Little Lot

I recently learnt about a great New Zealand company helping brands connect with their audience, while helping charities with their cause. Little Lot realised that people spend a large part of their day looking at their computer and phone screens, so they created a social movement that connects individuals with the brands they love via their desktops and lockscreens. By signing up for Little Lot you also get to give to your favourite cause without costing you a cent.

This is how it works... it's completely free to join Little Lot, and when you sign up you get to choose which sort of brands you'd like to see - music, fashion, design, travel... Each day you'll get a new ad - I love switching my computer on each morning to see who's going to greet me. It was great the first day I saw my own ad.

You also get to choose your favourite cause - I chose Paw Justice, who work with the community to reduce animal abuse and cruelty. Each time you get a new wallpaper that advertiser makes a cash donation to the cause you care about. Your cause gets much needed funding all because you invited the advertiser into your personal space.

We all have a lot to give, so why not help those that only have a little. It's simple really, and quite brilliant, don't you think? Here are a few of my favourite wallpapers, but remember that your wallpapers will relate to things that you love.

And for the advertisers, you get to connect directly with the right individuals in their most personal spaces. A computer desktop is like a digital billboard with a 24 hour impression. And the phone lockscreen is viewed up to 150 times a day. You can find out more here.
Pop over and download the Little Lot wallpaper app today. It's a win, win!

Spain meets Scandinavia

I have a beautiful home to share with you today - the home of interior designer, Merixtel Riba, located in the Spanish district, Barcelona L'Eixample. I was inspired by it's design, and I know you will be too. It boasts a lovely, clean Scandinavian aesthetic, paired with delicious accents of Spanish colour and pattern.

Merixtel allotted a third of the 400 square meter home to her office and showroom, and the other two thirds is the family home.

The neutral backdrop of white walls and wooden floors, and the uncluttered styling is distinctly Scandinavian.

This room, with it's many doors and windows, could've been tricky to furnish, but having all the furniture in the middle anchored by the large round rug is genius.

The original handcrafted Catalan brick roof, which was uncovered during the renovation, was left exposed as a feature in the kitchen. Beautiful Moroccan tiles on the floor bring more warmth to the room. Hard lines and industrial touches define the kitchen area, while the dining area alongside consists of softer materials and lots of curves.

The striking simplicity and clean lines continue in the bedroom and bathroom. The dark walls in the bathroom contrast the lighter walls throughout the rest of the home.

source: Rum Hemma | photography: Mauricio Fuertes

A gorgeous home, don't you agree?! Clean and uncluttered, while still being warm and welcoming.

MagnaPix Fridge Magnets

Your fridge is the perfect canvas for your kids' artwork, postcards from friends, and photos of your loved ones. You often have a medley of magnets holding everything up, but what if your magnets were your favourite photos!... MagnaPix is a New Zealand based business that will turn your digital images into glossy fridge magnets. The magnets are 68mm square and come in a pack of eight.

I recently tried out the process to see how easy it was to create my own magnets, and was pleasantly surprised at how simple it was. Once I had chosen the eight photos I wanted to use I just had to select them and upload.

Once the image has been uploaded you can enlarge or reduce it by clicking on the plus or minus icons, and move it around until you're happy with the position. I chose some pics of my beautiful girls, and doubled up on a few to give to my Mum.

When you've uploaded all eight images and are happy with how they're looking, you're ready to complete your order. Easy peasy!

Within days the little package was delivered to my door.

I used my craft knife to run around each edge and they popped out ready to display.

I'm thrilled with the result, and will definitely use them again. My Mum loved hers too, so they're a great gift idea; and would also be excellent for corporate use - a photo of your product with your logo and/or website, and you have magnets for marketing.

The lovely team at MagnaPix have offered a whopping 30% discount for all Cush & Nooks readers. Enter the code mag30off at the checkout and enjoy the savings on your very own personalised magnets. To see more examples pop over to the MagnaPix Facebook page.

This post was partnered with MagnaPix, all opinions are my own.