazing colour combinations, geometric patterns and mixed textiles. I'm definitely a fan of this style trend, especially because you really can mix and match without fear of getting it completely wrong.

I bought back a few great pieces from Mexico including an amazingly hand painted sugar skull, a leather drum and some beautiful patterned paper lanterns... add in my next purchase; that set of 9 Ikat cushions below from Etsy retailer Ikat and Batik and I think i'm on my way.

Framed antique Ikat via Elle Decor

Ikat fabrics by Madeline Weinrib | Ikat art print by Amy Sia on Society6

From LF Stores lookbook

Bohemian Aztec styling via Honestly WTF

Romantic living room tent via Design Sponge

Sequined Aztec Mini from AllSaints

Aztec inspired nail art from The Illustrated Nail

Super cute Sass & Bide shorts via Tuula

Bold Ikat wallpaper via Camille Styles

From LF Stores lookbook

Set of 9 Ikat Cushion Covers from Etsy

Ikat Quilt Cover from West Elm

Crisp and clean blue and white Ikat via Driftwood Interiors