Books ! Books!

I have had a couple of emails asking me where I get my books from, so I thought I'd share my not-so-secret source.

The fabulous Book Depository has a host of books from around the world at discounted prices. And the best part ever......free shipping!

These babies are on my Wish List.

Super Kitchen Storage

Sometimes the simplest things blow me away. Checkout this amazing 'wall pantry' a bare wall converted into a pantry by applying floor to ceiling shelving units and conceling them behind floor to ceiling roller doors. Providing loads of storage space and discretion when you don't want your pantry wares out for all the world to see.

realliving

Monday Morning Mantra

A day late! Where did yesterday go??  Happy Monday.

Latest Issue : Ivy & Piper

The May / June Issue of online mag Ivy&Piper is live and I am LOVING the coral coloured side board on the cover. The house it belongs to is featured in the mag and it's divine! Happy reading!

Beacon Lighting Sale

Lighting Sales beg me to come fourth and spend money. Beacon Lighting is having a grand winter sale with 30% off your second light. Whoo hoo! Don't need much more encouragement than that.

A few bargain stand-out items:

Rassino Amber glass trio-pendant $199. Makes $139.30 for your second!!!

Medina cage bulb pendants. Large size 46cm diameter $389. Makes $272.30 for your second!!

Get to it people!

Keep Calm Round Up

I adore some of the quirky prints paying homage to the original British war-time message to the troops of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'. Here are some of my faves.

Designer Spotlight : Jan Kath Floor Art

Jan Kath is a young, multi-award winning carpet designer. Combining traditional prints with contemporary design, Jan Kath has created some of the most amazing rugs or 'floor art' as they are referred.

A German based company, they "link the traditional handicrafts of the Himalayas with modern, almost minimalist design. A synthesis which leads to extraordinary pieces. The secret of the aesthetic refinement of the carpets lies in clarity of design and skillful use of traditional know-how: the use of exclusively hand-spun and hand-carded wool produces carpets which often play with the richness of nuances of a single colour, called the 'abrash'. In this way, masterworks full of harmony and simplicity are created - each piece is unique."

"The basic material of all the collections is Tibetan Highland Wool - one of the best quality and most robust types of wool in the world. In order to guarantee the best quality, the wool is prepared step by step in his own workshop and coloured with high quality Swiss dyes to make it ready to the months of handiwork. Environmentally friendly, socially responsible - no child labour. The majority of the carpets are then finished in Switzerland."

Special custom orders are taken for personalised size, colouring, design and knot configuration. His collection is available in Australia via Cadry's in Edgecliffe NSW, visit cadrys.com.au or jan-kath.com. 

A-maz-ing!

ERASED CLASSICS Collection: Motifs from Italian wall-coverings and Indian saris inspired this award winning collection. The patterns are obscured, corroded and almost electrified. 'These programmed errors are what make the carpet so inspired and alive." says Kath.

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Collection : Inspired by traditional shawls and headscarfes worn by Russian women in rural areas, this opulent collection boasts a bold, floral motif. The patterns are created using rich colours of Tibetan Highland wool and Chinese silk making each a powerful piece of art.  

RADI DELUXE Collection : One of Kath's most successful collections. Long and brightly coloured tassels create a unique edge.

SLICED Collection : Inspired by cross-sections of precious stone including emerald, hematite, quartz and agate each piece combines Tibetan wool with a high percentage of silk.

TAGGED Collection : A century-old knotting technique is combined with modern hand-tufting technology. Each piece showcases edgy slogans in a graffiti style font "Make Rugs, Not War' and 'This Is A Rug Revolution'.

THE BIDJAR TRILOGY Collection : Reinvented from an original floral design from North-west Persia in a vibrant, contemporary palette, the carpets are knotted by hand over a series of months using hand-spun Tibetan wool, silk and stinging-nettle fibre. 

A Curl-Up-On-The-Couch Day

It's hard to find inspiration on days like today. It's cold, rainy and just plain bleak. The type of day where it is totally appropriate to lay on the couch all day covered in your favourite throw and sip hot cups of soup.
So here's to that!

The Healthy Chef Chicken Noodle Soup recipe



Country Road 'Delores Throw' countryroad.com.au

Pure satisfaction

It's probably a little sad that when I first saw this image I got a little giddy. How awesome is this cupboard? So tidy, so organised. I love it.

This image is via hauteindoorcouture, via Better Homes & Gardens.

6 of the Best - Quilt Covers

Finding the right balance between girlie and masculine can be difficult at times. You want something appropriate for both of you, something that you are going to adore and something he is not going to feel self conscious wrapping himself up in every night.

Here are six of the best 'unisex' quilt covers that are on my radar.

Anthropologie 'Cockatoo' quilt cover from anthropologie.com

Gilt Home 'Missoni Home Jessie' Duvet from gilt.com

Home Republic 'Osaka' from adairs.com.au

Esprit 'Splash' from pillowtalk.com.au

KAS 'Isaak' from pillowtalk.com.au

Whiteport 'Katana' from whiteport.com.au