Showing posts with label Textiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Textiles. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Fenton & Fenton New Towel Range

A lot of you will know that I am a HUGE Fenton & Fenton fan. Just look at the divine colour and pattern they like to work with and you can see why. I was super excited to discover that they're releasing a fabulous range of towels just in time for Summer. Following on from Mr Fenton's Rugs, which are extremely popular, the towels boast similar bold, graphic designs, are luxuriously thick and made from 100% cotton.











Photos by Lisa Cohen | Styling by Lucy Fenton


Aren't they amazing?! The towels are due to arrive in store at the end of this month, but they're taking pre-orders now, online or in store. If anyone's looking to buy me a Christmas present, look no further! ;) Just in case the husband is reading this, and if you are - what do you think about painting one of outdoor walls hot pink?! Love it.

Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Fabric Wall Hangings

There are so many beautiful fabrics and textiles available these days, I love the idea of using them as art to add another dimension to your wall.






These twin panels look amazing behind the bed. They help to anchor the bed and highlight it as the main feature of the room.




Don't limit yourself to just panels of fabric, a rug or throw can look equally as stunning on the wall as it does on your bed or the floor. This Handira wedding blanket is my favourite.


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Thursday, 14 August 2014

A Home Made of Memories

I got so much enjoyment from the sneak peek into Paige Morse's home on Design*Sponge, and reading her story, I knew I wanted to share some of those images. Paige is an interior, prop & wardrobe stylist, and an art director, so she spends most of her days executing other people's visions. For this reason it's very important to have a home that is a true representation of her own personal style.




Like me, Paige is a textile fanatic, and loves colour and pattern. Her home is filled with textiles and furnishings that she's collected on her travels. One beautiful sofa is covered in vintage kilim rugs, topped with a throw from Mexico and cusions from India. Another is a hand-me-down from her mother and Paige has re-covered it in gorgeous blue velvet. Everything tells a story.




Paige loves to create little vignettes using treasured pieces that are filled with memories.




The kitchen is a replica of Paige's grandmother's kitchen, which is perfect for the period of the home. Key to creating that feel was the cast iron sink and wall-mounted tap.



I especially love Paige's explanation of her bedroom, painted black in rebellion (she always wanted a black bedroom as a teenager but was never allowed). "My house is so filled with colour, sometimes I need a little reprieve," says Paige. "This is pretty much my version of simple, because I usually prefer a lot more pattern and colour. But if you look closely, it's all still there. Just subtle and quiet versions of my favourites".

Photography by Lauren Logan


Click here to read the full article and see more of Paige's beautiful home.

Friday, 30 August 2013

Wallace Cotton Giveaway

I have long been a fan of New Zealand owned and operated company, Wallace Cotton. Passionate about creating beautiful home textiles, Bill and Paula Wallace started the company in late 2005. Over the years they have steadily grown and now have over 50,000 people on their mailing list throughout New Zealand and Australia, a growing number of shops throughout the North Island, and of course, their online shop.




I received the new Spring catalogue in the post last week and was, once again, highly impressed with the beautiful products, styling and photography. Each catalogue is photographed at a different New Zealand setting. From luxury lodges to stunning homes, the locations are chosen to best showcase the range. For such an excellent catalogue I'm always pleasantly surprised at the price point. I own several Wallace Cotton pieces, and the value for money is brilliant for such fantastic quality products.




I am thrilled to have an amazing opportunity for all of you - my lovely readers...
the fabulous team at Wallace Cotton have a $200 gift voucher to giveaway to one lucky Cush & Nooks follower. All you have to do is pop over to their website, and email me the name of your favourite bedding range. I'm going to help you out a little bit by showing you some of my favourites. And because I like to mix and match, I've selected some pieces that I think will work really well together.





The Ethereal range features a divine Suzani print in charcoal, pale grey and white. I have chosen to team it with my favourite Delacour sheet, a Velvet Quilt in Kingfisher Blue, and Hideaway Quilted Pillowcases for a soft, dreamy look.





I love the Indira range in the timeless combination of fresh white and indigo blue. Try matching their pillowcases with the beautiful Santorini Quilt. Throw in some delicious cushions like a Ming Blue Velvet cushion, a Bettie Lou cushion, and warm up those cool tones with a Ginger Meg Square cushion.





For a wildy feminine room you must choose the gorgeous Eutopia range. One side beige, the other white, you can choose which side faces up, and flip it whenever your heart desires.
I love mixing floral, stripes and spots, so I think the combination of the Tallulah Quilted Euro pillow, the Tallulah pillow, and the earthy tones of the Wanaka Oxford pillow look fabulous together. As a finishing touch the Sack Cloth Linen cushion is wonderfully soft and compliments the rosey red beautifully.





If you haven't got a copy of the latest catalogue in the mail you can order one here, or why not download the latest FREE issue from the App Store so you can view it on your iPad.
I will randomly draw a winner of the $200 voucher next Thursday 5th September. The winner will be announced at 5pm on my Facebook page, and will also be notified by email.
Open to New Zealand and Australian residents. Good Luck!


This competition has now closed. Congratulations to Claire Mitchell, our winner.



Monday, 19 August 2013

OYOY AW 13 Catalogue

A firm fan of Danish interior design company, OYOY, I was excited to see that their Autumn/Winter 13 catalogue is out now. Once again their blend of classic Scandinavian design and simple Japanese structure is quite magical.











This is a selection of some of my favourite items, but quite frankly, I love it all. I wait with baited breath to see if we get a New Zealand stockist, but in the meantime there are a number of online international shops.




simple cushions | raw brass bowls | tippetop round candleholders | mumi cushions | cutting board print blue white

Thursday, 15 August 2013

Love From Friday

With three children of my own, plus lots of Bibby + Brady clients whose childrens' rooms we design, I'm always on the hunt for great products to use. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered the new online shop, Love From Friday, which stocks a range of kids' bedlinen and accessories. Overflowing with colour and pattern, they promise to delight both kids and their mums.




Owner of Love From Friday, Jane Hudson, is based in Wellington, but she sources her quality fabric from all around the world, designing and making all the products herself. Like me, Jane is addicted to colour and pattern, and believes in creating beautiful bedrooms that children will adore. I chatted to Jane recently and found out a little bit more about how Love From Friday came about.




You recently completed a Diploma in Interior Design & Decorating. Can you tell us about your background before that?

I completed a Psychology degree at Canterbury University. I've worked in recruitment and event management in both New Zealand and the UK, where I based myself in London and spent three years working and travelling. For a number of years I considered enrolling in a course related to either interior design or graphic design. Then a few years after returning to New Zealand, I decided to stop thinking and start studying, so I enrolled in an interior design course. Around the same time, my husband and I also decided to start a family, and I am now the very lucky mum to two gorgeous kids - Hannah who is four, and Max who's two. Taking maternity leave gave me time to reflect on what I wanted out of my career and I decided that I wanted more than just a job, I wanted a passion. After considering a number of options, Love from Friday was born…..my third baby.



What made you decide to make childrens' bedlinen?

Initially I toyed with the idea of offering an interior design service focused solely on kids’ bedrooms/nurseries (and I still have this idea in the back of my mind) but at the moment I am focused on sourcing and making products for Love from Friday.

There are businesses that make some gorgeous kids bedlinen in New Zealand, but I felt that I could add something more to the industry with my own brand and my own style. I have a passion for colour and fabric and pattern. I love the idea of kids’ bedrooms being fun and inspiring spaces. A few key pieces in a bedroom can make the whole space come alive. My own kids’ rooms are what I would describe as ‘works in progress’ but they are definitely full of colour and pattern and the walls are plastered with lots of their fabulous art work. I want them to feel proud of their bedrooms and I want to them to love spending time in them.



What can we expect from Love From Friday in the future?

Launching my shop earlier this month, after a year of planning and sourcing and designing and making, was such a big milestone. It’s an exciting journey. I'm trying to take it one step at a time but there are so many things buzzing in my head! 

Firstly I want to expand our range of kids’ bedlinen and add more products to our offering. 
I love the idea of eventually doing some of my own fabric designs, maybe using screen printing. And I would like to explore other options beyond children’s bedrooms, that are also close to my heart. In particular, products for children’s arts and crafts, and kids parties.



As well as single and king-single duvet covers and pillowcases, Jane has a range of gorgeous cushion covers...



A selection of adorable cot duvet covers...



And super cute bunting...




If you like what you see and want to keep up to date with any new products and specials, make sure you sign up for the Love From Friday newsletter, and 'like' them on Facebook
I, for one, can't wait to see what Jane comes up with next.
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