Autentico@Home: Chalk paint

Friday, 4 April 2014

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.

Friday, 17 January 2014

Friday, 15 November 2013

What does colour say about you?

I was reading recently in House Beautiful about Colour expert Kate Smith revealing the meanings behind your colour choices.She was referring to the colours of rooms we may have in our homes, however it can represent on a smaller scale down to even a piece of furniture or accessory that we may be drawn to in a particular colour.........SO what do these colours say about our personalities & that perhaps if your drawn to them, even on a small scale, you may be trying to harness the energy of that particular colour!

What colours are you drawn too? I am personally drawn to all of these colours & have them all in different parts of my home....I'm not really sure what that says about me? Perhaps.....Confused!

Blue:

You bring a no-nonsense attitude to most endeavours and your strong belief in the things you undertake is often the key to their success," Smith says.

J'Lo' s Dining space in kitchen......Sooo pretty, I just love this.

Electric Blue:

"Electric blue reveals you as a dynamic personality," Smith says.

Coco Republic

Light Green:

Celadon indicates that you are a good listener, have genuine compassion, and allow others to express their hopes and fears," Smith says.

Kitchen with sage green cabinets-Monic Richard--House & Home

Chinois Palais fabric in Lettuce-Mary McDonald for Schumacher........this is so pretty & fresh.

Blue & green....This is such a fresh & crisp look & makes me want to do the same.

Bright Green:

Bright green lovers are "someone who exudes positive energy and a 'we can make it happen' philosophy," Smith says. "With a discerning sensibility and an innate desire to put others at ease, this person is a natural when it comes to social endeavours.

If you're drawn to bright pink, you're "maybe a bit tempestuous, someone who seeks out new experiences and surroundings," Smith says. "Easily bored by the mundane, they live life with a willingness to put themselves 'out there.'"

Pretty pink sofa

Brown:

If you love rich browns in your decor, you "take your obligations seriously, are industrious, and value the respect of those close to you," Smith says.

Ralph Lauren study......I love ralph Lauren style.

My own Office/Library

Black:

Dare to go with dramatic black? You're "elegant, comfortable with formality, complex, a bit mysterious," Smith says. "Precise in your thinking you quickly understand concepts, connect ideas, and envision ways to make things happen."

Ralph Lauren Home.......very classic!