Home Tour - Zoe Dent

 I came across the home of Zoe Dent years ago on Instagram and loved it. 

I recently came across her home again featured on the Bed Threads Journal and I loved the decor changes she has made to it. Lots of textures and wood added, warmer tones and pops of colour.

It looks lovely and cosy and a perfect place to bunker down in winter.

All photos via Bed Threads

Room Tour - A fresh, modern nursery

Today's room tour is a fresh, white modern nursery I came across via Mini Style blog.

I love the overall white theme with the contrast of black. If colour is more your thing you could introduce an accent colour and personalise it a little more for either a girl or boy.

I came across Tarina's account on Instagram @oh.eight.oh.nine and loved the gorgeous look she created for her baby boy Chet's nursery. Follow her feed for more design inspo.

Take a look......

You can read more about the nursery and the process behind it here

Suppliers......

Wooden ball garland @winniedotlabel

2x Blankets @jamiekaystore

Crochet floor rug @littlerosieandme

Sheets and Change mat cover @littleeskimoforbabyandkids

Boys will be boys plaque @arloandco

C print yorklee_prints

Wooden Camera @jollybeans.au

Circle print @oh.eight.oh.nine

House blocks @_harlowsworld_

Fiddle leaf pouch @misspotspouches

Stripe cushion @zeeandfriends

Bear Cushion @homelycreatures

Grid blanket in cot @creamempire

Personalised print @deuxsoeur_nz

XO blocks @peachybaby_

Triangle wall decals @vividwalldecals 

Grid sack supplier @prettytidy_roshnee

Visit Tarinas shop Oh.Eight.Oh.Nine here

All images and article via Mini Style Blog

What do you think?

Do you love a white space for babies?

Bedroom Makeover Reveal + SleepMaker Giveaway

Thanks to SleepMaker we got the chance to give our bedroom a makeover.

The timing was perfect as the renovations were complete and our bedroom needed a fresh new look to match the rest of the house. We kept most of our existing furniture and homewares but a few new bits and pieces were added. This included a new bed. 

Our old bed was so low to the ground you couldn't vacuum under it so I wanted something lighter and airier. I also got Simon to make a bench for the end of the bed. So great to have a handy husband!

You can read my previous post on which SleepMaker mattress we chose and how we narrowed it down here

 Of course Noah wanted to test out the new mattress immediately! ;)

After being out of the house for 5 weeks while the renovations were happening, I have a new appreciation for my own bed and my own house. 

It was great to potter around and create a new relaxed, comfy sanctuary.

Here are a few photos from our refreshed space -

My love of typography and prints is still strong as you can see here!

I wanted the art above the bed to be a feature and have a romantic, coupley theme.

Neutral colours were also important as I wanted them to complement any colour of linen on the bed.

You can't really dress up a tv but we love to watch an episode of something before we go to sleep.

 A beaded ball chandelier in white was on my wishlist for ages. 

I just needed to find one in my budget  and I did! 

His side

Her side

The bench Simon made was a quick DIY and is the perfect spot to sit and pop your shoes on. 

Noah is also using it as a step to launch himself on the bed!

I can't tell you how wonderful our sleep has been since the mattress arrived.  

Also the softness of the washed grey linen quilt cover has me lingering there in the mornings and doing a bit of work from bed. We have been on school holidays after all ;)

I'm not the only one hanging out there!

SleepMaker was so generous and also gifted me a Queen Sleep Pack

Consisting of 2 x pillows, 2 x pillow protectors, 1 x quilt and 1 x mattress protector. 

I've also got one to give away - valued at $700.00.

Jasper can vouch for how comfy and snuggly they are!

Leave me a comment below if you would like to enter. I'll draw the winner next week.

Good Luck! 

Perfect timing as we change over the bed linen and quilts for the cooler weather.

I'm in love with our bedroom makeover and hope you love it too!

I've popped a list of suppliers down below in case you're interested -

White bedside tables - Freedom - no longer available

White bed frame - Domayne

XO prints - Blacklist Studio

Skinny Dipping + I Promise print - Peppa Hart

Chandelier - Alfresco Emporium

B+W plates - Domayne

White bedside lamps - Freedom - no longer available

Plants - Adairs

Lover/Dreamer Pillowcases - Orlieu

Grey linen quilt cover + pillowcases - Adairs

B+W scarf used as throw - Sportsgirl

Hat - Cotton On

Anatomy of love print - Rifle Paper Co

Phone print - my own DIY inspired by a card I'd seen

Chunk of rose quartz - a gift

Gold lassi cup - Island Luxe

You can read my steps and thought process on Making over our bedroom with SleepMaker here

*** POST EDITED TO ANNOUNCE THE GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED AND THE WINNER ANNOUNCED. CONGRATULATIONS ASHLEA KERR! ***

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