Shades of pale pink

To be honest I'm not what I'd call "a girly kind of girl" so pink was never my colour of choice. But something's shifted obviously (I bought a pair of hot pink shoes last summer - a brave moment obviously) and I am very attracted by the use of dusty/pastels/soft pinks in accessories or furniture in the home... We have now seen them in interiors and in a few furniture collections for a little bit. So in the end I guess I just gave in. They're fresh, calming, candid and peaceful. They're a great complement to greys and neutrals obviously, create a beautiful and soft contrast with black and mingle with copper like they're meant for each other. What's not to love? 

1- via Wabi-Sabi 2- Ro Chair by Fritz Hansen 3- Muuto 4- via Bubbelsoda 5- via of paper and things 6- via My Scadinavian Home 7- via of paper and things

Geometric Shades of Blue

Looking for the perfect pattern, preferably in non-directional geometric shapes and also feeling a bit blue, following a rainy and cold day. So here is a selection for a Blue Monday. 1.Etsy NoelleOReilly Chevron Pattern. 2. Etsy ElisabethMichael Chevron Cushion 3. Another lovely pastel pattern from NoelleOReilly 4. Triangle pattern cushion from Etsy ClassicByNature 5. Ferm Living Happy Harlequin Cushion at Scandinavian Design Center 6. Ferm Living Spear Pillows from Ferm Living Shop

When Porcelain and Pastels meet...

Recently we've been talking with a couple of friends about doing a ceramic workshop to get the creative minds (and hands) going. I haven't done any ceramics since my Art&Design degree in Scotland (over 12 years ago...eek!) but I truly enjoyed it then. I used to spend a lot of time in the timber workshop using heavy, loud and dangerous machinery, the one day a week in the ceramic studio was like being in heaven. So on the subject of ceramics, when I saw these delicate and sweet porcelain creations from Urban Cartel I couldn't help but wanting to share them. More than the just the fine lines and shapes I think it's the colour selection of the range that really grabbed my attention. Beautiful mix of subtle pastels and greys that are highlighted by a glossy (food safe!) glaze.  Designed by Craig Pearce. Another great thing is that they are a local product, yes, designed and made in Melbourne! Love that, of course.

Pastelicious

So there it is... Pastel seems to be everywhere I look. I certainly didn't think I would be a "pastel" person. Until this summer, when I started a small range of jewellery, playing with a few colours. I was actually trying to achieve some much brighter tones but the pastels were created somewhat by mistake. But then they really grew on me... and it seems to get worse. I guess it is healthy to keep an open mind. Never say never. So here are a few inspiring images...

1-Nothing like the worn colours of an old book from an absolute new favourite blog: little brown pen.

2-Not where you would expect to find inspiration but I love this picture and of course the colour! from little brown pen 3-Just a lovely shot from Lucyina Moodie Stylist  4-Perfect pastel mix from Erin Ever After  5-Pastel necklace on sale on my Etsy shop The Busy Hands