Nina Elizabeth Interiors: May 2011

I've decided to do the odd colour crush, my favourite colours used in Interiors at the moment!

My current colour crush is....

I've found some gorgeous photos online using this colour.

This bedroom is lovely, the teal is really set off with the jewel tones in the bed linen and yummy silver wall mounted stag head. Block bright colours are not only fashionable on the catwalk but are used in the trendiest boutique hotels. This is the perfect way to use teal as a main wall colour.

(Found on Flikr)

If bold colours aren't your thing this more subtle shade may be more your thing.

The rug goes really well on that beautiful wood flooring and matches the walls perfectly. The black on the fireplace and the leather chairs really makes this colour pop.

This is a great example of using bright colours in other ways than on walls. This painted flooring makes the room look much brighter without overcrowding the room with colour. The walls are kept white to accent the colours perfectly. Looking through the house (the picture on the left) you can see that this colour is used again as an accent wall behind the bed in the bedroom. Using similar bold colours throughout a house can give it a lively feel connecting rooms together, giving the house a more unified look.

There are so many beautiful things for Children and Babies out there that I thought I should share some of my favourites with you all!

As normal these are sorted by shop! Enjoy :)

Chief Crazy Horse Tipi

£125

The Chief Crazy Horse Tipi is a rusty red coloured cotton canvas with a taupe coloured cotton lining and has two appliquéd Native American heads and a blue zigzag design on the outside.

Isn't it gorgeous? It makes me want to be a child again (although that doesn't take much!)

Aeroplane

£24.45

This lovely company called "Paperpod" (selling through notonthehighstreet.com) make cardboard designs created to inspire young minds! (Cars, Rockets and Play Houses also available). Your child can paint this whatever way they want, it encourages the use of imagination and is great for the environment!

Fairtrade Soft Toy Cooking Set

£39.50

This 30 piece set comprises; cooker hob with two velcro buttons; pan set of pan with lid, frying pan, spatula and spoon and four pan holders; food set with basket, fried egg, two sausages, fish, chicken drum stick and a mixture of vegetables (varieties may change according to seasons but includes some old favourites like carrots and beans and a few more exotic options such as kohl rabi!)

To inspire all the future Gordon Ramsay's and Jamie Oliver's!

Giant Wooden Dominoes

£36

Perfect for the summer season!

Handmade Vintage Map Lampshade

£38

Great for children (like my little brother) who love looking at maps!

"Please Tiptoe Sign"

£17.50

Words can't express how adorable this is! I don't have a baby but I want this sign!

Circus Lambswool Baby Blanket

£50

How cuuuute! I love the bobbles on this and it looks so so soft!

Quilted Owl Blanket

£85

My favourite blanket ever!

The Dribble Catcher
£6.50
By Bibaboo

This is designed to look stylish whilst catching dribble!

Elephant Applique Baby Blanket
£35
By Dew

A super soft baby blanket with applique elephants.
100% brushed cotton outer with a 50% cotton and 50% bamboo filling.
This snuggly blanket is warm in winter and cool in summer.
Measures 95cm by 75cm.

Owl Hat
£15
By Claire's Crochet

You may have guessed by now that I LOVE Owls! This made me giddy with excitement!

Whale Mobile
£25
By Kirsty Elson Designs

How beautiful is this? It would look sooooo lovely in any childs room!

Newborn Baby Gift Set
£29.99
By Small Stuff Designs

They have used a beautiful pink and yellow dotted 100% cotton fabric to create a unique and special gift for a newborn baby girl perfect for the Spring and Summer months.
The booties have a soft 100% soft brushed cotton lining perfect for keeping little feet nice and cool in the heat and have little laces to tie up all securely sewn into the lining.
The bib has a nice soft 100% brushed cotton back so will feel lovely against baby's skin.
The tactile cuddle blanket is backed with a lovely soft fleece and lots of different coloured and textured ribbons to occupy little hands and eyes

Set of 5 finger puppets
£10
By MuNGBEANS

www.thewhitecompany.com

Jack's Quilt and Cushion
Cot Quilt - £64
Single Bed Quilt - £124

Izziwotnot moses basket

£84.95

And now something for my American readers! (Although a lot of these things should be able to be shipped across the world!)
Etsy is like the American version of Folksy.

Mini Monkey Flap Hat
$34
By citefuzz
This is 100% Organic and made from thick soft cotton.
These come in loads of sizes and colours!

Whimsical Owl Table
$94.99
By TheWoodenOwl

This wooden owl table is the perfect accessory for your child's room! It can also be used as an end table or side table in any room!
This table is hand cut and hand painted. The owl is painted a green apple with decorative pink, green and brown striped wings and eyes that have been decopauged onto the table and then sealed.

Kid's Chair & Stool
Chair - $40
Stool - $35
By chemedesigns

Made in the USA and painted with environmentally friendly paints.

"Celebrate the Sea" Whale Wall Hanging
$26
By ThornappleFarm

This piece is handcrafted of wood and painted dark blue with red polka dot decoupage
detailing on the fin.