The modern floral trend -- Ah, gorgeous!

I recently discovered how gorgeous floral fabric can look in a modern home - or even an ecclectic one for that matter,  ANY home actually, as long as there is a play on modernism somewhere..

I recently saw a long sleeved maxi dress, in a gorgeous floral fabric - with beautiful colors...
I loved that so much and soon after discovering this specific pin on Pinterest, I noticed a lot of similiar patterns appearing on soft home furnishings, even furniture itself.

Think floral pillows, floral rugs, floral curtains..  floral art..
#FLOWERPOWER

LOVE !

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Buns !

I just love a messy bun... sometimes my days are too busy to spend time on my hair, a quick brush,  a swift stretchof an elastic band - & Im good to go !

The trick to a great bun... is to not try too hard - the beauty of a great bun is how effortless it looks, also use thin hair pins to hold up certain parts if you like height at the top of your head when wearing a bun ♥

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Image Credits

-http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=496553957068562&set=a.277940175596609.68623.277441325646494&type=1&theater

-http://imgfave.com/collection/144703/hair+style

-http://nothingislikeitseems.tumblr.com/post/13403810249

My table garden ♥

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So those of you who frequent my Facebook page might know that I have a beagle puppy !
She's 8 months old now but as naughty as ever...

I USED to have a rather nice garden and then one day I noticed there were no plants in it anymore !

I have always wanted to have some flowers & try my hand at "gardening" - but with the fluffy daughter having bottany as her hobby I didnt think it would ever happen, I thought about a table garden & when I found this table sitting in the rain outside a vintage shop I fell in love & knew exactly what to do with it !

The owner of the table reluctanctly sold it to me & I went off to an "old stuff" shop to purchase a crate & an old bucket...

I bought my pots from BenBels,  & painted them myseld, the handmade ceramic pot from a shop in Hermanus & the mug is from Vanilla Concrete..

All of my plants are from Benbels to ... I was so pleased to find they also sell SpekBoom - 
(Spekboom has enormous carbon-storing capabilities. Its capacity to offset harmful carbon emissions is compared to that of moist, subtropical forest. This remarkable plant is unique in that it stores solar energy to photosynthesise at night. This makes spekboom thicket 10 times more effective per hectare at carbon fixing than any tropical rain forest. Each hectare of spekboom could capture 4,2 tons of carbon yearly. : http://www.spekboomfoundation.co.za/ )

So.. if you have dogs who have a fetish for flowers, ... dead soil/ sand in your garden.. or if perhaps space is an issue for you... why not try out a garden table, or even a garden shelf ! ?

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Rusted cans with succulents from My Little Garden in Somerset West ( Old Sir Lowry's pass road)

Old Bucket & mustard crate bought from Junk On the Bay - Gordan's Bay

Accent wall love ♥

I've been wanting to paint an accent wall in my bedroom for some time now, I cant decide on a colour.

.... the accent wall in my workshop is dark purple but I'd prefer something a little understated for the bedroom.

Here are some lovely colour ideas I found for inspiration :

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Good idea : Try something new with your hair..

I was browsing pinterest, & came accross this awesome hair how to!

You will need some hair clips, (preferably the pin type), a few thin stretchy hair band & a curling iron.

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A visit to the neighbourgoods Market....

This past weekend I had to go & see the neighbourgoods market before coming back to P.E.

I loved the market vibe, & especially enjoyed discovering all the gorgeous handmade items that were available.

I bought a gorgeous sugar bowl, & some lovely lip balm!

The food section was also a suprise, as I had no idea there would be such a variety of different foods for sale inside the food tent ♥

This bull dog was very thirsty.. & kept drinking out of the fountain - almost falling in a few times. So much character ♥

A jewellery stall

(Just love this stuff - I have a thing for Mugs.)

Visit the Neighbourgoods market every Saturday from 9 til' 2.

Neighbourgoods market, inside : The Old Biscuit Mill
373 - 375 Albert Road
Woodstock, Cape Town
South Africa
Every Saturday 09h00 - 14h00

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knob functional decor...

I recently visited Poetry, (a lovely gift, clothing & decor store) & I fell in love with the door knobs they have available in store.
I did a few online searches & found these great ideas ..


Create a necklace organizer, coat hanger.. or even a non-functioning piece of decor..

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87532768/jewelry-rack-with-shades-of-gray-and?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SavannahHopeVintage?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntDedesBasement?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/midwesterntreasures?ref=seller_info

decor inspiration : photo frame collage's ♥

I love photographs... old & new & love the idea of a photoframe collage.

 I think the trick is to invest in some good quality frames.. and to not go over board with too many frames either.

 

 

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Image credits

1. http://lindsay-labellevie.blogspot.com/2010/03/frame-filled-walls.html

2. http://curatingcuteness.com/

3. http://zellablog.blogspot.com/

4. http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2009/01/home-inspiration-dining-room-photo-wall.html

Good idea... inspiration pin boards for your home or workspace.

I often see a picture.. read a quote.. take a photograph... sketch some doodles.. & get inspired ♥ Why not collectively keep these bits & pieces together... & take inspiration from them whenever you are around your collection.

I just ordered mine from Valmac Stationers.. in Port Elizabeth. It Cost about R400.00 & measures 1 metre by 90cm I went with the gray felt option. ♥   :::

I might make it my own by making a distressed wood frame for it (or rather.. getting the boyfriend to make a distressed frame for it ♥  ) ..  It does need something.

Image Credits

http://twistchic.blogspot.com/

http://holmbergeverydayliving.blogspot.com

http://personalorganizing.about.com

http://notemaker.com.au/products/o-check-stationery-craft-pins-1

http://pinterest.com/search/?q=pinboard

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