House tour :: for the love of gingham {and leopard!}

Have you read the latest issue of Matchbook yet? If not, I seriously think you need to immediately! I don't know about you, but each month I think Matchbook keeps getting better and better. 

My favourite feature in this month's issue was Editorial Director, Katie Armour's 

San Francisco home which she describes as a "mess of everything I love".

I really love that Katie didn't stick to one style, but rather mixed pieces she loved that somehow came together to create this modern, stylish home that oozes with personality. Her clever "mess" of bold colours, textures and fabrics all work together in mis-matched harmony and make it incredibly unique.

After this I think I'm going to be just slightly obsessed with gingham!

What are you loving about Katie's home?

Rachel xo

All images via Matchbook

Handmade, with loads of vintage charm + the giveaway winner!

I spied this lovely house tour over at Apartment Therapy filled to the brim with vintage charm and lovingly decorated by wedding dress designer, Veronica and her husband Keith.

I couldn't help but fall head over heels seeing these fabulous chevron curtains and vintage lamps....Incredible!

Although I'm not normally a fan of dark walls in a kitchen, in this case I think it works well given the streaming light coming through the windows and the white dining room walls flowing into the kitchen. Plus, I love the choice of adding the green + red accent colours.

I love how the subtle touches of black against the soft pink walls + artwork really make the living room pop - the piping on the couch, the vintage lamp and the studded coffee table....

So many lovely handmade touches in the bedroom + mixed with the vintage pieces give this room such a warm and cozy vibe, don't you think?

What are you loving about this home?


See more loveliness in the full house tour here. 


Thank you so much to everyone who entered the Charlee Le More giveaway! The lucky winner was Courtney P! Congratulations, you will be receiving an email shortly!


Happy Tuesday lovelies,


Rachel xo


Image credits: Apartment Therapy.

Small space style :: Glamorous + Eclectic

One of my daily fashion reads is This Time Tomorrow, so when I spied Krystal's house tour over at Apartment Therapy I was giddy with excitement about having a peek inside her bachelorette pad. Krystal's apartment is a true reflection of her fabulous, yet quirky + glamorous sense of style and despite it being small {its a mere 37 square metres!} I'm thoroughly impressed by what a beautiful space she has created. 

I love all of the close up shots to capture the decorative touches of her home: the dome jars are a great way to accessorise, as are pretty books on display.  

I'm always fascinated how people style their bookshelves and love the touch of adding wardrobe items like the glitter shoes + handbag into the mix.

Looking at Krystal's closet, I have serious closet envy, but I do love how she has utilised the small space to store her clothes and accessories so artistically. I also love the idea of storing shoes on a bookshelf - would definitely make it easy to find them!


Are you crushing over Krystal's home as much as I am?


See the full house tour here.


Rachel xo




All images via Apartment Therapy.

Side by side :: Black + White

Happy Monday lovelies! I had a great weekend and got a chance to catch up on my glossy reading, which included the latest issue of Lonny. I was thrilled to see that two of the homes featured a black and white palette - but that was where the similarities ended, as they had each been decorated in completely opposing styles: the first a Malibu beach house and the second a chic NY apartment...


First up was the cape-cod style beach house, owned by designer and boutique owner, Tobi Tobin who has decorated her home beautifully with a mix of modern furniture and antiques + vintage finds... I would be impossible not to feel uplifted + inspired waking up and staring at that incredible view every day...

The second home was that of Laura + Diego Garcia, who successfully managed to fuse together modern elegance with an edgy flair. The result is a very glam + rock-chic apartment which complements both of their individual styles perfectly...

So, there you have it: two opposing styles both using the same colour palette; do you have a favourite?


Check out the rest of the issue here.


Happy Monday friends!


Rachel xo




Image credits: March/April Lonny Mag

Taylor Tomasi Hill's New York Apartment

Taylor Tomasi Hill, Moda Operandi's artistic director + former accessories director for US Marie Claire, has the kind of apartment that I could only dream about: it's in New York to start with, but then there is the fabulous use of colour, maximised to breathe life into the all-white walls; plus the decorative mix of quirky vintage pieces. 


But what makes me love Taylor's unique style is her design philosophy that she describes as "a little bit of everything...sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but that's what makes it fun". Yep, I have to agree, the fun part about decorating is experimenting and discovering your own style...

Is that shoe collection not amazing? What are you loving about Taylor's apartment?




Rachel xo




Images via: Vogue

Lovely mix of old & new

Happy Monday lovelies, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! 


I discovered the home of prop and fashion stylist Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman and was immediately drawn to the stunning mix of old and new pieces she has used to create a home full of charm and sophistication.

To decorate, Rosy combined antique collectibles, along with vintage flea market finds which have translated into a home that has an incredible amount of character. 

The kitchen is a stand out for me, where the beautiful Carrara marble bench tops and modern bar stools have are mixed with an antique chandelier and mirror - so unexpected, but very lovely!

And again in the living area, the modern sofa and coffee table are juxtaposed with the antique mirrors and vintage porcelain pieces.


I'm all for mixing old and new and think it adds so much character to a home; what do you think?


Rachel xo






Source: DesignSponge*

House tour {a cosy french apartment}

How lovely is this cosy apartment? The owners, artists Myriam and Dominique, wanted to escape the hectic Parisian lifestyle and sought a change of pace, so they moved to this beautiful apartment located in Nimes, in the South of France. 


I adore the bright colours used and different textures, creating an eclectic feel that is incredibly inviting. In stark contrast to the rest of the apartment, the bedroom is left white and decorated in muted tones, creating a perfect sanctuary.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend; mine was spent celebrating M's birthday which was lots of fun!


Rachel xo




Source: Marie Claire Maison

A sneak peek...

Hello lovelies!  Yesterday I went to shoot a beautiful home in Sydney that I will be sharing with you soon; until then, here is a little sneak peek...

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!








Photography: Little Bits of Lovely

Classic Style with a French Twist

If I had to describe myself through decor, I think this lovely home would sum me up perfectly.

Owned by Caroline Endre, an interior designer from Stockholm, whose inspirations for designing her home came from the movie Coco Before Chanel.

The classic, yet undeniably French influenced decor is impeccable; from the marble backsplash in the kitchen; the luxe chandelier in the living room; to the glamorous wallpaper in the master bedroom.

Truly lovely, yes?








Images via: Skonahem

House Tour {Canadian Family Home}

How refreshingly cheerful is this Toronto family home? I love how the colour pallette of yellow, white and green has brightened each room.

So what's on my lovely list?

* The picture frame wall in the dining room
* The drum-barrel light fitting and DIY headboard in the bedroom
* Louis style chair, which was falling apart but has been lovingly restored to pristine condition - what a find!
* Mosaic tile work in the kitchen - plus it's an IKEA kitchen!

* The living room has been cleverly done on a budget; you would never guess that the sofa is from a garage sale and that it has slip covers over the cushions. And the arm chairs have been reupholstered after being found on Craigslist for $90 - very impressive.


This renovation has definitely provided me with some much needed inspiration for our apartment...Still unfinished! Hope this has brightened your Wednesday much as it has mine :)










Image Credits: Style at Home, photographed by Stacey Brandford

House Tour {Shabby Chic Meets Vintage Glamour}

It's not often that you see one home incorporating more than one style and pulling each style off flawlessly. So when I found this oh so ah-mazing home in Uruguay I was hooked. 

Let me introduce you to this Shabby-Chic meets Vintage Glamour, with a hint of Country Charm home...

 

Oh that couch! The shape, the fabric, the colour, I love it all.

 And...

How amazing does the chandelier look with those high ceilings?

 

This quaint kitchen has country written all over it. The old-school stove and kettle with the utensils displayed is so charming!

 

Oh the details; a vintage mirror, the chandelier, all bathed in white. Lovely.

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Thank you so much for your comments on yesterday's post; so happy you like the new series.

Hope you're having a wonderful week lovelies!

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