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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This is the time of year when a lack of organization will bite you on the ass. Getting a spare room habitable for guests, even just locating the chrissy decorations can be a cinch or a nightmare… depending on whether you did anything about it last year.
Cabinetry is costly and permanent, but baskets are an inexpensive storage solution that can adapt to your changing circumstances. And they work in every room in the house…
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Love this!
There are so many different types of baskets you’re bound to find a style for you.
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From coastal cute…
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To rustic charm…
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Keep in mind that stackable ones are space savers for when they’re not in use.
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Low ones are great for orgainizing little items. Ikea have half size as well as the original size woven baskets that fit two to a cube in their expedit bookcases.
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You can even get stair baskets…an extraordinarily good idea for Mum’s in two storey houses.
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And these wire ones are gorgeous.
Organising with baskets is not expensive and it’s not hard. While you’re finishing off present shopping grab a cool selection and set yourself up for a smooth and organised new year.
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If you haven’t already noticed orange is the IT colour this season. So vibrant and fun…a perfect change from the dullness of winter. And it goes with just about everything!
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If you don’t want to invest too much money in your orange lift, then stick to accents. Towels in bathrooms, vases, prints, cushions or lamp shades in lounge rooms, and throws or pillow cases in bedrooms are great accent pieces.
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But if you are prepared to invest…what a fab rug! Armadillo now has a designer range available with all manner of cool colours and designs available including orange and a similar Moroccan style pattern. These are also available through www.iwanthomewares.com.au with freight included. Email me at ria@iwantiwantiwant.com.au if interested.
Some more images to inspire…
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This is the coolest nursery I’ve seen in a while.
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Artwork is always a great way to introduce orange…
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Love love love the orange fridge!
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Check out Matt Blatt for some very cool orange stools and chairs. Freedom also has an orange metal stencil side table that’s cute and inexpensive.
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Or go to www.iwanthomewares.com.au for this fab fabric in a custom made lamp shade.
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And Etsy always has groovy retro pieces…and retro always has orange!
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Spring is here, and the world has some colour again. So I thought I'd do a series of posts on primary colours and how well they can work in your home.
Yellow is as good and fresh a place to start as any……
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A bright yellow wall is a bold move and can look amazing…but just make sure your furniture and accessories are just as bold and groovy. An antler pendant and a great cow hide will certainly do the trick.
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A softer yellow is a great backdrop for a fresh country look.
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And you'd be surprised what colours can look really sweet with it. This pink ginham and floral chair is gorgeous and makes the yellow…well, mellow I suppose.
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While a bright mix of accossories against yellow is just fun.
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And of course, soft yellow has been popular for nurseries for a long time.
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My favorite use of yellow is as an accent. It provides a fab pop of colour, adding a touch of the humour to a dull palette base.
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I'm a little disturbed by the overwhelming dog theme here…but the yellow bedside with the predominantly grey and taupe palette is ace.
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And how great is this chair!!!!! (Also…check out the gorgeous swimmer print in the background…)
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And this is about the sweetest little afternoon tea setting I've seen.
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It doesn't have to be a dull colour scheme for yellow accents to work brilliantly…
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Hopefully, if yellow is your thing…this has given you some confidence and/or inspiration to include it in your home.
p.s. Someone with a yellow aura is typically very clever…. not sure if that applies to someone with a yellow wall, but it can't hurt.
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Keep an eye out for this month’s Home Beautiful…I want I want I want! has three features in it.
Before……….
This wee room (page 220) went from being really drab and unwelcoming to a gorgeous retreat for guests.
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My favorite bits….
Shutter doors! I love shutter doors, and as the existing cupboard doors were the only redeeming feature in the room… I decided to capitalise on it and reclaim two more as a bedhead. Looks amazing!
The decorative ladder. This is a great piece for any room really. Adds great visual interest above eye level and gives guests a cool way to hang their towels etc. Sadly, since doing this makeover, Carina Sherlock, my suppliers for the ladders have gone out of business. I’m searching for a good replacement…but in the interim, Provincial Home Living have a range . They are a lot smaller and have more of a vintage feel to them…but they’re very sweet.
The vintage dragon fly hooks. So so cute, and way practical.
The vintage mirror. If you have a small room…mirrors are your solution. This gorgeous (huge!) mirror virtually doubles the sense of space in the room…and looks incredible doing it. No photo of it here…my skills aren’t up to scratch…check the feature and the online shop. www.iwanthomewares.com.au
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Total cost for the makeover came to $1939, plus $300 for the styling consultation and followup.
Nursery makeover. (Page 230)
Before….
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After….
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A new baby meant big changes for this room. From dark and cluttered to bright, light and organised.
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Favourite bits….
Vintage wicker cot. So much nicer than big planks of wood. I’d much rather be looking at dappled light as I lay in my bed than bars!
Handmade hot air balloons. Love love love them. They bring a real sense of fun into the room.
Dado wall panelling. Panelling gives square characterless boxes character and interest.
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Total cost for the makeover came to $1129, plus $300 for the styling consultation and followup.
Makeover your spare room feature. (Pg 193)
Great tips from both myself and editor Jane Parbury for getting the most out of your spare room. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Granny blankets have got their groove back. No longer daggy…these warm reminders of another era hold their own against the mass produced blankets and throws our stores are flooded with.
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You don’t have to have vivid primary colours… granny blankets look utterly gorgeous in a muted palette as well.
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Really, they lend themselves to any colour scheme you could want.
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And given what they’re made of and how they are made…they’re extra soft and extra lightweight.
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Love love love the green, yellow and pink.
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If your nan isn’t forthcoming with your custom made blanket then check out www.etsy.com or go to Not on the High Street for these cool red and white ones.
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There’s a romantic timelessness to rocking chairs. As soon as I get my perfect porch I’ll be rocking away.
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There are loads of old wooden rocking chairs out there on Ebay and www.gumtree.com.au
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Just give them a quick sand and a lick of paint.
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Painting up an old rocker can give it a whole new lease on life, particularly with a vibrant primary colour. And with a can of spray paint, it doesn’t take too long.
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Rockers are also fab for making wee nooks functional and welcoming.
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And painted white they are the perfect chair for a nursery. Simply add brighter cushions as they grow.
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Danish style rockers work easily in a contemporary space and take up less room than traditional ones.
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And the Eames style rockers are very contemporary, and with the moulded chair…pretty comfy!
Check out www.sokol.com.au and www.mattblatt.com.aun for replicas.
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And then there are the quirky ones…hard to find, but very cool.
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
