If you follow me on Instagram, or know me in the real world, you would know I adore whales (OK, and elephants). I have a few of them around my home, not real ones of course, that would just be weird, but kind of cool, am I right!

It seems there are a few of you out there that share my love for whales, I constantly get asked where my whales are from. Today I am sharing all the details, and showing you a few that are on my wish list.

WHALES IN MY HOME (just some of them)

WHALES ON THE WISH LIST

Who knew there was so many cool whale things out there, watch out credit card, my brain is having a hard time telling the difference between ‘need and want’!!!

Do you love whales too? Do you have a special whale you’d like to share? Show me on Instagram, hashtag #mumlittleloveswhales

Happy Sharing & Happy Shopping!

Hayley x

Bathrooms can be stylish and beautiful, but not all bathrooms are created equal. If you are stuck with a bathroom that you don’t love and renovating is not an option, or if you are renting, you really have to work with what is already there. There isn’t many decorating opportunities in a standard bathroom.

If you own your home, but don’t have the budget for a full bathroom makeover consider adding a pendant light, or changing the cabinetry handles, or changing the mirror. If your walls are boring, add wallpaper or paint. The smallest things can make such a big impact.

Today I want to look at a few decor items to update your bathroom and make is feel more luxurious and inviting. In most bathrooms you will need some towels and some body products, lets make these products shine!

BATH TOWELS

Here are some show stopping towels that will steal all the attention from everything else in your bathroom, I particularly love the Pom Pom Boucle turkish towels, they are firmly on my wish list, aren’t they fun!

HAND WASH

I know some of you still prefer block soap, so I’ve included a few of those too, but lets face it, block soap starts looking pretty ordinary, pretty fast, but the packaging is just beautiful. I admit it, I do have quite a few block soaps that are in my bathroom just for display, and they never get used, but they sure do look pretty! I much prefer a liquid soap in a pretty pump bottle. What do you prefer?

ROOM FRAGRANCE

It’s an evil necessary in a bathroom, room fragrances, but they can still be beautiful. I am completely in love with the Caribbean Island Water Lily Diffuser, isn’t it tropical with it’s collection of shells in the bottom, and would you look at that packaging, totally swoon worthy! I currently use the Lord Howe Island one, it is fresh and not at all over powering (and it doesn’t make my sneeze, very important) and again, I love the packaging.

 

Depending on the size and layout of the bathroom you could squeeze in a gorgeous chair or large plant. You spend quite a large amount of your life in your bathroom. Make sure you make it feel as serene, peaceful and inviting as possible. Keep it clean, open the windows, let in the light and enjoy this space.

Do you have a beautiful bathroom? Or maybe a bathroom that you don’t particularly love, but make it beautiful with the details, Id’ love to see it.

Happy Shopping!

Hayley x

Have you been watching all the home reno shows lately? We’ve been spoilt with The Block, Reno Rumble and House Rules. Ive noticed all the fabulous bathroom vanities that these guys find, create, convert and custom make. Vanities are becoming hero pieces in the bathroom, they are beautiful pieces of furniture, with gorgeous lines, crafted from textural timbers and exotic marbles to enhance the style of your home. Gone are the days of a basic lacquered cupboard with a ceramic or laminex top.

I went hunting to see what I could find for those of us that aren’t very handy, and don’t have the budget for custom made pieces, while still getting the look we love.

SINGLE VANITIES

 

 

 

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DOUBLE VANITIES

 

 

 

Are you planning a bathroom make over? I’d love to see!

Hayley x

Okey Dokey, my monthly round up of my favourite five businesses from the May #mumlittleloves is here. You can find the last couple of months here and here. Gosh, this is so hard to choose each month, I share so many awesome little businesses every month that choosing just 5 is near impossible, but here goes …

BOWERBIRD COLLECTIONS – Peta Sweatman

Peta Sweatman has a background in Interior design, and clearly has an eye for beautiful things. Her creative talents are evident in her own range of hand crafted lamps and lamp shades, available at Bowerbird Collections.

RUSSET DESIGN

Russet is a one stop shop for well-made goods. They stock a small selection of modern pieces as well as their own Australian homewares label. Their timber range is handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia.

 HACIENDA LIVING

Luxury is Simplicity. Hacienda Living believe in quality and functional designs. They create bathwear essentials that are luxurious and indulgent, while being as unprocessed as possible, crafted from pure organic cottons.

SIMONE DEVINE

Simone Devine is made up of Scott and Simone, a talented duo who collaborate to create stunning resin pieces of jewellery and home wares. They are beautiful and durable and made to be treasured for many years to come.

 CRAYON CHICK

Crayon Chick is a handcrafted range of home wares by Michelle Harvey. She explores different fibres, textiles and techniques. She is passionate about using organic materials and textural finishes. Her product range is constantly changing and expanding as Michelle learns new skills and discovers new materials.

 Aren’t they fabulous! We have so much talent in little and local businesses. In order for them to survive we all need to support them! I hope you found something you love, tap on the pictures to go shopping.

Happy Shopping!

Hayley x