Home Inspiration No. 2/14 - Homeware, Interiors & Delicious Deserts

Spotted last week a round up of new homeware products, interiors and recipes ....

Above: Small homeware items can still make a big impact especially in neutral areas. Emily Ziz's new art cushions certainly fit into this category.

A rug can be the perfect item to unite a room or setting. As we see a growing trend for our outdoor areas to become an extension of our interior, furniture and accessories are now becoming more indoor/outdoor friendly such as these rugs below...

Above: Starfish outdoor rug from Grandin Road, perfect for a coastal retreat.

Above: The chevron design indoor/outdoor rug above is available in several colourways at Ballard Designs

Above: Oxford stripe indoor/outdoor rug from Pottery Barn

I also spotted a few pretty interiors on Pinterest that caught my eye...

 Clever colour, via 

I must be loving lavender, it was the colourful artwork however that drew me to this image - Image via 

A beautiful light filled room. The chandeliers look stunning hanging between the beams - Image Via 

I can't seem to stay away from Hamptons style, probably because I am currently re-decorating my office in this style -  Image via

And now for couple of yummy treats...

Above: I haven't tested this recipe yet but these Meyer Lemon Tea Cakes with Pomegranate glaze look divine. Find the recipe over at Weelicious.

Above: I thought I would never be able to have a smoothie again because I am gluten and dairy intolerant, so imagine my happiness when I discovered this dairy free recipe for a delicious Raspberry Coconut Smoothie from Creme de La Crumb.

If you've enjoyed this weeks inspiration and want to see more, please visit my 'Weekly inspiration' page or use the tab at the top of this page.  I hope you've enjoyed this weeks inspiration as much as I enjoyed discovering it. Now I am off to the supermarket to get some coconut milk and raspberries and try the smoothie. 

Lee oxo


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Emily Ziz's Colourful Sydney Store

Recently I came across 'Style Studio', the Paddington store of Emily Ziz. Emily's studio supplies fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, lighting and artworks. Style Studio loves to inspire their customers by regularly showcasing the work of textile and product designers they represent. In a recent interview with Temple and Webster, Emily was asked her favourite colour combination? I was delighted to read her answer, "blue and white is coming back as a trend". I still have my collection of blue and white china in my living room, I also agree with Emily that blue and white is timeless. Emily then went on to say, pinks, reds and oranges jumbled together give a rich uplifting effect and soft dove grey and indigo give a classic twist when combined with pops of magenta. You can read her full interview at Temple & Webster where Emily provides tips to mix cushions and how to add interest to a spare room.

Here is a taster of what's available in Emily's Sydney store... It looks like Emily uses my favourite Louis ghost chairs to work from.

The timber wall tiles have a distinct Moroccan feel 

Emily has some unusual felted goods such as the rocks in the first image

Would you believe, wallpaper!

vibrant cushions

Designkist wallpaper & fabrics

 beautiful fabrics by Fabricnation

Lorenzo Nassimbeni - Constantine Collection

I couldn't resist this amazing recycled art - Fanta Sebo with Lipton iced tea mouth

Don't forget to visit Emily's store to see more of her unique items.