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Windows + Doors | Steel-Framed
For our home build we used black joinery, and couldn't be happier with the result. In fact, one of the features I love most is the large black framed windows in our upstairs space. It provides an...
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Autumn | Moodboard + New Things
The first of March marked the arrival of autumn here in NZ, but you would never have known it by the sunny and warm weather we had over the weekend. I was certainly not ready to say goodbye to summer,...
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Interior Styling | Kitchen Corners
I love seeing how people style their kitchen corners. So many different factors come in to play, such as bench space, layout, shelving or cabinetry, tiling, splash backs etc. But equally important is...
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Interior Styling | Two-Toned Wood
I'm sorry for not posting on Friday as promised. Our home was photographed for one of my favourite NZ magazines on Thursday, which I'll let you know about in due course. It was a great day, but come...
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Metal Shelving | New Finds
I know what you're thinking... why is Michelle doing another post on shelving so soon? Well, it's because I've come across some cool new finds, and truth be told I'm a little obsessed with shelves....
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Cushions | Latest Loves
Cushions are a great accessory. Not only do they provide added comfort on your sofa or bed, they allow you to play with colour, patterns and texture. Even if you prefer to keep things safe with a...
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Pinterest | Picks & Peeks
Looking through my latest pins, there have been a lot of interiors with an industrial feel to them, so that's the theme I've chosen for today's Pinterest post. Each home is quite different, showing...
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Homes to Inspire | White Flooring
You may remember the post I wrote called Wooden Flooring | Three Ways a while back. It included the wide and pale Dinesen flooring that I drew inspiration from for our new home, as well as beautiful...
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Instagram | Ideas & Inspiration
I'm becoming more hooked on Instagram by the day. Not only do I get to indulge my love of styling and work on improving my photography, I find so much inspiration. If you haven't yet joined, I highly...
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3M Command | Love Your Walls - Part Three
In the third and final part of the Love Your Walls Series, I'm going to show you how I used the 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips to re-style my youngest son's bedroom wall. If you missed seeing how I...
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Lighting | Local News
It's always great to hear of international design brands making it our shores. Being a complete sucker for beautiful lighting, I was excited to discover some news in this area. You may have already...
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Homes to Inspire | Swedish Character
I've probably talked before about how we ended up building a home so I'll keep it short, but it was actually my husband's idea. I grew up in an older, character home and although it was always in a...
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Musings + Moodboards
Well here we are, at the end of another week. This year is flying by and I've had a couple of particularly busy months. Now that the dust is starting to settle, I'm looking forward to focusing on two...
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Interior Styling | Black, White + Wood
For me, black white and wood is an irresistible combination when it comes to interiors, so I had no trouble finding plenty of images to inspire you today. In fact it was hard to narrow down the...
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Homes to Inspire | Cosy Retreat
The temperature has dropped here in Auckland today and as such, I thought it would be nice to find some warm and cosy interior inspiration. It didn't take me long, thanks to this new project located in...
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Dining Rooms | Hooked Pendant Lighting
One of my favourite features in our living area is the hooked lighting, which I wrote about here. Ceiling hooks provide a simple yet visually appealing solution when you need to reposition hanging...
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Kristina Dam Studio
I've been admiring the work of Copenhagen-based designer Kristina Dam for some time. A trained graphic designer who studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, it is easy to see how these two...
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Musings + Moodboards
I've hit a bit of a wall this week. Not so much exhaustion or burnout (which I experience from time to time) but more a feeling of being overwhelmed with everything. The blog is coming up to its second...
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Monday Mix Up
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I've got some great finds to share with you this week, so many in fact that today called for a Monday Mix Up post. First up is the French Marble Company Retegui who...
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Pitched Roofing + Wooden Beams
One of my favourite features of our home is the pitched roofing upstairs, which gives the open plan living area an amazing sense of light and space. I've come across a couple of fantastic examples...
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