[a little piece of mexico]

Another day, another mexican restaurant opening. They are popping up everywhere!  Mexican fare is on trend in the kitchen and so too is it's colourful textiles and furniture for the home.

It's a style that is celebrated through indigenous embroidery, richly coloured walls and ornaments such as crosses, winged hearts and brightly painted Day of the Dead folk art.  In the modern home, these bold additions are used sparingly alongside crisp white walls and rustic timbers.

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And these gems are my picks for adding a little taste of Mexico in your home.

Jai Vasicek Medium Cross

Ahoy Trader, $150  

 Mexican Suzani Bedspread

Table Tonic, $399

Mayan Hammock (Double)

Little Tienda, $183.20

Acapulco Chair Replica

Milan Direct - ON SALE $79!

Jx

[a little weekend getaway]

Brunswick heads - our favourite little spot for a weekend getaway.

Shhh, don't tell.

Jx

[featured product: sarah ellison's 'light of heart' wallpaper]

Sarah Ellison's magic Real Living covers have been reeling us in for years.  Her approach to styling is fresh, vibrant and effortlessly layered.  I've loved her work for some time now so was naturally pretty excited to learn of the release of her very own wallpaper collection 'Light of Heart' through Emily Ziz.

They're cheerful and pretty and I can't get enough!

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Do yourself and your bare walls a favour and check out the 'Light of Heart' range here.
It's a spattering of loveliness!

Prices start at $103 / lineal metre.

Jx

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[monochrome for the heart of the home]

Monochrome has most certainly made its mark on the runway and like most fashion trends, it's made its way into the heart of our homes - the kitchen.

Against crisp white, it can make a dramatic statement and works well when softened with natural timber finishes.

So cross over to the dark side with these fabulous kitchens.

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And hey if it's good enough for Elle, it's good enough for me.

Jx

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[st patrick's day festivities]

Regardless of whether of not you have Irish heritage, many Australians will be donning green and celebrating with a few beers, good friends and sing-a-long pub songs this St Patrick's Day.

If, however drinking Guinness in a green velour top hat at O'Malley's isn't your thing, why not simply add a few of these pretties to your weekend festivities.

St Patrick's Day style tips:

1. Rethink your green: Add deeper shades for a sophisticated look or a lighter mint or sage for a fresh, sweet take on the scheme.
2. Adorn your front door with a themed wreath - we're in the tail end of the Hydrangea season which make for a beautiful full green wreath.
3. Add plenty of foliage to your blooms - an easy boost of green!
4. Get creative with your styling with props such as horseshoes, clovers, gold coins, Claddagh symbols and tartans.

Happy St Patrick's Day!

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