Around here lately.....

I've been a little quiet here on the blog and my other social media lately as I just don't seem to find the time to pop in and post like I used to. So today I decided to share a little look at how the house is looking lately. As we've said goodbye to Summer I like to change the rooms up slightly each season. Hey, it's just my thing! Whether that means bringing in items from another room in the house, moving furniture or just adding a new cushion. 

It's the little things that can freshen a space and give it a new look.

Noah's room below had a little makeover. The prints, wall weave and plants were from other rooms but I love how they look grouped together here. His new drawers add extra storage as he needed a little more now that he has started school. Plus the wood injects a little warmth into the neutal space.

 Bed, rug and buffet - Fantastic Furniture

Weave - @holly_marling

Noah pennant - @my_friend_fred

Aloha print - @lonelyseaa

Little Frother print - @thezookeeper__

Coverlet + cushion - Adairs

Rainbow light - bargain shop at Belrose Supercenta

Lamp - Kmart

My little desk space received a refresh with some new Jasmine Dowling prints.

The space is tiny so there's not much to it but I'm loving the peachy tones at the moment.

My sitting room just received a cushion change up. The cushions from the main living room were moved in here for a new look. I'm still loving the pinks and neutral tones. It feels perfect for Autumn.

Last year we put doors on all of our Billy Bookcases in this room and it gives the room a more serene feel.

Just don't open the cupboards! They're full to the brim! Also look how well my plants are doing here.

The devils ivy seems to love this spot!

Bookcases +doors, lounges, rattan ottoman, rattan chairs - Ikea

Tan cushions - Kmart

Pink + neutral cushions - H&M Home

Rug, long multi coloured cushion, large abstract print, orchid - Freedom

Brass Tray - The Brassman - Neutral Bay

Other prints - Etsy, Jasmine Dowling, Olive et Oriel

Jasper's room received a little change up with his bed being moved onto a different wall and a refresh of his artwork. Weave and prints were from other rooms in the house. I added a new plant for some greenery. The main pop of colour comes from his rug. The colours are a gorgeous combination.

Bed and rug  - Fantastic Furniture

Basket - Kmart

Buffet - Ikea

Peace light - Bargain shop at Belrose Supercenta

Weave - Target

Coverlet - Adairs

Peace Cushion - Children of the tribe

J - Typo

The main bedroom stayed the same. Still loving the wall hanging above the bed.

As you know bed linen is my weakness! It really can change the whole feel of the room.

I couldn't resist this green quilt cover and I'm loving the combination with pink pillowcases.

The entrance way is still feeling very summery with my hats and bags so I will have to change that a little when the weather gets cooler. At the moment they're both still getting a work out!

Bed - Domayne

Bed Linen - H&M Home

Pink pillowcases - Adairs

Leopard Euro Pillowcases - Kip & Co

Lamps - Beacon Lighting

Wall hanging + bag - Coven & Co

Gemini print - Sunday Lane

Rug - Freedom

Chandelier - Alfresco Emporium

Bed Bench - made by Simon

Bags - Boho Leather Co

The main living area stayed the same. I just grabbed cushions from other rooms in the house and added a couple of new cushion covers in a dusty pink and a burgundy.

Recliner lounges - Domayne

Alaia Surfboard - made by Simon

Mirrors - Ebay

Pink + Velvet cushions - H&M Home

Tan cushion - Kmart

Rectangle cushion - Adairs

Rug - Home on Darley

That's about it! That's how it's looking around here lately.

How have you been?

Nursery Love.

There is something so exciting about setting up a nursery and dreaming of what's to come. 

I follow Kyree over on Instagram and this week she revealed her baby's room. 

The gender is going to be a surprise so this room can be adapted to either sex. I love the neutral tones, the cosy corners and all of the little details on the shelves.

You can see the full tour and her mood boards over on Kyrees blog here

I've shared a few photos of the nursery below -

Did you find out the sex of your baby while pregnant?
 For our first we kept the surprise and then found out early with our other two.

11 of my (current) favourite things to decorate kid's rooms

 I've always loved putting the boys rooms together, I think kids rooms are the most fun to do. There doesn't seem to be any rules. A comfy bed, good storage and space to play seems to be my top priorities when I'm thinking about their rooms. 

With 3 boys I think I've tried most "themes" and colour schemes over the years, I don't know if I'd know how to do a girls room. I know I'd want to use a lot of pink! ;) 

When I want to freshen things up a bit (without breaking the bank) in the boys rooms, a new pillowcase or print can make a huge difference.

I've put together 11 of my current favourite things to add that pop of fun to a child's room.

Take a look -

1. Messy Mouse Pillowcase

A new pillowcase always adds a fresh vibe to the bedroom. It can refresh your current linen and is also a cute and subtle way to bring in your child's favourite character.

2. Ice Cream Lamp

A fun decoration and also doubles as a night light/reading lamp

3. Feather Crown

Perfect for dress ups and celebrations but also looks pretty sitting on a shelf or hanging on the corner of a picture/print. An indian head dress is a cute idea for boys.

4. Cactus Print

I am loving anything cactus at the moment and this print is so cool and adds a bit of colour to a wall.

5. Play Mat

I love the neutral colours of this play mat. It would blend into any room and I love decor that also combines with imaginative play. Noah would love this to drive all of his matchbox cars on.

6. Krispy Dreme Pillowcase

This would ensure sweet dreams! It would work for both a boys or girls room. 

I love linen that can be swapped between rooms. I would use this myself.

7. Wooden Mountains

These look great on a shelf and would also add a little scenery to a game ;)

The neutral colours fit in with any colour scheme but they do come in other colours.

8 & 9. Wall Stickers from Sack Me

I love wall stickers! Such an easy way to change up a room. So easy to pop up and take down when you feel like something different. I love the illustrated bunny.

10. Ode Swan Animal Head

This is so gorgeous and girly and would look so pretty on the wall or over a bedhead.

11. Lion Tea towel 

I love framing tea towels and popping them on the wall as art. I love the colours and the message of this one. Look for something personal to you. Maybe your child's favourite animal. We have a tiger print in Noah's room as it was the first animal sound he knew.

Here are a few pics from Finn, Jasper and Noah's rooms -

I love browsing Pinterest for inspiration for kids rooms. I've popped a few favourites below-

What do you think? Anything you know that your kids would love?

Kids Bedrooms - Monochrome and Neutral. Rooms by Sissy + Marley

Kids bedrooms are fun rooms to design and style. 

The latest room to be doing the rounds on the blogs is Adrienne's monochrome room, designed by Sissy + Marley. This shows that the black and white theme is still here and very popular.

Adrienne's Room

I've noticed that most of the Sissy + Marley rooms seem to work to the same formula.  Statement wallpaper, reading nook, cosy rug, animal head on the wall and pattern and texture plays a big part in the finish of their rooms. When you have a winning formula, you stick to it! Obviously colours and themes change for each child due to their age, interests and space.

I also loved this nursery also designed by Sissy + Marley. 

It's simple, fresh and neutral and perfect for a baby in the first year. I like that you can also build on the base over time. Adding colours, new toys and pieces.

Catarina's Nursery

You can see more work by Sissy + Marley here

What do you think?

Are you a fan of monochrome and neutrals for kids rooms? Or do you prefer a bit more colour?

Finn's room featured on Apartment Therapy

It was Finn's turn to have his room featured on Apartment Therapy. 

You can see there is a definite surf, skate vibe!

Name: Finn (12)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Room Size: 4m x 3m

I've been talking a lot lately about creating kids' spaces that make both the grown ups and the kids happy, and Finn's room may be the perfect example of just such space. Mom Simone worked together with her twelve-year-old son to create a space that is reflective of his personality and interests. I love the genius idea of creating a clipboard wall to display your kids' favorite artwork, whether it be their own creations, favorite magazine clippings, or posters. What a great way to let the room grow with your child! Read on to see more of Finn's surf and skate space...

How would you describe the look and feel of this room?A definite surf and skate vibe. It's reflective of Finn's stage in life at the moment and his interests.

What is your favorite piece or element?I love the clipboards that display his pages from surf magazines. It is a great way to display pictures without putting posters on the wall. I also love the fun vibe and color that the framed Hell Yeah and banana tea towels add to the room. The peace sign light is also a stand out piece.

What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?Compromising between my taste and Finn's vision for his room. He had quite strong views on how he wanted his room to look. Luckily we're both happy with how it turned out.

What do your friends say about the room?They love the clipboards as a display, the bookcase for lots of storage and the bed linen and rug for the pop of color and pattern.

Perhaps more importantly, what does your child think about the room? 
Finn loves his room and keeps it tidy and in order. It's his own space in the house away from younger brothers, to hang out with his friends, play xbox, read and draw. The decor reflects his love of the ocean and surfing. We also have a half pipe in the backyard so having his skateboards at hand and organized is a plus for a quick skate after school.

Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?
At Finn's age and older, it's really important to compromise and work together to create a space you are both happy with. I feel that a child takes more pride and keeps their room tidy if they feel they had a say in how it came together.

If money were no object, what's your dream source?As before there is nothing material that I am dreaming of for Finn's room. More space for all of the boys rooms would be fantastic. More money to knock down walls and extend! ;)

Source List:

• White single bed: Fantastic Furniture
• Bed linen: Cotton:On
• Faux sheepskin: IKEA
• B&W Cushion: Big W
• Rug: Freedom
• Tea towels: Castle & Things
• Frames: IKEA
• White cabinet: IKEA
• Peace sign light: Lovestruck Homewares
• Bookcase, desk, baskets: IKEA
• Clipboards: Office Works
• Faux cactus: Freedom
• Yellow skull candle: SDS
• Finn letters: Cotton:On