{A Bright.Bazaar Christmas}

I've been busy decorating for the holidays this weekend. I've gone for a jewel brights look; there's lots of glistening lights, brightly coloured baubles and sumptuous copper vases. Here's how my flat looks for the next 4 weeks, plus a pic of me and my best friend celebrating last night!

Images: Will Taylor

How do you guys like to decorate? Do you have a set scheme or do you like to go for an eclectic, thrown together look?

{Snuggle up the folk way}

I couldn't resist sharing this cosy looking bedroom with you on such a cold, misty morning. How inviting does it look? I must admit, I do love the layered look; there's something incredibly sumptuous about sinking into mountains of cushions and curling up under a multitude of different throws. Also, how fantastic is that rug?!

Image: Living etc & housetohome

{Brogues for feet and Brogues for butter}

Oh, I do love it when the fashion world so clearly crosses over into the world of interiors - don't you? I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Jonathan Adler really do get it so right, in their quirky, fantastic New York way. Check out this butter dish:

Not your thing? Well, perhaps you're more of a wildlife lover? If you are, please do check out the RSPB's Letter To The Future campaign; sign the letter to show the British government how important it is to protect nature. Then you can sit back and enjoy your toast... with some butter from your brand new whale butter dish, of course!

Images: Jonathan Adler

{Feel good shopping}

First things first: if you've not checked out this blog by A Thrifty Mrs, then please do so - it's fantastic! It's also where I found out about a great Swedish home decor company called, Rice.

Whilst Rice is brilliantly colourful (a bit like another of Bright.Bazaar's favourites, Jonathan Adler) it also takes home top prize for corporate social responsibility. Crikey it's all getting a bit too formal round these parts; basically they are a morally and socially responsible company and you can read more about that, here, if you would like.

Rice sells lots of gorgeous home products and here are some lifestyle shots to give you a taster of what they have on offer. Certainly something there to brighten up the darker winter days... Enjoy!

Images: Rice

{What's your Habitat?}

How's your Monday been? Pretty average? Well, if you happened to be perusing Regent Street this morning you would have been in for an interiors treat. Habitat, firm favourites of mine, caused a stir in Central London this morning by throwing caution to the wind: they let gorgeous model, Helena Christensen have free reins over their Regent Street store's window. It was all part of the launch for their latest campaign - This is my Habitat. Check out this video interview with the campaign photographer - i.e. best.job.ever. Sounds rather cool, hey? (Not that I'm biased at all, as regular readers will know that I don't have a soft spot for the rather amazing furniture company. No, not at all...!)

Well I couldn't make it there in person, but trusty Bright.Bazaar sources (this is all getting a bit Gossip Girl) were there and they sent me these fantastic pictures. Check out Helena relaxing in her Habitat.

Images: Shinyred

Inspired to find out more about their latest collection? Well you can check out my round up of the best Habitat products for your home this A/W here. What's your Habitat?...

{We love Jonathan Adler}

Jonathan Adler not only makes great homewares (more on that in a minute), but is also very funny. We suggest reading his about page if you feel like having a laugh: be prepared to read all about throwing pottery around, a parental intervention and the Norwich terrier Liberace!

Ok, so back to the products. There are so many lovely things on Jonathan's website, but we've picked out some of our favourites:

Top to bottom: Large reform temple vase; Letter pillow; Stripes cup and saucer; Ojai teapot; Tea blocks pillow

Images: Jonathan Adler

{Manic Monday}

We're in two minds about Mondays: on one hand they are, for many, the start of the working week and therefore another five days until lie-ins and lazy breakfasts, but on the other hand, they are often days full of ideas and inspiration. Refreshed and recharged from the weekend, we find Mondays a great day for making plans and looking forward to the future. Do you like Mondays or do you find other days more inspiring? Either way, there's often lots to organise for the week ahead and a blackboard panel, like this stylish one featured in the September issue of Ideal Home Magazine, is sure to help keep things on track.

Image: HomeShoppingSpy