Must read :: Adore Home

Hi lovelies! The new Feb/March issue of Adore Home went live today and not only is packed with some really gorgeous features, like fabulously colourful home of Alice Stephenson, I also happen to be on the Blog Loving pages sharing a few favourites!

Editor of Adore, Loni Parker, has grand plans to launch the Adore Home book later this year but needs our help to raise the money to fund the project.

There are fun perks attached to donating like being invited to the launch party and receiving free copies of the book, so its worth hopping on over to find out how you can help. 

Read the full issue of Adore Home here.

Rachel xo

Punch of colour {Olivia Style}

It's almost the weekend, and to celebrate I thought a splash of colour from the latest issue of Vogue Living was in order. These gorgeous rooms were designed by Sibella Court in the home originally owned by famed interior designer Marion Hall Best. I really loved this feature and just for fun I mixed them up with the ever-lovely Olivia Palermo.

Eye-catching and stylish, don't you think?

Hope you had a brilliant Thursday!

Images: Sibella Court for Vogue Living Mar/Apr 2011, March/April 2011; Patterson Maker, Zimbio

Navy Blues

Have you heard the Washington album? I didn’t initially like it, but after giving it some time I am getting rather into it. One of the songs “Navy Blues” is so catchy and has been in my head all day, so how could I not dedicate a post to navy today? Enjoy!

 David Netto styled this gorgeous bedroom for Teen Vogue.

 Sara Tuttle via The Decorista

Interior Design by Michele Bonan via Lonny

 Interior Design by Ashley Putnam via Lonny

On a side note, I reached over 100 followers today (!!!) and I wanted to say a big thank you to you dear readers for reading my blog and all of your lovely comments - they truly make my day and make this blog what it is. Thank you :)

Heavenly White

Hello lovelies, how was your weekend? I had a fun filled weekend and managed to catch the new Ben Afleck movie, The Town. Such a great story, but extremely sad at the same time; highly recommended!

How heavenly is this pure white home? I saw it, and immediately felt refreshed and recharged; perfect for a Monday really! Hope your week is off to a great start.









Image credit: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens photographed by by Michael Grimm via Everything Leb.

Dollhouse Chic by Lonny Mag

Hello lovelies, how was your weekend? Mine was wonderful, catching up with friends over leisurely breakfasts and lunches and grabbing as much glorious sunshine as possible.

Did you have a dollhouse when you were a child? I did, but it was no where near as fancy as this stylish abode created by the team at Lonny Mag who came up with the concept as part of Curb's Operation Dollhouse scheme.

Amazingly, they created this fabulous dollhouse in one week! Their theme was 'Dorothy Draper with a modern twist' which they nailed perfectly. Brilliant job, don't you think?

Check out the other entry from Elle Decor and check back at Curbed as they will be showcasing the other entries over the coming weeks.

Also, stay tuned this week as I will be hosting my first ever giveaway; be sure to drop by and visit!

Image credits: Curbed via Hooray blog

Small, but Perfectly Stylish

Small spaces decorated to create an illusion of being larger than their actual size have always fascinated me, so unsurprisingly, I was captivated when I discovered this 93 sq metre chic home, which has not only been styled to perfection, but also deceptively disguises how small the space actually is...

The lovely list:

* The heavenly colour scheme; muted espresso, with shades of pink and splashes of green and red

* Vintage details like the ornate chandeliers, fridge, louis-style chairs and picture frames
* The luxe dressing room, complete with a vintage rolling rack
* Quilted bed head - I just adore the colour!
* The basement turned wine cellar, with open wine racks.

So much to fall in love with!

Do tell me, what's on your lovely list for this stylish abode?

Source: Country Living, October 2010 via Shelter

Bookshelf Art

I love big, open bookshelves, being able to style them and turn them into a focal point of a room.

This fabulous bookshelf caught my eye; whilst it has been styled to perfection and looks simple enough to replicate, it's not as easy as it looks. Karen from The Art of Doing Stuff said it took months of moving things around to get her bookshelf to look this good!

To create your own bookshelf art check out IKEA's 'Billy' range of bookshelves. They are very affordable and look great too.


Have a fabulous day lovelies xx











Via: The Art of Doing Stuff

Shades of {Blue}

Hello my dears, how has your week been so far? Mine has been busy, busy and I have been planning some exciting new things for this blog, which I will be revealing soon!

Lately I have been seeing so many lovely shades of blue, all incredibly pretty. Do you have a favourite shade of blue? I'm tossing up between duck-egg blue and turquoise - such a hard decision!

Image credits: Pine Cone Hill, Style At Home, House of Turquoise, Country Living , Simple Blueprint, La La Lovely Things

Photography Inspiration {William Waldron}

Photographer William Waldron is a case example of someone whose portfolio you look at and immediately think "Wow, utterly amazing".

Based in New York, Waldron has shot numerous covers and has featured editorials in all the top shelter publications including Elle Decor, House Beautiful and Town and Country. 

Looking through his portfolio it is clear to see why he has had so many covers - the way he captures the light and shade of each room in perfect composition is breathtaking.

 

Oh, to have a closet like this one! 

Truly inspiring, don't you agree?

Check out the rest of William's portfolio for more delicious eye candy!

Monday Kitchen Love

Ah Monday, you have arrived far too quickly for my liking.

The weekend flew by seeing our family for Father's Day and taking Charlie on long walks to the park; a blissful weekend really.

To kick of the week I thought I would share this delightful kitchen. I love that it is not 'overdone' but at the same time looks incredibly fresh and stylish, perhaps it is all the white? 

Hope your week is off to a brilliant start!

Image credit: Decorpad

House Doctor {Stylish Home Decor}

The latest House Doctor catalogue is positively brimming with ideas and beautifully styled inspiration for your home.  From bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, to outdoors and home office, House Doctor have a fabulous range of decor and accessories to create a stylish haven.

I am completely coveting their gorgeous range of cleaning products - their adorable packaging definitely makes an incentive to clean!

Prepare to be blown away by the full catalogue my dears; and for more amazing inspiration, do check out the House Doctor blog!

Image credits: House Doctor