Navy & White

Navy blue and white is such a classic and beautiful colour combination. It's so crisp and fresh - I love to balance it with warm tones of pink, coral, wood or brass.

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I love a deep blue painted wall, but if you'd rather introduce it into your home in smaller doses, here are some fantastic ways to do that...

rocking chair | wall tiles | key tassel | papier mache bowl | watercolour painting shibori baskets | y side table | zebra fouta towel

Online Reading

I put some time aside over the weekend to catch up on some online magazine reading. The latest issue of Est Magazine is out, and I was really happy to hear that, after some reader feedback, they have decided to publish Est more regularly (monthly) but reduce the size of the magazine. The reason being that as many of us are becoming increasingly busy, we're more likely to be able to find ten minutes to put aside to read a magazine, than half an hour. I know that's a scary thought! I really believe in taking some time to 'breathe', but I can completely relate to being constantly time-poor.

For that same reason I have reduced the number of online magazines featured on my blog side panel down to my three favourites (see below, right hand panel). I was finding it hard to find the time to regularly update all of them, but with just three, it will be much more manageable. This latest Est has lots of fabulous content, but I particularly loved the cover home belonging to interior designer, Taimi Sanders.

I am completely envious of her kitchen/dining renovation, which is the last remaining room in my home that needs doing. Simple, clean lines with gorgeous furniture pieces, and beautiful materials is the key to this amazing home.

It's also the cover home in the latest issue of Rue Magazine that grabbed my attention. It's a one bedroom apartment in Sweden owned by school teacher, Emma Solveigsdotter. It was Emma's grandmother who inspired her interest in vintage furniture and pieces with history. She choses each piece for her home very carefully, which has helped her to create a warm and soulful home.

Make sure you give yourself some breathing time this week and check out both of these awesome mags in their entirety.

Indoor/Outdoor Pouf | Bibby + Brady

Dael & I are really excited about our Bibby + Brady online shop, and the products we plan to introduce. Some of our Cush & Nooks favourites will remain, like the beautiful hanging pod chairs, the wall decals, tassel necklaces, and more. We will slowly be adding new products to the range - pieces we like to use in our own homes and in the homes of our clients. Some are Bibby + Brady designs - products we've wanted to use but couldn't find quite what we were after, so we've created our own.

The first of these products are these super cute indoor/outdoor poufs. I had a similar pouf in the Cush & Nooks shop a while ago, and they sold out within days. I kept one for myself, and it's the most versatile little piece of furniture. The kids pull it out to use as a seat all the time (and it's big enough for adults to sit on too); it makes a great footstool; and I often use it as a little coffee table too. If you're a cat owner beware - they love them too, so you may have to fight them for it :)

I would've loved to have been able to take my original pouf outside, but it wouldn't have withstood the elements. Dael & I have chosen a range of beautifully patterned indoor/outdoor fabrics for our range, so that you can use them anywhere in your home. The base is made from black indoor/outdoor fabric, so it's super practical, and the fabric is stain resistant and easily cleaned with a damp cloth. An extra base with a zip lines the bottom, so that if the first zip is accidentally opened, the beans inside won't escape.

This is just the first of some exciting new products, so if you want to be the first to see new additions, make sure you sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of our homepage.