Thursday 31 July 2014

Sharing Photos of My Home - My winter decor and a Kelly Hoppen inspired idea


Firstly, I have to apologise if you receive this post twice, I accidentally pressed 'publish' instead of 'save', and had to reverse it to draft again. I believe that if you are signed up for email you may receive the unfinished/unedited version prior to this one. 

I have recently changed my  blue and white, summer cushions to winter shades so decided to bring my camera out of hibernation and share a few shots with you. I love the inlaid cabinet above, purchased when I was living as an expat in Brunei. Unfortunately it doesn't go with the mirror's frame, I plan to re-paint the frame either black or white. Alternatively I am tossing up whether to hang a large painting on this wall.

Above: I love tassels of all textures, often you will see them hanging off door handles or cupboards around my home

Above: I decided to take a leaf (excuse the pun), from the post I wrote about Kelly Hoppen's foliage touches, and created a simple vignette using three white glazed, ceramic pots


Above: I swapped my blue and white cushions for winter tones and textures, replacing them with warmer shades and a gorgeous faux, fur throw

Above: This chair is one of a pair I really don't like, but undecided about whether to re-cover them and add some studded detail or replace the chairs entirely

 Above: A shot of part of my 'inherited' kitchen which is going to be completely re-vamped. It was meant to be done last summer, however what originally was to be a makeover is now going to be a completely new kitchen. I may also turn the tiny laundry into a small butlers pantry....hence the delay, decisions...decisions!
 A peek of my new, white plantation shutter from BrightshineThe bar stools are a little contemporary for me..not sure what I was thinking that day. I may replace these when the kitchen is renovated. The stainless steel splash back and kick boards are most definitely going. I am still undecided between subway tiles and a glass splash back

Above: The last of the lemons from my patio

Above: My herb planter

Above: The promise of spring ahead

I am forever changing my cushions it is the easiest way to update a room, not sure what colour this summer might bring :) If you missed my office reveal, you can catch up...here.

A lovely weekend to all, wherever you are in the world. The weather is warming up in Auckland (well today), and I am eagerly looking forward to spring. 







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10 comments:

  1. Gorgeous. I love all of your photos, they are so pretty. Your home is lovely

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    1. Thank you Marty for your kind words, it is coming along slowly but surely, still lots to do.

      Lee :)

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  2. You created a really nice and cosy look. I like your chairs, maybe just accessorise them a little. What a cute little dog you have!

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    1. Thanks Anna, I knew the throw would warm up the corner of the sofa. Yes Poppy gets a lot of "ooh's and aww's" when we are out and about :)

      Lee

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  3. Beautiful photography! And I am so going to have to copy those little white planters - the three types of delicate foliage is spot on!

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  4. Thank you Eliza, still a long way to go with learning how to control my camera. If you are inspired by the planters, I would recommend square planters, these are slightly bucket shaped. I think square would be so much nicer but I wasn't able to purchase three the same as I wanted so these stood in. Also if you use one foliage in all three (Baby Tears), they would look fab!

    Thanks so much for taking time to comment.

    Lee :)

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  5. You have a lovely home. I love the white planters - I think we sometimes forget just how good a pop of real foliage can be.

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    1. Thank you Melanie, I agree a pop of real foliage can make a huge difference.

      Thank you for visiting.

      Lee :)

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  6. I LOVE visiting your blog-your pictures are divine and your home is STUNNING!

    Thanks for joining the Say G'day Saturday linky party.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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    1. Thank you so much Natasha, my home is just a small cottage but I think what you put into a space can make it special, to me it's home and an ever changing space :)

      Lee

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