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

Kantha Quilts - Bring colour to your life!

Ok this post is very colourful in contrast with the subtle neutral tones of last week post... but, "c'est comme ça..." 

Maybe some of you have already seen it, but Temple & Webster (top image) have a Kantha quilt sale and it seems that they've sold like hot cakes because by the time I got to it, there weren't that many left. The two first shown above (front and back) are currently still going... If you've missed out on your favourite one, I've just found The Family Love Tree, they have an amazing collection AND some very pretty styling in case you're not sure how to put it all together. The bottom 3 images are from their website and there are many more to check there. Being so colourful and bringing so many patterns together, I'm not even game to take that step lightly but I love them, they'll add a touch of "bohemian" look to your home...

My Basil Bangs Sun Umbrella is out! Finally...

Just before Christmas I was the lucky winner of a beautiful, highly colourful and fun, Basil Bangs Mi Casa Su Casa Sun Umbrella, thanks to one of Safari Living Facebook competitions. So thrilled! First, I never win anything... second, what an amazing product! This is a serious beach umbrella, so well made, robust, big and bright! I just love it, it's perfect! 
So finally I've made it to the beach today and proudly showed off the cheerful chevron pattern... 

Settling down around 6pm (it was a 38C day...)

 View from my towel

an hour later...

and sunset time around 8pm... time to go.

Design Fundamentals... street style.

Texture, Colour, Pattern, it is all out there within 100m.... I love this back lane... Prahran.

All images by Anne-Claire Petre