images - Australian Country Style
"Ruby"
"Ribbons"
"Parasole"
"Penny farthing"I am having a Etsy post today, to show you these delightful prints from Art And Ghosts, which remind me a lot of one of my favourite Artists...Maggie Taylor. I love the antiquity to the backgrounds and, of course the whimsical nature of the subjects...love, love ,love them.
That's all from me today. I have 101 things to do. Hope everyone is well...Ness xx
All of these images come from Pheobe Howard.
A grandly comfortable room. It look beautiful, but I can imagine the kids playing in there too. What is it about White Orchids? Love them. They just make a display, don't you think?
Phoebe's use of symmetry is evident everywhere, especially here. All of the natural palette she has used here works so well with the pebble floor (not a choice of mine though), black counters and that divine light fitting.
Stunning entryway. A work of art in white and black. It is very Hampton's/ Beach House. Once again, love the light fitting...and the old photos. Have a great day. Ness xx
NordLiving is an eclectic mix of Scandinavian beauty...and it's here in Australia.
Cotton Love, I have posted on before...what's not to love. Earthy, tactile Home wares that will fit with any style. I love the Hurricane lamps and the store lighting, actually, I love everything in the picture.
Ah! The Vintage Rose, here in Launceston, would have to be my favourite store to visit. I have also posted on this shop before. Sorry about the photo quality, it was a Sunday, and it was closed, so these pics are coming to you through the front window.
I could spend HOURS in this shop. There definitely needs to be a Husband bench outside this place.
I know, this isn't a shop. It is my little unit in our Dinning area that my Dad made. I am planning to use this in the shop as a display unit, after I give it another coat of paint and sand back the shelves to wood...it reminds me of a beautiful piece from The Vintage Rose.
There is a piece of me in each of these stores, and I would like to think that M&L will be a good mix of each. Have a nice day...Ness xx
image - Nancy Fishelson
This photo is nothing to do with the shop, I just love Nancy's work. I could curl up on the Sofa and have a Nana nap right about now. Oh, we will have those long cushions though.
image - Nancy FishelsonMore Nancy. Her styling prowess in impeccable. I love stone ware and have a small collection, though it doesn't look as lovely as in this antique dresser. Forks etc have to be away at all costs with the two boys about...dart practise (with each other) would not be far away!!
image - Acland
image - Lazybones
I am so excited to finally have some stock coming from an actual supplier, I had to show you all a few. I adore these hanging 'Pod' lights, and I think I will be getting some of those for the outdoor area seeing that Spring, and the entertaining season is around the corner.
These bowls are so versatile. I have imagined them with a cluster of tea lights, some floating flowers and candles, the obvious choice of fruit, and Autumn leaves (that's miles away yet), plus loads more. They are mosaic tiles on a generous size plate/bowl...love them.
How could I not get some letters? These are Aluminium. I have thought of the word I want for the shop, Vintage. What do you think?
These balls would look great in the fireplace with the Neem Balls I posted about a little while ago. The candles would bounce light off the glass.
My new favourite Hurricane light (I have a thing for them). An indoor/ outdoor piece I think. I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I didn't get to do much...Oh! I did change the Living room around! Ness xx
What a lovely room. Sunny, bright...and white!
Welcome to the whimsical world that is Ici Et La. A store here is Australia that has a wonderful array of French influenced anythings for your Home. Their site is full of eye candy, although I could only show a few. This table setting above, complete with French basket is something I would imagine in a little town in Provence. I would think it had a bike out the front with a basket full of flowers...and a bread stick.
I am a sucker for any letters, wood, zinc, metal, even plastic. These are divine. I know of a store here that has the word 'Den', all in capitals and the letters have been aged to look like the cream/white paint is starting to rust and flake off. I am deciding what to have in our store...no idea yet!
My Sister would love this boat, probably not in the house though. It would make a great sand pit for the kids, a huge flower box or, you could add a piece of glass to the top and have some bench seats around for an outdoor setting. What do you think?
I plan to have some chairs on our shop wall (more to do with space than visual styling). I'm wondering if that is the top of a beautiful Louis chair in the background.
Everyone can do with a mannequin I think. A display for just about anything. I'm keeping my eye out on Ebay for one to put in the shop, or two!
image- Nancy Fishelson.
Country at its finest. I can totally picture this room nestled in an old American Saltbox, complete with a red barn and cute cupola on the roof.
This photo is actually from The Olive Grove Retreat, in Victoria NSW that I have posted on before. Click here to have another look-see. I adore French styling, especially the white, fawn and muted tones they effortlessly put together.
image - Hickory Chair via Belle Maison BlogWhere does one come by that gorgeous fabric on the sofa? Oh, I LOVE this room. Everything works. I would cover the footstool though in a bleached ticking stripe.
image - House Beautiful
White beaded walls do wonders to old homes, as we have found with our own renovations. It has worked well here too. Lots to love here, the basket, that ice green throw, the carpet/rug, nightlight....Ok, I'll shut up now. Have a great day. xx
What a team! Made out of recycled book covers, book pages and vintage fabrics. This one can be hung on a wall and fits 2 of the little birds...how tweet!
Ness xx
I know wall decals have been done to death, but I love these from Erayo. They look great against the concrete wall...by the way, love the sofa too.
Now these I think would look great in my shop for our hand made jewelry range (what do you think Mel?). They are old Doctors cabinets from Mothology, recycled into quirky storage pieces.
Also from Mothology, is this antique Commode I would love to dress with a huge white ironstone jug and Hydrangeas, a Zinc letter and a small black Pocket Watch Clock. It would look beautiful against crisp white walls.
Oh, I love these hanging balls. Imagine these in a cluster of 5, hanging from an old tree with a candlelit Picnic under - beautiful! We will be getting something similar in our store, but in white and fawn clay. Same shape, just clay...stay tuned for those. image-mothology
Lotus candle holders would light a path. Maybe to the picnic. I would love them around the bath, or beside a pool to catch the light off the water. image-Mothology
What a lovely way to store your bills to be paid, I wouldn't mind it so much then. A catchall for all those little bits you can't be bothered to put away right now.image-Mothology
These Neem balls are great. They come in huge sizes too. I would love some to put in one of our un-used Fireplaces, with tea lights scattered between them. Well that's my wish list for today. I could have posted a million and one photos from Mothology, but you will just have to check them out for yourself...enjoy. Ness xx
I adore this Home, which belongs to Susan Shellers, who owns the delicious homewares store Cotton Love. 
This hallway is stunning. It reminds me off own own home. OH! Guess what? I think I have talked Mic (Hubby) into an all white make over...yay!
I am currently tracking down this very Picasso print (among others) to display in our Bedroom. If anyone knows of it's where abouts, please email me. I have a new respect for Cyclamen now I have seen them in these Terracotta tubs on the table.
There is something about the raw materials, being uncovered, tacks and all that fits well with this space. If I tried it, it would look like I was waiting for the Upholsterer to come and collect it!
This room is gorgeous too! The old clock is what Susan's Children learned to tell the time on. How great is that. The Parquet flooring in the Dining area, along with the wood in the Kitchen floor where all given a special bleach-type finish which looks superb against the chairs, clock, mirror frame and counters....I love this Home. Ness xxImages - 1 & 5-Notebook, 2,3&4 - Cotton Love
