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BOSTIK FREE back-to-school printables

January 16, 2016July 12, 2016Margaux TaitFREELeave a comment

Get the school year off to a great start with the help of these Bostik FREE back-to-school printables! Inspired by watercolour that is still a big trend for 2016, we are sure that staying on top of birthdays, chores and important dates will be a pleasant experience!

#1 My year planner

This year planner will help you to remember important dates and appointments. Most important of all, heart shaped cookies mark out South African public holidays. We believe in balance so all work and no play simply won’t do!

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#2 First day of school

Download and print this first day of school chart as a keepsake. Add a picture of your child on his or her first day just to make it more personal. You can even add it to the inside front cover of your school books as an introduction of child to new teachers. We promise they will be super impressed!

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#3 Weekly reward chart

There is much debate about whether a having a reward-system at home is good or not. But if you do subscribe to rewarding good behaviour (and a little bit of bribery!), this is the download for you! It’s a great system for keeping on top of chores and to set long term and short term goals for child.

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#4 TEN File dividers or binder covers

Get your files organised with these pretty binders! Use them either as the front cover or inside the file as dividers to organize large amounts of information into sections that make sense to you. Great to use for household files and school files!

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#5 Birthday calendar

It’s very important to keep track of everyones birthdays, so this beautiful birthday calendar will come in very handy. Print the designs on good quality paper and use a clipboard so you can display it in a visible place, like the kitchen, your home office or at your child’s desk. This way you are sure not to miss a birthday ever again!

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We hope you have lots of fun with these handy downloads – let us know if you an idea for another one!

Happy downloading,

Please note that his post is sponsored by Bostik.

Watercolour murals

November 24, 2015August 4, 2016Margaux TaitINTERIOR DESIGNLeave a comment

There has been a big boom in wall finishes the past few years: we have seen very creative focal walls done in different mediums from specialized paint and cement finishes to beautiful wallpapers. I think it’s safe to say that if you don’t have one in your home you are probably immune to inspiration! But we are going to prevail and try to inspire you anyway! In line with our watercolour theme we have found some very creative and fun watercolour murals to share with you.

Art Class

Bright and bold watercolour stains create a lovely energy to a room. The colours remind me of art class and I simply love them! It’s very refreshing to see unexpected colour combinations like these.

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Wallpaper

This is probably the easiest way to get a perfect watercolour stain on your wall – with wallpaper. I love the monotone stains and their watery feel will have a calming effect in any space.

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Splash out

We have seen a lot of solid watercolour stains and so I simply love the dots on the wall on the left. It’s also done in the super fresh colour scheme of cobalt blue and white, reminding me of Delft crockery.

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Watermark

This subtle watermark wall is super sophisticated and will live a little longer than most on the wall without dating.

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Monochrome

If you’re not ready to commit to a watercolour wall but love the look, then it’s probably best you invest in some art. The wall hanging on the left and the squares right are both stunning and subtle while creating an impressive focal.

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Pastels

This is probably my favourite watercolour mural: soft and feminine, it might just be the perfect wall in a baby girl’s nursery.

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Framed

Watercolour prints are very trendy at the moment and they’re available all over online shops like Etsy. Especially the world map seems to be particularly popular. I would love to do a pink Africa like the framed portrait on the right! Watch this space, it might be in the pipeline!

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I hope you have been inspired by all these watery walls!

Happy styling,

Watercolour tablescapes

November 19, 2015August 4, 2016Margaux TaitINTERIOR DESIGNLeave a comment

We are confident that our watercolour theme for this festive season fits the South African climate best: it’s light and summery and will be perfect for a beach or poolside Christmas.

As I’m researching ideas for the Homeology Christmas table we will reveal as our grand finale for the year, I thought I should share a few lovely watercolour tablescapes I found while snooping around on the internet.

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Singing the blues

I love the artistic flair of these table linens. It’s a simple paired down setting with a lot of punch. Remember to echo the color in other areas like the beautiful chandelier of flowers suspended above the table on the left and then dotted on the center of the table again.

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Colour soaked

Watercolour on linen works best as a ombré effect. It’s a simple technique of letting the fabric soak up the colour so it goes from dark to light. You can play with multiple colours or keep it simple with only one like the two examples here.

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Back drop

If you are planning an outdoor table setting consider using a backdrop to pull your theme together. This colourful one on the left creates an energetic and festive feel to the setting. Combining crayon and watercolor creates a resist technique and looks great on stationary.

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As pretty as a picture

This soft watery palette is fresh and inviting. I love the watercolour stains on the table cloth and the center piece that is lifted to different levels with perspex blocks. This transparent element is echoed in the glassware and ghost chairs to create an airy feel. The soft pastel coloured flowers tie the look together beautifully.

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Have some fun

Details should add some fun to your setting so look at using paper fans that have been colour-dipped in watered down paint for the watercolour effect. Try the same effect for your menu items like these heart shaped cookies with their watercolour icing.

Happy styling!

Watercolour ceramics

November 16, 2015August 4, 2016Margaux TaitINTERIOR DESIGNLeave a comment

I love collecting ceramics – probably due to my love of entertaining and food. It’s a relatively inexpensive hobby and makes all the difference at a table setting. These wondrous watercolour ceramics simply stole my heart and I’m sure I’ll be acquiring a set of them before setting my Christmas table this year. And lucky for me, it also ties in with the Homeology festive watercolour theme!

Be inspired by the lovely creations of Lindsay Emery from Suite One Studio and get to know the person behind this incredibly beautiful range a little better.

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Be bold!

When you think of a watercolor palette, a subtle pastel-like colour scheme comes to mind, doesn’t it? Have a look at these punchy and bright colours used with a watercolor technique: it adds a modern tone to these ceramic sets.

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Easy does it

These watercolor mugs were created using a very exciting marbling technique with nail polish. I’m can’t wait to try this for myself – I think the result is simply stunning! You can do the same by following this easy step-by-step tutorial from diycandy.

Just look at how beautifully the pastel blue set on the right works against the textured grey wall!

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Meet the lovely Lindsay Emery

I came across the simply gorgeous creations of Lindsay Emery under her brand called Suite One Studio. Her take on ceramics are fresh with a hint of nostalgia like this platter at the top. I desire one of every piece this talented designer sells!

Learn a little more about Lindsay and her inspiration behind the brand.

“Hi, I’m Lindsay Emery. I’m the owner, designer and ceramicist behind Suit One Studio. I have a broad aesthetic vision paired with the simple desire to make mealtimes more beautiful.

Suite One Studio items are produced in short runs in my cozy studio in North Carolina. The small batch nature of my work results in coveted limited editions. I work with high quality porcelain, formulate my own chic, colorful glazes inspired by watercolor paintings, and finish many of my pieces with a delicate flourish of genuine gold. Exclusive collaborations are available through a select handful of high-end boutiques and thoughtfully curated shops around the world.

Few things make me happier than good food shared with good people. I work to design and make tableware special enough to accompany the heartfelt gatherings that make up some of our most memorable moments together. In short, I believe that your plates should earn their seat at your table, and that together we can make mealtimes everywhere more beautiful.”

Shop the latest Suite One Studio collection here.

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What really inspires me about Lindsay’s collection, is her pairing of watercolour with a touch of metallic. I’ll definitely use this combination for our Homeology festive table setting this year – keep an eye out for it!

Keep following our blog and happy styling!