Several paintings have been released as part of my Variegated collection looking at organic patterns found at the microscopic level in leaves. Using a soft white wax over board allows for the beautiful natural wood grain to show through. Finished on top with white detail and a scattering of cut paper in a mix of metallics and neutral tones.
The calm, muted colours, focus on natural materials and organic shapes creates a Japandi style aesthetic. Japandi being a hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian design, zen meets hygge if you like. At the heart of these works is the idea of embracing simplicity and celebrating the beauty of imperfections in nature, a core belief of wabi-sabi.
Four new abstract paintings have been released this month as part of my unyielding and divination body of work, continuing with the meditative repetition of a simple line in some beautiful shades. Each one is 60x60cm acrylic on canvas.
When it comes to decorating the kids bathroom you probably don't want to be altering tiling and fixtures that will become out dated once the kids grow, but there are plenty of quick ways to inject a little fun and colour into a family bathroom. Colourful bathroom via Crate & Kids 1. Shower Curtains So simple and easy to replace as the kids get bigger, or you just feel like a change. Octopus and Rainbow flags shower curtain exclusive to Society6
2. Mirrors They don't have to be boring. Paint the edge in a bold colour or try something like these multiple mirrors that are not only fun, but they can be positioned at different heights meaning littlies can see too. Pic via Doherty Design Studio
3. Art A quick and easy way to brighten up a space for kids and these prints are great for teaching bathroom responsibilities. Kids bathroom sea themed print set from creative monsoon
4. Hooks Like the stags head above and this crazy but cool octopus arm below, there are plenty of unique ideas for hanging towels which should be easy to replace once the kids get older (personally though I'd have this octopus arm in my bathroom any day) Sea creature arm from etsy seller ArtAkimbo
5. Storage Practical ways to keep things in order can also be used to add a pop of colour. DIY personalised shelves via parents.com
Washi tape isn't just a cute way to display a print in the nursery or kids bedroom, it can be used for all sorts of great decorating ideas. I LOVE this play area where the washi tape has been used to create a little shop, and below a street scene on the floor and walls.
Pics House.com and lejardindejuiliette.blogspot.nl
New in the creative monsoon shop this month - a fun set of six birthday cards for kids with beautiful animal illustrations. Blank inside this multi-pack of 5x7" kids birthday cards includes six different designs of colourful animals like, a magical bunny, a bear, koala, roar some lion and more.
