Royal Curtsy

The winter light was just right this morning. 

I have not edited these images, 'brownies promise' look at the colour of our newly painted lounge room at chez Ouch!

 It's the dulux colour 'Royal Curtsy' very apt for today!
.....wouldn't you say?

Change of camera angle and it looks very dark,  
What an amazing colour and here's my new tassel garland!
....with a macramé knot and dyed gold!

 Add some vintage teak beads for a different look!

 

Latest thrift find, a dish by Broadstairs pottery in the UK.

I think I would like to collect this maker so keep your eyes peeled for me!

Pippa.

:: Teak

G plan table Vignette

 I just wanted to post about teak today....I love it

Danish candle sticks, apple and bowl.

Parker coffee table, my pride and joy!

 Do you love teak?


 :Pippa



Pssst we are having a giveaway!

:: Willa's Wildlife- Mid Century COOL!

What is not to love?

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 So lovely to see such Mid Century cool in kid's television, such a sweet little story but the set drawings have me weak at the knees!

I think I want to live here too, Go Willa!

Total kitchen delight!

I love the trees!

Willa's Wild Life is an French/Canadian/American animated television series that first aired on ABC2 in 2008, then on Qubo and Nickelodeon Canada in 2009. The show is based on Dan Yaccarino's book An Octopus Followed Me Home. It is about a 9 year old girl named Willa (Jordan Todosey) who has some very unusual pets. She has, so far, acquired a giraffe, two elephants, an alligator, and many more exotic animals.

 Images Via cute blog by the Director Adrian Thatcher!

 Watch on the ABC!

Happy Sunday to you!

:P

:: Ercol Crush

Studio Couch

 Did you know that Ercol has come to Australia?

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 I have a serious lust list of Ercol furniture and would love to have these beauties!

 You can occasionally pick up an Ercol on eBay, often they are the dark brown stain pieces, not as coveted as the natural elm!

They are on the Hot list of retro furniture to buy and prices can be high!

Love Seat

 Pepple nest of tables.

Here is my very own Ercol, the Grandfather Rocking chair, she is in pristine condition, has had only one lady owner, when she came to stay!

Sadly the dark brown stain is flawless, I would feel too guilty if I changed it, best leave well alone and enjoy!

Happy Weekend!

:P

:: Borge Mogensen

Love the Artworks

 I thought it might be nice to look at the Danish Designers currently featured at the Pop up shop, it's all good to admire the singular chair, sideboard or table but a greater appreciation comes from learning more!
 

These images are of his home! Nice!

Light filled room, sets off the furniture!

My favourite room, love that light!

Light love!

Børge Mogensen (1914–1972) started his career as a cabinetmaker in 1934. In 1936 he went on to study at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts under Professor Kaare Klint before entering the Royal Academy of Fine Arts from where he graduated as an architect in 1942.

He became head of design at FDB (the Danish co-op) in 1942 before establishing his own design office in 1950.

Sigh!!

Everything!!

 Functional is the word which best describes Børge Mogensen’s design. The majority of his furniture was designed with industrial production in mind and is characterized by strong and simple lines. His true genius is to be found in his almost scientific analysis of the functionality of a piece of furniture.

Wood paneling love!

Perfect blue!

 If I had my choice I think this chair, the Shell Chair, 1949, made by Erhard Rasmussen from teak and beech would be a nice addition to Manor Ouch Flower!

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:: Mid Century FAB

 A frenzy of styling occurred today!

My Eames "Fabpat" arrived safe and sound from the U.S, within minutes she was framed and on the wall.

I grabbed a few things in pink and yellow and gave my sideboard wall a lift.

I'm slowly colour blocking my home, see this link for my blue wall!

 

These Eames patents called Fabpats can be found on Dana's Blog 

Mid2Mod or direct from Jennifer's Etsy store.

If you have previously admired these prints, you're not wrong, they are beautiful and fit nicely into an IKEA Ribba frame!

Do you love?

:P

:: Danish Darling!

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Mid2Mod's post on Krenit bowls has had me in a spin!

So when I spied them in this lovely Danish Home I had to share!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 I think I will have to get some!                       
What a lovely home too!

:P

:: Louise Body

I'm speechless..........but I will find the words.

Louise Body's wallpaper and fabric designs are beautiful that I had to send an email, requesting to share.

I love flowers and plants and I love botanical prints and I would love to have her work in my home one day!

Enjoy,

:P

:: Show some sugar!

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Hey Beautiful People, I would like to ask you, to show some sugar!

A very sweet lass named Tes, has just started her first blog milkviensdecor!(see above pic...starting off pretty well)

She is an ex student of mine and I would like to show her some support by asking you to pop by!

She's a cool cat! 
She shares our passion for vintage/retro thrifting, interior design and all things quirky and crafty!

She is also very talented musically, simply beautiful and a very good egg!

Tes, all the best! You are going to love this blog journey!

:P

PSSSSST

 

What are you doing 7pm on Sunday the 25th of March?

Want to Link in your blog with us? 

 

We are posting our "Top 5 covet List"?

 

Your Top 5 can come from anywhere, Design, Architecture, Fashion, Homewares, Film etc but maybe keep a Mid-Century/Retro/Vintage vibe about it! 

 

Click on link for more information! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:: Collections #2

 I knew once I styled my blue ceramic and glass wares together in collection #1, I'd need to rearrange what was left....here are pic's of my efforts

I always feel the house is in harmony once everything has its place. Once you change something or add a new addition, this reshuffling, rearranging and maybe a culling....must occur again and again!

:P

Ps Will Mr ouchflower notice?...mmmm

What are you doing 

7pm on Sunday the 25th of March?

Want to Link in your blog with us? 

We are posting our "Top 5 covet List"?

Your Top 5 can come from anywhere, Design, Architecture, Fashion, Homewares, Film etc but maybe keep a Mid-Century/Retro/Vintage vibe about it! 

Click on link for more information!

:: Good Reading!

Not only is collecting Mid Century/Retro/Vintage FUN!.....but so is reading about it.

So I thought I'd share some gems with you.

 A 50's classic! 

Made by Woolworths for the domestic market, designer chic at a budget price. I love this dinnerware, apparently the red one featured on the cover is rare and only distributed in Australia.

Eyes are pealed!!

 A Woman in a Man's world!
 UK Ceramic Designer, love the Art Deco patterns on her wares and she had an affair with a married man...saucy minx!

 An Australian Treat!
This book was put together by a married couple, very knowledgeable  Design enthusiasts and very passionate about Australian Mid Century!

 Eye Candy!
Lots of lovely images on real authentic homes, not too styled but hey! Who doesn't love that? 

Also an Ercol on the front cover...I'm swooning!

 How to do Mid Century!
Great book on American and Scandinavian Design classics...reader beware because this book may incite an attack on your piggy bank!

 Atomic Goodness!
This is the book I'm taking to the Architect when Mr ouchflower says "Honey, we have won big on the races!"

Print Pattern Print Pattern!

Endless, great images of wondrous colour, shape, line, point and pattern!