OUTDOOR LIVING // INSPIRATION

Not so long ago I posted the bedroom from A House in the Hills blogger Sarah here. And now she has gone & posted this amazing exterior makeover on her home. Now, it's not an extreme makeover in that is has changed a lot in appearance, but it just goes to show what a lick of paint (of course it doesn't hurt that it's white paint!!) & some landscaping can do to a space!

In love with that outdoor rug, it ties all the elements of this outdoor space together really nicely. 

Bougainvilleas add that pop of wow to every space. They really are super stunning & the colour is just so darn good. I think I need to start growing a bougainvillea bush so I can enjoy the benefits too!

 (Images via A House in the Hills)

Hope your Thursday is treating you well!

-AXX

WINTER BEACH DAYS // THE WEEKENDER

There is something about the beach in winter. Despite the much cooler temps (often requiring a sweater & tights) there is a refreshing, free feel to being one of the only people on a normally popular beach. With the sun warming my back, we spent the morning at one of our favourite beaches, with my brother & dad out paddlesurfing- what crazies! The water was freezing.

I spent the rest of the weekend trying to recover from a lingering cold, but it was nice to be at the beach house- it always feels like I am on holiday when I am there, if only it had lasted a wee bit longer!

Check out my instagram for more of my day to day photos!

-AXX

HEAVENLY // INTERIOR

This home was featured on The Design Files quite some time ago, but it is still a favourite that I just had to share. I love how the home has been decorated with colourful art, cushions, books & flowers, with a natural base of whites & greys. An abundance of foliage is also featured both throughout the home & outside the windows, creating a fresh natural feel throughout the home. 

That book case is just wonderful! Love the way it has been styled with books in colour coordinated sections, as well as other important souvenirs. I also can't get past the gorgeous polished concrete floor, this girls dream is to own a home with polished concrete flooring. *Sigh*

 

(All Images via The Design Files)

Art work by the home owner- adds such a personal touch! I myself love creating wee bits of art to dot around the place.

-AXX

REBECCA JUDD LOVE // INSPIRING INTERIORS

Having recently come across Rebecca Judd's blog (through Pinterest obviously!) I am seriously addicted to her style. Like seriously. So no doubt you will be seeing more of her beautiful home on here in the future, it's just far too good not to share. 

There is something inherently luxurious about this room, yet the style feels relaxed & full of fun components- how weird is that description? Yet it's just so true! Such an odd combination, which I am absolutely in love with.

Yay for inspiring Pinterest finds!

-AXX

CHILL TIME // THE WEEKENDER

Another cruisey weekend had by me over here, where I got my hair done, bought this super cute baby pineapple from the florist (I am even going to try & grow them myself!) baked up a storm & just generally chilled in this mild weather we call winter. I shouldn't speak too soon!

Here's to a happy & speedy week!

-AXX

TUULA // STYLE ENVY

I hadn't done a style envy post in a while & when I saw this post over on Tuula Vintage I knew I had found the outfit envy I was after. Despite the cooler temps over here & this type of wear being completely inappropriate, there is no denying the gorgeousness is there?

Oh to be in warmer weather, where a light lace jumpsuit is all you need to cover up that bikini!

Happy happy Friday!

-AXX

RECLAIMED // INTERIORS

In my job, I come across the coolest in homewares & interior design on a daily basis. One trend that I just can't seem to get enough of (& hope that it is not only a trend!)  is the use of reclaimed woods for things like stools, coffee tables, cabinets & kitchen benchtops. 

Not only is reclaimed wood a great eco-friendly option, it gives the space character & creates a warm & cosy environment.
 

(All Images via Style Files)

Whilst reclaimed wood is a popular design feature today, there are also many environmental reasons for choosing to use reclaimed timber in your home. Many varieties of wood which were once abundant & freely available are now in short supply, with some types of wood even extinct. In a world where waning natural resources, over-forestation & environmental concerns blur our everyday lives, reclaimed wood helps to preserve forests by reducing the need for new timber. Processing old wood has less impact on the environment than felling, transporting & processing new timber & the reclaimed wood varieties mean more availability of diminished woods.

-AXX