Wreaths are definitely one of my favourite Christmas decorations, the perfect way to dress up a spare wall space or hang on your front door to mark the festive season. Why not try your hand at a DIY wreath this year, and forget the foliage! Check out these original and beautiful ideas from Papier Damour and Paper Couture.

As each new season draws near, I eagerly await the catalogue of my current favourite design house, Citta Design. This savvy, New Zealand based company always manage to get it right. This week, I enjoyed flipping through the pages of their Spring/Summer range for 11/12.  Their Cuban inspired collection ties together the warm neutral tones of last season with the freshness of warmer days to come. Let’s just say, I have a few items circled and added to my wishlist….
Their Cuban range is coming soon to the Citta Design website and new blog!

As I walk past this shop every day on my way to work I eye up the displays. These two beautiful, limited edition cushions, designed by artists and illustrators can be used to accessorise and compliment a room.  They would look fantastic on a light and neutral sofa. 

The cushion cover is printed on one side using non toxic water based inks on to a super soft faux suede. I love the vibrancy of the colours and the artistic quality on an unusual surface.  There is also something very satisfying about having an original piece of Art for the home.

Feature by: Elizabeth Danon, Shopping Contributor for Pippa Jameson Interiors

KITSCH

Bright, fun, decorative and comical; these are the words I’d use to describe Kitsch.  Not for the faint hearted, this is a look that will brighten up any room in the home.  If you want to create this style but you’re a little scared to commit to a large room then why not have some fun and go for a Kitsch toilet?  It will be a good talking point when friends come over!

Kitsch Trends 2009/2010, Pippa Jameson Interiors

COLOUR BLOCKING

This is going to be a big trend for Spring/Summer 2009.  Coming straight from the catwalks of Vogue, you can expect to see this filtering through to the Homes and Interiors with bold blocks of colour on cushions, rugs, wallpaper and fabrics.

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