Over at Poolga the folks have a great selection of wallpapers to ‘jazz up’ the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch. Look above at what I came across!…..yes, turquoise – so many that are so cool. Enjoy choosing!
Images [Poolga]
I have talked about Nuzilla before in an earlier post and once again I have fallen for another taste of home, their groovy pillows showing New Zealand (Kiwi) icons. They are a limited edition and exclusive to endemicworld.com so get them while you can.
Images via [endemicworld.com]
Ok, so a car turning up here is a little different, I think it’s perhaps the colour that’s so enticing. I’ve always wanted a Vespa motorcycle – it’s just not practical though with pretty skirts, heels and then the helmet hair, but this pocket rocket is quite cool. Plug it in and a full charge takes 3 hours; it can go 120km (75mph); you can go for 48kms (30 miles); drive in the carpool lane because…..well, your car is fully occupied! I think it’s a bit pricey at US$36,000 for a one seater, but it has a boot for the groceries and look at how close you can park to the Nicole Miller store (and there’s enough room for your friends one as well). The perfect solution to the Vespa – you can still wear whatever you want – no flat helmut hair (with wild ends), and necessary motorcycle outfit. For more info go here.
Via [Inhabitat]
I remember when Mum would put a hot water bottle into my bed to warm up the spot where my back would be when I climbed in. It was the best feeling, warm and safe and cosy. Then a little later in the night, I would nudge my bare foot against the ‘Hottie’ and it would be not quite so nice. These hot water bottle covers from Mummys Favourite would have been the perfect answer. They’re so cheery and bright and somewhat more glamourous than the flannelette envelopes mine are in! Maybe it’s time I upgraded.
Images via [Mummys Favourite]
Post by Kathryn
Most of my art… ok all of my art is mine, I did it because I wanted big canvases to cover the walls and could not afford to pay $6000 a piece for something large. But, I have also wanted to add a little collection of prints to a wall and came across these great pieces. Starting at $10 they are simple pretty pieces and make me even happier because I am totally into turquoise – so satisfying that obsession for now. Little Paper Planes have loads of great art and they ship internationally, take a look here.
Images via [Little Paper Planes]
Three of her handbags happen to be in my closet, no wait…two – my sister coveted one so that’s now on her shoulder. They are a splendid mix of colour and practicality, and now Melbourne based Nicola Cerini also designs rugs. Her range is warm, modern and richly coloured and she ships overseas so we can all enjoy her creations in the home or out and about.
images via [Nicola Cerini]
Oh my….I have always wanted to be able to surf, and these make me pine even more to ride with the tide. Grain Surfboards in Maine make wooden boards, offering a much “greener” alternative to foam core boards, mostly due to their beauty and durability, they are unlikely to end up in a landfill. They offer over eight different surfboard options and even a Home Grown DIY kit. The best news is that you can now get the Home Grown kits down under in New South Wales, Australia. Capeboatworks are producing all of the kits in their shop using local farm grown Paulownia. So if you’re interested in one of them, check them out here. To view Grain’s gallery of photos click here or even better, the gallery of people who have made their own.
via [greenUPGRADER]
I have only recently fallen in love with the colour blue – and there are so many ways to celebrate blue – be it brooding blue-grey, bright sapphire or pastel and pretty. In my quest to address a shortfall of blue in my home, I went searching for tiles, and found Iznik Tiles in Sydney. C Connection have unearthed wonderful handcrafted tiles from Turkey – where they have been manufactured since the 6th century BC. And the shades of blue? Gorgeous! Trying to pick one tile pattern over another is my next dilemma. You can view and purchase the tiles and sets right here - what a striking accent in a bathroom or kitchen, or four of them joined would make the prettiest trivet. While you are browsing, fall in love with the hexagonal Egyptian Box and the inlaid Backgammon sets.
images via [CConnection]
Post by Kathryn
Awesome architecture. I have always loved the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs California, and the Walker House is based on it. Best thing, it’s in Sydney – not far away from where my husband and I lived in our pre-baby days, and it’s for sale! At over AU$10 million it’s too much for us, but lets just soak up the calmness, the ambience, the space, the views, the grass and every other little bit – online at least. Click here for more images.
via [NotCot]
You know sometimes you visit someone’s house for dinner and they have that to-die-for accessory? The secret? Laguiole. French handmade table accessories that make the salad ‘THE SALAD’ – and in red, too – they call it ‘Bordeaux’. I should put my salad servers out at the main course, then impress my guests with my impeccable taste once again when I pop the cheese on the table with the Laguiole Cheese set, again in red. Just looking at this gorgeous tableware is enough to make you hungry. To buy these or other lovely things from their collection, click here.
Images [Bocker & Pony]
Post by Kathryn
I remember when we just used a piece of board attached to a rope at the big Macrocarpa tree at Grandmas, and that was fun, so could you just imagine how much more fun you could have on these! They are made from recycled tyres and have great moving parts. Only one problem with them, the kids will never want to share, so you will have to buy two, or the whole lot depending on how many kids (or trees) you have. If you don’t have a tree, don’t worry, buy one of their swinging frames or remove the plain old swing from the one you have in the backyard. They start at about US$100 right here, or check out the Aussie version starting at AU$180 – they ship internationally. The Dragon rules!
Images [Sensory Edge and Biome]
My nearly four doesn’t eat his crusts, and rather than nagging at him each day, we go and throw it on the lawn for the birds – while it’s winter. However, we also have a cat and she loves to sit close by and ‘talk’ to the birds which makes for a rather stressful ‘birdie lunchtime’. This made me russle up a few great bird feeders for myself and others who want to feed the birds and not the cat! From left to right, all in US$.
Ceramic Orb – $19
Egg Bird Feeder – $135
Popoutz 6 colours – from $2.25
Arcamita – on sale for $66
Eva Solo Bird Table – $205
Eva Solo Bird Feeder Takeaway – $56
Blomus Fuera Feeder or Bath – $123
Blomus Nido - $84
Blomus Nido curved – $37.61
Cantina – $185
Mod Pod Feeder – $34.99
The Lunchbox or the Earthenware Feeder – $84
Or make your own – there are some seriously hip DIY feeders to build!
Modern Bird Feeder – Wood + Plexiglass
Hanging Food Feeder – Recipe for bird feed
Or get carried away with these beauties – Scaled replicas of homes
Oh, this is a good (and cute) idea. I get tired of carrying a hipsack with my dog’s ball and plastic bags etc inside it – now she can carry her own stuff! My dog is black, so I would choose the red backpack for ordinary walks during the morning. But for showing off at the school gate, or walking the strip shops, I would so get the camo print for a walk on the edgy side, plus she can carry my phone and keys! Fluppies have so many other great fashion ideas for your furry best friend – check out the Angel Wing Harness, the Desperate Housedogs Tee, and the Fire Hydrant Tag. Something for every spoiled canine sidekick.
Images via [Fluppies]
Post by Kathryn
Wow, has everyone seen the cool giveaway that’s going on over at Decor8. This has to be the most exciting package to win, a collection of all-sorts of textiles and paper and more – colour coded by Holly herself, and shipped right to your door. To create and display and show online to all the folks that will be eagerly awaiting your work’s of art, if you haven’t seen it or entered, then take a look right here.
Info and Images via [Decor8]
A bunch of Australian designers have selected op-shop finds from St Vincent de Paul and recycled it into something fabulous that you can buy, with the proceeds going to the St Vincent de Paul Society. Place your bid now on your favourite piece before the auction ends on July 26th. My favourite is Kirrily Johnston’s creation (centre).
Via [Marie Claire Australia]
I can’t tell you how much I have wanted to own a ring, bangle and necklace from Dinosaur Designs. The creations are to die for…..but everything about their lovely organic shape, feel and colour make it hard to choose just one item. Their new Bamboo range is in gorgeous greens – among them are my favourite shades at present, turquoise and duck egg blue. All the designs are hand made at their Sydney studio, and if you aren’t after a piece of jewellery, they also have stunning homeware, fabrics and rugs. Take a look at all their beauty right here, shop online or find a stockist near you.
Over at Creature Comforts I spotted this post that really sums up my blog name bohaute. The whole collections of things is just so me. Bohemian influenced design with crisp chic accents…I wish I could have explained it that well on my About page. Oh, and that bag is on sale!
We have a collection of kids plates and cups all shapes and sizes and covered in one character or another from some movie or tv show. It’s all a bit higglety pigglety, so I had a hunt around and came across these much groovier plates for the little man or lady in the family. You can get French Bull Monster plates and cups online in NZ right here, if you’re not downunder then from their website. They have a couple of other kids versions and also do cool tableware for grownups.
Oh boy! I am totally into paper for the moment – check out this groovy personalised stationery. It has attitude if that’s what you want to convey – or keep it nice if that’s more your thing. I always thought personalised stationery was for settled, older people – though always secretly coveted a notepad with my name atop the pages. Note Couture can help you out – and it won’t break the bank. Bring on the ‘Things to Do When I’m Not Hiding The Credit Card Bills‘ stationery. That should fit the bill! Designed and fashioned in Melbourne, Australia, the collection has over 300 images and they even have childrens and mens versions – note pads, note sheets, note cards, notebooks, to do lists, or you can customise your very own.
Images [Note Couture]
Post by Kathryn
Don’t these just make you want to spend time in the kitchen, even if it is to just stack and re-stack them. The Nest range of kitchenware is designed by UK design firm Morph for Joseph Joseph in London and will be available in October. They fit perfectly inside each other and take up no room at all – just like Babushka dolls! Let’s hope they make it down under or someone will have to bring them back from London for me.
Via [The Kitchn]
Images [Morph]
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