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A little more inspiration | Home Series

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Hello friends! 
It's been a [very] hectic week and weekend with all sorts of drama in the form of burglaries at work, studying [lots of it] at home and truckloads of work in preparation for the end of the year. But nonetheless this weekend has almost come to a close and after tomorrow some of the stress will be lifted when Lee finishes two BIG exams! We simply can't wait!

In the meantime whilst Mister has been studying, I've been doing everything EXCEPT the buttload of work I brought home to finish over the weekend...which means I've been on Pinterest [again!] slaving away at finding image inspiration and dreaming of all the home decor that I will: 1. never afford 2. never have the energy to attempt.

Anyhoooo....I did find some nice images to share with you [again] - this time of living spaces as well as some definitive items that I'll be scouting for over the next few weeks as we count the tedious countdown to the move [19 days!!!] and then move and THEN...decor-ate. We're getting there. 

*Random fact - I'm listening to Julio Iglesias' Moonlight Lady whilst listening to this so I'm feeling very odd, old and eccentric and like I should be swaying my hips instead of lying on my stomach typing like a spider monkey.

1. Clean spaces [wood, stainless steel and linen finishes]
2. Specialized crockery wares 3. Parlour Dining Table
 
4. Monotone scheme, feature shelf wall & scatter cushion love
5. Defined pillows - statement pieces. 6. Colour mix sofa.
 
7. An eccentric additon - feature sofa
8. Double - sorry!
 
9. A little overdone, but I fell in love with this apartment living
room because it's in NYC & because it's chic yet homely.
10. Another definitive piece - clean, yet artsy shaded lamp.
11. Crystal Handles/Knobs - an easy item to add for pzazz.
 
12. Quilted bedding poster bed 13.Benjamin Moore and other beautiful shades
14. A wall mirror becomes a floor-standing mirror with fairy lights to add.
 
15. A workspace hub - beautiful 16. Peonies and Pincushions! Fresh flowers FTW
16. 'Dado rail curtains' - an alternative to the dull basics.

wends x

More Home Ideas | Home Series

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Hello again!
I gave you fair warning that I would be posting *a lot* of home inspiration here! And here I am with another post with some beautiful image inspiration...

In 25 days we get to move into our new apartment and boy are we excited!? I can't wait to put some pics up here for you to see! We've opted for a smaller [and more expensive!] space in order to be close to work, varsity and Leeron's parents, but what we didn't compromise on is modern fittings and finishes. It's such an awesome blessing that we both love the same decor styles otherwise we could end up having quite the mash-up!

I must also apologize for Lee. He hasn't posted a single thing yet! But I assure you that he has been [very] busy studying for his finals, but has still been giving feedback and constructive criticism as I've constructed our blog and sat for hours debating over which shade of gray to use. 

But don't stress! After exams you'll see some lovely posts from my better half! As for now, you're stuck with my decor inspiration boards! This one is more style orientated as opposed to the previous one which was a selection of beautiful items. Without further a due...

from left to right, top to bottom |
recessed knife block and chopping board [in a drawer!], paper and stationary organizer
scatter cushion love, entrance organizer
ONLY the essential utensils are to be kept, vintage love
twiggy votives/vases, a letter desk - compact and functional for small spaces
a cup of tea and a book [I'm looking forward to this in bed!]

wends x

Decor Research | Our Home

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Moving into a new home is both exciting and draining. I am so excited at the thought of the beautiful space that we're making our own, but so overloaded with ideas, concepts and 'to-do' lists that I find myself thinking it will never get to the point that I've envisioned.


As always my greatest resource for researching has been the internet which is full of image inspiration of the most wonderfully designed living spaces. Whenever I feel like the process is becoming a little tedious, I pop onto Pinterest for a few minutes(hours!?) of browsing in the home decor section and I'm all buzzed to make it a beautiful home again.

Here are four of my favourite images that I will be incorporating so far.

wends x