A few readers have mentioned they would like to enter the Style and Win competition but can’t get a good shot of their room… I have to say I agree – it’s difficult to get a great shot inside so I’ve done some homework and have compiled some general hints. I’m going to try and get some shots this weekend too! Give it a go, it doesn’t have to be perfect and you might win a $100 voucher!
Start with these tips…
Declutter – #1 on the hit list… hide cords, move bins, remove papers and toys you don’t love and other bits and pieces. This makes a huge difference to the end result. Move it all back when you’re done!
Open all windows as much as you can to get as much natural light in as possible and turn on the lights. Try and stand with your back to the main light source
Use a tripod if possible and a wide angle lens if you have one
Rearrange the furniture a little to get a better shot. And add fresh flowers or other items to “style” the shot.
A good time to shoot is early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Take photos from different angles and close up of smaller features or items you love.
Do what the pros do and take many different shots of the same room from many different perspectives. Choose the ones you love.
Happy Snapping!
More styling goodness and inspiration from Meta, the winner of our November Style and Win comp… this is Meta’s daughter’s room. Meta has hand made or customised many of the special features you see in these photos. Thanks again Meta for sharing your creations and beautiful photos!
Thank you to everyone who entered the Photo competition in November; you are certainly a stylish and creative bunch! Here is the winning room tour. I’m sure you will agree that the attention to detail is amazing. Congratulations to Meta, who entered two of her children’s bedrooms in the November competition.
This is four year old Henrik’s room. Meta’s inspiration behind the decorating… “because children are so carefree and colorful I wanted the room to reflect that. I like lots of color and pattern and I think it is ok to not have everything match,” (we agree!) “…my son loves anything to do with pirates and vikings and their ships this is why I chose the nautical wallpaper. The art and accessories are pieces we’ve loved and collected throughout the years. We read every night so it was important that his room have a comfy and big enough seating for all four of us. I wanted his room to be a fun cozy space for him to want to sleep and play in.”
We love the use of the patterned wallpaper and having the toys on display makes them easy to access and to put away! The pops of red and yellow against the blue and white pull all the different styles together, creating a cheerful and fun space. Thanks for sharing Meta, and enjoy your shopping voucher!
for more information on how you can enter our Style and Win Monthly competition visit Style & Win or email us!
For those interested in colours and trends: hot off the official Pantone website, the 2012 Colour Of The Year has been announced!
In 2011 Honeysuckle gave us verve and vigour and in 2012 we apparently love Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, which continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward…
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute talks about the choice for 2012:
Over the past several years, orange has grown in popularity and acceptance among designers and consumers alike… Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango patterned home accessories. Pillows, bedspreads and tabletop accessories in this high-impact hue add spice to any room. Or incorporate Tangerine Tango appliances and personal electronics for an unexpected pop of color. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Tangerine Tango for a dynamic burst of energy in the kitchen, entryway or hallway.
To read the official announcement from Pantone.
WHERE AND HOW…
If you are brave and don’t mind a splash of colour a tangerine wall (or room!) might be just the ticket… but if you are colour-commitment adverse ( like me who changes things around too often to justify painting a whole wall or room), you might just like a bold splash here and there.
Look for smaller accessories and key pieces of furniture which will give you pops of your favourite bold colours against a more neutral base. Bold colours work well with statement furniture shapes and designs like some of the chairs below.
This tangerine works well with some shades of green, blue and brown and looks completely fabulous with white and black. It’s a good colour for kids as it can work well in the rest of the house and it won’t become “daggy” as the kids get bigger like some baby blues and pinks.
a. TOLIX stool, $119.Industrial style, various colours available.
b. Playsam xbus in red $134. classic gift, beautifully crafted
c. A replica of the iconic Eames DSW chair in child’s size. $49.
d. Plush 3D Playway Rug. $159.95
e. Euro Aarnio Style – childs ball chair $449
f. Framed art for boys $89 various designs, sizes and styles available.
g. Lilo childrens chair, available in 8 colours $185
h. Allerhand mini rucksack $42
Thanks to the wonderful team at LMNOP for this great write up!
You could spend hours trawling the net for your kids’ rooms. Or you could just stop by Little Living. With a freshly revamped selection of furnishings and interiors, it’s the easiest and most stylish way to style a child’s room from floor to ceiling and everything in between.
a. Room for Children, (Rizzoli) by Susan Salk, A$65.
b. bObles Tumbling Animal Furniture, from A$119.
c. Eames DSR style chair – child size, A$49.
d. Jemima cot, Incy Interiors, A$1,099.
e. Elephant bookends, Zid Zid, A$110.
f. Apartment Therapy’s Big Book of Small Cool Spaces,
(Clarkson Potter) by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, A$49.95.
g. Traffic Play Rug, A$250.
h. Sophia Cot, Incy Interiors, A$599.
i. Helipanes Storage Tub, A$49.95.
j. Playsam Car, A$118.
k. Customised World Map, A$45.
Little Living sources their stock from all over the world, so coveted European brands like bObles sit side by side with homegrown talents like Incy Interiors. If you’re stuck for ideas, you can always take a look at their suggestions or make a Wish List for stuff you want to keep in mind. Keep your eye out for downloads and info sheets on planning and designing spaces for children, coming soon.
Become Little Living’s Stylist of the Month
Once you’ve created your interior masterpiece, Little Living wants to see the results. Send them a snap and you could win $100 Little Living gift voucher. There’s one every month, so get your swatches out and start designing.
Visit Little Living for details on how to enter.
Do you love to decorate, renovate and create beautiful, fun, functional spaces in your home for your children? Then we’d love to hear from you!! Every month we will give away a $100 Little Living gift voucher to the person who sends in the best photo! PLUS your photo will be featured on our website! To find out how to enter read more…
Shown here is one of our entries this month… Thank you Ava for showing us your beautiful, whimsical room! (Ava’s Room, NSW).
Have I shown you these little packets of sweetness? Hand made in Australia, these tooth fairy envelopes and letter-sets are just the cutest thing for miles. You write a message for the tooth fairy and pop the tooth in the little hand made envelope under a pillow or somewhere the Tooth fairy will find it. Then the tooth fairy can also write a letter to little Miss or Mr toothless on her own page… There are even little poems for the tooth fairy. The detail in the design and just the sheer brilliance of this delightful idea makes me wish I’d thought of it myself! More pictures and info…
Incy Interiors Chair and Table set in Natural
I will admit to having a “thing” for chairs. Ok, and tables… and especially small ones. I do like shoes, and handbags, but give me a mini “farmhouse” chair like the ones above (swoon), or a mini rocking chair picked up from the side of the road (like last week!) and I’ll do almost anything you want. Except throw out the other little chairs which are dotted around the house! Owning a children’s boutique, I often find myself “reorganising” to fit new beautiful things in… but when I saw the new Incy chairs and table sets for kids, I was faced with a serious dilemma… where can I put one of these and how can I come up with a rational explanation for The Captain (AKA Husband of many years) as to why they are extremely essential to the survival of mankind and no less the well-being of our young brood…
At Little Living we love Incy Interiors. The girls there do such a great job! This fabulous kids setting is only one item in the gorgeous new range from Incy Interiors. The gorgeous french farmhouse chair and table set featuring traditional cross back chairs with rattan seating is available in natural/driftwood or white finish, both are lightly distress with worn edges. Read more…
This deal is too good to miss so we had to make it a 3-Day Deal! This Saturday, Sunday and Monday all our gorgeous wall decals are 50% off the RRP. From littlies to tweens there are lots of fabulous designs to choose from. Check them out www.littleliving.com.au.
Good Morning!
Sorry the deal today is a little late – I had a very wakeful baby last night and slept through our deal a day alarm! But it’s a great one! These are cute drink bottles for home or out and about. Were $12.00 TODAY $4.00 each. yes not a typo – they are $4.00. Check them out at the SALE!
Happy Days xx
