Mad about Poufs

I am in love with poufs, or is it pouffes? Whichever, I want one - no definitely more than one. I guess it's just an extension of my cushion obsession. I would like one by my hanging egg chair, and several in my kids' new sitting room. You can use them as a seat, a footstool, or a side table... brilliant! Which is your favourite?

Crochet Floor Cushions from Etsy

Divine Leather Moroccan Poufs from my friends over at Ada & Darcy

Love the little pom poms on these poufs from Living at Home

Amy Butler combines my love of colour, pattern, patchwork & poufs! 

More loveliness from Amy Butler Design

Love this room from Apartment Therapy - and there's that stripey rug I want!

Gorgeous embroidered poufs from Le Souk

Beautifully chunky Urchin Poufs by Christien Meindertsma

Lucky last - click on this caption for instructions on how to knit this little beauty yourself

Unfortunately I can't knit. But if anyone can and wants to knit me a hot pink pouf following the instructions from this last photo, I'll love you forever. I'm willing to pay, just tell me your price :)

Light up my life

A friend of mine needs some inspiration for some new lighting in her flat. When I couldn't find quite what I wanted I created my own. We bought two plain white drum lights from Lighting Direct and I lined them with some gorgeous Designers Guild wallpaper that I bought from Small Acorns. When the light is on the pattern shines through - I love them!

Here are a few more clever DIY lighting ideas... (click on their caption to be linked to instructions).

Scraggy Lampshade

Tutu lampshade

Paint your old chandelier for a new look, or try using your leftover fabric

Fun House

How fun it would be to live in this house with it's fresh white walls, and splashes of vibrant colours throughout. You can find it in Sweden - I love Scandinavian design! 
I'm doing up our kid's living room, and this has given me all sorts of inspiration. Can anyone tell me where I can find some cool floor mats like these? I particularly love the stripey mat on the stairs, and the tree coat rack.