Darling Buds

With the gentle sunshine warming the earth the early blooms peak through showing hints of the colours to come. A fresh new colour palette heralds the arrival of Spring. Tiny splashes of deepest raspberry set against snowy white and soft palest blossom pinks are crisp and refreshing against the new stems and branches. Here are a few ideas for bringing Spring into the home.

Above image taken from book: Simply Country - Creating Comfortable Style for cottage living Liz Bauwens Alexandra Campbell

Above images:1. Wallpaper 'Almond Blossom' by Anna Dove 2.Rose image from book 'Vintage Chic' by Cabbages and Roses 3.Fabric 'Jardin' 100% cotton by Annie Sloan 4.Flowers in bottles from Country Living magazine

Above image: the gorgeous guest bedroom of Urban Farmgirl featuring 'Podge' cerise cushions by Cabbages & Roses and headboard covered in ''Hatley' cerise linen by Cabbages & Roses

Above image: the gorgeous guest bedroom of Urban Farmgirl detail of the headboard covered in ''Hatley' cerise linen by Cabbages & Roses

Above image: Flowers & styling by Amy Merrick

Above images: 1.Vintage red sprig cushion cover from Pale & Interesting 2.Fabric 'Podge' cerise by Cabbages & Roses 3.Apothecary jars from Pale & Interesting 4.Photography - settee, quilt and grain sack by Mari Eriksson 5.Fabric 'Hatley' cerise linen by Cabbages & Roses 

Above image: locations agency jjlocations

Apothecary jars from Pale & Interesting

Above image: Book 'Junk Style' by Melanie Molesworth

Above images: 1.Divine interiors and online brocante shop by Dreamy Whites 2.Photography by Mari Eriksson 3.Tiana cotton/silk boudoir cushion from Also Home 4.Fabric 'Natural Hatley' blue 100% linen by Cabbages & Roses

Above image: Photography by Elena Kovyrzina

Above images: 1.Online Interiors magazine Emag Deco article found here 2.Fabric 'Natural Hatley' raspberry 100% linen by Cabbages & Roses 3.Old style notebooks from Cote Bastide 4.Vintage floral and paisley cushions by Velvet Ribbon 5.Lavender bundles by Peony & Sage

Above image: Vintage floral and paisley quilts & side table by Velvet Ribbon

Above image: Photography by Elena Kovyrzina

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes

 

First Flush of Spring

Even though we have a light dusting of snow in the village this morning there are are signs of Spring in the garden. Tender new shoots are peeping through the soil and branches are filled with tiny buds holding the promise of blooms to come. I can think of no better way of brightening and freshening a room for Spring than with a few pots of chalky white paint and pretty linens flushed with delicate prints in blossom pink. The fabrics featured in the images below are all from the fabulous range from Peony and Sage designed by Kimberley Bell 

Above image: Peony and Sage 

Above image: Peony and Sage 

Above fabric from left to right: "Vintage Paisley" in raspberry, "French Toile" pink and "Faded Roses" pink all by Peony and Sage

Above image: Peony and Sage

Above fabrics: by Peony and Sage

Above images: 1.Fabric "Apple Blossom" by Peony and Sage 2.Photography from Country Living Magazine 3.Fabric "Roses and Ribbons" sage and pink by Peony and Sage 4.Fabric "Dots" dusty pink by Peony and Sage

Above image: Peony and Sage fabrics and accessories (you may recognise this gorgeous bedroom from the lovely Dreamy Whites blog)

Above image: Peony and Sage cushion in fabric "Vintage Paisley" in raspberry

Above image: Peony and Sage fabrics and accessories

Above image: Book Junk Style by Melanie Molesworth

Above image: Fabrics and accessories by Peony and Sage  

Above fabrics: 1."Faded Roses" pink 2."Bee Pinstripe" French gray  3."Wreath" pink 4."Vintage Paisley" French gray - all by Peony and Sage 

Above image: Fabrics and accessories by Peony and Sage 

Above image: Peony and Sage cushion in fabric "Vintage Paisley" in raspberry

Above fabric: "Faded Roses" pink by Peony and Sage 

Above fabric: "Vintage Paisley" French gray - by Peony and Sage 

Above image: Period Living magazine

Above image: Fabrics by Peony and Sage

 Above image: shop Pale & Interesting

Above image: Fabrics by Peony and Sage

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes

 

An English Summer Cottage

A summer breeze heady with honeysuckle and rose, wafts through an open window. The blackbird fills the warm air with song from his perch in the old apple tree. Life is languid and filled with endless sunny days in this idyllic English country cottage.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Christine Bauer FABRIC in background: Vanessa Arbuthnott

MAGAZINE: House to home

STYLIST: Jane Cumberbatch's Pure Style online FABRIC in background: Vanessa Arbuthnott

1.2.&3. PHOTOGRAPHER: Caroline Arber 4.FABRIC: Vanessa Arbuthnott 5.LOCATIONS AGENCY: JJ Locations

LOCATION AGENCY: 1st Option

1.3.&5.PHOTOGRAPHER: Caroline Arber 2.STYLIST: Jane Cumberbatch's Pure Style online 4.PHOTOGRAPHER: Jo Tyler 6.PHOTOGRAPHER: Pia Tryde for Cath Kidston

FILM SET FOR THE HOLIDAY: Rose Hill Cottage 

1.&2.STYLIST: Jane Cumberbatch's Pure Style online 3.PHOTOGRAPHER: Caroline Arber 4.PHOTOGRAPHER: Christine Bauer 5.FABRIC: Cath Kidston

LOCATIONS AGENCY: JJ Locations

1.LOCATIONS AGENCY: JJ Locations 2.&3.PHOTOGRAPHER & STYLIST: Heather Bullard 4.STYLIST: Jane Cumberbatch's Pure Style online 5.Vintage quilt SHOP: Velvet Ribbon 6.LOCATION AGENCY: Fresh Locations

LOCATIONS AGENCY: JJ Locations

1.3.&6.LOCATIONS AGENCY: JJ Locations 2.SHOP: Velvet Ribbon 4.SHOP: Happiness Itself 5.FABRIC: Vanessa Arbuthnott

PHOTOGRAPHER: Caroline Arber

Delightful cottage style inspiration:

http://shabbychicgirls.blogspot.com/

http://cowparsley.blogspot.com/

http://seacottage.blogspot.com/

http://alabasterrosedesigns.blogspot.com/

http://fraeulein-klein.blogspot.com/

  

Caravans and Cupcakes!

Retro styling for an easy, breezy summer living

PUMPS Bensimon: Reddirect FABRICS: Vanessa Arbuthnott 

1. & 2.  BAKERY & EVENT CATERING: Enjoy Cupcakes 3. Dresses SHOP: Boden   4. & 6. FABRICS: Vanessa Arbuthnott 5.PHOTOGRAPHER: Sandra Lane VINTAGE PATTERN: from my own collection

1.SHOP: Boden 2.BAKERY & EVENT CATERING: Enjoy Cupcakes 3.VINTAGE PATTERN: from my own collection  4.TILES: Welbeck Tiles

1.& 3.BAKERY & EVENT CATERING: Enjoy Cupcakes 2.PHOTOGRAPHER: Christine Bauer 4.STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY: Heather Bullard 5.Cards and stationary from SHOP: Mulberry Muse

1.PHOTOGRAPHER: Hugh Stewart 2. & 7.FABRICS: Vanessa Arbuthnott 3.PAINT: Farrow & Ball 4.LOCATION AGENCY: Light Locations 5.SHOP:Joules 6.STYLIST & PHOTOGRAPHER: Pernilla Hed 

1.MAGAZINE: Country Homes & Interiors 2.FABRIC: Cath Kidston 3.FABRIC: Cabbages & Roses 4.STYLIST: Atlanta Bartlett 5.PUMPS Bensimon: Reddirect 

1. & 2.PHOTOGRAPHER: Tom Leighton 3.& 5. FABRICS: Vanessa Arbuthnott 4.SHOP: Boden 6.STYLIST: Jane Cumberbatch Pure Style