Modern House Minimalist Design

I'm still in love with pastels after my  Easter Inspiration post and consequently this week found myself drawn to all things pastel, food, interiors and crafts. On the yummy side of things this weeks discoveries, include, Banana Gelato  icecream, pastel swirl cake and a simple Rice Krispie recipe,  I've also found some pretty pastel interiors.  Plenty to peruse, so take your time to browse through. You will find " quick links" to instructions and recipes, at the end of this post. And now for some pretty pastel interiors... Interior image sources :      1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Quick Links: Banana Gelato Ice cream from Dine & Dish...recipe instructions Pastel Swirl Cake by Sweetapolita - How to ice, plus Rosie's chocolate cake recipe... here Rice Krispies and mini marshmallows at Pocket Full of Dreams...Recipe here Ribbon spool - secret treasure box from clever craft blogger Mel Stampz... Step by step instructions Pastel Bread boards an id...

Christmas and New Year is finally over and it's back to the drawing board, so to speak. Currently I'm spending time working between the blog and preparing my mothers house for sale. I can't start my art again until I have sold my mothers house, there is just too much going on, although I have lots of beautiful Peony Images, and itching to get started.  I haven't featured my regular weekly inspiration post since Christmas, so I have spent time the past few days looking for fabulous ideas to share with you and really pleased with the ones I've found.  Once you have finished reading, you will find the links for the featured recipes and DIY instructions at the end of the post. Ideas with wallpaper from Farrow and Ball, see    see instructions plus more ideas  Fabulous stencilled curtains by Rhoda from Southern Hospitality. Simple step by step tutorial ...    read more. An ingenious idea for creating some light reflecting beauty by using mirror ti...

image via This is a great way for families and their children to give something and show support to Sandy Hook Elementary: Snowflakes for Sandy Hook: Please help the students of Sandy Hook have a winter wonderland at their new school! Get Creative!! No two snowflakes are alike. Make and send snowflakes to Connecticut PTSA, 60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06514, by January 12, 2013. Some great links to snowflake patters , how -to's, and fun info:   All Season Snowflakes Martha Stewart Angel Street Mom   Deviant Art   Tree Hugger  

As the holiday season really get on a roll, it's time to start thinking hard about what you'll be giving (time flies when you're thinking about what you might be receiving!). If you're on a tight budget this year, at a lost for gift ideas, or just like to give a little personal touch, we have just the projects for you! Get ready to get crafty (click photos for detailed instructions)! This one,

YOGA BRA &SHIRT Forever 21 (here and similar here) | SKIRT JCrew (similar here | SANDALS Free People (here) | SEED NECKLACE traditional Guaraní | LEATHER ARM CUFF street fair in Argentina | MOUSTACHE NECKLACE made by moi! First, let me say that when I saw that these basic shoes had dropped to a mere $19.95 (plus shipping and handling), I knew I had to have them. And they've since become

This week's been ultra busy, in between long walks with Poppy, rushing around pricing blinds versus curtains and getting the best prices on paint, I've been working hard on mums house and have now painted walls, ceilings, doors and windows in  three bedrooms and the living room, and currently working on the dining room and kitchen. I hope to be share the makeover with you in December.  Getting back on track, this weeks inspiration, I've lots to share including a competition, some fabulous recipes and beautiful interiors.  First this wonderful competition especially for those of you that are looking forward to creating fabulous holiday decor. I discovered designer Scot Meacham Wood, Scot is a creative and talented interior designer whose style I love. Scot's running a competition on his blog, "The Adventures of Tartanscot" , to select the best of three following categories for the fast coming up holiday/Christmas period.  1. Dining Table 2. Christmas Tr...

This week has been a long week of back and forth to mums, still sorting out but also sanding and painting. The house is really starting to look refreshed, I'm replacing old floral wallpapers with a fresh, clean neutral paint, Resene Ricecake, and painting mouldings, skirting and ceilings in alabaster. I used these colours for my own home too. These neutral whites with a touch of warmth help create a sense of  light and space and are perfect background for hanging artworks.  I'm still struggling parting with a lot of mums possessions but this week made a break through sending 5 more huge bags of clothing to the Mercy Hospice shop as Mercy were so wonderful to both of us the past few years, without their help I don't know what I would have done. I also have two bags for the SPCA (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Mum loved animals and I know she will have felt good about contributing to this worthy cause too. Consequently this week to prepare this post I'v...

Sorry I didn't get around to posting any Inspiration last week, I've been hectically trying to re-decorate my mums house. It's been extremely difficult as I first had to pack up all mums belongings and now there are dozens of boxes scattered around her house (just not ready to part with them all yet), and were having to work around them which isn't easy.  One bedroom is finished now, it's amazing how a small dark room is now full of light and sunshine. Dark heavy curtains removed, sheer nets removed, flowered wallpaper painted over with two undercoats of white and two top coats of Resene Ricecake has made it a perfect blank canvas for a bit of styling when it comes to putting the house on the market.  I do hope to take some photos to share but still waiting for that elusive DSLR camera, ever hopeful that this Christmas I might be unwrapping one.  I'll stop ranting on now and share this weeks discoveries with you..... This beautiful interior started out an empty...