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Happy weekend everyone!

I thought I would share a really cool store with you this morning that I recently discovered when searching for Chet’s birthday presents… which is next week ARGHHHH!! Where has my tiny, black haired, grumpy, boofa baby gone?

Happy Go Ducky is a husband and wife duo who stock the most incredible children’s wooden toys. All their wooden toy brands are made exclusively in the Czech Republic using sustainable, non toxic materials. So not only do they look stylish and fun, they’re also eco friendly and safe for your child’s adventurous little hands.

I have been collecting wooden toys for Chet since he was born. Don’t get me wrong, even though Chet has an incredible collection of wooden toys we do also have some plastic toys. It would be unrealistic for us to have nothing other than gorgeous wooden toys. I think everyone can agree though, wooden toys are special- they’re a collectable, a time piece, a potential heirloom. I often wish I had a beautiful classic toy to pass down to Chet but being a 90’s kid, I owned a furby, tamagotchi, sky dancer, pikachu bag, polly pocket, gameboy etc etc. They don’t quite compare to the beautiful children’s toys around nowadays. Although, they’re good for a blast-from-the-past giggle.I was automatically drawn to the Ceeda Cavity brand because there are so many beautiful designs for boys. In my opinion there is still a hole in the market for boy’s toys and decor in comparison to girl’s, so I was excited to find these incredible designs. Each toy is made from quality beach wood with accents of oak and ash wood which are all sourced in the Czech Republic. It’s hard to capture just how amazing the craftsman ship is but they truly are beautifully made.

Wooden Truck | Shop

Bull Dozer | Shop

Helicopter | Shop

Jeep | Shop

Well if you think you may like to purchase one of these beautiful eco friendly toys for your little one, Amy and Vojta have generously provided my followers with a 15% off discount code to use on their online store. Simply enter the codeword Ducky15 a the Happy Go Ducky checkout to claim your discount. Limit one per customer

Much Love,

T xx

He woke up this morning and was straight into his ‘tucks'(trucks) again lol.

Hi everyone,

Prior to having Chet I was employed as an Interior Design Consultant. I was lucky enough to have 2 years of maternity leave but recently I decided not to go back to fulltime work. Even though my heart was still very much in love with interiors,  I wasn’t ready to leave Chet for 40hours a week, so pursuing my own career path became a clearer option for our family. It has been tough trying to juggle work life and home life but I feel confident I will adapt in time.

Today I want to show you my first complete ‘solo’ project/installation. Narelle and Andrew contacted me and wanted to entirely redecorate Kate (their daughter’s) bedroom for her 15th Birthday on Tuesday. I was so excited because I rarely got to do teenage bedrooms at my old job (in display homes the bedrooms are generally designed around families with young children) so I was eager to specify and install this teenage bedroom for Kate as a complete surprise.

 

Our budget was $2,000 and literally the only thing we kept from the existing room was the double mattress. We ended up sourcing some great product for reasonable prices and I think the room came together really well considering.

Before Images-

The skeleton of the room was gorgeous. Large in size, beautiful natural light, lovely view from the second floor, built in wardrobes, wall detailing, new carpet etc. All it needed was some fresh paint and an overhaul of everything in it. I chose, Dulux Lexicon Quarter for the top half of the wall colour as well as the wall trim, skirting boards and wardrobe doors. The bottom half of the wall colour I chose Dulux Tranquil Retreat Half. What a difference a coat of paint makes…. it instantly transformed the entire room!!

Using a crisp white and complimenting cool grey shade really helped give the room a fresh new look.

We used Kmart sheets and their Waffle Quilt Cover to keep the budget down in areas which weren’t key items. Then we bought some on trend feature linen from Rebecca Judd Loves range at Adairs.  The design name is called ZEPHYR however it is now sold out online. I picked Kate’s up in store at a heavily discounted price and they had quite a few left so it may be worth a phone call to your nearest store.

A desk was an absolute must for Kate as she is approaching the back end of high school. Shelves and storage were also important to hide clutter and text books. We ditched the concept of ‘needing’ a bedside table and placed the desk next to the bed instead. It is a great height and Kate has access to her lamp on the other side of the bed.

The Wall Hooks from The Wall Collective act as a feature to hang Kate’s new pendant lamp from Cheeky Reubens. The pendant has a switch on the cord, that I have looped conveniently for Kate to turn on and off. I love this idea instead of using a typical table lamp or night light.

I was also told in our initial discussion of Kate’s likes and dislikes, that she loves animals so when I found this Heico Rabbit Lamp from Little Lola Boutique I knew I had to put one in her new room. It also ties in with the gold leaf on the faceted clay bowls from Miss Kelly Made in Tasmania . Pat was so kind to make these in complimenting colours for Kate.

Well I’m exhausted but over the moon that we created a magical teenage retreat on a $2000 budget. Make sure you scroll down to ‘Shop the Look’ and if you have any questions of where to find other featured items please leave a comment below. As always I would love to hear what you think of the room design and images.

Lastly, If you would like to inquire about a room makeover please feel free to email me for more details.

Have a lovely evening,

Much love,

T xx

Double Bed || Shop Here

Desk || Shop Here

Chair || Shop Here

Tallboy || Shop Here

Curtains and rail/ brackets || Shop Here

Icelandic Sheepskin || Shop Here

Wall Hooks || Shop Here

Mandala Wall Print || Shop Here

Cest La Vie Print || Shop Here

3x Frames || Shop Here

2x Leather Strap Shelves || Shop Here

Cord Pendant Light || Shop Here

Mirror || Shop Here

Bed linen || Adairs (last season sorry)

Knot Cushion  || Shop Here

Rabbit Lamp || Shop Here

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.