I have to say, there is nothing quite like an impending photoshoot to get your arse in gear and get a few things ticked off the list.Β With merely a week to prepare myself, I’ve made a few little changes and additions that I’m going to be sharing with you very soon!
That blank wall in the dining room that was perplexing me has really come along nicely, however, and I thought I’d share that with you first.
I knew I had an amazing screen print by artist Rosie Emerson coming that I’d won in a competition with massive thanks to Fabric of My Life and Vivo London.Β I finally got it on Friday, all wrapped up, still warm from its display at Stepney Green Design Collection.Β I honestly couldn’t be more chuffed at winning this fabulous piece of art (limited edition #9 of 20! Ack!).Β It’s beautiful in pictures but it’s STUNNING in person.Β Sitting above the console was always going to be the perfect home for it and I think it grounds the colourful abstract art beside it quite nicely.
Check out the detail… isn’t she mysterious and beautiful?Β And she’s got shells all over her head. I’m a little in love with her.
Sigh.
Moving on… I also decided to join the blogorama and get myself a little fiddle leaf fig tree.Β He’s only just a little chap (more plant than tree) at the minute but I’m hoping he’ll grow up to be rather special.Β I got it at IKEA in Manchester for a mere Β£13.Β I got the pot in B&Q as I loved the 70’s style wood effect of it and it seemed to work with that big leaf retro look of the plant.
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| Apologies for the crap photography! My lighting wasn’t great for this shoot and this blurred a bit! Meh. |
I still need some kind of plant stand for him, however.Β But we’re getting there.
Finally, I purchased another plant in IKEA.Β It’s a footstool palm and I loved it’s big spiky palm leaves.Β I potted him in a little gold number also found at IKEA.Β I also added two little pale turquoise vases I bought while I was in Stockholm.
And finally, I found these cute little vintage brass leaves wall hanging from Caprock Vintage on Etsy not long ago.Β I had no idea at the time where I was going to put them but I knew I had to have them.
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| Again, my photography was severely lacking here. I need to find my bloody tripod to get better shots! |
So here’s what the wall looked like when we started…
And this was the progress last time we saw it…
And this is what it looks like now…
Better no?Β I have to admit, I actually am pretty happy with the way this wall is progressing, slowly but surely.Β And I’ve spent very very little money on getting it to this state which is a bonus.
I know the changes are pretty subtle but I feel like it’s all starting to come together, ya know?Β I’m still on the lookout for a different console table – the legs mean that I have no area for storage underneath it which I would have preferred but for now, I’m pretty happy how my little project has come out.
However, there are more changes afoot in the dining room – not big drastic changes but definite zhushing including FINALLY having window treatments in this room.Β Stay tuned for more…
Looks fab my dear! And I can't wait to see these window treatments. I've been imagining their awesomeness for a while now. :)
agreed, that picture you won looks stunning… i love the subtlety & the detail… in the photos, at least, it looks like you have to get up close to appreciate all that's going on, which i kind of like… you know, a bit like when a prospective lover nuzzles your ear to appreciate your scent ;) it's all coming along beautifully! can't wait to see the professional shoot (i really
yes indeed coming together! that print is magic!<br /><br />can feel the adrenaline a pumpin over there, and it's going to be a fabulous shoot methinks. keep it going!<br /><br />happy monday, sunshine.<br /><br />michele
Sigh. The changes are spectac, just like you!!! <br /><br />That print makes me scream like veruca salt. <br /><br />xo. Patience<br /><br />whitelacquer.blogspot.com
I REALLY like what you've done. It looks so much more balanced/complete with the added art (gorgeous, I love the seashells too) and two plants. Every time I see that console I'm wondering, should I make my coffee table gold!? I'm moving to a new apartment in July so I'm going to wait on any new projects until then, because who knows what the new place will call for! Also, what
The fig looks so great, and its shape works better than the stand-in plant you had there before. The nearest IKEA to us is about 2 hours away. One of Jason's coworkers went up there a couple weeks ago and offered to pick up some things for me. Of course, I had a list of 5 or so things, one being a fiddle leaf fig. I gave her the real plant name also, from the IKEA website. She said she didn&#
This looks great, so glad you were able to find the perfect place for those brass leaves! And oh my gosh, that print is absolutely fantastic!
Ooooh, I am loving how this is all coming together, looks fabulous! The screen print and leaf sculptures look awesome paired with your abstract painting, perfection. And I know it's not new but HELLO bananas amazing metal elephant – where's that little chappie from??
loving it!! what's the shoot for, can i ask? so glad your art will be a part! :)
That art is to-die-for. Also: your ikea has fiddle-leaf figs?! Just yesterday I was shopping for some and they are like, a million dollars. Approximately.
Wow i've e just come across your blog after seeing your amazing house featured on the HeartHome website! …What a house! I absolutely adore the dark colours on your walls, especially the dark grey colour in your dining room. Can i ask what paint you used?? Thank you! Georgie xx
Thanks so much Georgie! :) The paint colour is Dulux Night Jewels 3! xxx
A big thank you Kimberley, i shall go on a little hunt for it! Since moving into my new house recently, i've been dying to paint my lounge (which is almost identical layout to yours – however nowhere near as fabulous) in a similar colour to 'cosy' it up. Dark walls, with pops of hot pink and purples was in my head. My other half thinks i'm mad, and that it will make the room look
I think this sort of dark colour, especially if you have the ceiling height, could look amazing! Check out Abigail Ahern's blog, she's the queen of dark walls with bright pops of colour. Perhaps hot pink and purple might be a bit feminine if a guy's living there so if you are going to have to compromise, I reckon include a pop of a colour he might like? :) xxx