WALLPAPER COLOUR

I am a big fan of wallpaper especially to help create a great accent in any space, commercial, residential or retail, because the thing is, sometimes a painted wall is really just that, a colour applied to Gyprock. So, obviously depending on the brief given it can really add little bit of an edge or texture to what is usually just a normally painted surface. I prefer usually a wallpaper that has some kind of texture applied to it because as much as it is there just to create visual interest, often accents with bold patterns always give people the urge to want to touch or interact with it. Or maybe it is just me or like minded creatives... ? Anyway, I am sure most of my lovely readers will already be aware of the awesome paint supplier that is Porters Paints. Not only do they supply paint but they have a very lovely wallpaper selection, which I really love and in particular the Designer collaborations. The collaborations are not new as they were launched way back last year around the time Design Ex was in town and I remember their stall being one of the busiest as everyone was trying to get access to the new wallpaper samples.

At this stage I have not really come across many other simple wallpaper's that I love more than the Porters designer collaborations and my favourite in particular is Anna Spiro's designs. They are simple, bold and unique, to put it in three simple words. They to me challenge very simple traditional notions of patterns but in a very modern and fresh approach and same goes for the Greg Natale range. What I also really love about them is that they are bold and mainly bright in colour selection which I think is perfect for spring and those wanting a very vibrant space.

Round and Round the garden, is my favourite! I love the simplistic pattern and the stylised nature of the circle and Mediterranean feel, I think it has.

You can find all of the Porter Paint's wallpaper collection by clicking here. 

Hope you are having a lovely Thursday! I will be back this afternoon with a lovely special post sent to me from one of my loyal and lovely readers.


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