Monthly Archives: April 2014

PLACES TO GO | ORCHARD KEEPERS AUSTRALIA

11 April 2014

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Happy Friday peeps! It’s going to be a bit of a hectic day for me as I’m packing our suitcase. Yes, we’re off to see Oma in Germany and I am soooo looking forward to the break.

Lucky for us Oma (grandmother) lives in the most idyllic spot on the Baltic Sea coast in northern Germany and weather permitting we’ll have the grey city dust blown away in no time whilst playing on the beach and running around her vast garden looking for snails and other creepy crawlies.

So to get me in the holiday mood and to give you some eye-candy for the weekend I’m going to share another idyllic spot with you. Though this one is right on the other side of the planet with, ahem… slightly warmer weather, in southern Australia. Orchard Keepers is a home-from-home holiday rental and consists of a four bedroom house with a separate workers cottage providing accommodation for 10 people.

What struck me most about this place was the tasteful relaxed yet stylish and elegant interior which sits so well amongst the gentle rolling vineyards and orchards.

Inside chalk white walls and a calm colour palette of greys and browns dominate whilst personally sourced vintage furniture, lighting and artworks from across the globe add an eclectic feel. It’s a perfect backdrop to discover the unusual objects and details throughout the house. I’m a big fan of animal skulls and love the one above the vintage French armchair, a great spot for reading and watching the wildlife through the large patio doors. I know where I’d spend most of my time.

Orchard Keepers has a real personal feel to it as the owners also encourage guests to make full use of the kitchen gardens, even providing lists on what’s in season. And if you have a few kids in tow you’ll be pleased to hear that they’ve even got a playground. Heaven! Shame it’s on the other side of the planet – alas it’s off to the Baltic Sea we go and that too should be quite heavenly.

NOTE: I’ve scheduled a few posts for next week as I’m not sure how reliable Wifi is at Oma’s place but don’t fret you can follow our antics on Instagram and read about it here on the blog on my return. Tschuess… as they say in northern Germany.
 
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Orchard Keepers, Australia, Travel, Holiday, Cottage, Vines, Orchard, Vintage, Wood Burning Fireplaces, Elegant, Individual, Inspiring, Countryside, Minimalist, Country Chic, Eclectic

 
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Sharyn Cairns
 
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IN THE MIX | GINGER

9 April 2014

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Do you like ginger? It’s a bit of a marmite vegetable I think. Love it or hate it kind of thing. I never used to be keen on the taste but since moving to London and immersing myself in all sorts of different flavours and cuisines I’ve grown to love it and wanted to share my ginger mix with you today. Can you think of any other associates that would sit well here? Happy Wednesday!
 
T E A / / Fresh ginger tea with steamed honey cream by alwaysorderdessert. Healthy and comforting for all those who can’t work out if they suffer from a Spring cold or hayfever – like myself.
H A I R S T Y L E / / I love the random style of this braid as well as the different shades of red. Found on Norwegian model Camilla Pihl’s blog.
H U N K / / Johnny Harrington, the former carpenter from London has morphed into a sexy bearded supermodel. Photographed by Johan Sandberg for GQ Australia.
B I K E / / Not strictly ginger but copper and totally gorgeous not just for the bike enthusiast.

 
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AIGLE FAMILY PORTRAITS BY LOUISE DESROSIERS

8 April 2014

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This post is a wonderful combination of (almost) everything I’m inspired by: clever marketing, creativity, branding, photography, fashion and style.

Today’s beautiful photography is by Louise Desrosiers who’s shots of the Amsterdam Warehouse only featured here yesterday. Looking at her portfolio I came across the quintessential French Quality brand Aigle (yes, with a capital Q) and her inspiring shots of the Schmidt-Fioro family wearing – you guessed it – Aigle boots and clothing.

The shots appear in a casual blog-like section on their website and are part of a series called ‘Family Spirit’ that showcases aspirational, creative families and their projects, day-to-day habits and what makes them stand out from the crowd.

By no means a new strategy but somehow these inviting and intimate shots make me connect with their brand in ways I didn’t before and I’ve got a fuzzy feeling that I want to be part of this campaign and maybe the easiest way would be to buy some of their clothes!? Gotcha! Or whatever the French would say instead.

A smart angle by Aigle (see what I did there) and though they haven’t managed to convince me to buy any of their product I do enjoy the reportage feel of the campaign and the voyeur in me wants to see who’s life I can pry into next. I’ll be checking back regularly et voilà… an impulse buy might, just might happen.

Clever the French, aren’t they!?
 
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Aigle, France, French, Brand, Trend, Inspiration, Louise Desrosiers, Photography, Family Portraits, Style, Fashion, SS 2014, Spring, Summer

 
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Louise Desrosiers
 
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INTERIORS CRUSH | AMSTERDAM WAREHOUSE

7 April 2014

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Hello to you! Did you all have a nice weekend? It seems ages that I shared an Interiors Crush with you so today’s feature is extra special. There are of course many, many gorgeous lofts out there – remember the London loft or the one in Barcelona I recently featured?

Hold on to your hats as today’s original Amsterdam warehouse is particularly impressive with it’s boho industrial vibe beautifully captured by Louise Desrosiers.

The space centres around an unusual enclosed patio garden from which light filters into the rest of the house through huge industrial style windows. A ginormous exposed brick wall sets the tone for the mix-and-match interior with antiques and flea market finds giving a relaxed atmosphere.

The colour palette is all earthy with emphasis on natural textures like rough, old wood, animal hides and weathered metal. Interestingly, there are no pops of colour, hardly any painted surfaces and no bling to speak of with the only concession being the polished concrete floor. A totally harmonious space, befitting of the arty Jordaan neighbourhood where Rembrandt spent the last few years of his life.

I’m rather envious of the owners work/life set up as interior designer Marius runs his business Flow from one side of the building while wife Emily designs beautiful organic kids clothes for Gray Label in her studio on the other side. I imagine they romantically meet for lunch on the patio or in the open-plan kitchen under the impressive black clay chandelier, handmade in Africa, to share a spot of organic goodies. *Sigh*

I bet the kids are having a ball in this space chasing each other, bike racing and hiding in their tipee.

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Amsterdam, Warehouse, Family, Home, Exposed Brickwork, Chandelier, Bohemian, Industrial, Interior Design, Architecture, Statement, Loft

 
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VIA | Milk Magazine
PHOTOGRAPHY | Louise Desrosiers
 
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& OTHER STORIES SS14

4 April 2014

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How about some fashion on Friday? & Other Stories has been around for a good year now and I’m still in love with the concept.

‘This brand is for women interested in fashion who want to develop a personal style, a total look – their own story.’ Samuel Fernström – Head of & Other Stories

Sam, you’ve twisted my rubber arm! I’ve been following their tumblr-feel homepage with interest and love how they regularly add new fashion narratives. A super smart way to sell a lifestyle and feed the need for personal expression.

This Spring I’ve fallen head over heels with their adorable floral shots. If you look at my Instagram feed I think I’ve got a flower addiction or maybe this grey and rainy English winter has gotten the better of me.

On another note, as I’m getting older I enjoy seeing older and more mature models used in advertising and fashion in particular. I know I’m stating the obvious but with the rise of living expectation it’s essential for brands to speak and cater to a wide age range and I love that they feature designs to suit all ages, be it classic pieces or trend wear (I’m not even sure that’s a word but it is in my universe).

I read that & Other Stories should be seen as the cooler younger sister of the successful COS brand which is another favourite so I hope that doesn’t make me the boring older sister.

 
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and other stories, online store, spring, summer, ss 2014, mature model, khaki, blue, 80s, pastels, neon, & other stories

 
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