Mr. Bazaar Is Bound For Italy

Well, friends, I'm headed to Italy for some fun in the sun. I couldn't feel more ready to immerse myself in Italian life for a few days; to indulge in my favourite cuisine in the world; to drive my heartmate mad by taking a million and one photos(!); to spend time with an inspiring friend; to see Tuscany for the first time and to hopefully return with plenty of colourful inspirations to share with you all. I'll try and pop in next week with a little 'Hello' (wifi depending) and there's some fun little posts I've scheduled to keep the colour party going whilst I'm gone. In the meantime, check out this Italian store tour I blogged last summer - it never fails to inspire me. Hugs to you all!
// Photography by Will Taylor

Sunday's Bright Links No. 78: Summer Dreams

Elsewhere

Loved this decorative dining display by Yvonne.

Styled mag's sixth issue went live.

I would like to shop here, please.

Michael Graydon is a super talented photographer.

Bonnie's lovely breakfast post with Erin.
Fun and colourful DIY with a terracotta pot.

Bright.Bazaar

Take a peek at what I learned and loved last weekend.

Inspiration for mixing, mashing and clashing colour!

How to start adding colour to a room.

Three ways to a colourful breakfast nook.

I headed over to Laura Ashley to talk about finding colour ideas.

Loved this mix of pastel and neon hues.

// 1. Peggy Wong | 2. via sfgirlbybay

Finding Colour Inspiration & Ideas

I get a lot of my colour inspiration from travel, as well as just walking around in the natural environment. I love to try and notice colourful little details that could otherwise pass me by in life. So, I headed over the the Laura Ashley blog to share some of my recent colour inspirations, both from travels and closer to home, as well as share some ideas for how you can find colour inspiration. In the post you will see some of my photographs from Italy, to Paris, to London and beyond! When I was in Paris I visited Merci and I spotted this paint splattered tabletop, which I fell in love with it at first sight. I'm thinking it's probably been a base for some serious creative happenings...! Isn't it great how the smallest little details can inspire us? You can click here to read the whole post for more of my snaps.
// Photography by Will Taylor

Colour Palette: Birthday Brights!

Photography by Will Taylor

Cripes! Another year has passed and my birthday has arrived. Given we all deserve to treat ourselves a little on our birthdays, I'm taking time out to dream of being back in Italy where I'll be soaking up the sunshine and beautiful colour palettes in equal measures. As I was putting this little post together, I realised I never posted all my snaps from last summer's Italian trip. Perhaps I should post them soon instead? In the meantime, check out one of my favourite shop tours from Italy. Thank you for all your support, inspiration and friendship this past year, folks. Here's to you, colour and a birthday cocktail!