A CHAT WITH KRISTY WITHERS OF INCY INTERIORS

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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.

STRAWBERRY PINATA BASKET DIY

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I mean, really, when you think about it, who doesn't need a strawberry piñata basket in their lives? It's perfect for a trip to the farmers' market, picking strawberries from the field or just accessorizing your Valentine outfit. So here's the DIY!

You'll need: heart template (we used a heart instead of a strawberry template for a less literal look), three sheets of cover weight paper, scissors, fringe scissors (or you can cut the fringe with regular scissors), glue, green satin ribbon, shiny gold paper (or gold glitter paper), red and hot pink crepe paper. 

To start, print heart template and cut it out.

Trace heart on each of your three pieces of card stock and cut them out. 

Place heart bottoms together, laying flat and tape.

Bring the first heart over to the third heart so you form a 3D heart/cone shape and then tape those edges.

Continue to tape each of the three seams up to the top of what is now the base of your heart basket.

Cut three lengths of green ribbon, appx. 12 inches each.

Tape one end of the first ribbon to one inner heart center.

Tape the other end of the first ribbon to the second heart center.

Repeat with second and third ribbons.

Cut a length of crepe paper.

Stretch it out by laying it on the table, placing your hands on each end and pulling.

Fold it in half lengthwise.

Cut fringe for the length of the crepe paper, leaving about 1/3 uncut at the top.

Draw a line of glue at the bottom of the heart.

Cut fringe to appropriate width.

Glue fringe.

Repeat all the way up to the top of the heart, alternating between red and hot pink.

Repeat on side two and three.

Let dry.

Cut appx. 30 free-hand "seeds" from your gold paper. Glue about 10 onto each of the three sides.

HOLIDAY DRESSING WITH NELLYSTELLA

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Before our latest family/holiday photo shoot, I was on the hunt for a beautiful dress for Mila. I've been a fan of Nellystella (since Brixton's 1st birthday party) and this sweet little tutu from the LOVE by Nellystella collection sent my heart singing. I have a soft spot for a onesie so this Mirella dress was perfect. And I found it at one of our favorite stores, Eggy. 

That got me thinking about how great this collection is, and so I wanted to share a few more favorites from this season -- perfect for holiday dressing! 

SWIMSUITS FOR GIRLS

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It's been so hot here lately (since Southern California hasn't heard of winter for the last couple years), that all I can think about is the beach (or the pool). So in honor of dreaming of upcoming vacay, lets look at some girls' swimsuit favorites. Because there's probably nothing cuter than seeing your toddler (or not so little girl) in a bikini, right? 

Melissa Odabash Baby Noemie.

Louise Misha bikini in rose pink.

Maaji Atomic Blossom One Piece.

Arsene et Les Pipelettes Girls Gikini Bikini.

Milly Minis Marble Rouched Two Piece.

Mini Rodini Heron Swimsuit.

PilyQ Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit.


Zimmermann Confetti Frill Rashie.

Kids Trinity Frill Bandeau Bikini.

Bobo Choses Glittery Triangle Swimsuit.

SPRING DRESSES FOR GIRLS

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I spend a lot of nights "researching" clothes for Mila. It's definitely a favorite pastime. So now that spring is upon us, I had to share some of my favorite dresses for little girls.