Weekend inspiration {for dining room}...

This weekend I thought I would share some inspiration that I used for my dining room. I have been trying to choose a fabric to recover the chairs which I bought {see here}, and I have finally decided on and ordered the fabric!!!

The top picture is my inspiration for colours... I will be repainting all my kitchen cabinets white and have already painted my old dining table white, with glass added to the top. I wanted the space to feel light & airy {as it is very small} but also to be fresh and pretty {with my husband requesting 'not too much pink'}!!

The bottom picture the fabrics for the chairs.  I have chosen a fabulous outdoor fabric that will withstand anything while feeling & looking great - this will be used on the seats and the front of the chair backs. The gorgeous venice toile scene with boats and pink buildings will be used on the backs of the chairs {the pic doesn't show it too well}. I wanted something a little quirky & was so excited when I found this fabric - it was meant to be!!! Once I have had them upholstered, I'll post some pics. Hope they turn out ok :-)

Have a wonderful weekend.

Kelly xxx


Top picture images from: Elle Decor via Beautiful Things to Share, BHG via the Glam Lamb, Lonny mag, House of Turquoise, Pink Wallpaper
Bottom picture images from: Kelly for Little French Nest, Ebay

The decision is final...

Cushion fabrics and sample of pink fabric for the 2 antique french armchairs

The decision has finally been made on the scheme for our living room. The 2 existing sofas will go {they have seen better days} and in their place will be a new 2 seater sofa with neutral cover and my 2 gorgeous antique french armchairs which will have a new lease of life in none other than a stunning pink fabric {not to mention the beautiful gimp/trim to match}. The cushions will be a mixture of the fabrics above and will be added to once I have the basics in place. I always thought I would have a neutral room with accents but this scheme is so happy & fresh, I'm really pleased. It's all so exciting, and I hope to have it all finished by christmas. Still need to find some cute side tables and maybe a new coffee table {if I can convince someone that our current one either needs a coat of white paint or to be relocated}! We have also ordered a fantastic striped awning for the front of the house off the rumpus room where the french doors will be added which will add a much needed facelift to the front of the house. Just waiting to hear back from the builder for a start date for the other little projects. That's about my excitement for the week. Have had a lovely day off today which has gone far too quickly. Have a wonderful weekend :-)

Kelly xxx

Celebrity Favourites...

Found this article on the Architectural Digest site about celebrities favourite rooms. These two above were my favourites! I love the casual elegance & the gorgeous turquoise colour of the walls in the first pic of Marilyn Monroe's apartment and something about the second pic of the landing in Woody Allen's Manhattan townhouse makes you feel like you should be sipping on an cup of tea discussing worldly affairs. I have two gorgeous antique french chairs similar to these {which I have posted about previously} and have just decided to have them reupholstered in a stunning dark pink fabric! Bit daring for me, but I think they will look amazing!!!

Kelly xxx

Just because...

Absolutely LOVE the pleating on the skirt of this little sofa!!!!!!

(via flickr)

This is the cutest outdoor chair ever!!!!!

(via ffffound)