March 31, 2020
getting back on the horse
They say that when you fall off a horse or a bike or a bandwagon (what even is a bandwagon?) that the best thing to do is get straight back on. Before...
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May 17, 2018
styling with your favourite books
'Books are not furniture, but they have a great way of furnishing your home'. I’m not sure who said this quote first, but I really like it. Books are also like...
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April 30, 2018
the knack of knick-knacking
Years ago, when Small Acorns was still a mere baby, and I was obviously still precious about it, I was out at a party one night, and was introduced to...
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February 22, 2018
florabundance
I cannot imagine a day without flowers in it, or of not having flowers in my home. Monsieur Monet obviously agrees with me. What is it that he said? Something...
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September 28, 2017
making a house magical & baking
Last weekend I was doing a little baking. Of course, out loud I will pretend that it was for the benefit of the school lunch boxes. But actually, it was...
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July 9, 2017
objet trouve
Finding a special treasure for my home in a store or studio or market or junk shop or auction is pure joy. Especially if that ‘objet trouve’ is unexpected, and...
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April 16, 2016
a floral alphabet ~ dahlias
I was given the most wonderful gift a few weeks ago. Mindy, the very clever talent behind Twig & Arrow, a floral and event stylist here in Wellington, messaged me...
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March 22, 2016
judging a book by its cover
I know, I know, there are plenty of good reasons why we should never judge a book by its cover. I know this, and yet a part of me says...
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March 4, 2016
yet another collection
Actually, let me state for the record, before we even begin, that as collections go, I don’t think this one is going anywhere. But as I have always believed that...
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September 30, 2015
perfect signage
I am sure that it comes as no surprise to many of you, that I have a bit of a 'thing' for old signage. I have a number of old...
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September 9, 2015
a paper garland
I honestly can't remember why this paper flower garland came about. Most probably for a store display. But it is proof positive that sometimes the best inspiration is on the...
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August 18, 2015
my bentwood chair
Vintage pieces and antiques have an authenticity and history. They wear the patina of a previous life. When mixed with new or more contemporary pieces they add a soft and...
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July 20, 2015
collections of blue & white china
Many of my collected treasures can instantly transport me back to the place and time that I bought them or found them or were given them. They are a timeline...
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