Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Outside In.

I don't know about you but the weather here has been relentlessly horrid with the last couple of days especially brutal. 
It's not all bad news.
Rainy days provide an opportunity to engage in a creative project. 

One of my passions is gardening even though I hardly ever have time for it. 
Each year, about this time, I pace the garden with a growing impatience, looking for signs of Spring. 

The current blustery conditions have made me look at doing some indoor gardening instead. 
These vintage Weck jars are perfect to get started but any glass vessel with a wide opening will do.
Old pickling jars are made in a traditional way from mouth blown glass. This gives them those charming imperfections of air bubbles trapped in their uneven glass form. 


Those of you who are blessed with extra space might wish to indulge in a real show piece like a beautiful terrarium.



On the other hand, size isn't everything and smaller pieces are equally as eye catching.


In case non of the above take your fancy, how about bridging the gap between classic and modern; young and old or fun and conventional with this imaginative display.


Well, whatever you decide to turn your hand to, enjoy this dry and warm gardening. 

                            Xxx

* images via pinterest *

















Saturday, 1 February 2014

I'm a real Basket Case.

What is it about baskets? They bring out the impulsive collector in me. 

Their beautiful, handmade appearance is not only charming but functional. 

When we lived in Provence it was almost compulsory to have your favourite 'pannier' with you while stocking up at the local 'marche'. 

Being so versatile, baskets can bring style, warmth and romance to any area of our living.





They can even provide a great hiding place ! 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. 
                       XXX

images via pinterest.











Monday, 27 January 2014

Just like Picasso.

Yes, just like the great man, I'm going through a BLUE PERIOD. 

Not so much in painting as in injecting the colour into my environment.

It's spectrum is so wide that there simply isn't any excuse not to have it in your life. 

Combined with chalky greys and oyster whites, it brings calm to any bedroom.

Paired with some Titian white, it's crispness will make your mouth water.

As the Winter eases its somber grip, it's time to become Picasso for a day and introduce some old linens to the indigo pigment. 

Have a colourful week everyone !