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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
We've been meaning to get around to book cases....here are some great options from the Noir show room.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
I have seen some bloggers use some sort of Random Number Generator to select Giveaway winners. Here at Roses and Rust, we are much more sophisticated...... we pick the names out of a hat! The lucky winners of the two double Decorex tickets are Vanessa Witte and Nadine Raine. Please contact me asap, so I can tell you where to collect your tickets.
Now on to today's post... it is no secret that I love neutrals and while they look beautiful just being neutral, they also create the perfect backdrop when one wants to introduce a bit of colour into an interior.
Have a look at these two homes where just one or two predominant colours have been added to a neutral scheme. The great thing is, that if you get tired of the colour or just feel like a change, it is so easy to just whip away a cushion here or a vase there without going to any great expense.
The first home uses a fairly strong red and softer shades of green.
The second home below uses pretty shades of blue and turquoise added to a neutral background.
I used the words "favourite" and "colour" a few times in this post and every time the American-made spell check tells me I should spell them "favorite" and "color". But here in SA and the UK, we spell them "favourite" and "colour". I wonder why, when they crossed to Atlantic to the New World, many years ago, the "U" got lost. Perhaps a U-Boat got them?
Have a lovely week
Till next time
Sharon x
2nd home : here
Thursday, April 18, 2013
We’re headed to the market and we’re not buying food!
This weekend is the start of the High Point Spring Market – the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world. All of our favorite vendors will debut their new lines and we’ll be collecting so many samples and catalogues that we each pull a rolling bag behind us.
It's go, go, go but this is definitely our favorite design industry event, by far. We are like kids in the candy store and Mel, in particular, is unstoppable!
So if you need a new light fixture or rug or sofa -- now is the time to tell us. There are about 11.5 million square miles of showroom space and we try our best to channel serious super powers to cover as much as possible. All the best stuff is there so odds are good we’ll find whatever it is you are looking for!
So go ahead and post a comment or send us a photo of the space you are shopping for and we’ll be on the prowl.
And we’ll be posting new favorite finds every day, so follow the blog to see what’s new in interior design this spring.
Do it!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Travel is so good for the soul. The rest. The relaxation. The inspiration. Whittington Design Studio (and our clients) travelled far and wide this spring. Here are a few of the great pictures we brought back for inspiration.
The clouds over this Grand Canyon shot look like a painting. The vastness is breathtaking. And speaking of paint, the striated rock is like a strip on a paint wand. Terra cotta anyone?
Table cloths hung for sale at craft markets near Berlin Falls along the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Batik fabrics are all over South Africa and so many of the prints are worthy of reproducing here at home.
Handmade Yucatan vine lanterns in a beach cabana on Isla Holbox, Mexico.
We love integrating natural materials in our designs.
We love integrating natural materials in our designs.
So go ahead and hit the road for some design inspiration -- or send us a favorite travel photo and let us find the best way to bring the vacation look you love into your home.
Do it!
p.s. Speaking of travel, check back in a day or two to hear about our next trip!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
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| Decorex - 2013 |
This year Decorex Cape Town, is themed bliss. This not-to-be-missed showcase is guaranteed to provide plenty of design inspiration, as well as fabulous retail therapy and refreshment opportunities.
Proud sponsors of Decorex SA since its inception, Plascon will showcase the exciting 2013 colour palette “Balance” in a room setting transformed into four unique looks simply by paint. Witness how colour can bring a space to life and change it dramatically through different applications.
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| Plascon |
A dedicated and informed Plascon team will be on hand in-studio to answer any questions regarding paint, painting techniques, colour trends and paint surfaces. This team offers expert advice, loads of practical know-how and a wealth of ideas and experience.
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| House and Leisure - Decorex 2012 |
Expected to be the most talked about installation at Decorex Cape Town this year, Decorex SA has commissioned designer Stephen Lasker to design and curate a show-stopping feature, showcasing the hottest trends in décor and design.
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| Decorex 2011 |
Foodie lovers can look forward to a selection of fresh, high-quality artisanal foods in a contemporary market vibe at the food market area. Food offering includes: gourmet burgers; meze platters; smoothie & juice bar and sweet treats. – Take a moment to relax while enjoying brandy cocktails and carefully selected food pairings within The Fine Brandy by Design Cellar, or visit The Tea Room, a blissful contemporary, collected space styled by well-known designer Adriaan Lochner, complete with milkshake bar and delicious cakes on offer. You can also visit the Graham Beck Wine Bar by Wetherlys – A luxurious bar where selected Graham Beck wines and sparkling wines can be enjoyed alongside food pairings within a comfortable, understated and classic space beautifully put together.
The M-Net Cares Room to Grow by Mr Price Home are beautifully designed children’s interiors depicting room settings that cater to the different stages of a child’s development, with the focus on the creation of spaces where children can grow, learn and play. All the furniture featured in the M-Net Cares Rooms to Grow by Mr Price Home will be donated to local underprivileged children’s home The Holy Cross Child and Youth Centre, supporting their growth needs.
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| Decorex Durban 2013 (Firsthouse Photography) |
The prestigious car brand, Volvo brings the #MADEFORYOU Designer Pods to Decorex Cape Town. Four of the Mother City’s hottest interior decorators have each test driven a Volvo to experience firsthand what makes this car brand so unique. Using inspiring characteristics as their starting point, the designers will interpret elements of the car into a cutting-edge room setting which embodies the design traits of each vehicle.
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| Decorex 2012 |
In addition, visitors can head to the Inspire Theatre for interactive talks, lifestyle demonstrations, cook offs and how-to’s by Cape Town’s finest food, restaurant and entertainment experts.
Finally, Decorex SA proudly supports World Design Capital Cape Town for 2014 and the efforts to showcase the very best design that South Africa has to offer.
Tickets: R70 for adults, R60 for pensioners and students, R10 for children U12
Runs from: 25 to 28 April 2013
Trade day: Thursday 25th & Friday 26th April 2013 (register online)
Runs from: 25 to 28 April 2013
Trade day: Thursday 25th & Friday 26th April 2013 (register online)
Facebook: Decorex SA
Twitter: @decorexSA
Decorex Cape Town forms part of the Decorex SA portfolio and is owned by the Thebe Exhibitions & Projects Group.
Decorex Cape Town forms part of the Decorex SA portfolio and is owned by the Thebe Exhibitions & Projects Group.
For more information call 011 549 8300 or visit www.decorex.co.za.
Now, on to the Giveaway.... Two lucky readers could win DOUBLE tickets to South Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, valued at R140.00 per set. Decorex Cape Town 2013 takes place from 25 - 28 April 2013 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm.
All you need to do to enter is leave a comment in the comments section below and/or email me (sharonlee@mweb.co.za) with your name and email address and let me know if you are a regular reader of my blog, and, if so, what appeals to you about it. (I would love you to become a follower of my blog, but this is not a prerequisite for entering! ) Closing date is Friday 19 April 2013. The winners will be picked out of a hat and notified via email.
See you at Decorex!
Till next time
Sharon x
Monday, April 8, 2013
Well, it's been a busy evening. After supervising homework and cooking supper, I had to bake and ice sixty eight cupcakes for my twins to take to school tomorrow for their 11th birthday. Then my 13th year old suddenly remembered he had to have his hair cut by tomorrow or else he will get detention, so an emergency haircut had to take place. (In case you are wondering - he is not in military school - school boys have to have short hair and wear uniforms here in South Africa). Our internet is back after having been down all weekend so I had to catch up on about 50 emails and it also happens to be my 18th wedding anniversary today. Not a very romantic way to celebrate but, somehow, life got in the way. Browsing the web to come up with something fitting to post, I stumbled across this beautiful place and thought, if I was ever to get married again (to the same husband, of course) I would choose this beautiful place in Tuscany. And then perhaps we could come back here for a visit (sans children) on every anniversary - a girl can dream, right!
Beautiful, isn't it?
I must apologise for my lack of visits and comments on many of my favourite blogs - life has just got very hectic lately, but I hope to resume normal blog activity soon!
Till next time
Sharon x
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