I like visiting thrift stores and op shops. Theoretically. In my mind it is a jumble of old treasures at bargain prices. Beautiful vintage clothing that people don't know the true value of. A wonderland that I'll never want to leave.
But the picture in my mind does not exist in reality. At least not where I live, not that I can find. Every time I enter an op shop in the hopes of finding a sanctuary of unloved furniture, I am greeted by clinical rows of clothing organised by size and colour and type. I am greeted by new furniture, donated by companies in support of the cause. I am greeted by price tags that can be easily beaten by modern furniture from the right store.
Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Maybe I'm unlucky. Maybe it's because I live in Australia, just past its 200th birthday and severely lacking in beautiful, antique furniture for this reason. Maybe I won't find the thrift store of my dreams unless I move to England or America. Craigslist is not popular here. Ebay is full of people selling new furniture, disguised as private sellers. Garage sales are very rarely fruitful, mostly selling old televisions and children's clothing.
Someone teach me how to thrift?
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Monday, 5 March 2012
Grey and Yellow
There is no colour combination that I love more than grey and yellow. Previously, red has been the only colour I've been comfortable using in my neutral spaces. However, since my interior design awakening I've been trying to teach myself to embrace colour. And the beautiful, happy combination of greys and yellows is something I dream about incorporating into my home.
I can't stop looking at it! Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming of what my bedroom will be like one day. I'm dreaming of a grey duvet, with a white throw, lots of beautiful yellow and grey pillows and amazing side tables.
This is definitely my favourite look right now. How about you? Do you have a colour combination that makes your imagination run wild?
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Clockwise from top left: 1. French By Design, 2. Style Me Pretty, 3. Desire to Inspire, 4. Stacey Sheppard, 5. Stacey Sheppard, 6. Juliann Art. |
This is definitely my favourite look right now. How about you? Do you have a colour combination that makes your imagination run wild?
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