How cool is this nursery? Spotted in Susanna Salk’s Room for Children book (Xmas present, thanks Katie).

It looks functional and comfortable, as well as beautiful. I love the mix of pictures on the wall, as well as the bright gender-neutral colors.

Perhaps now, 6 months after her birth, I should get started on Cleo’s?

Can one fall in love with a curtain panel? It’s quite possible I have fallen in love with this one.

Anthropologie Waving stripes Curtains – US$108-168 per panel, price depends on length.

I was checking out Reichel B’s Copy Cat Chic blog for interior design ideas when I came across the post about her nursery… it’s peacock themed and I LOVE IT.

It seems to have been inspired by this lovely lamp -

Anthropologie Plumage Shade – $108-148

The colors look much better in the nusery photos over at copycatchic.com

and the rest of the nursery is just gorgeous…

See all the photos over at copycatchic.com OR check out this site – which is all about peacocks!

Strangely, my second post in a row referring to French design…

Here is a side table we’re thinking of getting for the living room. It’s from Industry>West, who have built upon the classic Tolix industrial aesthetic by making industrial furniture crafted from reclaimed woods, distressed fabrics and metals.

Industry West Marais side table – $199

Our Marais Side Table is a clean, modern design that will add style to any living room, bedroom or common area. It is the perfect compliment to any traditional or modern space. Available with powder coated or gunmetal base and teak top.

You might tell by now that all I can think about is furnishing our new home… only 15 sleeps to go!

Can’t get a dog because the building won’t allow it? Always wanted to the view of Paris outside your window but never learnt French? Live out your dreams and customize your home with these gorgeous stickers for grown-ups at Paristic!

Sur les toits vue C - €55-149

Les Cages aux oiseaux – €49

L’équerre 01 - €19-39

* Note: you might want to find a French-speaking friend to navigate the website with you!

A few lovely things I’m lusting after at Jonathan Adler… bring on the bright spring colors!

Talitha Runner $34 (Sale)

Hexagon Lacquer Tray $175

Nixon End Table $695

Zebra Coasters $48

Now that we’re living in the U.S. I’ve signed up to all the private member sale sites here – One Kings Lane, Haute Look, the Foundary, Joss & Main, Gilt Groupe and the rest – but the Missoni sale at One Kings Lane today is the most enticing I’ve seen so far. On offer are bath linens & robes, pillows, rugs, tablewares and quilts & comforters at cheap cheap prices. You’ll have to play the ‘On Hold in my cart’ game to wait for items to come up, but it’s worth it to get these beautiful linens. Get in quick before it sells out completely!

Who would’ve thought? I used to shop at Urban Outfitters when I was a student living in Los Angeles in 2005. I then got a job and discovered dresses, so I graduated to Anthropologie.com… and never looked back… until now. Urban Outfitters does some very cool, very affordable furniture. Now to convince ACT that we really do need a fainting sofa in antique gold velvet and a teal coat rack… for $579 and $79 I don’ t think I’ll have to argue much!

Antoinette Fainting Sofa $579

George Side Table $149

Coming and Going Coat Rack $79

I swear, if I weren’t on a purchasing hiatus (can’t buy anything until NYC now – blimey!) I’d be right into this KARE light. In fact, it would probably look wonderful in my fantasy manhattan apartment, which will exist only in my head until Feburary when we actually move there and I can make it reality!

KARE come from the attractive German town of München, which kind of makes sense. Get in now before the sale ends on 8 January. The pretty little number below is just £79. Bargain!

KARE Design Styletto Chrome Hanging Lamp
KARE Lighting

ACHICA price £79.00
RRP £149.00

Black Chrome

www.achica.com

Genuine Eames chair and footstool for sale on the HEALS website for £4587.00

Fake Eames chair and footstool for sale on ACHICA.com website for £649.00