Trending 2014 - Floral Inspiration, Interiors & Products

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If your browsing through a textile designers portfolio, you are likely to see several floral designs. Prints of flowers have been around for centuries and will always have a place in interior design. It was the famous small print floral designs that originally launched Laura Ashley's Empire in the 1950's. The current catwalk trends are seeing a resurgence in floral from lingerie to gowns, chiffon to linen. Bold and sometimes intimidating designs or soft watercolour like floral's, often mixed with geometric designs. Personally I lean towards the softer designs, but the bolder patterns do still have their place. Interior design trends are inspired by the seasons catwalk and floral is definitely big for spring and summer 2014. 

Last Minute Gifts From Anthropologie

I was amazed to hear on the news last night that New Zealanders have spent over 400 million dollars on internet shopping, with our tiny population of 4 million I find that incredible. More and more fabulous overseas stores are making their products available to ship to our little country and one such store is Anthropologie, previously one of my favourite places to browse and now becoming one of my favourite places to shop. So if you have any money left over from Christmas or you want to do some last minute shopping, you may want to hop over and have a look at their wonderful range of homeware, fashion and jewelry.

Visit Anthropologie for more fabulous gift ideas.

Happy shopping

Lee oxo