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Yay!!! I’ve finally sorted a supplier for custom made destination banners!
I love these! They’re absolutely perfect for pretty much anywhere, but I love mine at the bottom of the stairway. Each time I walk down it I’m reminded of all my favorite holidays and locations that mean a lot to me.
These are not the generic smaller and thin versions you see around, these are custom made to reflect your life and travels.
The bonus is, they can turn an awkward or dull niche, into the coolest part of the house!
Your house should always tell your story and these, quite literally, do exactly that.
Comes “stretched” on a timber frame ready to hang .
$800 plus delivery – which ranges from $50 for local Melbourne to $100 for the further states. Click on the link
http://www.iwanthomewares.com.au/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=422
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I want I want I want! on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
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Yippee!!! I’ve finally got my facebook page properly up and running!
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Which means you can access all the videos I’ve been making ( …yes, the making of them look just like this ) that I can’t upload on the blog. Finally! The videos are a fun mix of gorgeous images and tips…and so far we have…
Chalkboard walls
Multiple mirrors in bathrooms
Trunks and old suitcases
Stencilled floorboards
Decorative ladders
Quirky bedside tables
Pendants in bedrooms
Organised hallways
Hanging a wall gallery (very handy tips!!!)
Not hanging prints
White painted floorboards
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So… to follow me on facebook all you need to do is click on this link
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
Click on the “Like” tab underneath the main photo. Then click on the “Mailing List Sign-up” and enter your details.
Easy peasy!
Don’t forget to click on the “like” tab!
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This means not only can you see all existing videos, but I can also let you know when there are new ones to see, and even when I’ve posted a blog and what it’s about (to save you from going to the blog when I’ve been lazy and not posted!).
I’ve also been able to load up on Facebook lots of photo albums I’ve compiled…
21 so far and counting! …including room makeovers.
So yay! I’m looking forward to having you all join me on FB x
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That link once more….!!!
http://www.facebook.com/iwantiwantiwant
Button backed furniture…
#1
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Love a bit of button backing! This Friday’s five is all about gorgeous furniture made even better with button backed upholstery.
French Dressing has this beautiful “Louis XV” Savoy french country 2.5 seater chesterfield lounge in a divine smoke with silver studwork on the rolled arms. $3995… but you’d love it forever…
#2
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This made to order leather wingback chair from David met Nicole is stunning. Made in the traditional way by old school craftsmen using quality materials…the frame is beech wood with hand carved legs, and full steel coil sprung seat and back. English webbing and fibre is used to pad the chair, then hand sewn over with calico to insure its shape remains over time. Upholstered in English leather, the chair is then hand aged. These chairs wear in over time, not wear out.
#3
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From the classic wing back to this dead sexy smoke chair by Maarten Bass from Space Furniture .
#4
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Space also has this very modern Poltrona Frau ‘Kennedee’ lounge by Jean-Marie Massaud. I love the square look to this design…but I’m not loving it for its comfort factor.
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And lastly…this fabulous round Chester Ottoman from Temperature Design with its deep diamond buttoning detail comes in standard or custom sizing…gorgeous!!
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
Izzi and Popo http://www.izziandpopo.com.au/
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Don’t google Izzy and Popo unless you have a good couple of hours available, a small snack at hand, a beverage and a budget. This website is crazy fun. So much stuff!!! A bit from the sublime to the ridiculous…but that’s the nature of vintage…and Izzy and Popo is all about vintage European treasures.
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How great are these gloves? Boxing gloves make fab statement pieces…and they can come in handy sometimes….
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There are always amazing pieces of furniture, from the leather chair above to this gorgeous bench.
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This zinc bath from Belgium is fantastic! Just imagine…..
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From bowler hats to silver champagne buckets…Izzy and Popo have pretty much everything. It’s a fantastic site.
Visit our online shop http://www.iwanthomewares.com.au/
For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
Are you being served?
#1
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Whilst useful all year round, trays really come into their own in summer. There is so much outdoor entertaining in Australia that trays are a basic kitchen tool. I use them for lazy dinners in front of the TV, outdoor dining, breakfasts in bed and they’re fab as fruit holders during summer. Using trays, as opposed to bowls, means that the fruit (especially the stone fruit) are not stacked on top of each other.
This oval metal tray (Jardin Bris) from Provincial Home Living is ace and only $69.95. At 70 cm x 44 cm it’s a really useful size too.
#2
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This bamboo tray from Safari Living is made from 100% organically grown bamboo and hand finished with natural oil. Dimensions are: 51 x 30.5 x 3.5 cm and RRP is $ 69.00
#3
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Trays with legs are great for breakky in bed. Freedom’s Bambus breakfast tray RRP’s at $39.95. Dimensions: 59 x 32 x 25 cm
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Not as easy to keep clean… but woven trays are gorgeous. This white wash finish tray is $54.95 from www.frenchhomewares.com.au Dimensions : 55 cm x 35 cm.
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And finally…love this round tray from Third Drawer Down. 22.5 cm d $90
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
Third Drawer Down http://thirddrawerdown.com/
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Third drawer down is a very cool online and storefront museum, with a huge array of quirky art and designer products. The pieces are either gathered from various popular cultural contexts or made by Third Drawer Down for leading Museums around the world.
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Loving these100% cotton, double sided bedtime story pillowcases.
Third Drawer Down have teamed up with David Shrigley again to create his Bedtime Story.
“His work, unconventional and bizarre, is sopping in wet, dark, heavy molasses-y wit. He admirably tackles the conundrums of humanity, addressing fears, phobias, cruelty and love. He is absurd and he is truthful. He is David Shrigley and he now has pillowcases.”
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I’m going to buy this and frame it… such a cool image. It’s actually a 100% Linen Tea Towel, which will only make it look better behind glass, for $50.00 .
About the artist…
“James Gallagher uses collage to investigate human form and personal identity. Piecing together images cut from found material– old books, National Geographic, and the occasional sex manual– Gallagher creates intimate scenes that are both personal and moving. James Gallagher’s art has been shown in galleries all over the world.”
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These ceramic birdfeeders are handmade and absolutely gorgeous. Gravity fed they are easy to use, rust resistant and suitable for weather extremes.
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Such good dreams I would have had….
Chocolate Bar Bed Toppings are made with 100% cotton, 200 Thread Count.
The 4 Piece Bedding Set is 100% cotton, 200 Thread Count and includes a fitted sheet(91cm x 190cm x 32cm), flat sheet (160cm x 254cm), duvet cover (160cm x 220cm) and pillowcase.
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This gorgeous, solid oak tray is part of a collection where the plates and bowls of various sizes can be used interchangeably to both eat and serve. So the trays double as underplates, coasters or lids for the porcelain ware. Also…just v. cool as a tray though!
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And I just love this duvet cover.
A great website. A great way to spend a couple of hours in Fitzroy. And a great resource for cool interesting presents.
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
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So I thought I might give Friday’s a bit of a boost with a list each week of cool things and where to get them. If anyone has any requests for me I’d love to hear them! In the meantime, this week we have the very important quirky accent cushion…starting with this way cute pug cushion (bless the pugs and their wheezy little ways..) from Domayne Online for $49.95
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Also from Domayne is this gorgeous wee scientific cross cushion for $29.95.
# 3
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This hot air balloon cushion from Freedom is the perfect size (50 x 50), colour ( a monchromatic statement cushion is a must to chill out a big colour scheme), and design (what doesn’t go with hot air balloons??) and is really well priced at $34.95.
#4
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I know this whole number/letter thing has taken over homewares, but they do provide a great break from patterns and the trick is, now that the market is flooded with them, to find groovy takes on them… like this suede mustard “9″ from Orson and Blake.
#5
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And finally…our fifth cool little cushion is a bit more on the exxy side. This 100% silk unicycle design from Fern Living is $145. It may cost that bit more…but this isn’t going out of style anytime. Your daughters will be putting up their hands for this on will reading day.
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
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If 2012 is the year you’re going to buy yourself that one truly cool and unique piece…then get yourself to Capocchi in Armadale. They have an amazing range of French furniture, lighting and decorative items…made all the more amazing by a clever collaboration between Capocchi and the artist David Bromley.
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How gorgeous are these chairs?? I love the idea of adding art to the practical…from antique French beds to these simple plywood chairs.
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Dressmaker mannequins are a pretty cool thing to have already…
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but with a Bromley original painted on them….
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It’s not a cheap trip to Capocchi with this Antique French silver gilt settee, upholstered in Bromley butterfly fabric, retailing at $18,600…but if you can afford it…it’s so beautiful and entirely unique.
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There are a couple of Holly Golightly options with this fab throw priced at $900…
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And brilliant old suitcases from $400.
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Even if you can’t afford that special piece this year… a couple of lazy hours pass very pleasantly just browsing through Capocchi and adding to your wishlist.
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For an at home or on-line consult email me at ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
Ria FitzGerald has worked as an interior stylist in Melbournes inner east for the past twelve years.
Now based on the Bellarine Peninsula, Ria continues to offer in-home styling consultations for both the visual and the practical elements of your home, renovation and colour consulting and event styling.
Rias work can be seen featured regularly in Home Beautiful Magazine.
\"The I want I want I want! blog is a weekday (ish!) update with reviews of the best online homewares shopping, styling tips, peeks into my favorite homes and commentary on design, interiors and art.
Hopefully you will find new products, designs and ideas to inspire you to make your home the most fabulous place it can be!\" Ria x
