by Natalie Ryan : January 29, 2015
I love the whimsical Lolli Living Nursery collection with its bright and breezy colour palette and quirky characters. The philosophy of the collection is to inspire the designer within by letting you mix and match the bedding and room decor pieces to...
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by Natalie Ryan : January 26, 2015
Here is a selection of bedlinen designs from the Cottonbox website that take their inspiration from the wonderful flora, fauna and iconic landmarks of the Australian continent. Happy Australia Day!
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by Natalie Ryan : January 23, 2015
It is impossible not to be inspired by the jewel bright colours and intricate patterns found throughout India. From the vibrantly painted buses, trucks and elephants, the marigolds left as spiritual offerings, and hot-pink saris brocaded with gold th...
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by Natalie Ryan : January 17, 2015
Do you have plans to travel overseas in 2015? Perhaps exploring the interesting boutiques in the Marais district of Paris, taking in the sights from the London Eye or enjoying a gelato in a shady piazza in Rome is on your agenda? Whatever your answer...
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by Natalie Ryan : January 12, 2015
Blue is one of the easiest colours to live with; its many hues happily mingle together within a room. Whether you mix a blue quilt cover with white sheets, white-washed walls and light woods to create a breezy beach house feel, or team your quilt cov...
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by Natalie Ryan : January 11, 2015
Sticking to a tranquil palette of blue and grey tones will allow you to create a calm and soothing nursery for a baby boy. When your baby gets older he is most likely to tell will you what he wants (and it will most like...
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by Natalie Ryan : January 06, 2015
In my textile design work, I often find myself drawn to the blue / green shades of the colour spectrum - mint green, peacock, celadon, aquamarine, duck egg blue, sea mist, cerulean, jade, eau-de-nil, teal, powder blue, turquoise, ice blue. I love the...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 29, 2014
Everyone loves a bedtime story, and little girls seem to love magical fairy tales above all! Here is a selection of Fairy Tale themed bedlinen that will inspire the sweetest of dreams and encourage girls to create their own enchanting and imaginative...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 27, 2014
A teenage boy's bedroom often serves many different functions - from a private refuge, games room, study area, to a social entertaining zone. There are no rules when it comes to choosing bed linen for a teen's bedroom, ...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 22, 2014
With the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race taking place on Boxing Day, now is a great time to add a touch of refreshing nautical style to your bedroom. From bold regatta stripes through to textured ombre stripes, these quilt cover designs will allow you to...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 19, 2014
Yellow is a feel-good colour that is both happy and welcoming in the bedroom. Put a spotlight on yellow by surrounding it with lots of white and neutral elements within your space, or tone it down by combining it with soft grey and charcoal tones. Fr...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 14, 2014
Here is a selection of designs that I think even the fussiest of teenage girls would be happy to put on their bed. A perfect mix of fresh & vibrant colours and contemporary designs inspired by fashion trends will help create a relaxing space for...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 10, 2014
The name 'Silk Roads' was first coined in the late 1870's for the ancient trade routes that linked Asia and the West. The Silk Route flourished for about 1500 years until sea routes became well established in the sixteent...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 02, 2014
Bold brush strokes, dripping ink washes, watercolour stripes and strategically placed splodges have been appearing on the catwalk from London to New York this year. Homewares designers have also widely embraced the painterly trend, and now you can ad...
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by Natalie Ryan : December 01, 2014
Designed and styled in Australia, contemporary Cotton House designs are perfectly suited to the relaxed Australian way of life. The new season collection (now available at Cottonbox) features bold ethnic inspired pattern...
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by Natalie Ryan : November 29, 2014
The latest bed linen releases from the British design houses Sanderson and Harlequin have just arrived at Cottonbox, making it easy to add some bold summery style to your Australian bedroom! From punchy folk florals thr...
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by Natalie Ryan : November 23, 2014
The countdown is on to the summer holidays! Here is a selection of cheery bed linen designs that will bring a happy holiday vibe to a girl's bedroom all year round.
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by Natalie Ryan : November 19, 2014
While nature abounds with colour, a natural palette encompasses a subtle range of tones from white, creams, linen, stone and coffee shades. Shades of linen are a popular and timeless choice for the bedroom, possessing an inherent simplicity which wil...
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