Colourful Craze

There's nothing quite as effective as a large floor rug for grounding a space and making it feel cosy. Team that with one of my favourite crazes, wire furniture, and you have the makings of a very cool space.

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The team at Big Save Furniture have some very savvy people in charge of their furniture choices, and they're making sure that they have the latest looks, with their customary low low prices. Their chain metal side tables are available in three different styles and colours, and are only $69 - what a bargain.

And look how gorgeous this colourful rug is. Measuring 160 x 230 cm, the pattern is printed on one side and finished with stitched edges. It will bring a beautiful Boho vibe to your room for a staggering $99 (down from $199). Head in to your local store today and see for yourself.

This post was partnered with Big Save Furniture, all opinions are my own.

Little Lot

I recently learnt about a great New Zealand company helping brands connect with their audience, while helping charities with their cause. Little Lot realised that people spend a large part of their day looking at their computer and phone screens, so they created a social movement that connects individuals with the brands they love via their desktops and lockscreens. By signing up for Little Lot you also get to give to your favourite cause without costing you a cent.

This is how it works... it's completely free to join Little Lot, and when you sign up you get to choose which sort of brands you'd like to see - music, fashion, design, travel... Each day you'll get a new ad - I love switching my computer on each morning to see who's going to greet me. It was great the first day I saw my own ad.

You also get to choose your favourite cause - I chose Paw Justice, who work with the community to reduce animal abuse and cruelty. Each time you get a new wallpaper that advertiser makes a cash donation to the cause you care about. Your cause gets much needed funding all because you invited the advertiser into your personal space.

We all have a lot to give, so why not help those that only have a little. It's simple really, and quite brilliant, don't you think? Here are a few of my favourite wallpapers, but remember that your wallpapers will relate to things that you love.

And for the advertisers, you get to connect directly with the right individuals in their most personal spaces. A computer desktop is like a digital billboard with a 24 hour impression. And the phone lockscreen is viewed up to 150 times a day. You can find out more here.
Pop over and download the Little Lot wallpaper app today. It's a win, win!

Spain meets Scandinavia

I have a beautiful home to share with you today - the home of interior designer, Merixtel Riba, located in the Spanish district, Barcelona L'Eixample. I was inspired by it's design, and I know you will be too. It boasts a lovely, clean Scandinavian aesthetic, paired with delicious accents of Spanish colour and pattern.

Merixtel allotted a third of the 400 square meter home to her office and showroom, and the other two thirds is the family home.

The neutral backdrop of white walls and wooden floors, and the uncluttered styling is distinctly Scandinavian.

This room, with it's many doors and windows, could've been tricky to furnish, but having all the furniture in the middle anchored by the large round rug is genius.

The original handcrafted Catalan brick roof, which was uncovered during the renovation, was left exposed as a feature in the kitchen. Beautiful Moroccan tiles on the floor bring more warmth to the room. Hard lines and industrial touches define the kitchen area, while the dining area alongside consists of softer materials and lots of curves.

The striking simplicity and clean lines continue in the bedroom and bathroom. The dark walls in the bathroom contrast the lighter walls throughout the rest of the home.

source: Rum Hemma | photography: Mauricio Fuertes

A gorgeous home, don't you agree?! Clean and uncluttered, while still being warm and welcoming.