Home Sweet, Close to my Heart, Home

I'd like to take you on a little tour through a groovy home that belongs to Canadian couple, Nerissa and Peter, and their wee girl, Luna. I love this home with it's Scandinavian feel, and bold graphics. But I also love the story, as it is similar to my own... Nerissa is a graphic designer and she started her blog, The New Domestic, to document her and Peter's adventures as first time parents and home owners. She has since launched an online shop of the same name with a homewares line of products that bring joy to life & home - hers and ours.
Thanks for the sneak peek Design Sponge.


Cushions & rug fulfilling my love of black & white stripes, and fab picture wall

Nerissa's studio where she works, blogs and gets crafty

Chair and wallpaper that were made for each other

A lovely room for gatherings - the bunting was made by Nerissa for Luna's birthday party, but they loved it so much it has become a permanent fixture

TV and hangout room - love the Marimekko fabric hanging and the balloons in the fireplace

Instead of one piece of art in the master bedroom, a shelf displays random pieces that can be changed whenever they feel like it

Studio come family activity room - a place for everyone

I adore Luna's room which is filled with pieces her parents have collected throughout the years

Nerissa's dream kitchen

I couldn't agree more!

New Rice Products

I've been a big fan of RICE since I discovered them about a year ago, so I'm really excited to add some of their products to our Cush & Nooks store. RICE is a Danish homewares and accessories company. They are known for their colourful melamine, handmade baskets and storage, and hand glazed Italian tableware. Their aim (and now mine) is to surround you with homely objects which are down to earth but still funky, fun and functional.







RICE is a business with heart - another great reason to buy their products. They work against poverty and unfair trade, and support as many charity projects in developing countries as possible. All RICE products are designed and developed in Denmark, and manufactured in developing countries. Their policy is based on: no child labour, fair wages for everyone and better working conditions. Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody!







Pop over and have a look at all the new goodies we have in the Cush & Nooks store. And, because I know how our wallets take a bit of a hammering at this time of year, for the rest of December we are offering FREE SHIPPING within New Zealand.