tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74027564365373568302024-02-02T08:34:41.599+00:00Pride of PlaceInterior design and decoration blog, written in Ireland by a girl from Scotland. Including mood boards, shopping tips, craft ideas and inspiration.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-48378356216846764852019-04-23T14:08:00.000+01:002019-04-23T14:08:03.784+01:00Declutter your home with this free challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, it's been a while since I've provided an update on our house. We've been slowly getting things done, which is why it's been quiet on here. I definitely need to speed up on my papering and painting skills!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I spent the start of January looking for builders and by chance found some fantastic local contractors who usually install bathrooms but are able to do lots of other work too. Once I found them it was full steam ahead as they had a cancellation and wanted to start immediately. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They fitted our new bathroom and ripped out our old kitchen leaving the sink so we can clean our paint brushes without having to use the lovely sink in our new bathroom. They also knocked part of the wall between the kitchen and dining area. It is so exciting to see things starting to take shape like I had envisaged. They also changed the internal doors downstairs, removed the facias on all windows which were mahogany UPVC, we have switched them to MDF that we can paint as we wish. They also moved a number of our radiators to under windows so we have more space for furniture on other walls.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also had our new stove fitted in our living room, pictures to follow in a future post. It isn't quite how I had pictured because there was less space in the fireplace than I had anticipated and so the stove has to step into the room slightly, but I love it!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have also been busy in the front two bedrooms, stripping woodchip wall paper, preparing the walls, papering the walls - (which was all done by me) and then painting.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And after all that ...... we have one room that is almost complete and ready to have carpet fitted. I have never papered before and it is a really slow process for a newby!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, I thought I would share some update photos room by room, just to tease you a little. So first is a room that we have done very little to so far - the master bedroom. So far we have painted a small part of the wall so that the radiator could be moved there. Moved the radiator and changed the facias round the window. We still have to paint the walls and woodwork, remove the floor and have carpeted, paint the wardrobe and drawer unit and change the handles, make curtains etc. I have lots ideas for the really fun bit, once the shell is done.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's it for now, I shall share another room with you soon.</span></div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-74196302359145520632014-01-01T22:29:00.002+00:002014-01-01T22:30:51.362+00:00The fun begins with mood boards, crow bars and shopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly I must apologise for not posting in almost 2 months. I did plan on returning sooner but life has been hectic to say the least with my dad spending the month of November in hospital. It is still crazy but I will try and post when I get the chance. Especially because work is finally starting to happen on our house.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are doing the non skilled parts to try and save some money, we have started stripping wallpaper in the bedrooms and taken the fire place out in the living room using a crow bar which was great fun.! We are putting in a multi fuel stove and it should be fitted by the end of January, we have opted for the Lovenholm by Clearburn as shown above. I have been using my evenings to look through blogs, magazines and catalogues to start planning our rooms and will share these thoughts with you. I have long had a rough idea of how I would like my home to look so now I am starting to think about actual details.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The living room is an easy place to start as I have been lucky enough to receive two gifts that inspire the room. We got the beautiful and colourful Jelly Beans rug as a wedding present and my mum has just bought me a Lola Donoghue abstract art print for my birthday. These will be the basis of the bright accents in our white room.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have long been a fan of nordic design, white walls and natural colours but I am also a fan of the odd burst of colour. In particular, recently I have loved the look of a lot of Dutch interiors. What do you think of my mood board? I love the images and just hope our room can look even half as good.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I think I am fully back in the swing of absorbing all things lovely about interiors, it's not hard for me really. I have always been obsessed with interiors so wanting to blog about it will not be hard, finding the time to sit down and actually write something may be a little tricky with a little one who's about to start crawling any day now.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been a busy couple of years for my family and I. We had a baby boy in February and made the decision a few months ago to move back to Scotland where I am from. We arrived a month ago and have already put an offer in on a house. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's funny how things turn out, it took us a long time to get around to any major life events and then we got married, had a baby, moved country and are in the process of buying a house all in the space of just over a year. Most of my friend's bought their first property around 10 years ago and so it has taken us a while to get on the property ladder but I have always wanted to put my own stamp on a place. This will come as no surprise to anyone who read this blog a few years ago - I was an interior design nut with no interior to design!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello and happy new year! I have to admit that I haven't been very inspired this year so far! I think it is because I have been told to rest by the doctor and so haven't been able to get out and about to get my creative juices flowing. Instead I have been trying to find some inspiration online.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday I came across <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/">Shop Style</a> - have you ever used it? You can browse their database of products and create an editorial style layout. You can even bring in your own images or graphics to add to the page. It is way easier and quicker than using a vector graphics program but obviously it is limited and you can't be as creative.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My scrapbook this week is Party Brights. With new year or (hogmanay where I come from) celebrations around the corner why not welcome the year 2013 with a mix of brights. I have always been a fan of white as a base colour with lots of bright accessories, this scrapbook is taking it to a party level with multi colour confetti as inspiration with light tones of wood to add a natural touch. I actually bought the lights in the top image for my soon to be new arrival's nursery. I will share the post on that when the room is complete.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week's scrap book tear sheet has a Christmas theme. I love the calming tones of a traditional Scandinavian Christmas pallet. Muted reds, whites and greys are a winning combination for me. Not just for Christmas, this is a great pallet for any room at any time of the year. Just picture a cosy room with a fire roaring - these colours fit with a cosy winter room just as much as with a light, bright white room on a summers day.</span></div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-55001529045665784302012-11-21T15:00:00.000+00:002012-11-21T15:00:06.551+00:00Top Shops: Asleep From Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first is French shop '<a href="http://www.carnetsparisiens.com/2012/02/19/asleep-from-day-ma-boutique-esty/">Asleep from Day</a>' a lovely shop on Etsy run by Cyrielle a lover of cooking and photography. Cyrielle's story is that she couldn't find china she loved and that conveyed the mood of her recipes and so she followed in her mother's footsteps and started painting her own. Using her mother's kiln to fire painted dishes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the cute simplicity of this hand painted porcelain. In particular the pastel hues as shown on the christmas decoration and the tray. The Christmas decoration reminds me of confetti and conveys a real mood of celebration. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out more of Cyrielle's dishes here in <a href="http://www.carnetsparisiens.com/2012/02/19/asleep-from-day-ma-boutique-esty/">her shop</a>.</span></div>
<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-30173943490088459862012-11-16T15:09:00.001+00:002012-11-16T15:09:50.617+00:00My Scrapbook: Copper and Mint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I mentioned in my last post that I was in the process of planning a re-launch for my blog. Well, this is my first official new post - how exciting! I am going to play it by ear how often I post, as I have a lot going on just now and that is why posts came to a halt over a year ago now - I couldn't keep up with the schedule that I had set myself.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am planning some new regular features though - and this is the first of them. It is called 'My Scrapbook' and is basically a scrapbook of my mood boards. I am going to pin them to my <a href="http://pinterest.com/prideofplace/">pinterest account</a> and my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64105610@N04/">flickr account </a>so that I have a collection of my scrapbook tear sheets all in one place, so please do follow me there.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first scrapbook is following the theme of copper and mint. I think this board is particularly suited to this time of year, heading from autumn into winter. The copper reflects the warm tones of autumnal leaves and mint reflects the more crisp cold days of winter. The two go perfectly together as copper naturally turns towards beautiful mint hues as it ages.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's good to be back.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am a huge fan of <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> and the eclectic style that they convey so well. I am not such a fan of their prices and can only drool at the beautiful pictures via their online store as there are no physical stores in Ireland.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, imagine my excitement when I discovered the <a href="http://www.dunnesstores.ie/" target="_blank">Carolyn Donnelly collection for Dunnes Stores</a> (a major chain store in Ireland). Gorgeous cups, vases, cushions, gifts in lovely hues and patterns. I have already purchased a small cup and some lovely patterned tissue paper and may go back for more - I was eyeing up the cushions too. The best thing is that the price points in this collection is more suited to my budget. Happy days and well done to <a href="http://www.dunnesstores.ie/" target="_blank">Dunnes</a> and Carolyn!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is the business I hear you wonder? I have started running children's jewellery making parties in my local area, I have also opened an Etsy shop and last week I started a <a href="http://www.beadbash.blogspot.com/">blog</a> for all things jewellery related. <a href="http://www.beadbash.blogspot.com/">Please do stop by for a look</a>, my blog has links to my <a href="http://www.beadbash.ie/">website</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadbashireland">etsy shop</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to think I will keep this blog going as it took me a long time to build it up with lovely regular readers but I can't say with 100% certainty that I will. Check back every now and then to see if I have had a chance to catch up on the world of interiors or <a href="http://www.beadbash.blogspot.com/">stop by my Bead Bash blog to see what I am up to now</a>. </span><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-8112020318949983262011-08-12T12:00:00.001+01:002011-08-12T12:00:16.737+01:00Friday Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0ie04tfPTUWN6vx1m1t3BLs6rvKOWFW6tDceFkpBRUHU2WC1pH-AwhC-ofiTYu_TY2nSsAY-GNa_HtkgqoQbKAqP6Jodnp5p4o2POfN3thEpA87c-b0HlgLoUf83JKXT5sfUHM4dzUgj/s1600/Friday+favourites+17.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0ie04tfPTUWN6vx1m1t3BLs6rvKOWFW6tDceFkpBRUHU2WC1pH-AwhC-ofiTYu_TY2nSsAY-GNa_HtkgqoQbKAqP6Jodnp5p4o2POfN3thEpA87c-b0HlgLoUf83JKXT5sfUHM4dzUgj/s640/Friday+favourites+17.png" width="566" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-90725760050220646232011-08-05T12:00:00.001+01:002011-08-05T12:00:19.156+01:00Friday Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovXD5BUq0xVqpJaCOLq5LLcJBl2KhnrHIjq089M-TDwYp3VWvjbd1I-flXjrE_wdPvp2i-MdCE4s5320o-nfDZN2SEhKd91n0fWUS4Muh6FjGIXi3-q9cJrpIyKz7rgzecfIociYrFWcr/s1600/Friday+favourites+16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovXD5BUq0xVqpJaCOLq5LLcJBl2KhnrHIjq089M-TDwYp3VWvjbd1I-flXjrE_wdPvp2i-MdCE4s5320o-nfDZN2SEhKd91n0fWUS4Muh6FjGIXi3-q9cJrpIyKz7rgzecfIociYrFWcr/s640/Friday+favourites+16.png" width="566" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-70830314466086076172011-08-02T12:00:00.002+01:002011-08-02T12:00:05.568+01:00Colour board - grey and yellow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTP5jQbcxls9vldOCTxLMYk7bUQpVvfgMqsZ3NlzLLPqN8fzdTjuKWnV9Jop5bYTqkzYVIaWcm7Tj82XzPlj1zC39N4U-5dTYL0GLY96xpKWHt0-lRdJQSNmWb-QlwyaTvfOKV7YXI2icA/s1600/yellow+and+grey.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTP5jQbcxls9vldOCTxLMYk7bUQpVvfgMqsZ3NlzLLPqN8fzdTjuKWnV9Jop5bYTqkzYVIaWcm7Tj82XzPlj1zC39N4U-5dTYL0GLY96xpKWHt0-lRdJQSNmWb-QlwyaTvfOKV7YXI2icA/s1600/yellow+and+grey.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">images clockwise from top left <a href="http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13511660">Thadd on photo.net</a>, <a href="http://acreativemint.typepad.com/a_creative_mint/">a creative mint</a>, <a href="http://to-be-charmed.com/2010/09/25/a-color-story/">to be charmed</a>, <a href="http://gatherlove.tumblr.com/post/4076218502">gather love</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-78913164838783448812011-07-26T12:00:00.000+01:002011-07-26T12:00:00.098+01:00Love the Look<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNWUt3vLoXsL1onCF7S-xm9A-Qwb1CYmLPqC1peoHKXA7uhwCtQ9sNDpZ-Bn2p1fZqNglCP19CLpDAk3y9hX9OGnxYNvT8gPaZmoeaW_1fqjWvIEVPfgeiN6DQYqb-4dWWaXkU6GsfAWp/s1600/lovethelook14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNWUt3vLoXsL1onCF7S-xm9A-Qwb1CYmLPqC1peoHKXA7uhwCtQ9sNDpZ-Bn2p1fZqNglCP19CLpDAk3y9hX9OGnxYNvT8gPaZmoeaW_1fqjWvIEVPfgeiN6DQYqb-4dWWaXkU6GsfAWp/s640/lovethelook14.png" width="420" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-7970400300430591252011-07-22T12:00:00.000+01:002011-07-22T12:00:01.265+01:00Friday Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-yBHg-0fif3yOKGJ-vUQyRvuytya7jcHcOq9s70gAymBm8gPfp1x0kSP_q4e2f1gKd1NHVT8kS4Ooca5MKRXoopMDhGOEM-_dKJwQR0ApvUCJ0NVB6v6I-ownLFDsaq0ckQUTEbbRcGn/s1600/Friday+favourites+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-yBHg-0fif3yOKGJ-vUQyRvuytya7jcHcOq9s70gAymBm8gPfp1x0kSP_q4e2f1gKd1NHVT8kS4Ooca5MKRXoopMDhGOEM-_dKJwQR0ApvUCJ0NVB6v6I-ownLFDsaq0ckQUTEbbRcGn/s640/Friday+favourites+14.png" width="564" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new look to my Friday Favourites as I wasn't very keen on the old look. I have decided to do this by colour theme for a while so have included a bit of fashion as well as home wares. I seem to have had a bit of an orange obsession recently. Probably because I am still waiting for summer to start in Ireland and feel the need to add some sunny colours into my life!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Reidar chair in orange from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30177511#/40203821/">ikea</a> $49.99</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Meet me at sunset nail polish from <a href="http://www.essie.com/shop/meet-me-at-sunset-p-383.html">essie</a> rrp $8.00</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Orange converse from <a href="http://www.americanathletics.com/shop/72/Converse+Chuck+Taylor+All+Star+Lo+Top+Orange.htm">American Athletics</a> $44.99</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Martini side table from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/martini-side-table-g057/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables">West Elm</a> €95.82 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Toast to you top handle cross body from <a href="http://www.oliviaandjoy.com/item/510242">Olive and Joy </a>$68</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Jali cushion in orange from <a href="http://www.lombok.co.uk/Jali-Design-Cushion-In-Orange-PCUSJALIORNG/">Lombock</a> £32</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-3561479373218689092011-07-21T12:00:00.002+01:002011-07-21T12:00:08.360+01:00Mini moderns for sophisticated kiddies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAbhQ6Ngti0gotvYZWLG2BK7FORZ4BSUUNXh5BW9QIEtZVXhd1r5jSJyhgbNiYOUtX2Mqm7FmUaJffroiW6bBRaR-5SJoVLTEgjZSEmn9Jbk-mjC5UmLxdCoXoxbJW71AqTuzEB-Sww2d/s1600/mini+moderns.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAbhQ6Ngti0gotvYZWLG2BK7FORZ4BSUUNXh5BW9QIEtZVXhd1r5jSJyhgbNiYOUtX2Mqm7FmUaJffroiW6bBRaR-5SJoVLTEgjZSEmn9Jbk-mjC5UmLxdCoXoxbJW71AqTuzEB-Sww2d/s640/mini+moderns.png" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you heard of Mini Moderns? They are based in London and have a range of some gorgeous prints on wallpaper, textiles and homewares. They are influenced by designs from the 50s and these designs are predominantly for kids rooms although I wouldn't mind any of these pieces myself. They are now stocked by Heals and you can buy direct from<a href="http://www.minimoderns.com/shoppe/"> Mini Moderns</a>. I particulary like the Whitby cushion - in the turquoise. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402756436537356830.post-48771563660301906352011-07-19T12:00:00.000+01:002011-07-19T12:00:10.987+01:00Cutting Down<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBm8j8CBlCgXHsdEl7lgL5NP1wrvpPrTzWKE_zWsPhy34b_YLaR7uVXYB9afE1U8nHt1HJfMyRPyPy6-haTLnid1I6zL8tgXduGVQoNPQjBvLl5XpdkWy980k3GY5ZzZOKgsMJebJpQ_Za/s1600/DSC_0208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBm8j8CBlCgXHsdEl7lgL5NP1wrvpPrTzWKE_zWsPhy34b_YLaR7uVXYB9afE1U8nHt1HJfMyRPyPy6-haTLnid1I6zL8tgXduGVQoNPQjBvLl5XpdkWy980k3GY5ZzZOKgsMJebJpQ_Za/s640/DSC_0208.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>I am pretty busy at the moment so I am cutting down on my blogging a bit. I am going to try to do as much as possible but may reduce the frequency of my Love the Look feature to once every two weeks as it takes me quite a bit of time to compile. You can still flick through a few old posts <a href="http://www.prideofplaceid.com/2011/04/love-look_26.html">here</a>, <a href="http://www.prideofplaceid.com/2011/05/love-look.html">here</a> or <a href="http://www.prideofplaceid.com/2011/05/love-look_10.html">here</a>.</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475009585129783231noreply@blogger.com2