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Design & Decor

Design & Decor inspiration for your home by Fiona Rossiter from Inspired Living. Home decor inspiration and decorating tips, as well as great storage ideas and DIY projects.

Design & Decor, Lifestyle

WOOLWORTHS HOMEWARE SUMMER 2014

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I recently attended the Woolworths Homeware Summer 2014 trends presentation, aptly named “The Season of Innovations”. With great new products that will not only look great in your home, but are created to be more sustainable, using materials, products and processes, which are more environmentally friendly. I thought I would share of my favourite items from the Woolworths summer range.

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Woolworths have always been one of my favourite homeware stores and they did not disappoint, with their new season offerings.

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As well as bold colours summer colours, they have created more neutral palettes, as well as more feminine, almost vintage stories.

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anastasia flower vessel, joley flower vessel in-store mid August, jade flower vessel in-store mid June

One of my favourite innovations for summer are bowls and plates made from bamboo fibre. These products are practical for outdoor dining but still have an element of modern elegance.

Woolworths Homeware Summer 2014 Bamboo Range

In-store mid September

This eco-friendly fibre comes from a renewable source and is both food safe and dishwasher safe.

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In-store beginning August

Staying with outdoor dining, Woolworths only stock 100% melamine tableware, which has been tested and retested, to ensure it is 100% non-toxic and food-safe.

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In-store mid October

For the more serious chef their new black pan cooking set, coated with non-stick Lotus Rock ceramic, is stunning and definitely something I will be investing in! This new technology is free of toxic chemicals and is energy saving, durable and easy to clean.

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Beach houses scatter in-store mid July

As I have mentioned before, one of the easiest ways to brighten up any room and give it an instant makeover, is by adding scatter cushions! Soft furnishing are a relatively in expensive way to give a room a fresh new look and you can swop them out at any stage if you tire of them.

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Tropical summer flower embellished scatter in-store mid October

Woolies scatter cushions are made from natural and sustainable imported yarns or recycled felt.

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Studio.w Ngwenya glasses In-store end June

Woolworths sources glassware from all over the world but are particularly proud of their glassware from NgwenyaGlass, which is located in neighbouring Swaziland. Ngwenya Glass has been supplying Woolworths for a number of years and the range was intially included in their Artisan ranges but this Summer the Ngwenya Glass will become part of the Studio.W range.

We have partnered with Ngwenya glass as not only do they create valuable jobs in our neighbouring Swaziland & produce quality glassware they also have the same sustainability values as us. Their glassware is made out of 100% recycled glass and their furnaces are powered with local recycled oil, in fact wherever possible throughout their factory they are using recycled materials.

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My favourites, as far as linen and bedding goes, is the rather opulent W Collection range. You will find luxurious bed linen, with metallic embelishment and faux fur throws, beautiful glass vases and hurricane lamps – perfect for creating a romantic bedroom setting!

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Bamboo/cotton duck egg throw in-store mid August, natural lux faux throw in-store mid July

I absolutely love the blue and white palette of the eastern style teapot and mugs below!

Woolworths Homeware Summer 2014

Mugs in-store mid June, Asian teapot in-store mid August

There is so much to look forward to for summer, with this amazing homeware collection from Woolworths! You’ll find these and other beautiful, innovative homeware at selected Woolworths stores from mid-August 2014.

Images: ©FAR Photography, Woolworths

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Competitions, Design & Decor, Lifestyle

Win Evolve Paint Hampers worth R1500

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*This competition is now closed ~ see the winners list to find out who won!*

It always amazes me how simple it is to transform a room, with a simple coat of paint! I am actually in the process of doing a mini makeover on our guest loo, there is nothing wrong with the space structurally but it is in need of a bit of TLC. The walls are a neutral beige and although there is nothing wrong with neutral, it can be a bit boring! I feel like it is time to personalise the space!

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Choosing a wall colour is such a personal thing and bold colours can transform a room completely. If you are afraid of being too bold, a great way to introduce colour, is to have an accent wall and paint one wall in a brighter or bolder colour! The options are endless and redecorating can be lots of fun!

If mellow and blissful colours appeal to your senses, then you will just love the cosy new hues in Evolve’s latest paint range, for autumn and winter. Specially selected to reflect the tranquillity of nature settling into a slower rhythm, the muted browns, cheeky green, musky pink and two warm additions in the range, hint at taking it easy and slowing down as the seasons change. Besides the two new sensational tints, Rambling Vine and Desert Flight, the Autumn/Winter range includes five additional popular colours, from the existing ranges.

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All Evolve paint comes standard in translucent packaging. The guess work is removed when selecting colours – what you see is what you get. The full Evolve range has over 30 colours to choose from, so compiling a winning palette that is blissful from floor to ceiling, has never been easier. Evolve has a 10-year quality guarantee on its top coat; it’s lead and solvent free; Zero VOC; and made from 70% natural organic materials. It’s also water-based, low-odour and quick drying: kinder on you and the environment.

If DIY is your thing you will be super excited to know that I have two Evolve hampers, worth R1500, up for grabs. The hamper includes: A choice of *Evolve Paint (one of the two new colours), Ceiling Paint, Primer and Paint accessories. This is the perfect prize to “warm up” your winter.

Win-Evolve-Paint-Hampers worth R1500

To enter and Win Evolve Paint Hampers worth R1500 – please use the Rafflecopter form below and don’t forget to leave a comment telling us which room in your home you will be transforming! {Please ensure you read the *Terms & Conditions below carefully, to ensure you comply with all the entry criteria}

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Evolve is exclusive to Builders Express and Builders Warehouse stores. Visit the Evolve Paints Website for details on this ecological solution from Prominent Paints.

*Terms & Conditions:

  • Entries are open from 11th June 2014 until midnight on the 22nd June 2014, winners will be announced on the 24th June 2014.
  • Enter using the Rafflecopter form, as per the instructions above.
  • To ensure that your entry in processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
  • Prizes may not be exchanged for cash.
  • The hamper includes: A choice of *Evolve Paint Paint for a standard 3 x 4 room – winners to select a colour – (Rambling Vine or Desert Flight) of their choice from the autumn/winter range, Ceiling Paint, Primer and Paint accessories.
  • This competition is open to South African residents only.
  • By “Liking” you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Facebook; and acknowledge a complete release of Facebook by your participation.

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Design & Decor, Lifestyle

Mr Price Home Online Shopping

Mr Price Home, the most loved homeware retailer in South Africa, recently launched Mr Price Home Online Shopping – much to the delight of many South African shoppers! I was fortunate enough to attend the launch party last week in Durban, which was lots of fun! [Read more…]

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Design & Decor, Trends

Bathroom Decor Inspiration

As well as being in the process of redoing our dining area, I have a few additional decor projects in the pipeline! One of which is redecorating our bathrooms, starting with our guest loo. Most of the rooms in our house have very neutral decor, which is great for resale and how we bought the house but I have decided that change is needed! I have enjoyed scouring interior mags and websites for Bathroom Decor Inspiration. [Read more…]

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Design & Decor, Lifestyle

Event Workshop

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Last week I was invited to attend a Spring inspired Entertaining Workshop, hosted by the lovely ladies from Event Workshop.

Event Workshop run exclusive workshops for the entertaining enthusiast. If you have a passion for entertaining, run your own event or catering business or simply need to brush up on your table decor skills, then you will love their workshops! Mandy and Liz, who run the workshops, have many years of experience in event planning, design and decor and are always searching for new and fabulous ways to make entertaining an art!

The workshop I attended was Spring inspired and featured unique table decor ideas, to help you create the perfect dining experience, regardless of the occasion. We were treated to demonstrations which displayed simple techniques to transform ordinary parties into fabulous ones. In their own words “Think Martha Stewart meets Masterchef!”

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At their workshops you can expect to learn simple decor techniques using everyday items, such as florals, fruit and glassware, which you may already have in your home. They shared unique ideas such as displaying lemons in a glass vase, filled with water or making a table center piece using strawberries. You can even spray-paint real fruit and dust with glitter for a more elegant centerpiece.

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One of the vital things I learnt, was to not use scented candles on your dinner table, as it confuses the senses – not something I would have ever considered 🙂 Another valuable lesson is that you no longer need to conform to strict table decor etiquette, the more creative you are the better but most importantly you must never over crowd your table.

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For an added bit of fun and a bit of practical know-how, all the ladies attending the workshop, had to take part in the Mystery Box Challenge. Much like the Masterchef concept, we received a Mystery Box, but this one did not contain food! Instead we were given a selection of crockery, glasses and table linen. We where then divided into teams and had to come up with table decor ideas using our Mystery Box items, to create a table setting for six guests. We were also given access to an open “pantry” filled with many additional decor items, as well as a bucket filled with spring flowers. It was a great way to put into practice what we had just learnt and to help get our creative juices flowing! I must admit, table decor is definitely not as easy as it looks but it was loads of fun!

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We were also treated to a wonderful espresso and nougat pairing, which was seriously yummy and a rather naughty lemon mojito!

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Last but not least Liz and Mandy revealed a Tuscan Inspired Table, which they had prepared the day before. This table setting would be perfect for a rustic Italian style luncheon, enjoyed alfresco with friends and family!

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The Event Workshops are ideal for:

A girls pamper/treat day

A gift to yourself- a wonderful way to fill a morning

A gift for someone special

A fun alternative option for a hens party

A corporate incentive programme

A wedding planner/event manager to get inspired

Thank you to Mandy and Liz for a wonderful morning! To find out more about the upcoming workshops you can pop over to the Event Workshops website by clicking here.

Disclaimer: I was invited to attend the Event Workshop but any of the opinions expressed here are my own.

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Meet Fiona Rossiter

Hi, I am Fiona Rossiter, from Cape Town, the writer and photographer behind Inspired Living SA Blog. If you love good Food and Wine, reading amazing Travel Adventures, keeping Fit and Healthy, as well following Decor Trends – then Inspired Living SA is just the place for you! Read More…

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