Quick update - my chairs arrived!

As you may or may not recall, I posted earlier about the white Eames DSR chairs which I ordered from Replica Furniture.


I'm very pleased to say that they were couriered to my door only four business days after placing my order. The chairs arrived in two separate boxes, one for the seats and one for the legs.

I've been really busy painting my place and only managed to find the time to screw one together this afternoon. One down fall I'll say is that assembly instructions weren't included with the chairs... However, I think even the biggest allen key hater out there could have figured it out! One seat, one set of legs, four screws, one allen key and voila - you're done.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this website to anyone looking to buy these chairs or other similar products**. I'm really excited to assemble the other three up and to see how they look with my table.

** Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with this website whatsoever and am simply sharing my experience for the benefit of others.

Eye charts

Eye test charts - once a necessity for those of us who lack 20/20 vision, now a cute way to decorate your home.

I've noticed a few of these popping recently, on tea towels of all things!

"The mystery of life is the visible, not the invisible."

Available from Poulier + Poulier Design.

Customised eye chart. Available from MySweetPrint's etsy shop.

Available from gracehesterdesign's etsy shop.

Inspired by these cute images, I decided to give it a try for myself.

Ahh, the words of the Beatles ring as clear today as they did when the song was first written. I have my own little eye chart framed in my bedroom.

Latest obsession - cow hide rugs

I'm not quite sure how this started - but I just love cow hide rugs. I really want, nay, NEED one in my home.

Set off the alarm - my obsession has reached pandemic levels!

Jokes aside, I love how they can bring a little bit of warmth into a room.

Image from m2matiz ° o .

Image from Living Etc. January 2005 via tallulahblue's photostream.

Image from alexinteriors.

The major dilema I face is what colour would suit my place? Overall I have a fairly neautral colour scheme - white walls, mid-brown tone floorboards, white couch, teak table.

I really like the look of this rug with the beautiful tan and white components.

However, I'm not sure if I would be safer choosing something like this rug which has more grey tones in it.

Both images from naturalmadehide's ebay store.

Once I decide on a colour I think the difficulty is going to be finding an affordable option!

Sofa, so good

Just a quick update to say that my search for the perfect sofa is over! I went to Freedom last night to check out blinds (which is a whole other story) and ended up buying a sofa.

They are currently having a sale and I managed to pick up a gorgeous white leather sofa. It was floor stock and had an extra $400 off the already reduced price!

Unfortunately this was the only picture on the Freedom website. Personally I don't think it does the piece any justice, but then again, I'm biased. It's really simple with clean lines and gorgeous leather - I can't wait to get it in my house. If anyone is interested it's called the "Palladium 3 Seat Sofa".

The one question I'm faced with now is whether or not it will match my pair of retro tv chairs which I previously posted about. Here's the picture again:

Alternatively, (becase every girl needs a back up plan) I also own a white replica Arne Jacobsen Egg chair.

Image from girlfriendtd .

I personally think the chair looks gorgeous in the context of that photo (although I think the super cute dog might help the situation).

Decisions, decisions... I'm sure once I have the furniture in my property it will all come together.

A little project

When I finally move out, I'm likely to inherit a few bits and pieces from my lovely parents. I'm not sure they know this yet, but I have decided that I am most definitely going to take (I mean, "inherit") one of their old outdoor settings.

It features two chairs which look exactly the same as this one and a matching table.

Image from Vlux.

I think they're pretty cute. The only issue is that they are currently painted a lovely forrest green (I can assure you, it was totally in fashion in the 90's!).

In any event, they are not entering my house until they have had a makeover. I'm having a tough time deciding what colour the should be painted. Possibly a lovely duck egg blue, or maybe yellow.

I'd love some ideas on this, so if anyone out there is ready this blog - post a comment! Come on, there's no need to be shy.

I think I would also make some cushions to go with the chairs, maybe in a candy stripe fabric. But I have to say I have a massive soft spot for Amy Butler fabrics.

Amy Butler fabric can be purchased from Etsy.

Wallpaper

I know I'm not quite at the decorating stage of my home, but what I would give to have a feature wall (or three) covered in some gorgeous wallpaper!

I'm very partial to any and all of the Florence Broadhurst designs.

Image from WA today.



Florence Boradhurst wallpaper is stocked in Australia through Signature Prints.

This gorgeous floral wallpaper is featured in a beautiful home over at one of my favourite blogs Nestled In. I think I could be happy all day staring at a wall like that!

Image from dottie angel.

Who wouldn't love to work in this office?

Image from ivy style33.

For the time being I think I'll keep on dreaming about these beautiful prints... maybe when I get closer to finishing my renovations I can manage to incorporate some wallpaper somewhere.

Creepy crawlies

I'm a big fan of these window boxed butterflies which seem to be popping up recently in many homewares stores and magazines.

I think they would look beautiful incorporated into a feature wall with a variety of photos and artwork.

If you're a bit of a museum geek, or just into something a little bit different why not try a stag beetle or a scorpion?

All images from BugUnderGlass' Etsy Shop.

As beautiful (and quirky) as these displays are, if you decide to purchase one I would encourage you to ensure that the insects have been bred as part of a biodiversity program, or where the profits provide economic benefits to local communities.

I personally purchased a couple as Christmas presents for my Mum. She's going to hang them on her wall, but for the time being here's a little snap:

If you are interested in purchasing some for yourself, there are a several sellers on etsy. Alternatively, if you're in Perth - I've seen them stocked at both Empire and Post Emporium. Or for an online store (based in Australia), try Bits and Bugs.