What Do You Do???

Warm Whispers
...when you have the flu? I was hoping to re do our medical cupboard I spoke about yesterday and show you today...but I am too sick. So, I am going to show you instead some lovely favourites I have found recently.
This photo above is one of about 12 prints from the renown Sadie Olive that I would love to have gracing our walls. They all have that vintage feel to them which I adore.
Roll And Tumble Press
I need a little reminder- I really do feel terrible!! This has been hand fed into an old letterpress machine and the colours are so calming.
Two Inspire You
This Wedding Boxwood Wreath would look lovely on our front door right now. We are heading into 22 weekends of rain!!? I crave real Spring days.

Red Wren Designs
This little sweetie is made here in Tasmania in Frankford. I love the fact the tea towels are on 100% linen and all hand made.
Eva Julie
What a wonderfully pretty print. It says "Choose Joy" in French and the fact that there are little birds in the tree appeal to me even more.

Well, I am sorry that I couldn't bring you the cupboard post today. I hope to be able to do it over the weekend seeing there is more rain coming. I will see how I am feeling.

I do hope you all have a beautiful weekend.

Ness xx

What is in a dining space?

A dining space is not just somewhere to eat, it is so much more than that. In our home it is where we stop after a long day and share what we have done, the boys play with little cars and tanks and colour abstract doodles and I do paperwork and delve through magazines. Robin Stubbert
It is also another place to show your decorating prowess and this space above has so many elements to create a communal area that is welcoming, stylish and far from precious, a true family space. The chandelier sets off the whole space and gives the outdoor chairs a sense of casual class. The wicker chair and ottoman, beaded boards and neutral palette have created a zone that can meet the needs of a whole bunch of personalities and functions.beach studios
Although this space is small, it still has room to take a small group of people and has an amazing garden view out the French doors. More of a breakfast space to me, I would be happy looking over the Sunday papers here.

Atlanta Bartlett
This space I also love. Simple, casual, welcoming and calm. I love how the little print is picked up in the curtains and all of the white is anchored by the warm wooden floors.

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This one, from my files, is my favourite. I love everything here, the French style table, chairs, accessories and the doors. I can picture many things happening here with a family...Sunday roasts, loads of art with the boys, happy conversations looking out the doors on a sunny day, and romantic candle light meals. Now isn't that what a dining area should be about?

Ness xx

Coveting...

I have loved reading about all of your takes on your 'style' and the elements you love that make it work for you. I am still really trying to define my own style and thought I would show you some beautiful things I am coveting for our home (these are Birthday hints Mic!!).

The top 2 photos are by a wonderful Etsy Photographer Kariherer, who's images of Paris and France are amazing. Little snippets of life I like to call them. I especially love the flower range.

Another Etsy (actually all of this post is from Etsy Shops) Photographer I am loving is Snappy Chic. Her images of France, Eiffel Tower etc are mostly black and white and have that timeless quality to them that it seems we are all coveting.

As some of you know I have a thing for rings, the bigger and chunkier the better. This one from MS Pottery is a divine example. Made of ceramic, gorgeous colour and adjustable too. This is high on my list.
This photo is so pretty. It is by Peonies and Polaroids. There are many more with the same sort of beautiful feel to them...I want them all!! I can imagine this...HUGE as a focal on a wall. It would be lovely in a bathroom, over looking a white claw foot, surrounded by white fluffy towels in big weathered grey trough-style urns. =)

I have had these saved for ages. Recycled glass is Yava Glass' main thing. They have all sorts of funky and stylish glass ware, like old soda bottles and lots of famous brand pieces...all flame cut and polished. What a beautiful set these are.

Now, I am LOVING this range of antique, hand woven hemp linen, feather/down filled cushions from Ludwigaslinen. All of the linen featured on this shop is between 80 and 130 years old. You even get a little bit of history about this linen in each listing. Did you know it would take a weaver 4 to 6 hours to weave just 60 cm!! and by candlelight!!!! The rest of the range is just a stunning and the little monogram pillow is a fave too.

This is so cool. A plaid laptop bag that is padded and lined and with a zip from Track and Field Designs. I adore the bike image on the front. This would be great for a guy or a girl. If they don't have the size you need...they will make it for you at no extra charge!!

These little 4 x 4 inch wood mounted photo collages by Stiletto Heights are beautiful. They come ready to hang and have a lovely patina to them. They have been made using pastels, photos, acrylic paints and ephemera. They are listed as being "Perfect for any Paris Apartment themed room, bedroom, office or studio".

You would definitely have to have a few to get a wonderful effect like this.

So, I have decided that I don't want to be pigeon-holed into a particular style. I want it to be something that evolves around our family, our home, our life, our loves...and a little of that Modern Rustic thing. If you love it, it'll work!

Ness xx

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Ah, Perfect!

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I often look at this photo, which is lovely as is, and think 'what would I do to make it perfect for me'?...well...
hound hill design
I would make a table scape somewhere with my beloved blue and white china ginger jars and the like for a touch of colour.....


all posters

and would have to have something like this parchment coloured picture in a HUGE white mount board and framed in a slim frame...maybe a coffee colour, for a bit of fun, loads of chunky wicker and cable knit throws and a olive topiary in a metal bucket...love! What would you do?

I'm sorry for my lack of post yesterday. I spent the entire night prior and most of yesterday and last night in Hospital with our little boy who is very unwell.

So a short post today....I need some coffee!

Ness xx

French Country

French Country in Canada has the sweetest store front that I have seen in a while, and as I am now planning the shop lay out I have had this slight!! fixation with store fronts and layouts...sad I know. The planter boxes outside is something I was planning on our store front. I think I will have an old black bike with a basket of flowers instead.
This utterly divine wire and paper piece is called 'La Chateau' and is available through French Country it even has little bistro chairs and table inside..how cute. I can imagine that they are not cheap though.
Here is a find of mine that looks the part and didn't cost a bomb. This is a canvas style print, is backed with red velvet and only cost me $1.98 each. Needless to say I bought a whole stack of them. This one is in my Kitchen above my bench. People always wonder how much it cost me and just about die when I tell them...
Here is another of my $1.98 finds. It is here in the office (sorry about the skew-if photo). My Mum must have bought one of every print they had as she took bags full back with her from Tassie (much to Dads horror) and passed them out among my Sisters. See, style doesn't have to cost a fortune...xx

images-french country, ness lockyer.

Ooo la la

I am just doing a quick post today. Caroline and I have been sewing all day and we are knackered! I found these posters recently at allposters.com and thought they were too cute.

We made up some new bags and I will show you as soon as I take some photos.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Ness xx