VIGNETTE STYLING WITH KARA ROSENLUND

a couple of weeks i go i signed up last minute to a vignette styling class at the school with the vignette styling queen herself, kara rosenlund.

i first fell in love with kara when i saw the pictures of her place. it is beautiful! you can check it out on the design files. she is a super talented photographer and stylist, and she is so friendly and so willing to share her thoughts. it is so nice to meet such amazing people who are friendly and who are happy to help you out!

the afternoon started with kara taking us through her five steps to create a successful vignette that catches your eye and makes you stop to look deeper, instead of just skimming over it. she then styled a vignette in front of us. it was so refreshing to hear her think out loud, chop and change things as she went - it made it feel achievable. the outcome was the below vignette, did you notice that you stopped on that image instead of just scrolling straight past? she is so good!!

we then had a sneaky afternoon tea (megan morton is always one for putting on a good snack!) and gave it a go ourselves (no pressure, right?). The below ones are some created by others who were there, and i think they all did a really good job.

and then this one is what i came up with. while i could have gone for all things vintage in neutral and muted tones, i know that all of the stuff i have in my house is not that. i am drawn to strong yellows and oranges and pinks and blues so i thought that, to make the best use of the afternoon, i should get some handy hints on using things that are more similar to what is in my house. i think it came up ok, and i definitely learnt some things. kara and megan assure us we will be able to apply these tricks anywhere. so here goes for all my future photos! what do you think?

RECLAIMED VINTAGE

image: hus hem via it followed me home

image: hus hem via it followed me home

beautiful vintage details mixed with black and white. love the texture that the vintage items bring, whether it be rust or timber or chipped paint.

LIGHT, BRIGHT & SIMPLE DINING

image: ny times via my paradissi

look at this natural light - its just streaming in! and just timber and white - it always works! a bit of old school industrial detailing on the chairs, a bit of glam in the chandelier, some colour and natural beauty in the flowers and bazinga! a space that works!

on a side note, i really like these floors - old school! wide boards that are not so flat because they are aged. the staining is also very well done and adds depth to the simple space.

PRINTING BLOCK OF OLD

image: es traders

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?

SHOPS I LOVE: ANTIQUES

My style of antique is more rustic and vintage and the stores below have it in bucket loads! You will surely find more lovely things than what you need. Allow a while for exploring!

Scout House (Melbourne)Ah Scout, how do I love thee? Beautiful and unique second hand wares sourced from Australia and overseas, you will surely find something that takes your fancy (see also 'boutique').
http://www.scouthouse.com.au/

Mitchell Road Antique & Design Centre (Sydney)
Two storeys on antique goodness! Upstairs are more individual stores, with downstairs being kind of like a warehouse full of so many pieces of furniture. I could spend so much time rummaging finding beautiful object after lovely piece of furniture and so on.
http://mitchellroad.wordpress.com/

Doug Upon Bourke (Sydney)
Another large store in an old factory that is full of charming aged pieces. I could fill my house with this stuff! Find something you love in all its worn vintageness or something you can do up to be even more unique!
http://www.douguponbourke.com.au/

Izzi & Popo (Melbourne)
European antiques and collectables that are all second hand and lovely. Think coat hooks, demijohns, bird cages, furniture and the like, with all of it imported from Europe.
http://www.izziandpopo.com.au/

ELIN'S PLACE

image: draumesider

image: draumesider

image: draumesider

image: draumesider

this is elin's place. elin has a blog where she uploads lots of pictures from her place and i love her style! so very scandi!!!! its personal, its vintage, its industrial. i really like the mix of natural wood, the kind of formality of black and white yet its mixed up with comfort and personality. more pictures can be found on her blog at http://draumesider.blogspot.com.au/

WARM & VINTAGE

image: my paradissi

a worn timber table with a pop of yellow! and a vintage poster with all warm colours. the different heights of the tulips, mandarins and the lamp really finish the image well and provide life to it.

SIMPLE BEDROOM

image: 79 ideas

i really like this bedroom but what captured me the most was the simplicity. no fancy bed or bedside tables or pictures on the wall yet it is still warm, cozy and personal. its surprising how much can be achieved so simply!

PRETTY

image: the little corner

these lights with the shades are very pretty. i like them against the book pages on the wall, i think it prevents it being too girly. what do you think?

BLACK & WHITE BATHROOM

image: little house well done

ELEPHANT & VINTAGE

image: sf girl by the bay

the detail in this black and white picture combined with the vintage storage is a lovely combination. the additions of the chair, light, crucifix and the wall framing complete the industrial look of this image. i like that while it is a finished image/interior it isn't a perfect unlived in look.

VINTAGE & WHITE

image: bolig pluss

the old school map has such charm. i love it combined with the shutter, chandelier, wire chair with the sheepskin and the vintage trunk. it creates a cozy vintage feel that i could spend all day reading a book in!

VINTAGE MAPS

image: ship & anchor

there is something about old school (literally!) maps, rolled up with the rusted metal clasp and the duck egg blue of the water. i also love the line quality in maps and plans (that would be where my architecture study comes in) and the idea of scale, line, type and numbers all rolled into one.