OLLI ELLA

Sisters! [We may be partial to sisters.] Genius sisters Chloe and Olivia started Olli Ella as a happy accident. After not being able to find a nursing chair to fit the eclectic feel of her first child’s nursery, Chloe Brookman, and her sister Olivia, designed a chair themselves. Since then they've turned the endeavor into a beautiful, modern home decor line, with a focus on the nursery. We especially love their baskets and wanted to share a few of them here with you. 

Silver Dipped Belly Baskets

Reva Changing Basket

Luggy Basket

So cute for home or a trip to the farmers' market! 

BOHO CHIC BACHELORETTE PARTY ON MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS!

We've idolized Martha from the beginning. To be included in anything with her name attached is pretty much the greatest honor we have ever received! Thank you Martha Stewart Weddings for featuring our Boho Chic Bachelorette Party! CLICK HERE to see all of the Details!

SEPTEMBER HOME FAVORITES

Fall is almost here! The transition into fall is my favorite time of year to get the house ready for cozier times and indoor entertaining. So my September favorites are dedicated to pieces to make home a prettier and more enjoyable place. Let's move the party inside... 

Blue Dot Laika Large Pendant Light

Velvet Mina Sectional via Anthropologie

Dark Floral Wallpaper via Ellie Cashman Designs

Oversize glass jug via Urban Outfitters

The Citizenry Aldama Chair

Odd Bird Company Baba Diamond Towel

CB2 Beam Baskets

Happy almost fall! xoxo!!

A CHAT WITH KRISTY WITHERS OF INCY INTERIORS

Power to the mamas! Today, we're sitting down to chat with Kristy Withers, mother of two and founder of Incy Interiors. This Australian powerhouse started her company after a long and exhausting search to find her son Oscar ‘s first 'big boy bed.'  An extensive international search left Kristy frustrated and little Oscar stuck in his cot. Kristy recognized an opportunity for quality designer furniture and so Incy was born!

Read on to see what Kristy has to say about fun summer traditions, as well as some of her best interior design tips for fall!

Can you share one of your family’s summer traditions?  

Our summer tradition is lots of friends and family around for endless BBQs.

What’s in your beach bag?  

Now that my children are older I try to keep it as simple as possible so limit it to a beach towel, a book, sunscreen, bucket and spade.

Is there a favorite summer recipe you can share with us?  

My go-to summer salad is watermelon, feta and mint.  It takes 2 minutes to pull together and is always a crowd favourite.

Your summer beauty routine? 

Now that I am getting older my beauty routine has certainly increased.  I am a huge fan of Dermalogica and use at least 5 or 6 of their products in the morning and the same again at night.  

We’re in love with your Incy Interiors four-poster bed. What tips do you have for styling a kid’s room? 

Thank you, I’m in love with the four poster too!  My two main tips for styling a kid’s room, or any room in the home is to spend as much money as you can afford on furniture that will last and then inject personality into the room with smaller items such as cushions and throws.  By spending less money on the accessories you won’t feel guilty when you want to change them over in a year or two.  My second tip is to make sure the room represents the person who lives there.  For example, I have a 4 year old daughter who is obsessed with Disney princesses.  This doesn’t mean we have Disney everywhere but we have turned a four poster bed into a ‘Princess bed’ by hanging tulle from all sides and securing with a beautiful big ribbon.

What [interior design] trend should we be looking out for this fall? 

The two main trends I see emerging at the moment: a darker and moodier colour palette. And moving away from having lots, and going toward more curated interiors.

TWINK'S FAVORITE SUMMER PARTY PINS

I loved Sissy's summer party pins in yesterday's post. For me, this month is all about enjoying amazing food, drinks and ambience with the people I love (but frankly, when is it not?). Here are the pins that inspire me to revel in this final month of summer.

Half Baked Harvest's Cherry Ginger Beer Vodka Soda

Flowers and tablescape from The Lane Floral & Food Styling Workshop

Naco Party via Camille Styles

Dinner party in Sweden via Renée Kemps

The Judy Lab's Woodland Forest Cake

Happy August! xoxo!