Made in Northern Thailand from opulent fabrics and leather, these gorgeous bags are not from Anthropologie, they're from Etsy seller Dazzling Lanna.
The ethnic look isn't usually my thing, but I'd totally carry one of these bags. They'd make such a great statement piece with an otherwise simple look.
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Bedazzled
29 October 2009
Hello Yellow
28 October 2009
I'm not a huge fan of yellow - in fact I can't think of one thing I own that's yellow! - but when I saw this lovely bedroom on Apartment Therapy I totally fell in love with the happy sunshiny feeling. I think that what works for me in this photo is the liberal amount of white that's used with the yellow.
And some sunshine from Anthropologie (love the lounge, but I'd never be brave enough to own it):
But I'm still not totally convinced it's for me. What do you think? Are you a fan of yellow? Do you wear it, or have splashes of it in your house?
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All about Orla
Do you remember when I was this close to buying Orla Kiely's Flower Blossom wallpaper in teal? (I'm still lusting after it, but I just don't seem to have a suitable wall to use it on) Well, wow, did you know the same design is now available in bedlinen? Be still my heart!
I even found a UK seller who has it for a competitive price and ships to Australia. But at about AUS$100 for shipping (including some extra pillow cases) I'm having to make myself pause. I do have a friend who'll be in London soon... hmmm... I wonder if I can beg her to bring the doona cover back for me.
Edit: It seems that the bedlinen is available at Myer stores in Australia. There's a list of which Myer stores here. I wonder if I can squeeze in the time tomorrow to go and check it out.
I'm also loving the bed linen in the ever popular Multi Stem print.
Also on my wishlist are these fantastic retro cool bags...
And how lovely are these clothes...
Love you Orla and everything you do.
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Lighting Giveaway
26 October 2009
I'm very excited to announce a wonderful giveaway from the generous folks at buyster lighting. Lighting is an often forgotten element of our interiors, but with so many wonderful lights to choose from the right piece can be the perfect finishing touch.
Buyster have a huge range of stylish and affordable lighting options from lamps to outdoor lights and everything in between. Below are some of my favourites, but I won't impose my taste on you - the giveaway is a $150 voucher to use on lighting of your choice. There are a lot of options available for $150 and under, or you can put your voucher towards something that costs more and pay the difference. Woohoo! How great is that?! Your prize will also be delivered free of charge. Apologies to my international friends, this one's only open to Australian residents.
{Interior image via Living etc}
{Interior image via Living etc}
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post in the next week. In your comment tell me something about 'light'. It could be a childhood memory about exploring by torchlight, that amazing vintage light that you will always regret not buying, your favourite kind of light, sleeping out under the light of the stars and moon... anything! I'll announce the winner on Monday 2nd November at around midday.
Edit: Please make sure I can contact you via your comment!! If your name doesn't link to your blog please leave an email address in your comment I so can contact you if you win. This means you "Anonymous" ! :)
Edit (again!): Please don't stress about your answer... the winner will be selected at random!
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Eat More Type
23 October 2009
s a lover of typography I'm smitten with Jessica Hische's Daily Drop Cap project. Jessica has been creating a new letter each day for the beautification of blogs everywhere.
# 
ee more of Jessica's inspired typography in another post I wrote about her here.
Daily Drop Cap found via How About Orange.
