Author: Tarina Wood

Happy Hump Day!!

I posted an image of my master bedroom last week with a gorgeous chunky knit from Nickel N Co draped over my bed and I was totally blown away by the response it received. It’s crazy that a key feature piece will change the look of your space dramatically and gain so much attention from new and avid followers.

I had a tonne of questions and comments regarding the blanket, where was it from (even though it was tagged in the caption and photo,) what colour it was etc etc. I stayed up until 2am that night replying to people 😐 Nik also had an abundance of questions and people asking about her creation so I thought before posting another image this afternoon I would write about the stunner here, as well as share a FLASH SALE offer. Eep! You heard right. SALE!

There are pros and cons to investing in a woollen chunky knit blanket from ANY brand selling similar products. However, the pros definitely outweigh the cons with this Nickel N Co chunky knit throw. Below are some points to consider before investing in your dream blanket.

• They are expensive… But they are a feature piece which (if bought from the right store) will be a beautiful keepsake item you have for years and years.
• They are delicate- You have to be mindful that these are knitted by hand (obviously) and that any pulls or hard wearing will ruin the shape and the braids.
• They will eventually pill- HOWEVER some store’s products will pill less than others. I can safely say that (in my experience) Nickel N Co’s blanket pill less than ones I have previously owned and photographed. In saying this, you cannot avoid pilling altogether because wool is a natural product.
• Note- Please read the SIDS guidelines before styling ANY woollen product in your baby’s room.

Mine is the ‘OVERSIZE KNIT WOOLLEN THROW’ in light oatmeal. It is an older stocked colour and is slightly different to the new ‘light oatmeal’ so when selecting please look at Nik’s colour chart which is pretty spot on. If you’ve been crushing on one, Nik is kindly offering 15% off for 48HOURS ONLY when entering the code ‘oheightohnine’ at the checkout. Christmas is in less than 20 weeks so maybe give hubby the hard nudge tonight and if that doesn’t work bribe him with something he enjoys 😉 There is a 2-3 week lead time because products are hand made to order. Offer valid worldwide until FRIDAY 10PM AWST.

Overall the nature of the product is delicate yet breathtakingly beautiful. I knew I needed to invest in one for our home even if I have to take care of it like a second child. I’m more than happy to cherish this beauty for a very, very long time- Chet stay away from mummy’s knitted peace of perfection pleaseeeeee.

Happy sale shopping!

Much Love

T xx

Today I had the pleasure of adding some fresh decor to Annabelle’s dreamy nursery. Emelie Garnaut, owner of Scandikid, has already done an exceptional job of creating a beautiful nursery for her daughter but we had some fun rearranging and styling her room with some amazing new product ready for winter.

I know I will get a tonne of questions on Instagram of how to ‘shop the look’ and recreate this dreamy Scandinavian inspired nursery, so below are all the details.

You can find a lot of the product in Emelie’s store Scandikid, including the Konges Sløjd bedding, doll’s bed and pram, Maileg Bunnies as well as the star and heart cushions. Shop here.

Other incredible suppliers include:

Floor Rug and Goat skin – Jord Home

Floor Cushion- Little Connoisseur

Rabbit Artwork- Smookschart

Blush Linen Cushion- Onyx and Smoke

Doll’s Table and Chair set- Potterybarn Kids

Cot- Stokke

Nursing Chair- IKEA

Chest of Drawers- World of Empire

Wallpaper- Moln by Färg och Form

I hope you all have a lovely weekend. Stay warm and enjoy the fresh winter weather.

Much Love T

x

Hello everyone and welcome to my new blog which has been a long time in the making. I am really excited to start this new chapter of my business and I want to thank you so much for stopping by and taking a look.

I will be blogging about anything and everything oh.eight.oh.nine on here including interiors, styling, prints, lifestyle, product styling and much, much more. It will be a lot of fun and a place where I can go into depth about the amazing brands I collaborate with as well as sharing tips and higher resolution images. I have also created a FAQ page where you can find a lot of the commonly asked questions on my Instagram account @oh.eight.oh.nine .

Reindeer Hide- Hides of Excellence, Crochet Knit Cushion- Nickel N Co. 

I better quickly introduce myself to the new visitors passing by. Hello, I’m Tarina, 26, mumma of Chet living in Perth, Western Australia.

I am a passionate family girl who loves all things design and interiors.

I was born with a creative flare which has been evident since primary school when I used to rearrange my bedroom as an 8 year old. Doesn’t that sound thrilling for a little nipper? I went through high school and university studying photo media (photography) but I have worked primarily in interiors and this is absolutely where my heart lies.

I’m so excited to bring a new element to my business with Interior Styling and Home Consultations. If you have always dreamed of a carefully curated, yet functional home but don’t know where to start or how to piece items together, my new service will make the process super easy and enjoyable. There are various packages available so please take a look at the Interior Styling link because I am ready and waiting to help you decorate your dream home or children’s space.

If you’re a small business wanting some well composed and styled photographic images of your product please take a look at the Product Styling page. I love discovering new, exciting brands and helping to grow your sales/audience through my Instagram (and now blog) posts. A very limited number of ‘free’ collaborations will still be available, however, if you’re after a more curated service I can definitely help your business with any styling requirements.

To my friends, family, the general public and Instagram friends please feel free to browse through the blog posts and gallery. Hopefully you like what you see and you will continue to check back in the future for more inspiration.

T  xx

Images taken by Kirsty Russell Photography.