{ a visit to my home }

Since we're always preaching about different

things we like in homes we thought it

only fair that we let you into our own homes :)

Here's a little sneak peak at my

art deco 1920's home in Sydney's east...

I would describe my style as a mish mash

of eclectic / rustic / aztec / vintage...

I like collecting bits and bobs from flea markets

and vintage stores - however I am also a sucker for

anything hand painted or hand made.

I love bright fabrics, hand painted plates,

hand made timber furniture, mexican woven rugs and

embroidered cushions...

My favourite part of my home is my

new mexican rug (soon to be selling at skyparlour.com.au)

and my backyard/outdoor setting :)

-Karina xx

[ cute + clever : toy storage tips ]

It can be tricky decorating your home and finding cute and effective ways

to store your things, add some kids and their toys to the mix and now you have a

serious problem! We dedicate today's post to young mum's whose home's

have been overrun by their children!

The key is to create a storage area that isn't hidden away in a

cupboard and is easily accessible. Basically a storage solution that is

designed to be seen...

There are so many cute toy box ideas out there to steal...

try a vintage trunk/suitcase or a retro filing cabinet,

these are perfect if you don't like kiddie decor

and prefer grown-up furniture with a childlike feel.

You can use crates, wooden boxes, wall mounted shelves, jute baskets,

ladder shelves, a vintage wheelbarrow... the options are endless

you just need to choose one that works with your style.

We love the mobile toy box...

use old wooden crates or even plain wooden boxes from ikea,

paint them, add some castors and join them together loosely with rope.

A cute idea is to use chalkboard paint and just like that you have yourself a

mobile craft station too!

Another great tip is to label everything... this makes it easy for your

kids to put their things away themselves.

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: : Scandinavian Style : :

The long winters and few hours of sunlight inspire

Scandinavian designers to create bright, light, practical environments.

Historically, they tried to make the domestic environment

as comfortable as possible with the materials at hand.

These trends were picked up by neighbouring countries

and eventually spread all over the world.

Scandinavian design reflects a sensitivity to materials and to

researching and employing traditional methods that are an

important and influential part of design history.

The high-quality designs live on today and are recreated

continually in various fields, confirming their timelessness.

Don't get us wrong we still have a major weakness for anything

rustic/vintage/eclectic (if you haven't already noticed)

and we usually like to steer away from

overly modern design, however there is something

about the simplistic elegance and clean style

of Scandinavian design that is so beautiful -

you can't help but marvel over it.

DIY herb garden!

Since we received so much lovely feedback on our

vertical wall garden post, we thought

we'd show you another one of our

latest gardening loves

and one that we think you should all try...

a herb garden!

Herb pots are super inexpensive, easy to maintain,

can be grown indoors or outdoors...

and when herbs are $3 - $4 a bunch at the

supermarket, we think these little

guys are a great investment!

Recycled tea tin's make very cute herb pots!

Just make sure to drill a hole at the bottom for

drainage. This is very important to ensure your herbs

grow to their fullest potential!

DIY herb pots are so easy, see below for the steps!

DON'T FORGET TO LABEL YOUR HERB POTS WHILE YOU'RE PLANTING!

~ chandelier love ~

We love bold lighting features in our homes

and there is no greater statement piece than a ceiling mounted chandelier.

A common misconception is that chandeliers work only in spaces with high ceilings,

but honestly if you choose the right one it can fill a room perfectly

and create a sense of proportion and depth that you didn't

even know was there!

We know the traditional ones can sometimes be a bit much - but there are so

many amazing contemporary interpretations popping up all the time.

We love French oak chandeliers made from old wine barrels,

industrial/urban chandeliers that are made using old milk bottles and mason jars

and also Moroccan themed chandeliers but our favourite is the

beaded chandy! We're a sucker for anything that adds colour!

Here's some we wanted to share with you, most of them have lights but

not all of them do - sometimes all you really need is something cool to fill a space.

Vintage Weekend Hideaway

It's been a busy week at Sky Parlour HQ

so we're looking forward to a bit of time off this weekend

If only we had one wish

it would be to be taken here

we think it'd be pretty awesome

james + aubrey from bleubird vintage ♥

When we came across this gorgeous wedding story

from the family that are Bleubird Vintage

we fell in love!

We ♥

It's eclecticism,

celebration of love & colour...

and most of all the details, are truly inspiring

Once you see this we think you will fall in love too...

Images courtesy of bleubird vintage

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We've been busy little bee's!

Our office is looking pretty full these days!

We have found some amazing pieces so we thought

we would share their progress with you...

all of these pieces will be available for purchase soon!

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Please note this is not our website-

it is currently under construction at however will be up soon!

www.skyparlour.com.au

Our messy workshop!

Our latest favourite piece- the rocking chair.

We found this amazing chair, discarded and looking very unloved.

With a little sanding, painting and upholstery we think it will turn out beautifully!

Painting is done...

we used a sea foam colour as we thought it was a nice

contrast against the honey coloured timber.

Now to find appropriate upholstery material-

we will keep you posted on what we decide!

All images are copyright Sky Parlour and may not be used without permission

:: Tufted arm chairs ::

There's something about tufted arm chairs

that adds a sense of importance to any room.

It might be their association with old world prestige

that makes them seem so reputable?

All we know is they're everywhere and if you're looking for a way

to add some definition to your lounge room,

a tufted arm chair is the way to go.

We especially love them in bright mustard,

khaki and beige weaved linen.

The tufted arm chair in these unconventional colours

is a nice way to give a modern spin to an old technique.