Beautiful Bali

February 17th, 2010

Located in southern Bali, The Shaba is a luxurious colonial-mansion hotel with just three rooms, so your gauranteed first class service.  What caught my eye is the stunning vintage/shabby chic decor and unique styling.  Isn’t it pretty?  Although I’m not sure this room would be a favourite with the men!

 Above: just enough purple to set the mood.  Love the hanging bedside lights!

 

 Just love the bathroom, so luxurious… and personalised to perfection for us girlies!

 

 

Contact Mr & Mrs Smith to book this hotel

posted by Emily

Turn something old into your something new!

February 5th, 2010

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!

 

posted by Emily

“Style made effortless”

November 18th, 2009

” Style made effortless ” is the motto at Rose and Grey

Their online shop is packed full of wonderful items of furniture and decorative accessories.  I just love their girly boudoir furniture, especially the ‘Chataux’ cabinet pictured below.  I imagine it filled with vintage perfume bottles and gorgeous silk lingerie; luscious!  

 

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decorative shelves, from £115

r&g_2Mixed-Up side table, £395

 

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antique style display case, £45

 

r&g_4chataux cabinet, £695

Fabulous French Furniture

October 28th, 2009

One of my favourite homewear shops has got to be Maison in Richmond.  Every time I go in I feel I want to buy everything!  The French-style furniture is beautiful and of noticably high quality, whilst the accessories are so cute, especially the childrens’ range!

Much of the furniture is white wash and of a traditional style, therefore if you favour the Old England, shabby-chic or traditional French or English look, this company will be like a dream for you! 

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Cheeky Charlie large childrens’ bookcase, £995

 

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Cheeky Charlie storage settle, £495

 

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Chateau single armoire with mirrored door, £875

 

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Regency occasional chair, £550

 

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Romance bed, from £475

 

 

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Sophie three drawer curvy chest, £1295

by resident blogger, Emily


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    A passionate Greek, a naughty Yorkie, living in London, owners of online boutique Coco Målé, joined by a bubbly Northerner. We love fashion, food, travel and of course interiors, so we'll be writing about everything and everyone! Kisses and licks! Katie & Coco (left), Emily (right)

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