Vignettes

This week I have been distracted (in a creatively inspiring way) by Jen Bishop's (from the fab blog Interiors Addict)  7 Vignettes photo challenge on instagram.

The idea behind the challenge is to create a vignette for the different daily theme.  So what is a vignette?  Guest judge Steve Cordony describes it as “...a small cluster of objects or things that have meaning or resonate an emotion or memory. Items collected from travels, objects found in the most obscure places or that one amazing piece you have been coveting for months."

The themes this round were:

Via Interiors Addict

There were so many entries that I just loved.  Some people are so creative and have the most beautiful things! Although it was hard narrowing down my favourites here are a few from each theme that I loved: 

Day 1. Books

Day 2: Texture

Day 3: Love

Day 4: Shiny

Day 5: Cushions

Day 6: Old

Day 7: Pattern

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M xx

I want a new man...nequin!

Samantha Wills recently posted the below image of her New York apartment to her instagram.  There is a lot I love about her apartment but what caught my eye in particular were the beautiful mannequins she has on display.  

They are not to everyone's taste, including my husband who thinks they are creepy, but I love their curvy shape and how they can instantly add character to a room.  Not only can they be used as a decorative feature they can also have a functional purpose.  Hang your favourite necklace or scarf on one; loop your belts around the waist or pin your favourite vintage brooches to the fabric ones.  I currently have one in our spare room that I have hung a handmade necklace we bought in Kenya. I think is is time to start expanding my mannequin family though and the below ones would do nicely please.

M xx

Images: here, here, here, here