Surrounded by Colour

It's been a while since I've featured a Scandinavian home on the blog. When I came across the Swedish home of Klara Ripa and her family, I was drawn in by the vibrant colours and creative touches throughout. Klara shares more of her creativity on her blog Pippivogel.





Simple paper shapes sewn on to string and strung across the ceiling make a happy display.





A cabinet once covered in wallpaper has been stripped bare by the kids. This is something I'm all too familiar with - my twins used to tear strips off their walls, as two year olds, instead of taking their afternoon naps - grrrr!







Why have standard drawer handles when you can string beads across instead?!




Not even the bathroom gets away untouched. Self adhesive vinyl is cut to fit a row of tiles.




Obviously no one takes themselves too seriously in this family, it looks like a pretty fun place to live. To see even more colour, pop over to Dos Family.

Touches of Gold

Every girl's got to have a bit of gold in her life, right?! Gold, brass and copper is especially hot right now, and we're finding it all around us. Here are just a few of my picks to share with you, but there is so much more...


High-end stylish headphones by Frends

Oh Joy's Hygge & West Petal Pusher wallpaper

Cross Brass Coffee Table by Kate Sylvester and Douglas & Bec

Eclectic Scented Candle by Tom Dixon

Bash Vessel by Tom Dixon

Michael Kors Gold & Glitz watch

Chandelier from Mid Century Swag

Fashion Spotting

You can't have too much pattern in your life, you just can't! Well, there is definitely an art to mixing patterns, but we're not talking about that today. Today I want to talk about spots -
I kinda love 'em!


My favourite fashion blogger, Jules from Sincerely Jules, knows how to rock some leopard spots. I love her boots in the second pic.




And you know how much I love Clare Vivier! You cant go wrong with one of her leopard clutches.


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Harvest Textiles do spots so well. I'm crazy about their cheetah cushions, also available in pillowcases from Douglas & Bec. And check out Harvest's cute spotted tote and golden envelope clutch.





If you prefer plain spots over animal print, try Sass and Bide. Their spotted halter neck top is divine, and I have the flock spot print jumper on my Autumn shopping list.




What about you... are you a lover of animal print (fake, of course), plain polka dots, or both?