31/03/2009

interior inspiration

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Love everything about the pic above - that poster is fab! More pics below of the rest of the home. Gorgeous house and style but a tad too cluttered for me, just a little extra de-clutter would make a big difference...
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oops i did it again

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My latest eBay purchase (again...) - this quirky 60's lampshade for only £3.20! I'm planning on hanging this in the bathroom, which is predomently white with walnut floor and dark accessories brown. I'm completely in love and convinced it's perfect to give the minimal bathroom the pattern, texture and character it needs! I hope i like it in the flesh...
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retro pad

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I'm loving this super retro room, not so much to live in myself, but it has such a 'feel' to it i imagine it would be great maybe for parties or chilling out. That wood panelling is a cool feature added to an otherwise square box shape room....
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30/03/2009

more retro 60's townhouse

When i first found this 60's townhouse last year it was love at first sight. Since then this gorgeous home of roddy & ginger has been featured in livingetc magazine, and this weekend i came across more photos which i had never seen....
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Oh and speaking of the name ginger... that's what i am calling my cat when i finally get one :)
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pics via bkids
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For even more pics and some background story visit livingetc and bkids
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see what i bought


Last night's eBay purchase! I love them and for only £2 why the hell not, i have been so good with my non spending lately (well apart from a few cheap bits i bought yesterday, will share later...)

minimal magic



pics by mae
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This is so stunning! A very good friend of mine has been sweating over this room for months, she's been DIYing her ass off to get it perfect for her boyfriend and his vision. I've heard so much about it but this is the first time i've actually seen any of it - the pics have gone public! Although still not completely finished, it has a gorgeous minimal spring feel to it and i CANNOT WAIT to see the rest what they do with the rest of the house. Hurry up please guys!
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I'm now just waiting for my invitation to afternoon tea...
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28/03/2009

happy weekend

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Happy weekend gorgeous people!! I got a third (and final) interview yay :)
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27/03/2009

welcome to my new obsession

Telephone tables! Some found on eBay.....




(this one above re-covered and re-vamped obviously!)
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Where would i put one? I really don't know but that's not the point. No links sorry as i'm a selfish cow (but if you were interested and asked me nicely...). That top one is beautiful but rather large for a telephone table! Love the second one too but in white....? hmmm....
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fancy a brew: vintage cups

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I wasn't actually going to post this today, but decided i couldn't wait. It literally appeared on my pc screen out of nowhere and has been burning a hole in my mind since. Ok so i like to exaggerate slightly...
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Anyhoo... these vintage cups are too cute, too gorgeous! I ADORE the birds and chicken ones, and the owls. Although i have to say the giraffe cup doesn't really do it for me, i'm more of a bird gal :)
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gia



GIA. How i love this film, one of my absolute favourites. Angelina as Gia Carangi, lesbian turned supermodel turned drug addict in the late 1970s. Amazing acting and a deep touching sadness throughout the film and of course Angie looks stunningly beautiful.

I've noticed Angelina is drawn to roles where the character experiences much mental pain or distress, the kind of films i love watching (maybe i can relate lol).
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You can't help loving Gia... 'I do be the prettiest prettiest girl'
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See youtube video
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stunning style

Just stunning. I dedicate the barcelona chairs to miss cottage cheese!
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26/03/2009

h is for... oh my god i want it ALL



Maybe it's the job stress but looking at these pictures makes me want to explode. With lust.
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I love the way it's all displayed together, and am just trying to pin point exactly which things i feel the need to have.... all the flowery things, all the patterned things, all of the storage containers, the little round tables and that deer tray (?) has stolen my heart....
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Pics from h is for home flickr set but available to buy in their shop.
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waiting


Waiting for the phone to ring with news! Good news i hope, really really really hope.... i've been for a first interview and a second interview for a job that i really want. I'm in the final 3 out of over 100 applicants so am just praying they like me enough :)
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dining to die for

I do believe dining in is the new dining out! Yes... along with all things credit crunch, it's so much fun to have friends round, that is, as long as you have a dining area to die for. Ours now resembles a nice tidy dining room (as opposed to previous ebay junk room...) but i still have the finishing touches to do before it's dinner party standard!
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Dining inspirations....
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