by Natalie Ryan : June 20, 2014
New to Cottonbox is this elegant collection of designs from one of Australia's most loved and longstanding bedlinen brands - Actil.
Traditional floral patterns are mixed with contemporary stripes to create a range of feminine designs with a romantic...
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by Natalie Ryan : June 16, 2014
It's so easy to bring the fun of the fair and a happy carnival atmosphere to a child's bedroom with these colourful circus themed quilt cover sets from Cottonbox. Simply choose your favourite design and drape some co-ordinating bunting around the bed...
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by Natalie Ryan : June 12, 2014
New to Cottonbox is the wonderfully retro patterned bed linen and cushion collections by Irish born, UK based designer Orla Kiely. Orla's signature print - the Stem design, first appeared in 2000 and its simple graphic s...
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by Natalie Ryan : June 05, 2014
I'm sure there are many readers out there who share my addiction to Pinterest! One of my favourite boards is a collection of Chinoiserie (derived from chinois, the French word for...
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by Natalie Ryan : June 02, 2014
Blue and white pottery ware has been highly regarded around the world for centuries, first appearing in the 9th century in Iran where cobalt blue pigments were mined. Chinese blue and white ware was developed using cobalt exported from Persia, and by...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 29, 2014
Do you have a little girl in your life who is happy to don a tutu whatever the occasion, rain, hail or shine? After a long day of dancing your little ballerina will sleep soundly, dreaming of pirouettes and standing ovations in these beautiful ballet...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 28, 2014
Who knew that there could be so many different takes on a check design in the bed linen market? Check designs are a great option for the master bedroom - a perfect choice for those looking for a quilt cover that isn't ove...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 23, 2014
Although the last dinosaurs departed from earth some 66 million years ago, I can't think of a more interesting and enduring decorating theme to ignite a little boy's imagination. Here in Australia palaeontologists have ex...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 19, 2014
Do you have a little girl in your life who prefers purple, red or blue to shades of pink? There are plenty of lovely options for decorating a girl's bedroom that don't involve pink! Here is a selection of non-pink designs (a smidgen of pink may have ...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 14, 2014
Designer's Choice is a new Australian bed linen and homewares brand creating a buzz in the marketplace with a collection of stylish and relaxed designs released throughout the year. The collection is finished to a high quality standard while maintain...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 11, 2014
Purple is a colour with a grand history, and a colour that is currently in the spotlight thanks to the 2014 Pantone colour of the Year - Radiant Orchid. Purple was once regarded by many civilisations as the most rare and precious of all colours, excl...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 10, 2014
Let your little boy's imagination soar to new heights with these aviation theme bed linen sets available from Cottonbox.
I grew up with three brothers, two of whom loved anything and everything aeronautical, from Biggles adventure books through to r...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 05, 2014
With the cooler weather now upon us (that's if you reside in the southern states of course!) adding warm autumnal tones to the bedroom is an easy way to create a cosy and inviting sleeping space. Darker and lighter shades of the same colour always wo...
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by Natalie Ryan : May 03, 2014
Is there anything better than dressing up in your 'Sunday Best' whether it's Sunday or not?Here is a selection of fun dress-up theme bed linen designs that are perfect for little fash...
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by Natalie Ryan : April 28, 2014
I think fresh white bed linen is the bedroom version of the Little Black Dress - a design classic that suits all tastes and interior styles. I have a couple of white quilt covers that I use as a canvas for textiles bou...
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by Natalie Ryan : April 25, 2014
Striped bed linen is a wonderfully versatile choice for a boy's bedroom, suitable for a toddler's first bed through to a teenager's hang-out. Just like a pair of jeans, stripes suit most tastes, and are so easy to decor...
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by Natalie Ryan : April 21, 2014
Butterflies are one of natures most delightful creatures don't you think?Here is a selection of beautiful butterfly designs suitable for girls of all ages available from the Cottonbox...
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by Natalie Ryan : April 17, 2014
I love painting with watercolours - it is a medium that never quite behaves the way you think it will, so there is always an element of surprise and discovery. Watercolour also translates beautifully onto printed fabric, and with the rapid advancemen...
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