French Inspiration

I have had this look in my head since first spotting the adorable Vintage Duck Egg Blue Bedhead available on DTLL, it was instantly love at first sight! Even though Georgie is only eight months old I considered buying it for her in the future, and then when realising I really didn't have the room at present I tried to encourage my sister into purchasing it for her 2 year old - she then advised she already had her eye on it for the same reasons!

So, my passion for the bedhead has come to me creating this mood board, an image I have in my head of how I would like to style Georgie's room when she progresses from cot to small bed. I love the combinations of antique gold, french linens, ruffles, rustic baskets and elegant crystal chandeliers. I think any girl would be delighted to have such an elegant and pretty room, or maybe its just stemming from my own desire to have a room of similiar asthetics?!

Either way, if you like it or are inspired by it you can find all the items used above in the list I prepared below:

(clockwise from top left)
- Vintage Bedhead in Duck Egg @ Down That Little Lane
- Blue Picture Frame @ Perfect Pieces
- Ruffled Linen Pillowcases @ Sukanart Store - Etsy
- Ribbed Turquoise Wallpaper @ Ferm Living
- Goldleaf Chandelier @ Pottery Barn Kids
- Gold Ornate Mirror @ Deco Mirrors
- Willow and Wire Baskets @ Perfect Pieces
- Linen and Oak Chair @ Perfect Pieces
- Change Table/Dresser @ Incy Interiors

We Love: World Map Lampshades

 
Maps are everywhere at the moment! And so they should be, they are not only decorative but if we can for a second imagine our children reading one, informative. Personally I am terrible at Geography, so when I started to think about selecting a picture for my lounge room wall I thought a map would be perfect! Finally I could learn the difference between China and India, America and Canada!!

For the kiddies though, I love the idea of incorporating a map inspired lampshade into your little ones abode. It doesn't have to be fancy, and for the handy can be done DIY in a couple of hours. See below a great set of instructions on how you can make this trendy and practice little piece:

http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2011/09/vintage-map-lampshade.html

Happy crafting! xx

Dreamcatcher

Maybe its the warmer weather but I am really loving the bohemian style of dreamcatchers at the moment. The idea of using a dreamcatcher in Georgie's room (as well as my own!) has been lingering for some time, and lets face it the good old paper pom poms and lanterns have pretty much had their day. While I can agree they do lend themselves to be more suited to an adult environment, I still think they are a pretty and relatively inexpensive way to decorate a room. Matched with raw timber furniture, a neutral colour palette and a soft hint of antique gold, these could be the centerpiece to an inspiring girls room.

Here is a little interesting fact on the traditional use of the Dreamcatcher:
In the Sioux Indian tribes the term dream catcher means "spun by a spider" and they are used to catch good dreams. Even infants were provided with protective charms. Examples of these are the "spiderwebs" hung on the hoop of a cradle board. These articles consisted of wooden hoops about 3½ inches in diameter filled with an imitation of a spider's web made of fine yarn, usually dyed red. In old times this netting was made of nettle fiber. Two spider webs were usually hung on the hoop, and it was said that they "caught any harm that might be in the air as a spider's web catches and holds whatever comes in contact with it."

All we need is Ombre

Image: The Wedding Decorator

Image: SF Girl By Bay

Image: Gather Love

Ombre Storage Sacks from The Minimalist

Baby Leg Warmers from Kakabaka

Baby Bunting Flags from Love Star 1

Whale Wood Puzzle from Berkshire Bowls

Inspiration at The Apartment

A piece of inspiration from the gorgeous website of 'The Apartment' a danish website showcasing the works on talented designers Tina Seidenfaden Busck and Pernille Hornhaver. Loving these handmade trophy heads!

Down That Little Lane:Adore

Simply gorgeous canvas art from the talented team at "A La Mode Studio" who sell their pieces on the super cute "Down That Little Lane" website. Pieces start from $169.00 AUD.

Banana J Creations

Words cannot describe how utterly adorable and stylish these lace tepee's are from the small online boutique Banana J Creations. These little beauties are available in a MINI size suitable for baby photo shoots or older children dolls as well as a larger practical size suitable for children aged 2 and up. And if lace isn't your thing, they also offer a range of other more masculine fabrics as well as a 'custom' service where you can select your own fabric.

Mini Size $75 AUD plus postage

Normal Size $165 AUD plus postage

Hand picked for being Handmade: Ashley Percival

 I just love these prints they are all so gorgeous this girl is truly talented!

 NAME: Ashley Percival

SHOP: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AshleyPercival

PRODUCTS: Quirky art prints inspired by nature

WHY: This girl is just so talented! These illustrations are simply adorable and you will find it hard to pick just a one for purchase.

PRICE: $18 - $40 AUD