The Lovely Work of Kara Rosenlund

The kitchen from Rosenlund's Brisbane home.

I have started up a 'small practice' group with two other interior designers, which I think is great! I was always jealous of my father's and my sister's small practice architecture groups that they belong to. When you work on your own, having a support group to talk to is just so lovely and there is just so many issues to keep on top of.
Another thing that you can share is your sources of inspirations and Kerryn (from my cool new 'small practice' group) told me about Kara Rosenlund. Rosenlund is based in Brisbane and is a talented stylist, buyer and vintage wares retailer. You can check out her website and blog here. Also her home was recently profiled on The Design Files - you can read about it here.
Photographs via Kara Rosenlund.

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A Classy Norwegian Interior Moment

Spotted on Emma's Blog - I like this Norwegian interior with the sideboard and its lovely collection on top. This is beautifully composed and looks classy.
This photograph is from a Norwegian book called Naturligvis (Naturally) by Kirsten Visdal.
Photograph via Emma's Blog.

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New at Minty & Co - Preloved and Reborn Drawers

Today I am loving the latest additions to the Minty & Co store - these two sets of preloved and reborn drawers.
The large drawers were worse for wear when I found them and they needed some serious TLC. After the restoration, they were refinished in a great donkey brown. These useful drawers would look great in a bedroom or as sideboard for a living/dining area. Take your pick.
Meanwhile the smaller drawers with the cute retro legs have been smarten up in a sophisicated grey to suit any bedroom and any age.
I have used classic satin chrome flat round pulls on both sets of drawers to stylishly finish them off. What do you think?
Photographs by Charlotte Minty for Minty & Co.

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Subtle and Simple from Uh La La Ceramics

Here are some beautiful Danish ceramics from Uh La La. These plates and bowls caught my eye with their subtle colours and simple shapes. These would be a pleasure to use as well as looking at, don't you think? Find out more about the ceramic artist here.
Photographs via Uh La La.

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Colourful World of Gorman & Castle.

Here is the colourful world of Castle & Gorman. 

Castle, founded by Rachel Castle, is well known for her crisp bed linen and one-off colourful artwork, has collaborated with well known Australian fashion house, Gorman to create a limited edition fashion range which includes pillowcases, towels and clothing. Nothing beats a jolt of colour and pattern to get anyone out of a funk.

Photographs via Castle.

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Taiwan Noodle House by Golucci International Design

This is Taiwan Noodle House restaurant found in Beijing, China. This eating place has used a great combination of light coloured Wishbone chairs, simple tables and benches, Tom Dixon lights and the stunning blue and white chinese china installation on the main wall - it is so effective! Designed by Golucci International Design.

Photographs via Contemporist.

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Fabulous New Chair from ES Design

Here is a fabulous new chair that my client chose and ordered from the amazing archives by ES Design (they have a great selection of vintage chairs to choose from, which they can restore and re-upholstered). After we chose a fabric that was no longer available (ah yes, that sometimes happens!), my client decided on this fantastically graphic yellow fabric. The chair has come up beautifully and if you go to the ES Design blog here, you can see the transformation from before to after.
Photographs by Charlotte Minty.

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