Pip pip hurray!

Pip Studio is a quirky little Dutch company which I have fallen in love with!  The home accessories are so colourful and pretty that you can’t help but love the whole range.  Quite shabby chic too, don’t you think?

The person behind Pip is Dutch product designer Catharina, who has had the nickname Pip since childhood.  What a talented lady!

Pip’s designs are inspired by ”every-day incidents that seem quite ordinary but when scrutinised more closely are, in fact, exceptionally beautiful”.

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Heavenly Hallways

It’s the first thing you’re presented with when entering a home and you want it to look inviting, striking and  personal.  Decorating your hallway needs lots of time and thought.  Choose home accessories which reflect your personality.  Add a pretty throw, a stunning vase  or a useful console table.  Use clever storage to create a unique look.

Keep the walls white for maximum impact.  Hexagonal storage shelving from Bloq.

The orange strip along the door edging compliments the print hanging in the hallway perfectly.

You don’t need a lot of space to make a statement!

I love these stairs but the design doesn’t seem to fit with the surroundings in this instance.  Perhaps the home is still work in progress.  Wallpaper by Orla Kiely

What do you think of this contemporary multicoloured staircase?  I like it to look at but not sure if I could actually live with it every day.  You’d definitely need to stick to a white background for this to work.

Images via housetohome.co.uk

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A House in The Hamptons

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t dream of partying with Paris Hilton in the Hamptons.  Sounds like the perfect summer holiday to me!  Whilst I know you won’t all be sharing my view, I’ve no doubt you wouldn’t say no to staying in one of the most luxurious areas in the world. (sigh…!)

There’s no getting away from the fact that c/o The Maidstone is a stunning building.  This East Hampton hotel, restaurant and lounge oozes Scandinavian chic, right down to the Swedish breakfast!

Lovely golden and turquoise hues add a touch of luxury…

Safari theme to the extreme, maybe?!

This is such a dreamy, relaxing bedroom, with the soft greys and cream.  Love the cushions but those throws are just screaming ‘grandma’s shawl’!  The headboard provides the main focus point.

Love the wallpaper but maybe in a different setting?  It’s interesting how the frame suggests the wallpaper is a piece of art in its own right.

This is a little too colourful for my liking… what do you think?  I’m wondering if the wallpaper wasn’t a step too far; all those colours in one space make me fell dizzy!  Scandinavian design is undoubtedly colourful!

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Pamper yourself

Taking a long, relaxing bath or an invigorating shower is one of life’s daily little pleasures.  It’s a time for self indulgence and pampering.  We all lead busy lives these days, so make the most of the time you have and turn your bathroom into a mini paradise!

Vibrant yellow against soft grey works really well

 I love the contrast in colour seen when these stencilled cabinets are opened

This small table is much better than a shelf full of unsightly cluttered products!

Set the mood with soft lighting.  Inject strong colour with a bright rug or towel bundle

Images: House To Home

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