A Splash of Neon

You know how much I love colour, so no surprise that I'm a fan of the very popular neon look we're enjoying, both in fashion and interiors. It does take me back to my teenage years in the 80's when we all wore 'fluro' (now that's showing my age!). But, because it's pretty intense, I like it best in small doses. Just a hint here and a splash there - that's perfect!

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Embracing Colour

Natalie and Kevin were thrilled when they found their perfect two story apartment in Parkdale, Toronto, Canada. It was large and light-filled, and best of all, within their budget. With Natalie's quirky, vintage/bohemian style, she'll show you how you can turn a rented apartment into a home, by filling it with personality and love.

Molly, the boston terrier, greets you at the door.

Stepping down into the home, you get an immediate sense of fun and quirkiness.

This divine Kilim rug forced Natalie to move away from her love of safe neutrals and embrace colour.

Lots of natural materials and colours are used throughout, with small injections of brighter colour.

Art in the form of arrows, anchors and accessories.

Another example of natural materials and pops of colour.

Objects that have meaning to you add personality to your home.

Bold, graphic shapes teamed with organic natural pieces.

I love those wrestlers - just the sort of unexpected thing that makes you smile.

Mugshot prints feature in the kitchen.

Artwork and a dresser add a personal touch to the bathroom.

More photos and info over here

All the Love in the World

I think you'll like this, it's a pretty cool concept. All the Love in the World is the work of Melbourne designer and photographer, Jesse Hunter. When Jesse and his partner, Mikala, decided to quit their graphic design jobs and travel around the world, they found love wherever they went. Armed with a camera and a sense of adventure, they visited 44 countries on six continents in 650 days.

Jesse noticed at the beginning of this epic voyage that there was a pattern to what he was photographing - interesting house numbers, intriguing windows, and sewer plates. But the most prominent thing was love hearts. So every place he visited Jesse photographed love hearts in all shapes and form.

Back in Australia, Jesse now wants to turn these photos into a book, and is running a campaign to gather enough pre-orders so that he can print 500 copies. What a perfect wedding, engagement or anniversary gift it would make, or just a gift for someone you love.

I 'love' the cover which is created from over 800 individual love hearts.

Each page features the name of the city and country the photograph was taken in, and uses a different font to suit each image.

Some of the hearts are very blatant, and others are less obvious and you find yourself doing a 'where's wally' search for them.

For more information and ways you can help, and secure your own copy of this gorgeous book, click here.