Thinking of summer with all the bright colours popping up everywhere I look. I cant help but notice the pineapple and tropical trends that seem to be taking over in the interior world. I'm a huge fan of fruit inspired prints, décor and colour schemes, they always but a smile on my face (and instantly want a pina colada, like you do) I think using tropical prints and exotic home décor is a great way to turn your garden, summer house and conservatory into your own tropical paradise for the summer and would set the scene for dinner parties and gatherings. I've put together a mood board of what I think is the best of the pineapple bunch, let me know if you are crushing on this trend...

From top left Zara Home - Pineapple print cushion cover- £25.99, Zara Home - Pineapple tumbler and wine glass - £1.99 - £3.99, Zara Home - Pineapple Basket - £49.99, Rose and Grey - Pineapple Box - £18.50, Found on www.hearthomemag.co.uk  - Pineapple Cushion - £135, Found on www.onekingslane.com - Pineapple wall sconce - no price.

Studio Daze

It's been a long time since I've wrote a post and I'm so sorry, I've been working like a crazy women over the past month, plus been on a trip to Copenhagen which was one of the best cities I've ever been to ( ill dish all the deets later ) but today I want to share my love and shall I say a big goal of mine to own my own studio.

 

 As I have been working a lot lately its had me thinking about workspaces and how important it is to feel happy where your working, (I've basically spent a month painting in a cow barn, which was freezing and full of cobwebs, yep nice I know) your workspace should lift you when you're struggling for answers, to look up at your walls and feel inspired. Do you look forward to working in your office/workspace? Or could you make it more inviting. There seem to be so many inspiring beautiful studios out there that I like and could picture myself working quite happy in, here are just a few, let me know which one is your favourite?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All pic's are sourced from Pinterest. if you have enjoyed this post follow my board 'workspace' on Pinterest. 

Through the Looking-glass

I'm a huge fan of open spaces, light and the feeling of creating rooms with furniture rather than brick walls, are you ? but sometimes open living can make your space look a little lost or maybe you feel that you would like some kind of wall division but you want to still hold that light airy feel, you may just love these glass wall panels that I have been adoring over at Pinterest, giving you that perfect open planed feel, they look great in old buildings with lots of character for that mind blowing contrast 'of something old next to something new' look, to me that's always a win win situation and of course they look fab in contemporary minimal interiors too.

I wish I could have a glass wall like these ones; it gives a dramatic effect in such a simple way. I'm totally in love right now!

Weather you love country chic or rustic industrial interiors there is something for everyone and you can see that these super cool glass panels fit into to pretty much any surrounding which makes me love them a little more, how do you feel about the glass wall ?
 

 



Yard Of Bleu Shop Update :: Lake Blues & Oyster Whites

Today we have put together some of our favourite vintage home wares fresh from the shop. Lately we have been drawn by smoked blue linens, old white china and petite glass perfume bottles.  These muted tones work well with natural light interiors and bare wooden surfaces for a more rustic look. We also have introduced some women's wear to the shop, we couldn't resist these pretty vintage blouses, could you?  

Elegant oyster white and French grey tea set, grey Monday tablecloth, ivory Selfridge blouse, pale tinted goblet glasses, smoked scalloped blouse, glass jelly mould, petite femme perfume bottle and champagne rose embroidered trinket.

 

Psss..... for more deets or to buy head over to the shop , these beauties wont be there for long!

 

Enjoy your day.





House Of Hackney

 

Happy Monday, in need of a little inspiration... well feast your eyes on lust label House Of Hackney, combining beautiful quality prints from fashion to interiors, and of course I'm in love with there interior collection but I'm also completely loving there fashion range and they even do matching stationary, {which is a must}.

 

You may have been lucky enough to have seen House Of Hackney exhibiting at the world's leading interior design show Maison Et Objet in Paris last month, If so I Envy you.

 

 

 

 

Im such a lover of pattern fabric and wallpaper especially when its put together like this.

 

Images via House Of Hackney

 

Queen Bee Collection

Upholstery Trend :: Back to basics.

Spotting trends; looking through magazines, pictures on Pinterest and a few beautiful inspiring interior design books that I got for Christmas I've noticed the " deconstructed chair" popping up quite a lot lately its caught my eye every time and I love things that look old, handmade and have that vintage charm. This trend is going back to basics, keeping traditional method's of upholstery alive and bringing it in to our modern world once again.

 

 I've just been given a beautiful French armchair and I think my next move is to try this look. Upholstering the armchair in a traditional method with hessian and tacks and then leaving it exposed so you can enjoy the craftsmanship not only of the wooden frame but the upholstery technique, and it looks just perfect mixed with modern interiors, having the mix of old and new or kept in a more vintage inspired surrounding.

 

Here I've gathered a few images of some rather beautiful deconstructed chairs from Pinterest, Ralph Lauren Home and Interior Stylist Nina Hartmann.

 

 

 

 

 

 



All pictures are sourced from Pinterest. Join our new board "upholstery" for daily inspiration.

 

Some chairs may be slightly fragile and unpractical for living with and more suited for photo shoots but there are some that look newly upholstered in a traditional method and sturdy, if they are upholstered well they will last a life time.

 

 

Do you dare to bare your chairs inner beauty ? 

Artist And Flea Markets :: Brooklyn



 Last November I went to NYC to do a little Christmas shopping and on the Sunday I thought it would be a nice idea to head over to Brooklyn and wonder through the vintage boutiques, you know have a lazy Sunday kinda day. I did manage to find the Brooklyn vintage flea market, soon as I entered the old building I just wanted to buy EVERYTHING I can't tell you how much I adore American vintage clothing I think they hold the best, all the corners was cramped with old lace dresses and tan leather brogues lined up on the floor, stools filled with handmade jewellery designed by young up and coming designers and then I found 'Love Hue Studios' a designer Devin Kain who turns vintage books into clocks, this really was one of my all time fav's, such a good idea and they look beautiful.

 

I admire artist that reuse vintage stuff and turn it into beautiful quirky things that we seem to find ourselves taken by. When I see artist/designers come together at flea markets and craft show's it inspires me to keep going and not give up on something you love, and that's why I feel that its important for us to help support small business's and up and coming designers/artist.

 

Love Hue Studios can also custom make you a vintage book clock so if you have a all time favourite you can send them your book and they can customise you a clock. I kinda love this idea think its a tiny bit genius.

 

 

www.bugcicle.com
 

New Years Eve glitter and gatherings.

May 2014 be your year to shine and by shine what I mean is why not dive straight in to the new year with a touch of sparkle, adding a little something special to your NYE party or gathering with some easy DIY last minute decorations, table inspiration and glittery cocktail glass's to create the most enchanted atmosphere your folks have seen. Were lovin natural bouquet's of greenery hanging amongst silver star garlands and lit dinner candles. Not to mention those edible glittery cupcakes! Yum.

Let the party begin!

 

Sugar frosting and snowflake mixers / Source

 

White paper pom poms and fairy lights / Source

 

 Postcard garland of this year adventures / Source

 

Glittery cupcakes are a must /Source

 

Sequin dress's for NYE / Source

 

Greenery garland and bouquet / Source

 

Dipped white feathers in glitter paint for table décor / Source

 

Bringing friends and family together. Simply style /Source

 

Star garland / Source

 

Rustic winter table setting / Source

 

Lets throw glitter when the clock trikes twelve! / Source

 

All images are sourced from Pinterest. If you would like to see more NYE inspiration join us on Pinterest to see what else we are pinning.

 

If you are hosting a NYE party this year then you know what they say ''Let the hostess be the mostess'' Enjoy!

 

 

Yard of Bleu Christmas Shop

This time of year is were we all should be enjoying ourselves feeling festive and cuddling up in the evenings watching Christmas movies(scoffing our faces with quality street), planning to meeting up with old friends and making time for some Christmas home baking while singing along to a bit of Michael Buble , but if you are anything like me you will be running around like a headless chicken in need of finding those unique last minute gifts and perfect décor to bring family and the house together in time for Christmas. Does this sound like you ? Well if so then we may just have what you are looking for in our Christmas shop over at Etsy were you may find that perfect last minute Stocking Fillers or some vintage home décor to make your Christmas this year extra special.  

Here are a few favourites of mine.

 

 

If there is something that takes your fancy then why not head over to our online vintage home ware and gift store at www.yardofbleu.etsy.com 

 

 

Upholstery Update :: Champagne And Gold

 

When I first picked up this armchair from my client I already new it was going to be beautiful as the shape of the frame is so elegant and when she asked if I would paint the chair in a shimming cream with flecks of gold, I couldn't stop smiling at the thought of painting with gold and couldn't wait to get stuck into this one!

 

This was my first ever armchair, probably the biggest challenge so far, learning to make the cushion seat was probably one of the hardest things I have had to face in upholstery as sewing machines aren't exactly my best friends and having spent 10 hours in total, by the time this baby was done I did start to get the hang of things, but only just...