A CHARMING RENTAL

i know, i know, where have i been? i am one of those people who become really into things for a while and then i kind of come out of the cocoon and back to reality. well here i am, semi back in reality after discovering a new series of books. i am still reading (its currently a 7 book series with each book being about a thousand pages (literally!)). i am, however, determined to get back to reality as much as i would like to live in book land forever!

i started going back through all the blog posts i'd missed from the last few weeks and came across this cute vintage home. i think what captured me the most is that it is a rental. granted, work has been done by those renting it, but they have made it home for them and a charming home it is. and one of the most exciting things about a fantastic rental is that it doesn't seem so far out of reach - imagine what you could do to your place, rental or no!!!!!

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

image: house nerd via desire to inspire

 this is nelly's home. nelly is an interior designer (twinkle and whistle) who has been renting this cottage and has transformed it, but not by breaking the bank. there is a mix of everything from vintage ebay finds, to ikea finds, to an eames chair! granted, they had some great starting points - floorboards, high ceilings, fireplaces etc., but that on its own has not made for the beautiful home you can see above. vintage and new have been mixed up, the space has been personalised and there are some lovely warm colours throughout.

SIMPLE INDUSTRIAL

image: passion decor

i like this. its simple, has texture and character. framed pictures with simple borders, black framed windows, a bit of nature and a brick wall.

COZY CORNER

image: kristofer johnsson via automatism

don't you just want to curl up here with a good book? pillows and books and light streaming in through the window. and timber with black and white and a bit of nature - classic combo that always works!

AMAZING TEXTURED WALLS

image: lotta agaton for residence magazine via rue vintage 74

image: lotta agaton for residence magazine via rue vintage 74

image: lotta agaton for residence magazine via rue vintage 74

image: lotta agaton for residence magazine via rue vintage 74

these walls by lotta agaton are so beautifully done. its an artwork on a wall! they may be walls, but they give so much texture and depth to the image. would you ever be bold enough to try and create something like this at home? you could mix wallpaper and maps and papers and so many different things, you could make it so personal too. these ones use some artworks by clay ketter, but you could use anything, the world is your oyster!

BLACK & WHITE TYPE

image: kat teutsch via desire to inspire

image: kat teutsch via desire to inspire

image: kat teutsch via desire to inspire

image: kat teutsch via desire to inspire

type can transform a space to something 'wow'. kat teutsch is a food/still life/interiors photographer that has captured these spaces and vignette's beautifully. the black and white type in each of these images creates a statement, whether it be the focal point of the image or a strong background. it gives an industrial and vintage edge to each of the images. do you like it?

WALL COLLECTION

image: plaza interior via mechant design

i like this collection and i love that it is personal. there are people in the pictures and found objects, and i can imagine there being a story behind each of these items can't you? what also helps make this collection successful i think is the mixture of sizes and shapes - its not all exactly the same size rectangles. there are feathers, a deer and circles and even a camera! and having some of the pictures stuck on the wall with washi tape creates a kind of casualness in the arrangement. have you thought about some small collections around your home that aren't so formal? washi tape and 3m hooks are your friend!

A TABLE OF PRETTINESS

image: 79 ideas

this table is so pretty and feminine! i love the flowers, the rouched lamps and the cute details on the window sill. the detailed prints on the tableware and the blankets add to the femininity and loveliness! the industrial and vintage-ness on the table, lighting and windows prevent the image from being too girly and over the top!

FAIRY LIGHTS AND PICTURES

image: interiors originals

fairy lights draped over an old black cabinet with beautiful details and pictures fixed to the side with washi tape...whats not to love?

A VANITY OF PRETTINESS

image: pinterest

i don't know about you, but i like having some of my pretties on display...perfume, jewellery etc. these things are naturally feminine and this display takes that and builds on it so the pretties are at home and part of the display instead of another thing that needs storing in the house somewhere. a beautiful ornate mirror and lamp, with some soft pinks and metallics equals...a vanity of prettiness!

PRETTY FLORALS

image: 79 ideas

image: 79 ideas

image: 79 ideas

how pretty and summery are these images! i particularly like the last one with spools of pretty floral fabric.

AN ELEGANT MANTLE

image: milk

i have a soft spot for fireplaces and mantlepieces. they can so instantly add character to a room and provide a shelf for little vignettes. this is such an elegant and pretty one, but i think the large gold mirror above really makes it!