My world...

Here's a few snippets into my world this past week.

Our room was such a mess. It was at the point where I couldn't find shoes, clothes, face products etc... I'd been meaning to do it for a while but it was so out of control i was putting it off. Bags and bags of clothes for vinnies later, I had have lots of organisation and space and my shoes were back in order. Amazing how such a horrid task can make you feel so good! Now I can wear two shoes that match!!

Yes, our room, much represented this kind of disorganisation!!



I'm getting a bit sick and tired of our white door. Pondering other options...



Gorgeous blue cushions just in! Also in are some sample stools at reduced prices!

Source: Ada & Darcy HQ, This is Glamorous, La Belle Vie & Ada & Darcy xx

Pink Hallway Love!

I found this stand at my favourite vintage furniture store and decided on gorgeous pink for our hallway. Apologies for the poor shots - bad light this morning and the tight little nook its in has made it a little difficult! Loving the colour and so pleased with its gorgeousness! You can see the before shots below... Kellie x

The pink treatment

What a fabulous shade of pink! I have a console coming to our home that I would love to give it this "pink" treatment - too fabulous for words I say!

Newspaper, pink paid and stripes

Loved this styled shoot. I adore that pink paint thrown in with the raw newspaper and fabulous black and white textile! Fun, fun, fun - perfect for my Friday!!! Kellie xx

Image via Once Wed x

A happy street!

Surely only fun things happen in this street! Such a happy and fun place... Perfect for a Friday! Kellie xx

Image via Flickr x

Print on print

A divine example of throwing lovely printed textiles and a bright coat of paint into what may be otherwise considered a soft and neutral space. Kellie xx

Images via Selina Lake x

A new painting itch...

I have an itch. That itch is to paint our dining room table. Something bright and bold. Perhaps turquoise. I found this inspiration as examples of how gorgeous paint can look and how it can transform a piece of furniture. Now to convince the husband this would a fabulous thing for him to do for me... Wish me the best of luck! Kellie xx

Images via La Belle x

Metallic and mirrors...

How gorgeous is metallic. I adore it {see my DIY table this week for how much}!

I find it ultra feminine but slightly edgy and ever so stylish. And I think it such a versatile look that works really well in a bedroom but is also gorgeous in living spaces too. And I'm still not sick of mirrored furniture, perhaps the finger prints are a bit annoying but the look itself is well worth the extra cleaning if you ask me. Kellie xx

Images via Brabourne Farm and Oh Joy! x

Quick DIY: An outdoor coffee table at my place

Mum popped by on the weekend for a quick afternoon tea and decided I needed to give our outdoor table a quick DIY facelift. This table has been painted all sorts of colours and this week I have used a Porter's Paint {Duchess Satin /Ambassador Stirling colour) to make it look pretty. The metallic finish is such an interesting look for an outdoor piece but nonetheless I was delighted with the result and was happy to see it sparkling alway in the natural light.

I also couldn't resist showing you that bunch of yellow roses. Such tiny little flowers on each stem but so, so many of them. Think I might have to find more over the weekend. Kellie xx

Photos by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy x

Paint and wall art!

Loving all the pits and pieces of floral and the lovely colours of that painted wall art. Those blues and aqua are gorgeous - would adore that for my home! Kellie xx

Photo La Boom! x

Using colour in your home

My lovely readers often say to me that they are nervous playing with colour and often find themselves sticking with safer options that they "know" they will like. Whilst I too adore whites and neutrals, I find it very rewarding to try brighter options on furniture and accessorising with pops of colour.

I have also become braver over time and started to realise, using colour on items that can be changed is the perfect way to give something a new look and lift without feeling locked in. My favourite way to use colour is on smaller items of furniture, cushions and accessories as they can be moved around the home and updated again very easily.

For my Australian readers who are thinking about venturing out into painting furniture with brighter options I would highly recommend Porters Paints who offer the most delightful selection of colours. And the best thing about the Porters range is they sell little tiny samples so you aren't forced to buy 1 litre of paint, you can take a couple of little samples home, try them out and then make an informed decision about the best colour for you. Too easy I say!

I thought these examples were beautiful uses of colour. Fun, quirky and interesting. Kellie xx

Image 1 & 3 from Graham and Green. Image 3 & 4 via Dwellings and Decor.

Purple did you say?

Two fabulous things - both gorgeous colours. Ah, I can never go past a feather or two either... Kellie x

Shoes Style Me Pretty, house from Brabourne Farm x

Perfect paint

It's amazing how a little paint can really make something sparkle or it give a fresh look when you thought it was drab and surely needed replacing before. A cheap yet effective option. I need to take my paint brush to things around our home. And I need to be more adventurous just like these fabulous pink stairs! Kellie xx

From here. x