There is a reason purple is associated with royalty. In ancient times, the dye was extracted from mollusks and therefore insanely expensive. Now deep versions of the color still signal luxury and passion, while softer tones are famously soothing and calming to the soul. We have taken this royal colour and muted it to a soft inviting mulberry.
 Ironically grey isn't a color that a lot of people choose to use in their home decor or even their wedding . That's probably because grey tends to be associated with dreariness and depression. Quite the opposite to purple.  It also tends to be a formal color which means it's often avoided in homes that seek to be a place of fun self-expression. Yet used in subtle ways and different tones, warmed up with earthy browns; grey is purple's perfect companion. 

This stunning chesterfield styled  lounge feels like its covered in a Cadbury wrapper ... rich, smooth and velvety ...

We have loved featuring Claire Pettibone for a few years, I can honestly say this is my favourite year. Im so in love with the whole collection we had to post every single one!  

One of my favorite Flickr accounts , Palepinkandroses, collects these gorgeous images. We wanted to introduce and share the ones we love :) 

1. Untitled, 2. Catherine Risi Table!!, 3. craft room vignettes , 4. Pink Haired Spool Doll, 5. Austrian Handpainted Bowl , 6. Sweet And Elegant Handpainted Baby Shoes, 7. My house Featured on Terrys Enchanted Garden website, 8. Last of the Wal-Mart Roses, 9. Vintage Floral China Bouquets, 10.100_5849, 11. China Show'N'Tell, 12. China Show'N'Tell, 13. ~Everything's Coming Up Roses~14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available

1. B O U G A I N V I L L E A, 2. great jadeite pitcher, 3. It's just another manic Monday, wish it were Sunday 'Cause that's my funday! HBM :), 4. Shakespeare & roses..., 5. Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pepper 03.24.09, 6. Vintage Supplies, 7. Vintage Tin Flower Arrangement, 8. Florabella, 9. The Softest Sound of Color, 10. jadite, 11. L A . V I E . E N . R O S E, 12. Petals & ribbons, 13. Jane Ray14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available

1. Pink Flower (Lotus) - IMG_8593, 2. Target Tuesday: Pink Glasses, 3. Pink Blossom Booties, 4. pink preview, 5. Pink for the CURE, 6. Bubblegum Tweed Recycled Re-spun , 7. pink explosion, 8. simple abundance, 9. Sweet Pink Taffy, 10. pink jewelry box, 11. 1951 Petal Pink Kitchen by Royal Barry Wills, 12. Jenny's Collage for the "Bits & Pieces Swap" 2, 13. Pink M&M's14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available

 Stage the outdoors. 

From long and expansive verandahs where your imagination can run amuck to Even  a small home which has only a teensy postage stamp–size verandah lay it up with a cute café table and chairs, a cheerful tablecloth and even a little tray of dishes or a vase of flowers.
And with a larger verandah detaiing it into rooms to allow for intimate settings using these same ideas mentioned earlier. 
When people look at this scene, they won't be thinking "small" or "impersonal" they will be thinking, "What a charming spot to have breakfast!" 

Using paint to freshen up your door or leaving it with its character and story you can add everything from paper to flowers, old  pots and the ever important hot glue gun . These wreaths and doors are here to inspire you to take another look next time you shut the front door.

Every  day objects, old discarded can be transformed easily.  We love these so much. 

Creating the Design Me Vintage look, always starts at my home first. With my latests and current obsession being my kitchenware! 

My latest purchases have been slowly updating the not so old but "stand in " dinner set for a more fitting set which suited my tastes and look. 

The brief I gave myself has been   ~ "a  mismatched array of pastel and bright florals, stripes, minimal polka dot  plates and cups happiness" . 
I wanted to share these ranges with you all. 


Firstly is Enchante From Maxwell Williams.  My dinner plates and noodle/curry bowls. 

And also the lovely Katie Alice range from the UK. My latest China tea cups, tea, coffee and sugar bowls. ... Just love love this range...