Inspired... Lino art on Etsy

Very inspired with these beautiful lino stamped art prices that I have found on Etsy. They are all one of a kind as each piece is individually stamped. I remember making something similar as a school student.

I am Thinking about purchasing a few pieces for around the home, my favorite is the grey world map for the office redesign. 

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Our master bedroom- Before and after

I have put together a little collection of before and after master bedroom photos-

so happy with the way it all tuned out.

This is too funny not too post...
Isn't it funny how your tastes change? The master bedroom 5 years ago (me as a 21 year old decorator). 

Wardrobe Inspiration - Wall decoration

Have you ever wondered what to do with those designer shopping bags that are too pretty to throw away?

Frame them! I am totally inspired to do something similar for my sisters wardrobe (I think Fendi yellow would sit nice next to the Tiffany blue also?), check out these photos from Moth-design. 

Giveaway winner

Today is Friday the 14th! it is time to announce the winner of the dictionary paper print. Without further suspense the January giveaway winner is Romana of Nouveau Traditionalis please contact me with your postage address (my email is located under contact details), I too hope we see pics of where it gets placed.  

I never win anything either! please don't be despaired if you are not the winner of this month's giveaway as there are many more to come. Keep a look out for the February giveaway.

The master bedroom is complete

The master bedroom has been a challenge to complete - not sure why? maybe I can't stick to a plan - this room has turned out completely different from the colourful design inspiration board I showed you a while back. However I think the result is a relaxing and inviting room where we are inspired and happy to spend time - Mr S even loves the floral bedspread that I chose from Ezibuy Here Bella the Chihuahua concurs.

 

I made the headboard myself, purchased a single bed foam mattress for $50 from Clark rubber, glued the mattress to a piece of MDF (timber) and then covered and stapled the light grey fabric. I cut provisions in the MDF for tufted style buttons - but changed my mind.

You might remember the bedside tables from Ebay they were $25 for the pair, after a number of coats of white gloss spray paint they look great - lots of space for bits and pieces inside and enough room on top to display. Re-covered the lampshades also.

 Love how much sunlight we get from the double overhead skylights 

This dresser was another Ebay purchase for $125 (painted white by me).

Keep a look out for the embarrassing before and after photos tomorrow & the winner of the giveaway.

The giveaway is still open!

If you have not entered already - comment Here

Ebay find of the day- Dining setting

Ebay find of the day- this cool retro dining setting similar to the style of Warren Platner.  The listed buy it now price is $120 features a chrome base and 4 matching chrome chairs with "Black velvet" cushions (Sydney Australia). Love it & wish I could buy it Here

This piece would sit well in a modern home-

Reminds me of Nicole from Sketch 42's coffee table, Via  Sketch42

Coffee table Via Matt Blatt for $695 Here

Only two more days before the Black Velvet chair giveaway is drawn - for your chance to win Enter here

Blog love & some random facts about me

I was super excited when Ashley from A {blondes} diy life nominated me for a stylish blogger award, then I  was humbled when I also received one from Tara of Lauren Lane Decor.

I would like to nominate everyone in my "Daily reading" if you have made it there is it is because I love reading your blog and am proud to have you displayed on my wall. 

The two super stylish bloggers who nominated me, If you have not already- you might like to pop on over and check them out (Click on the banners below).

Here are seven random facts about myself:

1. I love to have a glass of wine when I am cooking dinner.
2. Over the last two years I have lost 20kg working with my personal trainer, he has been great at keeping me motivated, a little bit of running and cutting the carbohydrates helped too. 
3. I am always writing down ideas in a notebook, I have one in my bedside table and one on the coffee table. 
4. I dream that one day we will build our own home. 
5. I started this blog as a "self development" tool as I have never been great at punctuation, grammar and spelling. I have allot of very smart and beautiful friends who have been giving me great advice. 
6. I love to laugh at myself when things go wrong! I believe that you can't change the past but we can learn a lesson from our mistakes.
7. I always fall over - yes - I am the clumsy friend.