It’s just a fact that the best designers are in the UK. Must be the cold weather… or the lack of daylight. Whatever it is, if ever I find a fabric or design that grabs me…you can lay money on the designer being British.
Which brings me to one of my biggest crushes….Andrew Martin.
I love the nostalgia element that runs through his work. And that Brit pop coolness. He’s not cheap..but he’s vibrant and unique. Some more images to inspire…
Not that I don’t like The Beatles music..but I’ve never bought one of their albums. Their album designs… different story…
The new I want THAT! statement pieces range from I want I want I want! will have a number of stunning upholstered pieces featuring Andrew Martin’s designs. Can’t wait!
If you want to tease yourself and have a look at his furniture and other designs go to www.andrewmartin.co.uk
Don’t forget to check out our homewares site www.iwanthomewares.com.au
A Suzani is an embroidered tribal textile made in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.
Traditionally they were embroidered by Central Asian brides to present to their husbands on their wedding day.
So, basically a dowry…but a whole lot more beautiful than stinking camels with bad attitudes. I wonder what he got her…
Suzani is a Persian word for needle, and the art of making textiles like this is called Suzankari as silk or cotton thread is hand embroidered onto a cotton base in a variety of stitch styles.
Often you’ll find they’re made in two or more pieces and then sewn together.
I love them! I love how they bring a good punch of colours, textures and patterns into a room with just one piece.. You see a lot of sun and moon motifs , tulips, carnations and irises, leaves and vines, fruits…gorgeous stuff!
Beware over usage though! With something as strong as a Suzani there is such a thing as too much. But used well…. Stunning!
Suzanis really lend themselves to upholstery too…
How fantastic does this one look as a bedhead…. stunning…
Check out http://www.uzbek-craft.com/ for online suzanis…but also keep an eye out on Ebay.
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Images from
yurden.com
style-files.com
pinterest.com
therapybycharlotte.com
rachaelleonard.com
hamptonhostess.blogspot.com
moderncraft.blogspot.com
anniesage.com
calicocorners.com
nicholestakerstyle.blogspot.com
etsy.com
conspicuousstyle.com
myhomeideas.com
buddhainteriors.tumblr.com
Your bath is the focal point for your bathroom…so make a splash with it!!
This beautiful old claw foot has been painted with a well chosen soft green. I love how the choice of a duller palette has left this room elegant, relaxed and understated. The combo of that amazing mirror and the claw foot could easily be overly formal with different colour choices.
LOVE pink in a bathroom. Bathrooms are definitely female right? …. just checked…”la salle de bain”…so yep… they’re girls!
Hot pink is even better…
This is stunning. What beautiful detail …
I’m not entirely in love with this space…but wallpaper to contrast ( rather than match…) with a cool coloured tub is a great look.
You can be as pretty or as dramatic as you please. Some more images to inspire…
This roll-top bath has been mounted on untreated oak blocks….cool huh? Love the Le Corbusier chaise…
Professional restoration and painting of vintage baths can be fairly expensive… So, if you’re feeling up to the challenge… check out The Daily Tubber (http://www.vintagetub.com/blog/2005/09/painting-exterior-of-old-claw-foot-tub.html ) and eHow Home (http://www.ehow.com/how_4882197_paint-claw-foot-bathtub.html ) Great tips on prepping and painting your bath.
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
It’s the most beautiful day today…a day where you’re glad you put a bit of time into your garden. If you don’t have a garden…don’t do without spring and summer prettiness (and even some autumn and winter if you’re a better gardener than I am)…get some window boxes going.
And if your windows are small…or un-renovated…then all the more reason to get some beauty around them!
A host of gorgeous images for you to imagine at your window sill…
Images from…
apartmenttherapy , barlog , jacquelineswartz, ladylimoges,ana-rosa.tumblr,beautiful-portals.tumblr, umla.tumblr, jalapenoaddict.tumblr, abriendo-puertas.tumblr, dnkzonecom.tumblr, everythingfab.com,bettybroccoli.tumbl, pinterest
Ps. Sorry again for not posting regularly last week…still having trouble adjusting to the new mac!
Also….if anyone out there has anything they’d like for me to focus on…feel free to leave a comment with a request!
And I’d really like to hear what you think about the photo references coming grouped at the end rather than after each photo.
I think I love no text interrupting the flow of the images…
Cheers,
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
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Loving how much yellow we’re seeing lately…it’s a very cool colour when used well.
Image from www.design-crisis.com
Yellow is a fantastic colour for a couch…it really lends itself to quirky and retro designs.
Image from www.emmawho.tumblr.com
Having said that…it doesn’t lend itself to an average design at all. So, if you think you might inject some bright yellow into your world with a cheapo sofa…the yellow will only make it look cheaper and nastier.
Image from www.spicyoldstuff.blogspot.com
When playing with yellow in couches…as with most big colours…be prepared to spend to make it look great.
Image from www.issuu.com
Image from www.sweethomestyle.tumblr.com
Image from www.anthropologie.com
The same rule applies to armchairs…
Image from www.apartmenttherapy.com
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Image from www.avotakka.fi.com
Where you can play cheaply with yellow is with cool little wooden chairs like this, or stools or benches.
Image from www.ffffound.com
Image from www.flickr.com
Image from www.brightbazaar.blogspot.com
More expensive than a wooden chair…but still less than a couch are the industrial metal chairs that look amazing in yellow.
Image from www.allposters.com
And of course, vintage posters in yellow are fab.
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
Summer throws….(with an emphasis on sales!)
#1
Image from www.comeinside.com.au
Love this striped Hammam throw from Linen House.
Cotton – Herringbone style weave with knotted fringe … dimensions 140 x 180 cm
Usually $74.95 but on sale for $35.00 from http://www.comeinside.com.au
#2
Image from www.comeinside.com.au
Also on sale at Come Inside …
This gorgeous bamboo cotton 130x170cm throw available in yummy green as above, and a really nice light charcoal that would work with anything. Was $79.95 now $45
#3
Image from www.adairs.com.au
Adairs have this great nautical cotton throw on sale from $129.95 to $77.95.
Dimensions - 130 x 170cm http://www.adairs.com.au
#4
Image from www.adairs.com.au
This acrylic rug is really lightweight…so good for summer. Dimensions - 130 x 170cm
Was $61.95 now $41.95 http://www.adairs.com.au
#5
Image from www.matteo.com
Not on sale…. This fab scroll throw from Matteo. They have the softest, most beautiful fabric !!!
Due to the type of weave, this Italian jacquard-woven fabric gets a gathering effect after washing, which makes it crazy soft.
Dimensions – 50″ x 70″ US$195.00 Check your freight cost with this purchase.
I can’t download any photos from Nordstroms…but click on this link for my favourite throw this year…
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For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto:ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au
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I’m so over the set of plain white table ware on everyone’s table! It’s time to bring some character and flair back to your dining experience. So… as the old Maxwell and William’s chip and go to plate and bowl heaven I’m replacing them one by one with sweet finds from op shops, garage sales and second hand stores.
Image from www.homelife.com.au
A good mix of table ware not only makes a dinner party a whole lot cooler…it makes small events nicer. A la Nigella…if I’m making myself the perfect snack…then I want it on the perfect dish.
Image from www.madamebonbon.com.au
It’s like finally ditching the safe black handbag from your wardrobe….once you’ve brought in some beautiful plates and bowls, you can go from strength to strength with a cool mix of table cloths, place mats, vases…etc etc.
Image from www.pinterest.com
And afternoon teas will have a graciousness that’s long been missing…
image from www.vintagetableware.co.uk
Vintage tableware is so in right now that top end wedding planners are making it a big feature of their packages… and rightly so…how great does the grooms setting look?
Image from www.weheartit.com
And this Mad Hatters Tea Party is fantastic! I’m so doing this!
Image from www.madeliefje-madelief.blogspot.com
Some great images of beautiful, beautiful vintage crockery to get you on the hunt this weekend…
Image from www.vintagetouch.co.uk
Image from www.homelife.com.au
Image from www.pinterest.com
Image from www.kitchencritic.co.uk
Image from www.goldsnowdrops.blogspot.com
Image from www.homelife.com.au
Image from www.citified.blogspot.com
Visit our online shop http://www.iwanthomewares.com.au/
For an at home or online consultation email me at mailto: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
