I’m loving the style of Swedish photographer Mari Eriksson.  The imagery really captures the essence of Swedish interior design and shows that white is far from boring!  Fresh, understated and luxurious- I could happily live in a place like this…

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I’m loving Atlanta-based photographer, Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn‘s interior shots.  The colours are so vibrant and fresh!  Not only that but the images are packed full of inspiration… 

Use colour and mood lighting to give a room a warm, welcoming feel.  This property has been left bare and stripped back, so it may feel cooler inside in winter.  Imagine snuggling up with some hot cocoa on the sofa next to an open fire…

Above:  how to ‘do’ nautical.  There’s no need to go ‘overboard’ (pardon the pun!) with a theme.  A gentle nod is all that is required to make a statement.

Note how the stripes on the stool are reflected again in the rug for continuity and to ‘bring the room together’.  And is that a Hermes bag i spy?  I’d love to see what’s inside!

Seeing as Christmas is just around the corner, I included this image above, too!  I like the idea of grouping smaller trees together rather than having one large one.  Just something a bit different- and a little easier!

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Interior stylist Atlanta Bartlett‘s beautiful work shows that the use of vibrant colour in the home is not always necessary.  Her trademark neutral colour palette and relaxed styling creates a wonderfully calming atmosphere…

What a novel idea!  Use a pretty vintage teacup to store talcum powder…

… or to keep your jewellery in!

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I’m loving everything about Kelley Lilien; her work, her positive outlook on life, her love for all things luxurious and her great passion for design and use of strong colour.

Mrs Lilien, a sister site by Kelley Lillien, is just delightful!  The images are full of colour and ooze luxury.  The blog is a must-read… she puts together outfits, accessories and homewares and describes the type of person they would be suited for.    Not only that, the posts even rhyme!

Kelley is a graphic designer based in the US, specializing in logo design and brand identity, print communications and packaging.

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Have you ever walked into a pretty, girly boutique and wished you could decorate your home just like it?  The thought of having a home full of beautiful antique furniture sounds divine- and expensive!  But it needn’t be costly; a few carefully planned trips to antique markets and second hand shops should do the trick, along with a spot of internet research.

US interior stylist Monique Keegan shows us how to perfect this look with a sneak peak into her lovely home…

Monique has used old haberdashery drawers for storage.  The glass panes clearly show what is inside here, so keep your bits and bobs tidy and aim to have interesting textures, shapes and colours on display.

Look out for shops wanting to ‘get rid’ of old furniture, perhaps they are refurbishing or need more space etc.  That is your chance to grab a bargain!  Special pieces such as these tend to be costly in a second hand shop.

Obviously your furniture won’t be matching, which is all part of the charm.  Despite this, try to ensure each piece has as place and a purpose, so that the room will ‘come together’ as a whole.  Don’t be afraid to repaint furniture (shabby chic) or re-cover something in a fabric of your choice… make something old your ‘something new’!!

Vintage finds can really ‘make’ a room.  In the bathroom Monique has used old vintage hanging mirrors, old-fashioned personal care accessories (think hand mirror with a long handle) and baskets for storage.  Gorgeous!!

You can almost feel the quality of the furniture in this picture.  Monique’s fabulous antique table and interesting nik-naks will have you sat at that desk long after you’ve finished your work!  Note the quality floorboards, too- don’t spoil the look by cutting corners where you shouldn’t!

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