Going Grey

Now that the festivities are over I feel like going back to the basics.

It started today when Mr Husband and I started to clean out our closets. It got me thinking about what I would want in a classic wardrobe and if in deed I have the energy to keep up with it!

But I digress, I have really been loving pared back interiors lately. Grey can provide a soft contrast or alternatively can really make a statement. Either way I think it is the perfect compliment to just about any contrast colour be it white, hot pink or black.

I am totally swooning over the third image. That gold ceiling is to die for. And the black and green pops. Please!! If I had my dream house a room like this would definitely be included. I particularly like how the corner placement of the windows (perhaps even a door?) don’t detract from the overall vibe.

{Donna Hay}

{Kate Spade}

{Tommy Smythe}

{1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10}

Mrs Wife via a newly ordered wardrobe
xx

The Table

{The Decorista}

{Elle Decor}

{Dwell}

{Gramercy}

{Ritzy Bee}

{Style Me Pretty}

{Saipua}

{The Zhush}

We are having a small intimate Christmas celebration this year. Mr husband doesn't really go for table dressings, nice dinnerware or anything to do with fine dining. That does not stop me however from setting a nice table and doing my best to entice him into the Christmas spirit. These images don't really scream Christmas, but they do say that someone has put a bit of thought and effort into making a lovely table - and i appreciate that.

Mrs Wife

xxx

Rain

{Porter Design Company}

The weather here is Sydney has been so crazy lately. On Saturday it was over 30 degrees, and now it is pouring with rain (and guess who forgot to take out the garbage?). Last night was hot and sticky in bed and tonight I feel like I may need another cover. Being a good country girl, i never complain about the rain. Living in a drought for the past 15 years or so has made me appreciate every drop. So in honour of a dark and stormy night I offer the following.

{via Gramercy}

{via The Decorista}

{decorpad via the Decorista}

{Domino via everything LEB}

{skonahem via dilly dallas}

{via The Decorista} 

{via Gramercy} 

{via Plush Palate}

Ms Lover of rain
xx

Touch of Bling #9

For todays touch of bling, I've gone for a remake of an old favourite. The Hans Wegner 1970s stainless steel chair has been recreated by Carl Hansen and Son in conjunction with Georg Jensen in a 24 karat gold version. Yep you read correctly - 24 karat!! Of course you can mix up the choice of leather, available in three shades of brown. No longer resigned to the office - and certainly not at the $10,055 price tag! Head here for more details.

Sunday's Touch of Bling #8

I wish I 1. owned a pair of these, 2. could walk in a pair of these and 3. had the legs to go with a pair of these. But until I rub a magic lamp, I will continue to happily drool over these Tory Burch beauties. Atlantic Pacific really does know how to pack a punch in the fashion stakes. Pairing the shoes with the gold cuffs looks so natural, I'm sure if I tried it would look just like that - trying! Fashion lover - peace out!

Sunday's touch of bling #6

Technically not a gold picture but the reflection off this amazing wall can appear to be gold. An amazing colabaration between Tadao Ando and artist Olafur Eliasson for the Obayashi House. Ando is most famous for his understated concrete based houses. I'm working on a post about other designs of his because at the moment I am obsessed with concrete.

Sunday's touch of bling #5

Today's touch of bling is a day late because I have been busy having fun with my family, a rare event for me.Not the having fun part - the having time to have fun part!

Anyway, I'm glad I was delayed because this weeks bling goes out to my friend at My Secret Rooms. There is a starburst out there for all of us, and the swings and round abouts of life are the journey we need to have.

via Simply Seleta

Sunday's touch of bling #4

I love this bar cart. It's totally old school and modern all at the same time. I love the colour of the walls and the gold frames and scones. The crisp black and white pieces add the modern touch. A big well done to Ashlina for her great work (check it here). So good that Adore home magazine picked it up. If you love the Stanton bar cart as much as I do, it's available here. The colour I matched against the wall is Dulux 'Stream'.

Hello old friend...

I was delighted to open up the online magazine Adore today, and after drooling over Ashlina's entry (a dark and stormy apartment in Manhattan) I came across the George side table from Coco Republic that I had posted about earlier in the year. It's such a versatile piece. Adore has teamed it up with shades of pink and grey - worthy of a manhattan cocktail! Yummy

You can check out Adore online magazine here.

Sunday's touch of bling #3

You may have noticed that I have a little thing for the gold bling!!

This beautiful shot from Heather at Habitually Chic (who I blog stalk often) has blown me away. Heather's post was on the gold touches throughout Delfina Delettrez's home. Hailing from Fendi fashion house lineage, Delfina clearly has an eye for style. To see more of her beautiful apartment head over to Habitually Chic.

Back to this picture - not only do I love the floor boards, I love the shape of the gold frame mirrors, I even like the gold skull sitting on the table. But what I really really love is what she is wearing. I think it might be a gold leather skirt, and that shirt is to die for. Maybe a new girl crush... Certainly a new outfit crush!

Ms Lover (of the bling!)

xx

Sunday's touch of bling #2

While this room is probably something I would never have in my own home, I do like the gold bling. I love the thick slab table top seamingly floating. The art work behind the table is amazing, and probably the thing I would love to have in my home.

Today lovers, that all I have to leave you with..

Ms Lover
xx

The She-bang-a-bang

OMG! I thought that I loved the George side table by Oly from Coco Republic that I posted about a few weeks ago, but my heart is now torn for another love. Its tough being a lover, and today I blame Coco Kelly.. what a beautiful table. How can one choose?? The designer obviously has a unique perspective. I love it. I'm not too sure how my two year old would go with it though.. That aside, I checked out other designs here from Matthew studios and loved this light. If only I owned a house that would do it justice.