With the change in season I feel inspired to brighten things up with prints and patterns. On trend right now is to be fearless with patterns and prints and to try some bold combinations. Check our previous post how to mix prints to take it to the next level.
I'm a big fan of Porter Teleo's unique wall paper prints so I've dedicated quite a few of this posts image round up to their fabulous print collection.
I love this large red graphic Porter Teleo Wallpaper against the eclectic art and blue accessories. This outfit combination is from the latest Karen Walker walker range, mixing prints well. Outfit image courtesy of preciouspeg.com
Handpainted Porter Teleo wallpaper in a beautiful colour combo of blues, teals, tans and yellows. Sister Jane Monet dress from asos.com.
We can't have a pattern attack round up without polka dots. I love the raw texture that the drip effect from the hand painted Porter Teleo wallpaper gives. This is an amazing dress from twentysevennames.co.nz that I'd love to have to welcome in spring.
A more bold example from Porter Teleo wallpaper has a massive impact. This funky outfit from twentysevennames.co.nz is also a great example of mixing prints - pattern and polka dots.
Like pattern and print but not too confident with color? Try grey and white. Porter Teleo wallpaper and dress from asos.com.
Monochromes and grey grahpic prints - Porter Teleo wallpaper and dress from asos.com.
More floral polka dot Porter Teleo wallpaper print and the gorgeous floating Mondegreen tee and maxi skirt.
Porter Teleo aqua and grey wallpaper print, with Kate Sylvester demonstrating how to mix prints right - stripe and floral.
Marimekko is an internationally renowned Finnish brand that is famous for their bold graphic designs for prints, fashion and ceramics. Their range truly spans the premise of this blog from home decor and accessories to fashion, so putting the following roundup together was a very natural fit for homebecomesher...
Beautiful bright pink Marimekko print, and this guy is pretty confident to rock this pant print!
There is something so unique and striking about handpainted fabrics for the home or the body. This week we pay homage to this seasons style must-have by selecting a few inspiring garments and homewares that really showcase this trend.
Who doesn't want to stand out in a crowd and in this day and age individuality is very much in-vogue. As a lover of crafts and DIY I admire any and all things that have a real 'made with love' feel to them.
Bluebelle Gray creates amazing handpainted fabrics and pieces for the home. How fresh and inviting is the couch covered in handpainted sunflowers!
Below are just some handpicked and handpainted furnishings for the home that I hope will inspire your creative juices
Marimekko handpainted fabrics like Kotona (above) are great stretched over canvas as art or made into soft furnishings like cushions
I love a good feature wall. No, not the 90s obsession where one wall in every room was a bright colour - yes Mum I remember when you broke out the burgundy! I actually really love a wallpapered feature wall, what a great talking point.
These handprinted wallpapers below and above are by one of my fave designers Porter Teleo, such a bold statement!
In fashion, there is a resurgence for hand-dipped/dyed and hand painted designs.
Emma Stone pulls off a beautiful handpainted dress by Lanvin
Anne Hathaway wore a pink handpainted Valentino wedding dress recently on her wedding day
And just to show you how passionate I am about this handpainted trend I thought I'd give you a glimpse of my recent Sevens costume (remember the Chandeliers), well this year hubby and I did our best interpretation of Gotye and Kimbra which was inspired by their song Somebody That I used to know below
The real Gotye and Kimbra
The pretend versions: Yours truly and my husband Joe
By the way this lovely snap was captured by my homebecomesher compadre Mereana! And there you have it, I hope you enjoyed my post and have been enlightened by the uniqueness and beauty of handpainted fabrics for the home and your wardrobe. If you're feeling creative and were about to throw out a perfectly good purse I have attached this 'totes amazing' tutorial on how to paint your way to a new one. Enjoy! x
