HELLO AND LATEST NEWS

 

Hello friends, it's been so long since I posted on here! The break has been welcome after so many years of regular posting, but I feel ready to step back into this familiar spot -  perhaps not as often as I'd like, life is busy, but hopefully enough :) You won't know about my new business venture (which actually isn't that new as I've working on it since the beginning of the year). My creative studio has expanded and I can now list graphic design as one of my design services. Your Stories Branding specialises in boutique brand design for mindful start ups or rebrands. I'm getting more brand design work than anything else right now and it's so great. 

I'd love it if you'd follow me on 👉 Instagram 🙏

MONDAY LINKS

I''l take it! /  This vase... / I've wanted a Gatto Lamp for ages *sigh* / If you're planning a stay in Copenhagen, this hotel is pretty cool, we spent a few nights here and loved it / Get organised at work / Mari Agory on building her mom village /  Breakfast recipe for tomorrow morning / Bedtime rituals for better sleep /

SUMMER DREAMING

Looking forward to warm, balmy days. BBQ's and sea swimming. Sandy feet and picnics. Let's do this.....

As always this seasons swimwear range from Cos is perfect.

MONDAY LINKS

Travel plans include here this summer / A favourite book / New print arrived / This string system for the playroom will be perfect / My current favourite scent / Small but perfectly formed apartment in Stockholm / Cos SS19 Lookbook / Smørrebrød recipes for a simple lunch /

CERAMIC LOVE

And it's Monday again. The sun is shining and a new week begins with some fresh new projects coming in.  Also school is out so lots of meeting up with friends this week. I'm keeping fingers crossed for warm, sunshine filled days(!) First though take a look at these ceramic coffee mugs. They're insanely beautiful. Right?

Images: Etsy, first seen here.

VILLA E

Maintaining my outward calm here but I'm having a tough time *wow expression*  Located in Ourika, Morocco, I think this place is just wonderful. What do you think?

Design: Studio KO.
Photography: Daniel Glasser and Phillipe Garcia.

MONDAY LINKS

Next on my never-decreasing book wish-list / I need some nice simple stools for my kitchen (to replace the look-a-like Ikea version we currently have) / Relax by the poole here? Yes please /  I read this mag every day / In love with these / I've had this podcast playing whilst running my kms this past week / Seriously need to work on a plan for our outdoor area / One of our projects this week /

BELMONT HOUSE, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Stunning work by award winning architects Kennedy Nolan. The new details in this heritage residence were designed with beauty and longevity in mind. Also the brief requested that the residence gently accommodate the growth and evolvement of the family's needs over time.

Designed by: Kennedy Nolan Architects
Photography: Derek Swalwell

ZARA HOME

Looking for some inspiration for your space this spring? AMAZING styling from Zara Home for their SS19 natural collection.

Images: Zara Home.

MONDAY LINKS

This dining chair / Pantone colour of the year will come to life this spring / So it's not just me then that gets so crazy about this (!) / Love this rug / Could spend a few days here / The Nordic nations are still up there in the World Happiness Report /  A tour around this townhouse / Nordic + French inspired eatery in London /

OPA, TEL-AVIV

Here we have OPA, thoughtful and simple in design, this plant based restaurant is located in the Levinsky Market in-Tel Aviv.  It was the creation of Vered Kadouri and Craft and Bloom. Seriously wonderful work.

BESTA - IKEA

Who knew Ikea's Besta could look so good?

Images: Ikea Livet Hemma.

MONDAY LINKS

Yuzu hand soap just arrived in my kitchen / These shelves - oh my / A book for kids about finding your place in the world, the illustration is incredible / On my wish-list / A couple of these would be perfect / Take a peek inside this apartment in Mallorca / Seriously nice place in the desert / Beautiful piece.

KINFOLK GALLERY BY NORM ARCHITECTS

I'm sure I've posted about this place before (??!!) so maybe it's somewhere in the archives :/ but hey, it warrants a second posting just because its pretty amazing. Norm Architects designed this collaborative work-space for the people at Kinfolk. Their objective was to create a casual working space that felt more like a home than an office space. Employees even invite friends and family into the space to share ideas. 

"Much like human wellbeing, the essence of our work is found in balance – between richness and restraint, between order and complexity," said Norm Architects. "Our vision is to look beyond sight. We want to create spaces that feel good in every way. "

Images: Dezeen.

UP KITCHEN FROM REFORM + DINESEN

Are you looking for a sustainable / earth friendly makeover for your IKEA kitchen? Architects at Lendager Group have designed in collaboration with Dinesen this stunning recycled kitchen for Reform. Dinesen is a Danish family company that have been producing arguably the most beautiful wooden floors out there. The UP kitchen is created from Dinesen's high quality cut offs. 

 “The kitchen consists of cuts that are left when Dinesen has supplied floors to galleries, restaurants, mansions and other premier establishments. Even though that wood has undergone one of the most extensive production process you can imagine it is impossible to completely eliminate waste. It is those pieces that we are able to give new life.”  – reform. 

Images: Reform.

MONDAY LINKS

These sectional mirrors / My next book purchase / I have a few of these cotton bags / This abstract print / This would be wonderful in baby bears playroom / An IG feed to follow / Home Tour - The Mushroom House / Coveting this down jacket /

COPENHAGEN APARTMENT

I'm in love with so much in this beautiful 66 sq m apartment. From the tiny mosaic tiles in the bathroom and the pale chevron floors to the clever drawers hidden in the stairs in the kids bedroom. Not to mention that bed. It's truly perfect.

Design: Emil Dervish