Spring is here!

I just got my October issue of Home Beautiful and I've been enjoying flipping through the pages of another super issue.  It really has some great inspiration every month to get you thinking of an update to your home whether it is small or large!

Mara's Editorial is spot on!  Renovating is not just about profit but it's about making a house a home and making your renovation functional to suit your lifestyle!

I am always inspired by images I see and I keep these in a file so I can reference these for my own projects and for projects I'm working on.

So here's the things I've spied recently!

Molmic Ottoman available from David Jones in Batik Indigo this fabric is just gorgeous! image from DJ's Spring Catalogue

Don't forget all the beautiful Flowers that come with spring time!   So get planting! or buy some flowers to brighten a room.  Floral themes are still extremely popular and here's one that caught my eye.

I love this country style room with a homage to Laura Ashley!  and the lovely cornflower blue and white pallette! image Best Interior

I love this bumpy style grass! Not only for the look but for the low maintenance "no mow" quality! image tranquilhavens it is known as "Zoysia Tenuifolia" can create some interest in a small backyard.

Bus Scroll Art is still popular!  I've been working on a mural "music" style for my husband's man cave that I'm hoping to have finished at the end of the week so I can show you all my hard work!  A belated Father's Day pressie. image busandtramscrolls.com.au

Wish List #16 Favourite Things in the Kitchen

Well we're over half way through the month and in case you've forgotten here's a link to my first post in July when I decided to blog about my favourite things in celebration of Christmas in July....

http://littlecovedesign.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-in-july-month-long-wish-list.html

So todays wish is for things to put in my Kitchen.  I love my kitchen - it may not be my dream one but it's always nice to bring something new home to add to my other treasures.

I like the old style salt and pepper grinders and Wheel and Barrow have them in black, white or red!

Wheel & Barrow 30cm grinder currently priced at $44.95 more details at wheelandbarrow

The multi temperature fridge drawer that can be fully integrated into your kitchen joinery - known as the Cool Drawer from Fisher and Paykel!  What a dream.

For more information from F & P follow the link fisherpaykel.com.au

Coming Soon to The Brown Trading Co. Keren Brown textiles.  I also spied this wonderful tablecloth in the current August edition of Home Beautiful (Australia) from Bungalow another Brown Trading Co. Designer!

For this gorgeous tablecloth and more keep your eyes peeled on thebrowntradingco.com.au

Until tomorrow....

I have a soft spot for Timeless Timber!

I have to say I have a soft spot for Timber furniture and Timber floors. Quite a few of the blogs I've been reading also confirm my belief that timber finishes and furniture really are part of a classic style and bring warmth to a room. Whether it's white wash "Shabby Chic" or the classic warm tones of hardwood floors or a chair or table made from teak or recycled timber through to an antique finish. If you choose the right pieces of timber furniture with a classic theme or style (furniture you fall in love with at first sight) you can keep these items and change the accessories and the colour scheme of the room and still have a new look. Timber items don't have to be matching and in the same style, but you can tie the items together through the use of complementing accessories.

I think the post on the connect furniture blog (http://blog.connectfurniture.com.au/post/1421068476/which-wood-you-choose) really summed up my feelings about timber, hey I even have timber as the background image on my blog!

"The beauty of timber furniture is always in the eye of the beholder. We are unique individuals and as such different timbers will “speak” to people differently. I watch every week as those frequenting my showroom reach out their hand and run it along the length of the timbers in our showroom tables as if reaching out to nature."

So here's some images where Timber is the key to the room's appeal.

Image Home Beautiful March 2011 by  Daniela Mac Adden - "Shabby Chic" Dining Setting are such a gorgeous contrast to the salvaged cinnamon timber floor

Master Bedroom Photo by Little Cove Design - 100 Year old Recycled Hoop Pine Bed, Timber Venetions, Timber lampstands

Devine Flooring (and image) by Absolute Timber Flooring complements the gorgeous kitchen and entry/staircase

French traditional furniture with modern styling love it! Gorgeous flooring again. Home of Cape Cod Designs Founder - Photo from Home Beautiful May 2010

Sydney Morning Herald Photo - South Australian Summer House features Dark Timber bar stools and Light Laminate table great contrast with the Cool White Decor and fabulous print.

Modern sleek kitchen with warm timber flooring under foot! Photo by Maree Homer Home Beautiful

Click on the link below for some more great images! 

VT Interiors - Library of Inspirational Images: Warm of timber