At Last I Found The Home of The Gold Kitchen

A few months ago I pinned, on one of my Pinterest Boards, this fabulous gold kitchen and had no idea who it belonged to. Now I have discovered via AD magazine in France that it is located in a tiny 100sqm apartment in Paris. That's about all I can tell you as the article is in French and that language I do not speak, sad to say as my yougest grandaughter is French.

Soon Salon - Bringing a Smile To Your Interiors

If you like conversation pieces in and around your home then go and visit Soon Salon. Have a horse coming through your wall,

a cat scratcher in the shape of a dog, 

a picture frame made from rope,

a papier mache dog that is so cute

and a wall hook that looks like a paintbrush in a paint pot.

Clever Ideas For Your Home

I live in a very old cottage, space is at a premium so I have to be a bit clever when it comes to storage and displays. The ground floor of our cottage is totally open plan, nowhere to hide anything, evrything on show. So firstly where to put your wellies, well we have an old trunk under the stairs to hold them out of sight, also handy fr utting your hats on.

We store our Herbs and Spices in magnetic tins, perfect to slap on the side of the fridge ad easy to see what's inside.

 Outside we have an old chandlier with a crack in the glass bowl so ideal to use as a plant hanger when lined with coconut matting.

On to other people's clever ideas - Love this bottle opener with a little ceramic pot for the tops.

 

An old kitchen whisk as a lampshade.

 

Beautiful vintage spoons as cupboard handles.

 

Couldn't resist including this little idea. Any old wellies?

 

Brilliant idea that can be used inside or outside. Add a recessed tray into a table to hold condiments and drinks. Genius.

If you have any old books you don't read anymore cut them into letters. You have to be handy with a hacksaw or know someone else who is.
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Quirky In Paris, With a Capital Q

If ever there was a home that reflects the personalities of its residents then it's this one. Located in Paris this home is choc full of quirky and clever displays that don't jar. I especially love the toy cars on the wall in the nursery (bottom image). Found at Milk Magazine.

Get That Copper Piping Out and Celebrate It

A copper bike

Gone are the days of hiding your pipes. If you have copper pipes then celebrate them and you shall find that the possibilities are endless.If you can't expose any then go buy some, it's cheap and simple to work with. Images via 1, 2, 3, 4

A copper clothes rail

Copper Taps

I have this bath in white, it has lights inside and goes sort of soft when filled with hot water.

More copper taps

Copper taps and lights

Copper table legs

Copper spout and taps

A copper orb