My two favourite wallpapers from the new Colour for Living collection by Sanderson have to be Bellflower and St Ives.

Bellflower Wallpaper

Available as a fabric too, Bellflower features really vivid abstract foliage and flowers.  My favourite is the colourway above.

There is something particularly charming about ‘house’ and ‘handdrawn designs’ and St Ives has both of them in spades.

St Ives Wallpaper

It is just really charming and while it would be gorgeous in a child’s bedroom, I can see adults swooning over it too. I did spend a holiday in St Ives once, many moons ago and remember its steepness of streets and numerous houses almost climbing on top of each other.

St Ives Wallpaper

You can see the whole Colour for Living collection here. Which is your favourite?

I love treehouses, there is something mystical about the secrecy of them. Maybe it’s because the children have been reading Secret Seven but treehouses simply suggest secrecy to me, secret meeting, planning, or simply peace and quiet as you read a book and enjoy being on your own.

Treehouses of the World

Here’s a selection of my favourites taken from a book ‘New Treehouses of the World’ by Pete Nelson. I love the take on a traditional treehouse as in the photo above but so much bigger and better than a child’s treehouse. Below is a much more modern one – my favourite is the traditional. Which is yours?

Treehouses

And here’s a picture of the interior of a traditional treehouse – doesn’t it look like something out of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’?

Treehouse Interior

Quite twee but so fairytaleish!

I’ll do a post on Sanderson’s latest collection next week perhaps but for now, I’ve realised I never posted about their  Bloomsbury Canvas Prints and Embroideries collection which are inspired by the hugely creative output of the artists, poets and designers of the 1930s, especially those associated with the Bloomsbury Group and the Omega Workshops.

Still Life Fabric by Sanderson

The charm of the collection reflects the eclectic nature of influences ranging from Post Impressionist paintings and textiles, to the interior decoration in houses such as Charleston Farmhouse, the beautifully preserved home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, both of whom were key personalities within the Bloomsbury Group.

Still Life Fabric

I love the sheer colour and vividness of these particular fabrics. With a plain sofa, you can really let your hair down by adding lots of colourful cushions and then decide if you want curtains too

If you need any more information on these fabrics, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Would you like to win a piece of furniture or a beautiful accessory for your home?

Would you like to win a piece designed by one of Ireland’s leading designers?

Would you like to help cystic fibrosis research?

Time Flies Clock

If you would, then do buy a raffle ticket, they can be bought online and paid for via paypal so it really is easy to do. Jenny of Jenny Walsh Design got in touch looking for my support and the list of prizes is certainly impressive.

Prizes Include:

• Creature Comforts Cabinet Jenny Walsh Design valued at €2600
• Heirloom Jewellery box by Karl Sweeny, valued at €750
• Ceramic wall art by Ulrika Holmquist, donated by the Irish Design Shop valued at €600
• ‘C Tables’, a pair of side tables by Klimmek – Henderson valued at €550
• ‘Jellyfish’ Coffee table by Noel Whelan Design valued at €450
• Double Pod Lariat Necklace, winner of Best New Product Showcase 2012 by JLB Jewellery valued at €275
• Perspectives Shelving Unit by Jenny Walsh Design valued at €180
• Kite Chair by Sticks Fine Furniture
• ‘Granny’s China’ Irish Linen Table Runner, winner of RDS National Crafts Competition by Jennifer Slattery valued at €110
• Necklace by Saba Jewellery valued at €108
• Earrings by multiple award winning jeweller Eily O Connell
• A photo session in your own home with photographer Emily Quinn
• Handmade Wooden Stool by James (stickman) Carroll
• Diamond Earrings by Precious, Project 51 valued at €80
• Embroidered Wrap by Heather Finn Knitwear valued at €75
• Light fitting by Klickity valued at €70
• Light fitting by recent DIT graduate Kathryn Payne
• “Time Flies” clock by Jenny Walsh Design valued at €28
• “Cuckoo Clock” by Jenny Walsh Design valued at €25
• Skipping Rope by Nick Barker from Upcycle

As you can see, it really is an amazing array of prizes so I hope you do support this worthy cause. The winning tickets will be drawn on 7th June.

Are you superstitious? I have to admit that it is not unknown for me to throw salt over my shoulder if I spill it, however, I sometimes deliberately walk under a ladder (as long as there isn’t anyone standing on it painting!) as though  daring something to happen and then feeling hugely relieved when it doesn’t – bizarre I know!

Lucky Charms Wallpaper in Georgian Green

The latest wallpaper design by Barneby Gates named ‘Lucky Charms’ features symbols of fortune arranged in a classical urn formation. The horse-shoes, crossed keys, acorns and ladybirds (amongst others) are sure to bring luck to any home!

Lucky Charms Wallpaper - Graphite on Denim

Lucky Charms is a striking wallpaper design with understated elegance. I like the metallic in it too as I love the way the metallic changes colour with the differing lights during the course of the day. I also like the way the main pattern is enclosed within the vertical lines – would be great for adding some height to a room too.