decking out the nursery part I

Turning our second bedroom/study into a quasi nursery has got me thinking about how I want to deck it out. We're not going to paint, it's already painted Dulux 'Antique White USA' so it's a blank canvas for us to add finishes and textures - a rug, Eames hang-it-all, shelving...

ikea egeby sisal rug ($99)

eames hang-it-all (replica - $69)                       eames rocker (replica in white or red - $125)

 

i have wanted this for ages and now i have a great excuse! i heart NYC.

muji new york in a bag (USD $15)

prints from printspace which I already have (bought at Bowerbird Bazaar).
i have a thing for giraffes.

Not sure about the eames rocker, in red or white? Fibreglass or plastic? Plastic (replica) is much cheaper. What do you think?

images: (1) ikea, (2, 3) matt blatt, (4) moma online store, (5, 6, 7) printspace

market finds - fabric & paper

Here are the goodies I picked up at the Bowerbird Bazaar markets on the weekend. Last time, I bought prints from printspace, this time it was about fabrics and paper...

Fabric from Ink & Spindle. I thought they'd look great framed in white Ikea ribba frames. I couldn't go past this yellow (which looks mustard-y in the photo) which works really well contrasted against navy.

Fabric from Cloth Fabric. I picked up a few remnants I could turn into cushions. I'm not usually into pink (funny considering it features in my blog colours a fair bit!) but with chocolate, I think it's a winner!

Cards from Able & Game. I'm going to use these as birthday cards...they give Hallmark a run for their money, don't you think?



I can't wait to get stuck into these fabrics, handy considering I had my first sewing class last night. I seem to start things with the best of intentions but then when it comes down to it I tend to lose motivation. Maybe the idea appeals to me more than actually having to get off my butt and do it. I borrowed a sewing machine I had never set eyes on before, let alone used, so I didn't get to sew. Hopefully at the end of the 5 weeks I'll have something to show you!

bowerbird bazaar weekend

I was lucky enough to pop into Bowerbird Bazaar on the weekend. I was impressed, yet again! The stalls keep getting better, with lots of local art and design on offer.

Held in the Queens Theatre, an old and beautiful barn -

it's the oldest purpose-built theatre on mainland Australia!

The sea-shell timber light fitting is like a beautiful piece of art

Lovely vintage brooches and retro fabrics

Handmade lamps by 'Feed the Dog' - what a great name!

Tasmanian oak and bamboo chandeliers by 'Who Did That'

I bought a few goodies which I'll post about soon! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Spring has finally arrived here which means beaches, ice creams and sun kissed faces. Bliss!

Dizzy Lizzy had her first beach visit on Sunday but I forgot to get photo evidence! oops