Chairs, Chairs, Floating Chairs?

I spotted this adorable cafe today in Sydney's eastern suburbs, called "honeycomb". I couldn't even go past the front door! I think it should be compulsory for every cafe, restaurant & shop to have a floating chair out the front! 

Cute right?

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Elle x

Freedom Styling

Here is a little styling incorporating items from the new Freedom Collection! This theme compliments the family home I am working on at the moment. 

I find the overall feel to be warm, friendly and inviting. What do you think?  I think it needs an accent colour? Maybe a brighter rug! What would you add?

Elle x

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Does your chair have personality?

Have you ever thought about what personality your chair represents?

I'm a little alternate.

I'm a traditional, a classic.

I'm a eclectic.

I'm a quite posh.

I'm highly strung.

I'm a perfectionist.

I'm a traditionalist, with a twist. 

I'm bold.

I'm simply tasty.

I'm open for snuggles.

I'm a reminder of your grandpa.

I'm a dock martin kinda gal.

I'm a free spirit.

I'm a fresh.

And when you put us all together, we tell a story.

So, which one are you?

Elle x

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All chairs are sourced from Matt Blatt.

Exposed this & exposed that

A standout & highly sort after feature of mine is exposed wooden beams. They express the definition of functional necessity in the most expressive form. How does something so crucial to a build, so heavy and obtrusive still manage to present true elegance in a space?

Architecture in today's world is appreciated more than ever, exposed aggregate, off-form concrete, exposed internal brick walls and of course, exposed structural beams. I find it refreshing and exciting to be able to not only understand the building and construction process, but to be able to see it, both in the progressive stage and the end stage. Adding beauty and architectural interest to any space, try not to shy away from the foundations or support that assists in establishing the place you call home.

Here are 3 great examples of the beauty of the exposed wooden beam;

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Elle x

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A nordic jewel

A white interior filled home with birch wood and simple designer furniture that help make it a jewel of Nordic inspiration.

Via Mi Casa Planete Decor

10 perfect bedside tables

I got a little over-excited and ended up with more than 10...

We all know how exciting it is to find a new home for an item that has been in the corner of the room for as long as you can remember. I have been thinking recently of all the different objects I can use as my bedside table (currently its a pile of Belle magazines!)

The bedside table solutions below show you when it comes to the bedroom storage, no rules apply. Be it an old chair or chest of drawers, classic or retro furniture, a bedside table can be a focal point to your bedroom, or rather contribute to an ongoing theme. It is a great way to add a little bit of colour and express your personality and sense of style.

Here are a few images to get you thinking of how you can make your bedside table more exciting..

My choice is a tree stump in all its natural glory!

Grand Drum in Yellow from Matt Blatt

Wooden Nesting Table by Citta Design

Teca 4 Hole Stool by Globe West

Boracay Hourglass Stool by Globe West

Art School Bedside Table in Natural by Freedom

Do you have any other fun ideas of items that could be used as a bedside table?

Enjoy, Elle x

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http://www.homelife.com.au/shopping/galleries/10+of+the+best+bedside+tables+,20689?pos=6#top

Old French Barn Converted into Family Home

As soon as I see the words "Barn" and "converted" in the same sentence, I get excited, and this one is particularly spectacular! 

This is the work of French Interior Designer Josephine Gintzburger. Gintzburger took an old barn of 4,300Sqm in Bourgogne, France and converted it into this beautiful and cozy family home. The mix of texture such as concrete and wood, vintage antique with contemporary, the thick wooden beams and the mix of old and new brings a special character to the place that makes feels like home!

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Loving the long concrete kitchen counter.

See more of Josephine work at www.josephineinteriordesign.com

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