LATEST PURCHASES : Market Fair & Kmart

'Trent' Quilt Cover $14.00 | Double Bed Sheet set in White 225 count $30.00 | Pink Coffee tin $8 | Penguin Classics Mug $8

Picked up both of these coffee goodies at Market Fair. Both costed $8. Do you remember those Penguin mugs? I left mine at an old share house and never got it back so this is my new replacement 

I'm probably one of the most unashamed bargain hunters ever. I love luxe things as much as the next homewares and interiors blogger, but everyone, EVERYONE wants more for less. Every single time I go into my local Kmart, their homewares area expands just a bit bigger. When I found out that they do high thread count bedding, I knew it was the perfect time for me to investigate.

White or neutral bedding is my favourite. There's nothing more beautiful than decking out your sheets and quilt covers entirely in white

My attitude towards bedding is that they are clothes for your room. You have to change them, wash them and you can 'dress' your bed up in new colours and prints to suit your mood. Plus, you use them every day, just like real clothes. I had several choices when I visited Kmart today. I could get the 500 count sheets or the 225. I opted for the 225 because they didn't have plain white in the 500 series and the 225 is actually pretty excellent quality. The material feels satiny and smooth, a lot more luxurious than you'd expect.

I was into this grid pattern. The covers are also reversible, the other side is a charcoal grey for when the mood hits you 

The feel of the sheets is amazing for the ridiculously low price point. I must admit that I was dubious of it being possibly this good but I have pillow covers which are about the same thread count which I got from Sheridan for Christmas and they feel very similar. The feel of the quilt cover is pretty great as well but the star of the show really are the sheets. 

In the pack, you get a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillow cases. If you sleep in a single bed like me ( I've been wanting a double bed but since I'm living with my parents right now and they already have a bed for me, I can't buy nor fit one anywhere ) you can just buy a double bed sheet to use and fold the excess length. This is handy if you want a certain colour way and there's nothing in your size.

Just what I want to see, a bottomless coffee tin ✌✌✌

I will never get sick of these! It's the never ending hipster in me 😆

Who remembers the craze that was these mugs years ago? I thought they were the coolest things ever made and bit the bullet and got one for $30. That wasn't easy as I had never paid for anything beyond $2 for a mug back then but they were just so amazing I had to do it. Today? I bought this one for a mere $8. The condition is barely used, close to being basically new. There's nothing better than actually, genuinely liking a trend and being able to buy it once it's discounted. Funnily enough, the previous weeks leading up to today I was getting all these weird psychic visions of this book and today it's the title of this mug. I swear all these weird premonition things always happen to me. 

I like how the font manages to give a modern twist to this otherwise very 50's coffee tin 

Our coffee tin was looking really ratched so I knew it was time for a new one. I chose this one for the colour and the font. There are always so many coffee tins to choose from at these antiquey shops but I knew this one was the right one. It's also massive which means coffee won't run out quickly, saving me time and effort from having to fill it back up again. Speaking of coffee, I recently bought one of those Keep Cups which I've yet to receive in the mail but will definitely do a post on it once it does arrive. 

I've been meaning to visit them for a long while, find out the details at their website here

Market fair is like Hunted and Waverley Antiques bazaar except its got more of a focus on 'makers' rather than antiques and vintage items. They do also offer antiques and vintage home wares though. The way the store was divided was exactly like Hunted and Waverley. Each stall belonged to the owner who ran it and they could decorate or VM the stall in any way they saw fit. The size of MF is smaller than Hunted and Waverley, but still a lot bigger than I expected. It's very out of the way for most people but if you ask me, you need to go out of the way to find the good stuff. 

How pretty are these earrings by Honey ginger toast? If you had caught me before my eternal quest to look older, I would have bought these in a heart beat. I just love glitter and sparkle and probably always will. I can't incorporate these without making me seem younger than I am though, but in my heart of hearts, I am wishing I could wear these! 

It was in really good condition and was shining out of the glass but I didn't get it

I stood by this Warhol print for about five minutes deliberating on whether I should get it or not. It was thirty dollars which is a steal but I was just hesitant and second guessing myself so I didn't buy it. I should probably compile a whole entry of the things I saw and didn't buy since there have been so many.

I'm excited to sleep in my new sheets tonight ( haha ) but tomorrow is a WHOLE day of writing, studying and working for the week ahead. My marketing certificate is getting more and more intense with assignments building up and the weeks just flying past like crazy. Hope you guys have an awesome week and see you soon in the next post

Y

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST 2017

From Top Row :
William Morris Cushion Cover $66.32 Here, Diptyque Candle in Tubereuse $78 Here, Ivory Heidi Table Lamp $129 Here, Cynthia vase by Grace by Linen House $59.95 Here, Desert Linen Quilt Cover by Kip and Co $299 - $399 Here, Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon 3285 pounds Here ( Please check websites for more information on prices. I've chosen websites from all over the web so prices may not always be in Australian dollars ) 

I enjoy creating these wishlists even if the things in them are totally out of budget ( aka Wingback chair but the dramatic shape makes it very lustworthy ) These are some of my favourite items for 2017. It's always fun to buy things that make your home that much cosier. Things like candles, throws and cushions not only look good, but actually make you feel more comfortable being at home.

I've finished my Diptyque candle which I bought in a Yuzu scent and would love to splurge on the Tuberose one which was my runner up favourite after the Yuzu ( FYI : Diptyque candles don't have a very strong scent, so if you're looking for something that's going to be very dispersing, you might want to try something else ) The Cynthia vase would have to be my favourite item in this family. I love the tortoise shell colouring which I think would pair well with red or orange flowers.

I've had Yapatkwa Tapestry bookmarked in my Etsy list for months now. I began to be interested in Tapestry and textiles just shortly before I returned to Melbourne and their store has the works when it comes to that. William Morris is an amazing artist who specialised in lots of Textile designs during the 1800's and its his designs which I'm really, really drawn to. The cushion above is just one of the many designs featured in Yapatkwa's shop and if you're looking for a gift for someone who seems to have everything, I'd say this would be a really good answer to that.

From Top Row : 
Alto Red Wine Glass Set of 4 $59.95 by Countryroad Here, Caboche Table Light Foscarini 510 pounds here, ' Gervase by the Pool ' Giclee Print by Luke Edward Hall 195 pounds Here, Tanum Rug $19.99 by Ikea here, Recycled Aluminium Bowl by Oxfam $19.95 Here, Bodum Chambord Coffee Press 4 Cup $44.95 by House here 

My runner up item after the Cynthia vase would have to be Bodum Chambord coffee press. Often we tend to go cheap on certain items which is understandable but the thought of starting my day with this deluxe coffee plunger sounds like heaven. Right now, I have one that I bought from Kmart which does the job fine but it lacks the ease and comfort which I know this high quality plunger would bring.

I've been to Ikea to check out these Tanum rugs and they're great. The colours complement each other well and best of all, they're affordable. Pairing two together will be long enough to be a hall runner and I can see them being easily used in any room of the house. I've also included something from the Oxfam shop in the spirit of Christmas. They have some nice homewares in there including lots of bowls, knickknacks and bags. I've been getting into fruit bowls lately, so I had to include a bright, silver one in the list. 

From Top Row : Atlas Box by Jonathan Adler $1324 Here, Brass Tumbler by Linen House $25.95 Here, Parma Bath Mat by Missoni Home $279 Here, Colour Study by Bridgette Mcnab $850 Here, Ceramic Box by Artesania De Galicia $155 Here, Prussian Carp Pillow in Paprika by Luru Home $174 Here 

I was very taken by the Atlas Box by Jonathan Adler. It's nifty, each compartment slides out as a tray for small belongings and knick knacks. It's beautiful and would be a character building addition to any shelf. I'm a sucker for nice boxes, so I had to add the ceramic box by Artesania de Galicia as well. The Missoni Home bath mat is almost too good to use for the bathroom. In fact, I would happily use it as a wall hanging as some people do with rugs and textiles intended for floors. Missoni home do some incredible textiles. It isn't an everyday purchase but if you're a fan of textiles like I am, their website is definitely worth a visit just for the textiles perve.

From Top Row : Dos Lineas de Miro Shower Curtain $51.74 by Society6 Here, Thomas Bedside Table by Brosa $249 Here, Marble Soap Dish by Linen House $21.95 Here, Leopard Object by West Elm $49.00 Here

The Leopard Object by West Elm would look really nice on a table as a 'paper weight' for books or on a shelf. I love statement ornaments especially ones in gold or silver. I haven't really been to many homes where people still use shower curtains but if you do use them, I feel like getting a statement shower curtain instantly gives your bathroom a staple vibe. Novelty ones will always be my favourite despite my continuing penchant for more grown up choices in furnishings.

This Christmas I'm going on a camping trip to Lake Eildon. I can't wait to spend some time painting in nature and also just relaxing next to the lake. I hope you'll have a really fun Christmas and get a good rest over the new years break too. Happy 2018!