The month of Yellow

The month of Yellow

Yellow is the colour of the month at A@H, and what a great way to welcome spring. 

We have 2 new Yellows in our Autentico Classics Collection of beautiful paints

It's such a happy & welcoming colour, and with the sun peering through our windows in the early mornings, I've found myself being drawn to wanting more of this sunshine inside my home.

I've been using my Noritake yellow cup & saucer set at breakfast time & purchased some beautiful yellow roses the other day for my desk.  There are so many ways that we can bring yellow into our home & if your on a budget then paint, cushions and accessories are it!

I'll leave you with a "Yellow Quote"

Pinterest image sources via my pinterest page

Paint splattered pants.......

I was just looking at Amanda Brooks on Instagram & she has a shot of her in the latest Zara looks.
Pictured here on the right in the khaki's.

Gets whats in style?

Ok, so who would have guessed that paint splattered pants were in style!  I think that between myself & the kids we all own our very own custom chalk painted clothing creations.
But had I known that it was in style as seen in Zara's latest range. I wouldn't have bothered changing to leave the house!
Although I don't think that paint splattered leggings are the same.........any way If i wear a pair of old jeans whilst painting, I will actually be fashionable at the same time........very cool.....
(In all seriousness Chalk paint can be used on fabric & it stay's on! Most of my leggings can attest to that! so you could actually achieve this look on purpose, at a fraction of the price too!)

Have a great weekend.

LL

My latest Ikea Hack loves.......

I have been ikea shopping quite a lot lately, I think you need to be savvy when you go ikea shopping.
Always be on the lookout for things that you can transform or (hack) & I try to purchase items that are made out of timber V's MDF or chipboard.
These are a few of my favourite items currently available.....
Check out my Pinterest board on Ikea hacks or my Pinterest board to see my Ikea finds.

The VITTSJO series is being transformed into some beautiful pieces:

Stunning in Yellow, In a "get the look" by Better homes & gardens
showing whats possible with the Vittsjo!

& this is stunning in gold, done by Ana Antunes at Home styling.
( I'm a little obsessed with gold at the moment).







This is a gorgeous inspirational photo........





And The Nesting tables ($89) done over at Simple details,that inspired me to use them in my office (that I'm not quite finished yet).






And I simply adore this from Olive Lane, this I have bought for my bedroom (again not done yet).
For $79 what a great bargain DIY.






And this cute little square side table...IKEA PS2012. $49.99
(In the Au). That Style me pretty Living did.



And don't even get me started on all the RAST chest makeovers...........brilliant.!
This is one of my favourite images of inspiration for using the Rast (this is not the Rast itself)
Isn't it stunning!

On the Campaign chest trail..............this one by Molly Madfis from Almost makes perfect.


This one from For Chic Sake ........I love!




Swoonworthy  did this one for her bedroom, Tres Chic!







And this stunning & glamorous little night stand transformation........by Crafty Sisters. Well done girls!



Or perhaps a little Dorothy Draper is more your style........like this from Marcus Design.





Or Using overlays for the prettiest blue & gold night stands by 6th Street Design School in this master bedroom. The room is really cute you should go over & check it out (I'm in love with the fabric she used on the pillows)





This is very stylish in white with blue/Grey painted overlays by The best laid plans.





More use of Overlays.................like this Black & gold one.......
Perhaps some Upholstery is in order...................

This really cute Fabric wrapped version by sarah m dorsey designs is really pretty. Sarah has an Etsy store that I purchased my stencil from that I used in the Media room on my wall Here.

Kelly at Hello boudreau transformed hers with Linen, I love this look!

Or just a little paint & gold leaf rub...........

Like this pretty in pink by Sita montgomery interiors.

So! What do you think of these? aren't they inspiring?  so many Rast Ideas & how about the Vittsjo Series? 

If you attempt any of these Id love to see them!

Have a great week LL.

LETS TALK.....The year of the horse! Saddle up girls it's said to be a great year!

Hello Everyone, how was your weekend?
Can you believe that its MARCH !

This year is the "Year of the horse"

Ralph Lauren

This year is all about being the best of ourselves- 
This is a snipit of what the girls over at Astrostyle  have to say:

with great wisdom seemingly on our side.....
It's quite an energising year & a year for the doing.
Last years energy was all about sitting back a little, perhaps a little more inward. 
Not this year !
It's all about moving & shaking . Putting your best foot (or hoof) forward.
For me the energy of a horse is strong,graceful, elegant,glamorous, powerful, stubborn, fast, unstoppable. 
These sound like pretty great qualities to embrace, what do you think?
God knows, I need all the help I can get so bring it on I say.


1. Embrace Freedom.
Get out there and explore......let creativity & freedom reign. (pardon the pun)

2. Keep your hooves moving.
Its all about Action.........Its a doing year!

3.Know when to say "nay" and when to make hay.
Don't be hasty is all about making good desions and being wise.....

4.Groom thyself.
A bit of an overhaul,might be just what you need, pay attention to yourself & your appearance...........

5.Dont get fooled  by the "show ponies".
Watch out for big talkers who may overpromise & underdeliver.....
& keep our own Ego's in check..........

Head over to read the entire article by the girls at Astrostyle. This is a must read, so witty & full of great tips to make this year, your year........


What I've been up to........
Its been quite a month, My son turned 14- insane & I'm turning 40 today!- OMG!
I still feel 20 something, only more content with myself so it cant be all bad.

How has your year been progressing, I've been really productive & have been doing lots of little things to the house, that I cant share as my camera has decided not to connect to the computer for some reason that's completely unbeknownst to me.

 I can share theese few things that I managed to have allready downloaded.

  I did a little sorting & organising in the laundy. It makes such a difference to have everyhting labeled & neat I had allready labeled my shelves however since having the baby, I've had the kids on laundry duty, and well lets just say that the items do reach the cupboard.......in what state they reach the cupboard is another question!

A bit of organising

 I then decided as I was painting the back of the bookcase ( my original intention) that I would just paint the whole thing! Did I mention that I really dont like painting.......I love the fished result, just not the doing!

Have a great week, and embrace the year of the horse....................

I'm going to embrace the horse syle & who does it better then Hermes & Ralph Lauren-

As it's my Birthday today  & I'm off to Collins street, I may have to indulge theese iconic brands & pay them a visit & of course walk out with something!

Ralph Lauren

Hermes

LL.