WINTER COLOUR

The cold weather today, despite the sun shining if you are in Sydney has inspired me to talk about making your home cosy and warmer to get you through the winter blues. I don't hate winter but I don't love it either. I think it can be fun to layer up and wear awesome coats and hats but seriously, I do not know about you, but I MUCH rather be doing this:

Then turning into an ice cube, stuck in this: 

Despite turning into an ice cube, the fun part about winter in the home is being able to accessories with great pieces and introduce some great deep colours to make your home feel more warm. My picks for winter colours are deep navy, plums, greys, black mixed and contrasted with lighter tones. Throwing in a bit of gold in there would not hurt either. One of my top tips for keeping your home interesting is changing it up occasionally, just like you would with your fashion or style. If you introduce deep colours through accessories such as candles, blankets, rugs and timber logs ( if you were so lucky to have a fire place ) these warm deep colours and textures would add depth and warm to your environment. Team it up with a hot cup of tea or coco with some baked goods and you are set! 

I am in no way a brand snob and believe you can find great pieces anywhere. Ikea at the moment has a really great concept happening to assist you in un-freezing your home. It is more about helpful hints on entertaining and staying in but Ikea is very useful for those cheap accessories that are cool and cheap. Cool and cheap means you can mix it up as much as you like. You can even introduce texture by buying a couple of contrasting throws, cushion covers, rugs and wicker baskets ( easy way to get a some texture and timber-ish looking piece in your home ) grey or brown. Click her to find out more about un-freezing your home. 

Here are my top colour picks from the Dulux Colour Movement Forecast- which you can find here. Followed by some warm cosy interior inspiration. 

Navy Blue Dulux

Paving Stone Dulux

Deep Orchid Dulux

Grey Pebble Quarter Dulux

Exposed Granite Dulux

Moxa Dulux

Credits: All paint colours sourced from Dulux
All Interior and other related colour inspiration sourced from Pinterest & Facebook.


Stay warm, 

JDZ x

THE ROARING TWENTIES, DECO & DICAPRIO

The 1920s has to be one of my favourite eras, the fashion, art deco, elaborate interiors and glam, all of which I think the new Great Gatsby captures amazingly well.

The roaring twenties was a time when the world was booming and with the emerging growth of old Hollywood, the glamour became something that filtered through into large parties, fashion and interiors. 

Can you believe that this was the era that saw the development of the first cocktail cabinet to ever be designed for the home and the radio?

Image sourced from Google Images

What I love about the style of art deco is how simple lines can be turned into beautiful geometric liner patterns. Patterns that were utilised through interiors in window treatments, ceiling detailing and lavish materials. It is my prediction that this period and style is going to become increasingly more in trend than it is now... especially after the display of amazing details in the Great Gatsby. Watch out for 1920s art deco theme parties and events with a jazzy edge, I say. 

Common materials found in Deco style interiors are chrome, gold, black and glass. Co- incidentally we are seeing a lot more of this color combination in particular the use of chrome fittings and fixtures, especially mixed with different timber finishes.  

One of my favourite Interiors Blogs, Interior Addict had a feature a couple of months ago leading up to the premier of Gatsby showcasing one of Australia's famous Interior and Furniture designers Blainey North. Her simplistic and timeless new furniture pieces really capture how art deco has made a come back and how simple elements in a design can really make for a unique piece of furniture. 

Both images sourced from Interiors Addict. Furniture designed by Blainey North.
www.interiorsaddict.com.au
You can read Jen's story on Blainey by clicking on her name.

Another interior that I really feels acts as a great example of how you can take a simple pattern or style and create a really unique feature is this residential design from another top Australian designer, Greg Natale. The gold balustrade detailing is the perfect way to intergrate that little bit of glam and sophistication to a home. 

Image sourced from Interiors Addict. Residential Interior Design by
Greg Natale. 

Even though I have to say I was a lot more interested in the interiors, costumes and Gatsby's extravagant parties, DiCaprio never disappoints and he is still such a hottie! He is looking very sharp throughout the movie and cannot say I would not be completely star struck if I saw him the street. 

Image sourced from Google images.  

Make sure to go and see the movie! 

Enjoy what is left of the weekend, 

JDZ x