Get the Look - French inspired room

One of my readers left a comment the other day about this room being her favourite, so I have decided to use the room for another post on "Get the Look".  My readers are scattered throughout the world so I have sourced  products from UK/USA/NZ/AUS  for you to recreate this look in your own home.


Chandeliers can of course be very expensive, however, you can discover great finds on Ebay if your in USA or UK or Trademe if your in NZ.

This is "The Look", French Inspired & romantic.

 Candelabra Chandelier from Pottery Barn on special NZ$216.80 plus shipping.

This lovely armoire is from an Etsy shop called The Rustic Village - US$795 plus US$200 shipping throughout USA.

Antique style birdcage US$45.00 from Southbury Treasures an etsy shop. Southbury Treasures have many designs, colours and sizes of ornamental bird cages.

1. Large antique chandelier from Yvonne Saunders Antiques,  Auckland, NZ - Contact Yvonne via website.            

2. Argenta Candle Stick from Freedom Furniture -  NZ$34.95

3. 2 Door Romance Wardrobe from French Touch NZ - NZ$2,226

4. Ornamental Bird Cages from Bali Mystique, Australia - Large AU$89.95 medium AU$59.95

1.  I fell in love with this dresser, (shame I'm not living in the UK as its gorgeous). Available from Lucy Willow. It is on sale at 1,100.00 (British Pounds). Free Delivery within the UK.

2.  I also love this dining chair from Lucy Willow the Sedgemoor dining chair 145.00 (British Pounds).

3.  Antique white birdcage 35.00 (British Pounds) from Oriental Birdcages, UK supplier.

4.  This simple chandelier is  from Chandeliers a UK company who have a great range in all sizes and prices. This example is Angel and costs 330.00 (British Pounds).

 All above items were available at the time of posting, it is possible that items have sold since.

Hope your weekend was wonderful 

and your week began with Sunshine and Inspiration!

Lee x

Its Spring and I have sourced some pretty floral print items

Some of these sweet floral products come from newly discovered websites such as ASOS and old favourites such as etsy I will feature more on my "favourite websites" another time with these new discoveries.  ASOS even offer free shipping on their products, always a bonus! 

Unique hand printed stockings/socks in "seafoam" from Strathcona Stockings, US$28.00 (will deliver internationally) see their etsy shop for further details and products.

Rose print stockings from Strathcona Stockings,US$28.00

Floral sock in nude from Strathcona Stockings US$28.00

Waterbury crest curvy plus blouse in light blue US$29.99 from Shop Ruche 

Lady Catherine's floral dress from Shop Ruche US$45.99

We all need an emergency umbrella in NZ, especially with all this Spring rain.  Kath Kidson summer umbrella from ASOS ,UK Sterling 15.00 (ASOS have free worldwide delivery on their goods).

Lulu Guinness super-slim rose print umbrella from ASOS, UK Sterling 20.00

Neat little clutch bag by Max C London - floral leather panel clutch bag available at ASOS, UK Sterling 25.00

Livvy floral bow ballet pumps US$45.74 at ASOS. 

Had to pick these as my niece is called Livvy and I think she would love these.

Forever fold-able Indie flats in cream from Shop Ruche US$43.99

These gorgeous shoes above are Dries Van Noten from Mei Mei (New Zealand :))but are a whopping NZ$1,320. They are sequinned suede with a black ankle strap.  I just love them so had to include them, but we are talking, almost "Manolo Blahnik" and exceeding some Jimmy Choo prices here!  

Now these shoes are not flowery nor are they bargains but I think these are absolutely stunning, head turning heels. They are from Jimmy Choo's new range and I couldn't resist sharing them with you.  Dig deep in your pockets though these crystal mesh sandles are in Euro 1,495.00. They come in two colours, Ivory and Anthracite.

Thank you for spending time with me today. I am now considering braving, cold, windy Auckland to take my latest doggy sitting client (Louis) down to Mission Bay Beach before retiring to paint, and I promise you I wont be tottering down there in my Jimmy Choo's!

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Lee  x

My Sweet Tooth & Hand made Nougats

I seem to have a craving for sweet things at the moment and although I was originally going to post on fashion, instead I am drooling over the photos of hand made nougat in flavours I never knew existed.  

The company that produce these beautifully hand made, hand cut and hand wrapped nougats are called kettle Confections and have an etsy shop on line.  They do a great 8 piece assorted gourmet nougat sampler so that you can try all their flavours.

vanilla almond nougat –cherry almond nougat – chocolate almond nougat – strawberry almond nougat  - café au lait almond nougat – green tea latte almond nougat – pistachio nougat – pistachio cranberry nougat .....are some of the flavours Kettle Confections offer. 

1/4 lb of Strawberry Almond Nougat US$9.00 (no artificial flavours or colour added)

Green Tea Almond Nougat -  8 oz (226grams) US$15.00

 This sampler pack of 8 pieces below is a delicious way of trying all their flavours.  

Sampler pack  US$11 contain 8 pieces:

1. Strawberry Ice Cream Almond French Nougat - pink
2. Vanilla French Almond Nougat - white
3. Black Cherry French Almond Nougat - white/dark purple
4. Chocolate-Orange French Almond Nougat - dark brown
5. Cafe au Lait French Almond Nougat - light brown
6. Green Tea French Almond Nougat - light green
7. Pistachio-Cranberry French Nougats - red/green/white
8. Pistachio French Nougat - green/white

Kettle confections have had 1,209 sales in their etsy store at the time of this post with 100% positive feedback.  They mail internationally and are happy to quote for wholesale amounts of their yummy nougat if you email them.

No artificial flavours or preservatives are used in their nougats.

Please click on the photos above to go direct to each product shown or go direct to their home page at kettle confections where you can find out exactly what goes into their yummy nougats.