The Three Cs In A Room!

Sometimes, an image just cries out to me in every way.

The colours, the cushions, the comfort factor. (The three Cs!)

I could sure take a luxurious nap on that bed, or take pleasure in drifting through a lazy afternoon with a great book.

Image from Down and Out Chic Interiors

A room that's just right for you is absorbed by your body, not just your eyes.

Linda. xox

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And The Winners Are.....

I'm a trifle late drawing the give-away for the 2 Home Sweet Home cushion covers..... but all names have now been put into a hat (well, it was a mixing bowl actually), and 2 drawn out to receive one cushion cover each.

The lucky winners were Cristie and Rhonda!!

Congratulations ladies - woohoo!

If you email me with your home address, I'll send a cover on its way to each of you.

Enjoy. :)

Linda. xox

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A Beautiful Apartment In Stockholm..... I Think I Like White After All!

I'm not a huge lover of interiors with lots of white.... but every now and then I almost fall in love with one.

I can certainly see (and feel - which is more important) myself in this one. I get a great vibe from it, and I can imagine what the air and the space would feel like if I was in it. It draws me to it, and that's how I know I really love a room or a house.

This home is an apartment in Stockholm, and it looks like it is the epitome of Swedish style!

The shelving in the living room is glorious isn't it?!

All images found on Fresh Home via Skeppsolmen

The whole place beams with harmony. I could find peace there I think.

What do you think?

Linda. xox

P.S. Remember to enter my lovely cushion give-away. The cushion cover featured (see below) would look perfect in the rooms above I reckon!

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It's A Great Day To Launch A Great Give-Away!!

It's been a while since I've had a give-away over here, so it's time to launch a good one!

I'm going to be giving away 2 (one each to two lucky readers) Home Sweet Home cushion covers.

These are just about my favourite cushion cover of all time. They express the sentiment we've all heard so often, that happens to be exactly how I feel about my home every single time I walk in the door.

I love my little home, and it really is my very own 'home sweet home',

So, if you'd like a cushion cover with the words 'home sweet home' written in a gorgeous funky red font, then leave a comment on this post!

I'll draw the winners in two weeks time, at 6.00 pm, Saturday the 17th of March, my time.

Happy weekend lovelies!

Linda. xox

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Looking At Some Gorgeous Cushions In A Friend's Home...

The other day I was absolutely drooling over a couple of cushions on the ByNord website. I must have deliberated for around half an hour before deciding to not buy them at the moment. I already have stacks upon stacks of cushions (need to clear some out), and I have other priorities at the moment so far as things for my home go.

But, boy oh boy, did those cushions look good! They have two of my favourite animals on them, and the photography is breath-taking.

Then, today, I skipped over to my friend Sacha's glorious blog and to my surprise (huge intake of breath when I saw them).... she has the EXACT cushions I was not so eloquently drooling over earlier.

WOW - love them!

Not to mention the rest of Sacha's beautiful and serene home. Her rooms are full of the most wonderful light and you can feel the calmness and serenity flowing from the images. A beautiful home to cocoon yourself in.... to sit by the fireside and read a good book.

Pop over to Sacha's blog for some more gorgeous photos of her home.

Linda. xox

--> Don't forget to read the comments... this is where some of the most interesting discussions and fab information is to be found!! The ones for this post have some great 'bookish' moments and some good talk about colour therapy!

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A Garden Of Cushions - I LOVE This!

Wow... you all know how much I LOVE cushions (I am a 'cushionista' after all), so you can imagine how my heart leapt when I saw the gorgeous image below!

I found it on one of my fave blogs Gillyflower, where you can always find beautiful images and thoughtful posts.

I soon as I saw it I thought of it as a garden of cushions.... in all my favourite colours too!

Image from Gillyflower

It's actually jumped into my mind many times today as I've gone about my business. One day, I'm just gonna have to have a room where I can fit in a gorgeous sofa like that one, with a garden of cushions in all my most adored colours, backed by a beautiful gallery wall with all my favourite photos and artwork displayed on it.

The whole thing just makes me HAPPY and strikes a chord inside me. And, that's what we should have inside our homes..... things that make us HAPPY!!

I just want to throw myself on that couch and wallow in all of it!

I hope you all have a happy weekend. :)

Perhaps you'll find something that makes you so happy you just want to jump in and wallow in it! (Far better to wallow in happiness than the miserable sort of wallowing - don't you think?!)

Linda. xox

P.S. I'm going away on school camp this coming week with a bunch of 60 grade 3s, so I'll be playing hooky from the blog for a little while whilst I'm out snorkelling, canoeing, mucking around on the beach, looking for possums at night, and generally making sure all the children have a good time and get home safe and sound!

See you when I get back. :)

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I Just Wanna Be Here......

My absolute love of unusual wooden, textured, accessories/furniture (I'm staring at that table), and old books that feel like they've lived a life of their own means I REALLY want to be in this space.

Image via Greige Design

The big chunky woodwork behind.... the trees (oh how I love trees) in the surroundings.... I could get lost on that porch for unlimited amounts of time.

Peace personified for me.

And, the cushions are pretty darn amazing too.

I found the image on Greige Design.... a lovely new blog to add to my faves list!

Linda. xox

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1 Simple Thing - Cushions!!

You KNOW how I adore cushions.

How about these?

Image from Decor Pad

I like the colours and the sort of Morroccan vibe.

Linda. xox

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It's Raining, But This Made Me Smile...

It's raining here, this drizzly Saturday afternoon..... Winter is closing in.

These gorgeous pics from Erin's ever delightful blog House Of Turquoise made me smile and reminded me how beautiful it is when Spring is here and Summer is on the way (as it is for those of you on the other side of the world!).

Images from House of Turquoise

The cat is very similiar to my own little rascal Jessie.

Gorgeous cushions too!

Linda. xox

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A Big Apple, A Purple Phone, A Pink Rug...... Love It!!

There's so much more to this room than what's mentioned in the post title!

What do you think?

Image from Plays With Scissors on Tumblr

I love the eclectic mix of colours and objects.

The chair looks comfy.... and the view doesn't look half bad either!

Oh, and it has cute cushions! You know how I lurve cute cushions!

Linda. xox

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This One's Pretty Darn Obvious!

Ahem, yup, you know how I love them.......

Image from Rose Hip

Gorgeous cushions!

Woohoo!

Linda. xox

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Happy, Happy Weekend Everyone! (And Some Lovely Cushions!)

May your weekend be filled with lots of gorgeous, pretty things (just like the adorable cushions and lamp shade in this pic) and happenings!!

Image from Honey Houses

Linda. xox

P.S: Next week I'll be putting up a Lovely Links post so we can all 'get linky with it'!!

I didn't do one at the end of December (the holidays were upon me), so there's two months worth of favourite posts for you to pick from and share with all of us!

Woohoo!

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Come Dine With Me - No. 12 - It Feels Like Summer Over Here!

It's getting towards the nicer weather over here in Aus (well, until today it seemed like it)... and how I'd love to be dining in a place like this!

How inviting and summery it looks!!

I love that light fixture, very eyecatching. And, those cushions are attracting my attention too..... nothing like a good cushion to complete a room!

Image spotted on The Way We Are - Original source Paul Joseph Hopper

And, as always, as a part of the 'Come Dine With Me' series.....

Ask yourself: 'Do I savour the ritual of eating with my family and/or friends whenever I can?'

Which leads to: 'When, or how, can I include this precious time together more?'

Because: There's something so primitively delightful and bonding about the 'breaking of bread' (so to speak) with our loved ones. It's a ritual and a tradition that's been crowded out and lost amongst television, technology, and texting!

It's time to 'get together' and connect the old fashioned way again.

Happy, happy weekend everyone!!

Linda. xox

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A Gorgeous 'Nest' In Brooklyn by Suzanne And Lauren McGrath...

I spotted this very stylish and pretty Brooklyn Apartment over on Hip Hip Gin Gin, and the original photos (8 of them) and story can be found over here at Traditional Home.

Lauren was a fresh out of college 'fashion writer' when she was lucky enough to get hold of this delightful apartment. She then called on her mum, Suzanne, who has worked as an interior designer for years (including alongside Martha Stewart for 10 of them), to help her out.

The result, as you can see, is simple, pretty, welcoming, and just straight out gorgeous!

All images from Traditional Home

My favourite things are the little 'love seat sofa', the feather cushion, the bedside table with the twist legs, and that stunning mirror (bought for a bargain price at Anthropologie).

Here's what the Traditional Home story says about the table...  Lauren’s absolute favorite furnishing is an old desk-turned-vanity that Suzanne found cast out on a Brooklyn street 20 years ago. She appropriated it as a small corner writing table for her living room, then passed it on to Lauren for reinvention as a vanity. “Paired with an unusual vintage Lucite stool, it’s rejuvenated,” says Suzanne. “It’s probably not worth anything, but it has good bones.”

I love the yellow lamp too. It reminded me of the ones below that I'd seen over at Shine by S.H.O! I've had them pinned in my inspiration file for ages, and when I saw the yellow lamp in Lauren's apartment, I grabbed the opportunity to show you this pic too!

Image from funky shop Shine by S.H.O

You can see some more pics, and read the interesting story of this charming little apartment, here.

Linda. xox

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Finally..... A Little, Yet Lovely Shop To Call My Own...

Well everyone.... the time has finally come, oh YES!

After what seems forever (considering I only have 9 covers in my cushion shop - lol), my teeny, yet tre magnifique cushion cover shop is HERE!!

It's taken me a long time to pick the covers I wanted to start off with. Yep, I'm super fussy.

I wanted them to sing to my heart... and they do.

I hope you like them too!

My latest addition, and, I think, my favourite, is this limited edition 'Home Sweet Home' cushion cover by the amazing Shannon Lamden of Aunty Cookie designs. It's about to become famous in a few magazines (so I hear), so I'm honoured to have it in my little online shop.

Another of Shannon's fab designs IS in a magazine this month. The October edition of Real Living mag features this bold and eye-catching Ampersand cover on page 106, and you can buy it in my store.

Woohoo!

Here it is in the mag....

Another of my favourites (because you know how much I LOVE maps and globes), is this cushion cover featuring a map of the Paris Metropolitain. It's a super big cushion cover, and would be great for floor cushions as well as large sofa cushions.

I'm only shipping to the USA, the UK, New Zealand and Australia at the moment (officially), but if you dwell somewhere else and would like something, just let me know and we'll sort it out!

So, welcome to my new online shop for 'cushionistas'!

If you'd like to see the other cushion covers I have 'in store', and read why I chose each one, please pop over here for a visit!

And, you can read more about why I started the store, and what it means to me, here.

I'm a 'cushionista'...... are YOU?

Linda. xox

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A Living Room Full Of Comfort and Ease

I can just imagine secluding myself in here for at least a day, curled up with a good book, a mug of milo, and some of my favourite treats.

The atmosphere in this room is just so relaxing and nurturing.

Image from Home and Garden

The collection of items on the mantelpiece looks fascinating, and the grouping of mirrors would bounce light all over the place.

And, being who I am, I'd be remiss if I didn't comment on those delightful looking cushions. :)

There's even a mirror ball! (Imagine the firelight glinting off that at night, and reflecting in the mirrors too....it'd be like a room full of little stars.)

Gorgeous.

Linda. xox

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Light Filled Home In Spain!

It's been awhile since I've featured a home from Mi Casa Revista, so here's a lovely light filled duplex with fab furniture, vintage bits and bobs, and..... oh yeah..... great cushions!

All images from Micasa Revista

I really like the fab drawers in the fourth image, and the lovely chest of drawers in the main bedroom.

And, as the Winter over here in Aus seems to be the dreariest, dullest, coldest, wettest one in my living memory.... looking at this home filled with natural light reminds me Spring will arrive one day!

What do you think?

Linda. xox

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More - Here's some more fabulous Micasa Revisita homes to eyeball!...
A Stunning Apartment With A Balcony
A Dazzling House In Spain
A Beautiful Chalet Of Gorgeousness
A Home With A Lovely Mix Of Colours
A Teeny Studio Apartment - Could You Live Here?

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