Room Tour - a modern + sophisticated nursery

I came across photos of this nursery the other day via Mini Style blog and I loved the modern and sophisticated feel. 

I love that as a nursery it is a very calm and simple room. It also has gorgeous light and an airy feel.  It is a room that will grow along side the child as it has a very clean and simple base. Favourite toys and art can be added through the years. The palette of the nursery is neutral with splashes of colour here and there. I love the addition of the gold accents with the mirror and side table bringing the sophisticated tone. It is also gender neutral, I can see myself using these colours in a bedroom or living area easily.

Take a look......

All photos via Mini Style blog. You can read the post here to find out all of the details.

Home Tour - Annika von Holdt

I stumbled across a photo of Annika's living room on Instagram this morning. 

I loved it and immediately wanted to see more of her home. When a photo of a room catches your eye there is always that curiosity to see whether the rest of the home lives up to the image.  

I think Annika's home does. Every room is beautiful.  It is stunning in it's simplicity.

I also love how she changes the look and mood of the room with a subtle change of the sofa cover.

So simple but so effective.  A truly gorgeous home.

Home and photos of Annika von Holdt.

What do you think?

Could you live with a muted colour palette? I really want to try a white floor one day!

5 Decorating Mantras to Live By?

I came across these 5 decorating mantras the other day and I think I agree with all of them!

1. This will be my perfect excuse for beautiful linen and cosy throws and of course cushions go next to your body right? There you go, my cushion addiction has been justified!!

2. Most of my furniture is good quality and will probably outlast my constant need for change! I like to change things around with cheap and cheerful purchases that don't break the bank and don't leave you feeling guilty when you have moved on to the next "must have" item :)

3. Nothing beats fresh flowers to add that extra something to a room.  

4. My home is my sanctuary and where I spend time with the ones I love the most. Why not honour that and make your home the best it can be? Simple things like decanting washing powder into a glass jar to make it look pretty, a gorgeous tea cup to drink your morning cuppa out off. Simple things :)

5. I love a bit of sparkle in the house and I get this from my chandeliers and mirrors and pretty frames and perfume bottles. A splash of girliness and sparkle.

I love this bathroom below. I think it ticks most of the boxes!

Beautiful towels, fresh flowers, gorgeous marble counter top, and a bit of sparkle from the mirror and tiles.

How lovely to start each day in such a pretty space :)

Have a wonderful day 

Simone xx 

images 1. via simplified.bee.blogspot.com   2. pinterest