Rockin' a Pink Sofa

A came across this image of a soft pink sofa and was immediately drawn to it's beautiful form, so elegant and pretty. It made me think... would anyone be brave enough to have a pink sofa?

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The answer is... absolutely, yes! Soft, barely there, blush, pastel pink - so many tones and so many ways it can look fab. Pink and gray is a classic colour combo, and the gray balances the femininity of the pink. It looks beautiful with wood, and other pastels. Or add some stronger, darker tones to give it some edge. Here are a few examples, which is your favourite?

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Pony Lane

I'm excited to introduce you to a fabulous online homewares and gift store belonging to Wellington sisters, Karina and Jennifer. When travelling overseas they filled their suitcases with treasures and souvenirs, and friends back home were very envious of their finds. 

After many requests for items on their next trip, the girls decided to share the love and Pony Lane was born. Instead of packing items into their luggage, these days crates of goodness are delivered straight to their door.

Pony Lane products are individually sourced with a focus on everyday staples for the home. But they're also the exclusive stockist of the gorgeous range of 'Craft Me Up' products by a third clever sister, Angela. As a big fan of Florence Broadhurst fabric, I absolutely love Angela's cushion range, and she also creates a fabulous range of bags and jewellery.

This is a just a fraction of what's on offer at Pony Lane, so pop over and see more. Be sure to check back, and follow them on Facebook, as the sisters plan on many more treasure hunts to share with you.

Small Hits of Colour

I love to use colour in my interiors, it's a brilliant way to make an impact, and it makes me happy. If you're a bit nervous about using bright colour, just work with it in small doses. In fact, it can be more powerful if you show a little restraint. I'll give you some examples...

This room has a clean base palette of white and wood. A gorgeous injection of colour in the accessories adds vibrancy to the space, but it's all removable and replaceable - accessories are a great way to experiment with colour in your home. Notice that while very bright, the colour palette has stayed consistent - try and stick to three main tones.

Once again this dining room has a neutral base as a starting point. Having one coloured light and one coloured chair is fun and playful without going overboard.

If you feel brave enough to add colour to a more permanent element in your home, take inspiration from this beautiful kitchen. The green laminate bench top is stunning, and with white it's a lovely fresh combination. Keeping everything else around quite simple makes the bench top really shine.

The yellow in this kid's bedroom is super bright and fun, but it's calmed down by all the black and white. The single shot of soft pink brings some relief by giving your eye something else to focus on.

If a whole wall of colour is too much for you, how about a smaller feature?! A painted door frame makes a cool statement and also frames and highlights whatever is beyond.

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I hope I've inspired you to bring some colour into your world, if only in a small way.