CREATIVE CRUSH // LA DOLCE VITA

European Summer anyone? Gray Malin has brought the Italian Riviera to the people, with his latest photographic collection La Dolce Vita.

Inspired by the glamourous lifestyle of the European coastline in the 50's and 60's and the retro-vintage beach umbrellas which have stood the test of time, the collection includes beaches on the Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri and Cinque Terre.

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!

LUST HAVE // BLACKLIST STUDIO PRINTS

Today's post has been a long time coming, just ask the girls at work how much I go on about these guys. I think the reason why it's taken me this long is because like your favourite secluded beach etc, I just didn't want to have to share Blacklist Studio Prints with anyone else, but i'm feeling particularly unselfish today, so here they are. You can thank me later.

I already have a number of pieces from Jaynie & Nathan's (yep, that's the gorgeous couple above) limited edition collections at home, with my favourites being the We Built This City watercolour print and Young Hearts wall flag, but now I can't stop thinking about this replica vintage world map, which i'm crossing my fingers and toes will be back in stock again soon. Perfect christmas present (hint, hint).

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!!

GLAMAROUS TRAVELS ON PAPER

 
What's not to love about these bold, vintage-style, travel posters from new kid on the block Custom Canvas Company.

Designer Alan Walsh is launching his 'Travels of Vivienne' collection at Sydney's The Foxhole Small Bar on October 31, journeying through some of Europes most glamarous destinations with his impeccably cool, minimalist designs.

J'adore!

Source: Interiors Addict

FORECAST // VINTAGE CARIBBEAN SUMMER

Today's collection is inspired by this beautiful photo of Grace Kelly, the epitome of vintage style & glamour, on a Jamaican beach in 1955. You can see more pictures from the Life Magazine shoot by Howell Conant here.

1. Princess & the Pea Beach Umbrella by Basil Bangs | 2. Bush Retro Radio | 3. Escape to Paradise Framed Palm Fabric | 4. Wooden Coral by Kalalou | 5. Martinique Banana Leaf Wallpaper from Decorative Wall Coverings | 6. Coral Gotcha Chain Link Cushion by Festive Home Decor | 7. Bombay Sapphire Gin | 8. H&M for Water High Waisted Palm Tree Bikini | 9. Weathered Buoys from Sounds Like Home | 10. The Family Love Tree Peacock Chair | 11. Vintage Bahamas Map Cushion from My Bearded Pigeon | 12. Kalalou Weathered Shutter Lantern | 13. Aurelie Biderman Coral Necklace from Neiman Marcus | 14. Escape to Paradise White Polyresin Pineapple

COLOUR REFORM

Rugs will make or break a room but with these beauties from the Colour Reform range at ABC Carpet & Home - New York how can you go wrong.

Colour Reform began as an ambitious endeavour to reinvent imperfect, vintage carpets through the power of colour. Handwoven wool rugs from Turkey, India and Pakistan are neutralised from their initial state and then over-dyed to produce remarkable chromatic compositions, while still retaining the essence of their original design with one of a kind results.

Lust!