THE LUST LIST : CULTIVER LINEN

Linen is fast rising in the ranks of items that I spend less time contemplating about prior to purchase when I'm out shopping. So far, the only things which have made it into this category are food and clothing. I said it before in my most recent recent purchases entry  but bedding is something that touches our skin and that we use every single day. Anything that meets those two categories is well worth the spend.

" We are inspired by a way of life that embraces quality and timelessness in the things we use most frequently" Cultiver source

I'm finding bedding to even be fun to browse and look at when I'm out, something that's only ever been true for clothing and accessories so you can imagine how my interest was piqued when I encountered Cultiver on my instagram feed. Their branding is stunning. I love their use of muted colours, their design and their philosophy which aptly fits into my own in regards to daily use items.

Linen Duvet Cover Sets in Pinstripe & White 

This pinstripe duvet cover is beautiful. I love that it reads as grey but up close it's the classic and versatile pinstripe pattern. Subtle patterns are perfect for bedding because they provide just enough visual texture for there to be something going on, but they aren't distracting or jarring - two things which aren't exactly conducive to creating a relaxing and calm space

Of course I had to include white into the mix as well. A heavy, white duvet is the ultimate winter dream. Waking up to a cold, crisp morning under your white duvet covers to a Saturday of toast, coffee and new youtube videos - this is my idea of heaven!  

All of their Silk Velvet Cushions 

Most of you probably know that I'm a sucker for a pretty pattern and all of these are just gorgeous! Owning a quiet coloured couch is a smart idea when you can dress it up with all these pretty possibilities. Materials wise, they are made of silk velvet so you can just imagine how comfy they are against the skin.

The 'Marais' Robe 

Robes are such a luxe way to look after ourselves beyond face masks and expensive skin care. Nobody really uses them and they're not a necessity but absolutely offer that extra bit of looking after that all of us can appreciate. This one is made of Turkish Cotton and would make the best throw on after a shower or in the morning as you make your morning brew. 

Linen sheet set with pillowcases in White & Ice Blue 

White is the best colour for linen. It exudes cleanliness, minimalism and ease all at once and instantly brightens up any room. I'm a pattern lover for textiles and upholstery but when it comes to bedding, all my money will be going towards white or light coloured bedding. Their linen sheet set comes in a really wide range of sizes ( surprising ) and you can tell by looking at the photos at how satiny soft they'd be in real life

Linen Pillowcases in Sage and Olive

A light green like this one is one of my favourite colours for both the home and in clothing. These pillow cases add some colour without being obtrusive to the eye. They are totally versatile enough to mix and match with bedding you already have as well as this green reads like grey almost.

What do you think of it in Olive? I think it's a beautiful colour way, more moody and masculine looking than the lighter shades. Would look terrific in a grey-blue room or striped wall paper. In this colour way, I'd definitely get it with matching duvet covers as opposed to mixing and matching as I'd do with the lighter shades.

Linen Tea Towels 

These make doing the dishes just a bit funner ( or give you a nice reward for doing them at least with its linen-ey softness to your hands )

The Isobel Throw 

I love the pattern and the oat meal colour way of this throw. I can imagine it being a super elegant piece for a couch or a bed or maybe even a blanket for yourself flying on a plane? Very versatile and beautiful piece. 

It's awesome that they have a real life store open up in Hawksburn, here in Melbourne. Most linen retailers operate on an online only basis which means if you're in Melbourne, you have the chance to test out the linens and to have a feel of them before buying.
Check out their website here for more information 

499 Malvern Road
South Yarra 

03 9827 0781

DESIGNER DIARY : ROSE UNIACKE

Pimlico House Photoshoot : Originally posted here

Pimlico House photoshoot : Originally posted here
 Such a grand and regal living area which has hints to old world salons in Europe but also hooks us back to the present day by the contemporary swing of the coffee table and books 

If Grange's decorating vibes are what P.F.F aspires to be, Uniacke's homes are where we aspire to LIVE. Not that Grange's homes are unliveable, they certainly are however his homes are showful whereas Uniacke's homes are restful in a lay your head after a hard day in your own luxurious world kind of way.

“Pared-down can be cold, but with Rose it isn’t” Chrissie Rucker, The White Company source

Dubbed the queen of serene by The Sunday Times, Uniacke's portfolio of residential properties show us what it means to live well. Living well is a mix of comfort, worldiness and of course, serenity - something that Uniacke has a deep appreciation and understanding of. And what could be more appropriate of an atmosphere to come home to? Being a certified antiques dealer and furniture restorer greatly boosts the power she has to make her visions come alive and she strongly believes in mixing old and new as part of what guides her styling choices.

Pimlico house 2 : Originally posted here
Perfect simplicity - Anymore and this hallway's entire presence would be disturbed. The vases atop of the cabinet is just the right amount of decoration this hallway needs and it adds so much to the entirety of the space, in my opinion 

Pimlico house 2 : Originally posted here
Beautiful shelf space with a true emphasis on liveability. Uniacke's interiors encourage practicality, living in - not just somewhere to admire for its beauty

Her residential spaces communicate clearly to us as inhabitants. Her kitchen and dining areas make me think of private moments at 6am in the morning, knowing the day ahead is coming along and that this is the only time I'll be having to myself before things really roll in. You can imagine the kind of life you'd lead in her spaces. It's all about these moments of savouring, relishing and appreciating. I couldn't imagine anything more ideal for our homes. If we can instil this type of philosophy in our minds through conscious home making, we help ourselves by truly seeing that what we feed our homes, ultimately feeds us. 

Comfort does not mean sloppy. It can be done in irreverence and should be done in this way. Uniacke's rooms are irreverent in the sense that they are not about stimulating the senses. Like Grange's and some of O'brien's spaces, we are given a lot to work with - which is great. Stimulation is equal to excitement which is what draws novelty seekers in like me. But Uniacke's spaces proves colour and movement are not the only ways to create an impression.  

Battersea House : Originally posted here
I love the mix of Antique furnishings with the modernist and straight edged details of this particular apartment. I love a good balance when it comes to mixing and Uniacke absolutely does it in in the beat of her own drum here 

Battersea House : Originally posted here
Beautiful, practical, elegant, stylish - I could go on about how much this kitchen is in my favour. There's the right amount of glasses and objects on the shelves to make this space look homely but still minimal and uncluttered

Battersea House : Originally posted here
I love a touch of yellow in any room especially paired with some green 

Mayfair Apartment : Originally posted here

Mayfair apartment : Originally posted here

I fell head over heels for this sofa and living room space when I first saw it. First of all, the colouring is amazing. The teal and the light beige combine together perfectly. This space is completely about luxuriating in ones own time and privacy. It's a slow paced room that's welcoming to anyone who enters. It has elegance, charm and personality. There's also definitely something British about it which annoyingly, I cannot make tangible in words.

" Rose is equally comfortable hosting a meal on the kitchen table as a party for 150. The house is the perfect backdrop for entertaining because you can roam, sit, talk, relax. Nothing is too precious " Mel Agace, Film Producer source

This is such a 'claim to life' room to me because you can tell so much about the lifestyle and living values of the inhabitants. It's deceptive in its simplicity because it seems like something that anybody can put together. But the choices of colour, ornament and materiality had to have been chosen under a strict code to the initial vision in place.

Marylebone Apartment : Originally posted here

A Godwin House : Originally posted here
There are some spaces that are so stunning that there's no way they can be from the present day. I feel like this bathroom space qualifies as absolutely one of those 

Pimlico House : Originally posted here
 Although not the first word that's probably used to describe Uniacke, she is a bit of an eclectic decorator. She finds different things from a variety of places but which all share some commonality between them 

Pimlico House : Originally posted here

Pimlico House : Originally posted here

Pimlico House : Originally posted here

Uniacke's work is what homes should aspire to have a bit of. It's not about having the most impressive antiques or the most amazing wallpaper. Home is home and it should feel like a place of refuge and where you can escape and just be at the end of the day. It's a reminder that decorating isn't always just about making spaces look gorgeous, it's also about putting our extra hands at work in making a space liveable and somewhere that actually recharges us. Have a look at her shop that's part of her website here for more ideas on how to get some of her world into yours.

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MY PICKS FROM AD SPAIN

PHOTO BY MANOLO YLLERA

Photo by MANOLO YLLERA

PHOTO BY MONTSE GARRIGA 

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

HAPPY SATURDAY

Image credit : Lovisa Barkman

Isn't this the dreamiest set up right here? Hope you guys have an awesome weekend! Got some new post ideas planned for next week. Uni and Est has been pretty crazy in terms of eating up time I could be working on P.F.F. but as I've said before, this is not something I'm ditching just because things get crazy.

I love publishing things I like and this is the fastest way to do that. I saw Fran lebowitz last night, only one of the most fearless and hilarious women in the literary world and it was amazing. She is undeniably a woman I look up to 100% and I am so glad I went.

I'm thinking about posting everyday here but the content won't be as tailored and long-form. I'm not sure if I should stick to three days a week with more tailored content or have more frequent posts. Anyway, here's me checking in and wishing your weekend be as cozy and glowy as this photograph

PS. Thank you to Home union ( who I just wrote about below ) for mentioning us in your instastories! You guys are awesome

Y 

NEW DISCOVERIES : Home Union NYC

1960's Robert Sonneman 'lollipop' table lamp here. Really unique and beautiful ornamental lighting floats my boat 

Beyond cool ' totem ' candles here. I love the colour ways and the fact they look like salt and pepper shakers 

I'm one of those people who are always hankering after something ' better '... It gives off an impression of perfectionism and not always seeing the greatness of what one does have ( guilty... ) but when I see great shops like Home union here, it really does reiterate this belief that the grass is always greener on the other side.

It's quite literally the other side too with the shop being located in Brooklyn, New York City. Founded by Meghan Lavery and Daniel King who both hail from design and fashion backgrounds, they now offer some of the best " Where did you get that!? " pieces around in their stunning shop.  I came across them on Instagram and have fell in love with their taste and vision. Some of my favourites ( which unfortunately are no longer on the website ) include lucite side tables and their past lighting pieces.

Beautiful blue velvet Mid century day bed here. The cylinder cushion really gives this piece its special touch 

1970's Vladimir Kagan Lucite ' Barrel ' Chair here 

I've absolutely fallen in love with Lucite furniture for its futuristic, modern styled apartment vibe. My dream would be to have two lucite side tables dressed up with beautiful little boxes and candles as my night stands. They're just super versatile and are gorgeous to look at.

1960's Selig Green Velvet Sofa here

Although being a piece from the 60's, this couch is actually quite modern looking as if it was made only a couple of years ago. I love green as an accent colour for interiors as well as clothing and fashion. I find it's quite suitable for a lot of different hair colours and skin tones and instantly brightens up the face ( or room for that matter! ). I'd keep things super neutral for this green gem with some beige and tonal cushions with minimal to no colour.

Vintage pink velvet waterfall benches here. Pink velvet is really having a huge moment trend wise. It all stems from the Sketch London restaurant, in my opinion. 

Mid Century Chrome Mushroom floor lamp here. Of course it wouldn't be a PFF post without some kind of metallic chrome lighting

Home Union's instagram is beautiful and you can tell they put a lot of work into their store. I suggest giving them a follow if you're into what you've seen in this post. Eclectic but also understated, two very coveted vibes to get right.

PS. My latest piece about a Modernist home with height to boot is here at Estliving, the interior design website that I write and intern for.

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