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Things I Love Thursday | Floral

I go through phases of loving floral.  I often dream that my life should be similar to something you'd see in Country Living Magazine, where I'd work from my converted 'chic shed' over looking the veg patch and rose garden .  And on weekends I'd meet with the locals for a bake off and exchange preserves and pickles.  Granted, I'm sounding like I'm turning 60 and not 30 this year but countryside living has always been a dream of mine.  That being said, most people know me as a city loving gal and when I moved out of the big smoke and into LA's urban sprawl, I somewhat freaked out.  I feel my life/interior should be some form of weird hybrid between traditional county cottage and modern/urban/Scandinavian.  SO in other words... I-haven't-got-a-bloody-clue!

Right on I'm rambling but this week is floral... all kinds of inspirational weird and wonderful floral.

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I'm having a super busy spell of working right now which is why I have ended up neglecting my beloved blog.  I am hoping to spend some QT on it this weekend but for now please don't think I've given up... I'll bee right back soon. In the meantime I was introduced to a wonderful tumblr blog today by my good friend Evi from Gather.  It has some wonderful imagery on there so I've shared the image above. It makes me even more eager to learn photography!  Thanks for the inspiration 'That Kind of Woman'

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I still have the photo styling challenge on my mind and I have been getting even more inspired by table styling ideas.  On Tuesday I posted up a wish list of props I would like for my photo shoot but this weeks tilt really shows the overall feel that I like. I would really love to make something for the challenge like I did with the Food Styling Challenge.  I like the cute teacup DIY in image 2 and the embroidery number in image 5. I feel I can get more excited about a shoot if it's something I have created, not sure how that will work when we get further down the challenge list. :)

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I'm mixing a splash of colour with some more neutral imagery this week.  I love the deep coloured floral print in image #1.  I don't often go for chintzy floral patterns, but I like this because of it's depth and shades of blue.  I was using a chunky pencil to write on the walls of the Fig House site the other day and it was pretty satisfying to scribble with. Much like when you get your first set of Crayola's as a kid, and why I like the wooden pencils in image #2.  I have been researching timber moulding of recent and my eye was drawn to the detail of the timber doors of image #3.  The light feature in image #4 is simply awesome and works well in this tall, bright and airy space.  There seems to be more and more textile designers coming up on my internet research of late, which is making me want to design my own fabrics.  There are lots of DIY's for napkins out there, but these ones (image #5) are already avail to purchase.  

Image #6 firstly gets its very own paragraph, as the dude in the picture is one of my very best guys in the whole entire world.  Theo is a bit of a sickly puppy and often suffers from asthma attacks.  He has a bit of a crooked jaw from it being broken when he was found on the streets.  When I say he's a sickly puppy, he is also the sweetest little puppy ever.  He lives for his treats which he gets after his morning walk, loves his belly rubs and often wears little sweaters when he gets cold.  I've never seen a tail wag as fast as his does and never seen someone so keen to get upstairs to bed when all he does is sleep all day.  I was staying away one night last week and he had a little sickly moment, so PC took a photo of him and sent it to me (notice the spit up between his front paws).  He was totally fine afterwards but now has a little cold and keeps sneezing.  I didn't grow up with dogs and when I moved to LA I wasn't just moving in with PC, I was moving in with this guy and his older brother Bubba.  Even though they take over the bed and have stinky breath they inspire me everyday.  I never understood the term 'puppy-dog eyes' or 'a dog is a man's best friend' until I moved here.

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I am loving timber and texture this week, a bit on the more masculine side.  I was asked to put together a mood board for a project and these are some of the images I found.  I particularly love the blue sofa (I mean who wouldn't) with the raw timber firewood in the background it really makes this colour pop. It's a very regal blue and I could totally see Lizzy wearing this shade to one of her many soiree's.  Since I've been hanging out with The Fig House girls, my eye has been drawn to vintage paintings which is why I love the greyhound picture.  I usually hate (strong word I know) greyhounds. They're skinny and so sleazy looking to me but this guy looks like he's got some meat on his legs, so he can stay. The textured hexagonal wooden tiles, in my book are amazing.  I featured the gold ones on the blog a few weeks back. I would really love to use any of these somewhere, preferably my home.  The walnut furniture in image 4 has a real modern meets mid-century vibe which I adore.  I'm becoming more aware of my home style and mid-century is high on the list. The last image is of a restaurant in New York.  I just love the dark wooden panels and the taxidermy.  It makes me think of somewhere you'd find in a old Scottish castle, all that's missing are a set of bagpipes, a glass of Scotch and a tartan kilt (Macdonald Clan of course!)

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White | Grey | Beige.

Back to neutral tones this week, I'm feeling natural materials like timber and soft fabrics like wool and cashmere.  With June gloom hitting LA this week I feel like I want to be wrapped up in a handmade jumper and eat homemade chips with plenty of salt and ketchup (for my American friends, when I say chips, I mean steak fries).  

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I'm back on the hyperactive palette again this week with lots of awesome interior inspiration.  My particular favourite is the 1980's interior (image 8), it's gaudy but so fun.  What I love about it is the artwork wrapping around the walls and the wild upholstery prints.  I'm still loving mint, hot pink and gold and had to share the image (3) of my initial on the hexagonal brass tiles, love love love this!  I think the rest speak for themselves.  Head over to Inconstant Moon where Kari is also still participating in TILT as is Apparently and Sang the Bird.

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I've gone for a very mellow palette for this week's 'TILT' (Things I Love Thursday) as I'm not feeling as hyperactive over bright colours.  And I'm also kinda obsessing over interior styling and these images really do it for me.  Ok, so maybe the vodka doesn't really class as interior styling, or does it?!  Hmmm... not sure who I'm trying to convince here! But hey it's a pretty cool shot though right? Graphically beautiful and simple? Pahhhh it's probably water in there anyway.  But all the other images are clearing interior styling and I'm so having a painted plastic pig at my next dinner party!  Who's coming? 

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I've kinda gone on the small object trail with this week's 'Things I Love' Thursday.  I am currently obsessed with getting stuff for the house so the images above are inspiring me this week.  And as for the cake... do I really need to explain why I put this up???  I have a feeling, though, that if you have been following my Things I Love Thursday series that you're going to assume I love cake.  I wasn't sure I did, but maybe I do with all these cake posts.  I have been wanting to bake recently, so maybe that's what's up.  The interior image is just plain cool in my book.  A 'house within a house' and lego tables to boot!  Small spaces, and what you do with them, are what's hot. 

1 Typography cake | 2 Lamp by Terrance Conran for JCP | 3 Coloured canisters | 4 Copper desk tidy | 5 Vintage looking scale clock |  6 Cloche | 7 A house in a house

Others involved in the I Love Thursday series Aliquo | Inconstant Moon | Apparantly | The Shallow Brigade and Poppytalk who set this whole series up!

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I never used to be so obsessed with colour, I preferred more muted tones and the 'minimalistic' look However I have recently found a new love for all things colourful.  I am really desperate to have a go at painting.  I am no artist, never have been and probably never will be but I have an itch that just won't go away.  I am trying to organise a colour palette to create an abstract piece and these are the images so far!  I love anything thats teal and turquoise and hot pink... I LOVE hot pink, which is weird because I used to hate pink...like really hate it.  Am I going more girlie in my old age!?! Naahhhh!! I just think colour really brightens up any day.  Look at the flowers I photographed.  See... how can you not love hot pink when it comes in such a natural form as spring flowers!  Anyway, enough of hot pink love, go and check out more 'Things I Love Thursday' over at Poppytalk | Apparently | Eager Emily | The Shallow Brigade | Inconstant Moon | Sang the bird

1 Coloured Spot Doors | 2 Coloured Pom Poms | 3 'Eat Cake for Breakfast' Mug | 4 Colourful Tea Towel | 5 Abstract Painting | 6 Photograph | 7 DIY Painted Bench

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It's week two of 'Things I Love Thursday'.  I found the Boston image (1) which is for a magazine cover.  I think it's a really sensitive and thought provoking image using the marathon runner's shoes.  It's a beautiful way to honour the people who took part.  Read the story behind the cover by following the link below.

I am currently (always have been) loving anything brass/gold so I am loving the pillow image (2) which is also a 'DIY' on the Land of Nod blog. I think this blog is more tailored to 'all things children/tween's' (to which I have none) but there are some really nice inspiration images on there!  

I have recently planted up some succulents which are perfect for the SoCal weather and now I am desperate to get these brass pots (image 3) for some other plants. Simple and elegant.

Every now and then I find an image (4) of an architectural space that really excites me.  With this particular image it's the mirroring lines of the floor finish and wall finish that wraps up to the ceiling/underside of the roof.  The use of materials is simple, yet affective and the use of the large panes of glass make a connection with the outdoors almost making it feel like one space.

We are currently in the process of making over the office space in our house so I'm constantly looking up images (5) of fun inspiration for that. I'm a list maker, so this DIY hanging 'notepad' is a great idea.

Lastly, and I'm not sure I even need to write as to why I chose this image... 1. It's chocolate 2. It's cake 3. There's a brass pan in the background... with chocolate in it!!!  Enough said! 

1 Boston magazine cover | 2 Geometric heart pillow | 3 Brass plant pots | 4 Walkway | 5 DIY Hanging notepad | 6 Texas sheet cake


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I have to say that I have been super rubbish this week at tending to my blog.  And as a result I didn't get chance to do my usual Tuesday Collection or even my 'weekly round up' (shame on you!)

However, when reading through the blogs I follow on a daily basis, I came across a fun post from Poppytalk called: 'Things I love Thursday'.  

The post was an invite to join in with 'Things I love Thursday' and share what has been inspiring you that week.  The idea being, those who are partaking (and those who aren't) can see what each other are currently being inspired by.  It is also a great way to be introduced to new blogs that you might not have  already come across.

So here is my 'Things I love Thursday' montage.  Thanks Poppytalk this is a really great way to start my very late blogging week!  

1 Bedroom | 2 Boston Poster | 3 Raspberry Lemonade | 4 Gold Lamp

5 Rug | 6 Bike Tag | 7 William Morris Poster | 8 Sunset Photography


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