PAINT PLACE GUEST POST

Exciting way to start the blogging week off with our expert opinions being shared on The Paint Place blog. Along with other industry professional and the lovely Chris from The Life Creative, we give our scoop on what our favourite colour picks are for the season and how to work them in with other colour palettes.

My pick were bright colours like corals, yellows and my favourite at the moment teal.

You can check out the post by clicking here. 

7 ITEMS ON MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

I am sharing my top 7 things on my wish list this Christmas, information is below the images. What is on your Christmas wish list this year? 

1. Glass House Candles - Not only do they smell absolutely amazing, they are just really good looking as well. I am very much lusting over the Little Black Dress one and want it to add to my collection. 

2. An awesome pendant light for my office- Yep, you read correctly, I am dying for an awesome pendant light for my office and to be exact, this one is from Matt Blatt and I want it! 

3. My very own designed Isola tote page - Do I have to say anymore? 

4. Another Fiel Sol Necklace - Cannot go past these beautiful pieces, they are my favourite necklaces and you cannot ever have too many. 

5. Marc Jacobs Laptop case - This Island Life laptop case is a perfect match to my lovely new MacBook Pro

6. Kikki K A Sentence a day - Being grateful for everything we have in our lives is so important and what better way than to achieve it with these beautiful stationary pieces 

7. Pastel Triangle Artwork - Beautiful simple pieces to have hanging on your wall in your home. 

FUN CHRISTMAS DIY IDEAS

Are you a lover of Kikki K? Well I am and I especially love all the motivational stationary that they have on offer at the moment. To make it even better they have recently had a series of fantastic blog posts that are dedicated to do it yourself fun Christmas ideas that will make your home look amazing and unique for Christmas.

Here are the top four that I love:

Do it yourself Paper wreath- Have you ever thought of making a paper wreath for your home? I never have and think it is a very easy and great idea!

Funky wrapping paper- Make your presents look amazing under your christmas tree! There is nothing better than a huge bunch of presents that look amazing wrapped under the tree.

Paper Christmas Tree- Not everyone has the ability or even likes your traditional christmas tree, so why not try something a little different? 

Stylish table setting with amazing native Australian flora- making a beautiful table setting for your christmas day sets a really great mood and setting to make some beautiful memories with your family and friends. 

Hope you are having a lovely day,
JDZ x

SUMMER LOVIN'

I just had to post quickly about the first day of summer, because it not only marks the true beginning of the festive season but it means those hot days and long summer nights I always rant on about and dream about are coming our way! Lots and LOTS of awesome stuff coming up over this december and just because it is almost Christmas does not mean in anyway we are slowing down... if anything we are busier than ever and loving it. Look out for lots of fun things including my own wish list and gift guide this month.

To mark the beginning of Summer, I am talking all about preparing for your festive season on The Men Behaving Handy blog... so make sure you go and check it out. It is full of tips you will never find anywhere else.

Happy Monday!
JDZ x