Layers of Texture

I'm quite taken with the subtle colour and pattern, and abundance of gorgeous texture in the home of fashion blogger, Rumi Neely. The grey and white base is soft and sophisticated with layers of beautiful texture for warmth and interest.

via Elle | photography by Tessa Neustadt

I've found some pieces to help you replicate the look. The gorgeous mid century brass and marble lamp is from Mr Mod, and everything else can be purchased through Bibby + Brady - the Armadillo&Co Casablanca rug, sheepskin rug, wooden side table, marble vase and Adore book. Contact me for more details.

Natural Beauty

I always look to Domino for beauty and inspiration, and they certainly excelled when featuring the home of Chay Wike. Chay is an LA based fashion designer and owner of her eponymous boutique which stocks her own line of clothing and beautiful lifestyle pieces.

The home she shares with her musician husband, Mark Wike, and their daughters, overlooks Los Angeles and is surrounded by nature.

In keeping with the surroundings, Chay has decorated their home with a beautiful, understated elegance. She has relied on a soft, natural colour palette with delicious texture to create a stunning, welcoming and cosy home.

Crisp white walls and ceilings provide a gorgeous light and airy feel.

Although originally built in the early 1930's, the home required few renovations. One of them was to rip up the old kitchen tiles, but with a stroke of luck underneath the concrete floor was so beautiful, in all it's imperfections, that they simply left it as is other then polishing it.

Some living areas have been left in their natural state of exposed brick walls and timber ceilings. Surrounded by large windows, it creates a warm space with an abundance of natural texture.

I love this black board which, with all of it's previous drawings and rubbing out, looks like a piece of art in itself. The baskets are home to lots of toys.

The girls are fortunate enough to have the master bedroom overlooking the canyons, which allows them plenty of space to play.

While smaller, Chay and Mark's bedroom is cosy and bright. The all white walls and bed makes it look more spacious, and the rugs bring earthy colour and warmth. Such a beautiful home, don't you agree?

I'm taking a few days away from my computer while I take my girls to the lake. I will be back with you next week. You can keep an eye on our happenings on Instagram.

A Colourful & Textural Abode

Hold on to your hat, I'm about to 'wow' you with another gorgeous and unique home. Located in Los Angeles, it's owned by Laura Purdy, Juan Devis and their children. This is definitely a backyard where you need to kick off your shoes and enjoy all the yummy textures underfoot. I love the rustic tree trunk pavers.

Undoubtedly my favourite part of this home is the effect from the raked-stucco walls in pink and yellow. Not only a beautiful injection of colour, but amazing texture as well. Cork flooring throughout creates continuity and gives the home a soft bounce underfoot - perfect for scampering children.

The cork continues down the stairs to the kid's level, and a rope railing adds another fun element.

More cork running up the wall makes a great pin board to display the family's art - what a perfect home for this creative family.