KITCHEN SINK DREAMS!

I love interiors almost as much as I love fashion, and thought that as I am in the process of re-designing my house, I would post a few ideas that are in my scrapbook.

Inspiration for my kitchen........ sort of rustic meets urban?

Love to know what you think?

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I have always loved beach combed wood, the almost grey colour, the softened edges, and the open grain........so beautiful.



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This salvaged wood island piece would work so well, and the stools just give it a bit more of a punch!  

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Not that my kitchen is anywhere near this size, but again love the textures and materials used here.

I will have to get drinking a bit more wine if I am to have a go at creating this quirky chandelier........ But I'm sure I can rise to the challenge?!

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An altogether softer look here.

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I know this is a shop........but I just love the way they have designed it using reclaimed floorboards and scaffolding planks as shelves, a  great combination.

These shelves would be such an easy look to recreate!

Another great table, teamed with some metal chairs. The lampshade is pretty cool, don't you think?.......

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I want to have a chill out area in the kitchen too, and I love these grain sack covered arm chairs.........great for the kids to jump over too!

I would like to use antique French linen to make the soft furnishings........

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Makes me think of an old French bakery, but perhaps a bit too smart?

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This look is a little more feminine, but still very gorgeous.

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Hey, what fun are these forks? They have been bent to create some alternative hooks....... Maybe a car boot hunt seems like a good idea?

So if you have any thoughts ideas or pictures you would like to share with me, in my quest to get this room right, I would love to hear from you?

P.S. My next post will be back to the day job......FASHION!!

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BEACH CHIC & CHEAP.

HOLIDAY........Splurge or Steal!

Flight's booked, hotel arranged, sunshine and blue skies here I come!

If like me, your credit card is maxed out after paying for the holiday? Then have a look at my purse friendly High Street alternatives.

The look is still every bit as chic, and sassy as their designer big sisters, but at a fraction of the cost!

SPLURGE.........

Juliet Dunn Beach Dress £193

Isabel Marant Carol Studded Leather Sandals £600

Linda Farrow for The Row Sunglasses £269





Rag and Bone Distressed Denim Shorts £140

Lisa Marie Fernandez Bikini Was $395 Now $277 (£179)

STEAL..........

Try a little Boho chic.......

Dip Dye embellished Kaftan £25, River Island

Soft leather friendship bracelet £2.29 Etsy 

Pavement, pool, or party in Gold Jelly Shoes £18 River Island 

Nothing to be "upset" about the price here.......? 

"Distressed" Denim Shorts George at Asda £12

Just don't drop your choc ice down this one, it so ruins your inner Halle Berry Bond girl look!

Bikini by River Island Top £15. Bottom £10

Cooler than cool retro chic Sunglasses £10 River Island

Can't afford the Marant's......?

Look no further! Studded Leather Sandals £50 River Island

Huge Moroccan woven Beach bag £25 from Basket Basket!

This fabulous hold everything could be used for all the family's beach kit......Just make sure someone else carries it though? 

Well it is your holiday after all!

SPLURGE..........

Matthew Williamson Bikini £175

Matthew Williamson Kaftan £375

Stella McCartney Espadrille £175 Now £122









Celine D-Frame Sunglasses £220

Sensi Panama Hat £110

Sensi Woven Straw Bag £205

Wild Rice Braided Bracelet £55

STEAL.......

Graphic Print Bikini Top £8 Matalan

Graphic Print Bikini Bottom £5 Matalan

Elle Macpherson alway's seems to get it right...........

Get some Supermum status in this stunning bikini, at a price you won't loose sleep over!

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Just moored the yacht in the marina, or hopped of the lilo?!

 Pop on a kimono kaftan for a spot of lunch, "darling".......

 Rainbow Print Kaftan Matalan £8

Going it alone......Just big enough for your sun cream , book and sunglasses! 

Bolga Basket £17  from Basket Basket.

Checking out the talent by the pool,

 or keeping an eye on the kids?

 If these sunglasses get scratched in the sand, then at £14 from Oasis , there shouldn't be tears!

Valentino, Chanel, and a host of other designers have made the espadrille the footwear of choice this summer.........

Jessie Espadrille £8 at Asos

Pile them high......... asos Stack Bracelets £8

Rock a hat.....

you know it makes sense and looks super cool too! 

Echo Ethnic Straw Fedora Was £35 Now £25

Pack a tent!

Great for sleeping babies and tots, and avoiding the dilemma of how to get your wet swimwear off,  without revealing your all to the beach?!

Beach Tent £295

 Use this fun beach towel on your sun lounger .

Get there first.......

Reserved Beach Towel £7

Have a great time.....!


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CAT WOMAN.

WISH OF THE WEEK...........

L.A. designer Brian Lichtenberg's hip and cool collections often have a cheeky humour attached . 

The edgy pieces have a huge following, and are firm favourites of  British super models Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne,  for their preferred off duty look..........

Get you paws on...... 

Brian Lichtenberg Feline cotton T-shirt £65

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Feel like the cat who got the cream in this 

Acne Mape leather biker jacket £1100

The claws are out for a 

Balenciaga bag £945

"Meow".....means yes please in cat talk!  

Maria Francesca Pepe Cuff Was £73 Now £44

Style predators will love...... 

J Brand Aoki cropped boyfriend fit jeans £235.

Playful lady in 

Stella McCartney's oversized sunglasses £128

The"Purr"fect red..... 

Nars nail polish £14.50

Become a slinky feline in 

Aquazzura's "Sexy Thing" sandals £375

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Looks like the dog thinks he's the cats whiskers!

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