Affordable Home Accessories for Spring

If you're still looking for great affordable products to liven up your home this spring take a look at these!
 

1) 'Baroque' duvet cover                             3) 'Modern Baroque Yellow' throw pillow

2) 'Bloom' throw pillow                              4) 'Leopard Pink' throw pillow

See the full collection of my products available at Kess Inhouse including these great co-ordinating throw pillows! Now also available at Society6! Click the links below to find them online! 

'Modern Baroque Purple', 'Modern Baroque Blue', 'Modern Baroque Green', 'Modern Baroque Yellow'

Quick Fix: Couch

Hi guys!

My Grandma recently had her couch cushions replaced with some shiny new ones. This left her with some rather large (and not too happy looking) extras which she had every intention of throwing away. Until, that is I convinced her to give them to me so that I could add a much needed couch to my study.

Here's what the cushions looked like before I'd worked my magic on them.

To give you an idea of just how old these cushions are here's what they looked like when they were new.

That adorable sleepy kid in the picture? That's me!

Anyway, I still don't quite have the funds to properly cover the cushions and do exactly what I'd like so I came up with a cost effective temporary solution.

By stacking the two long pillows on top of each other and aligning the three small ones along the wall I've created a couch. Then, using offcuts of fabric which I already had I covered the old fabric.

You can find some of the fabrics featured on this quick fix couch in my Spoonflower shop.
You can also find my floral cushion at Kess Inhouse!

Oh and let's not forget the all important before and after!

Dining Accessories & Christmas deals!

Hello all!!

If you've been following me on Facebook (if not you really should be!) then you'll know that my licensing partners have been taking things up a notch this holiday season with lots of amazing deals on all sorts of products!!!

Today's deal is $6 off all mugs in my Society6 store! So with this in mind I've put together some inspiration boards of some of the fantastic dining accessories that are now available just in time for Christmas!!!

 Paisley Mix-and-Match Collection

 Shop this collection:
1) 'Leela Orange' Coaster Set                                            3) 'Paisley Orange' Tray
2) 'Patchwork Paisley' Mug                                              4) 'Baroque' Place Mat

Illustrated Mix-and-Match Collection

 Shop this collection:
1) 'Gems and Birds' Coaster Set                         3) 'Illustration' Tray
2) 'Chevron' Mug                                               4) 'Pink Bloom' Place Mat

 Ayanna Mix-and-Match Collection

  Shop this collection:
1) 'Leela Navy' Coaster set                                         3) 'Ayanna' Tray
2) 'Stripe2' Mug                                                          4) 'Pink Modern Baroque' Place Mat


If you're not a fan of mix-and-match you can also get a number of matching sets like these!

Decorative Collection 

Shop this collection:
1) 'Decorative Blue' Tray
2) 'Decorative Blue' Coaster Set
3) 'Decorative Blue' Mug

Amirah Collection

 Shop this collection:
1) 'Amirah Red' Tray
2) 'Amirah Red' Coaster Set
3) 'Amirah Red' Mug

To see all available place mats click here, for Square and rectangular trays click here, to see all coaster sets click here and for all mugs click here!


Thanks for reading!! Don't forget you can find out about daily Christmas sales on all my products by following me on Facebook. Click here to do so!

Happy shopping! :)

UPDATE: Today is the last day of DENY Designs holiday deals!!! To bring an end to the sale, all trays are now 25% OFF when you use discount code SERVEITUP25 at checkout!!!! Click here to see all Aimee St Hill trays! 

Home Decor for Kids (Girls)

Hi guys!!

As promised, as a follow up to my last post I've put together some inspiration boards for home decor for girls! I personally think it's easier to create a bedroom for girls that will last them through their teens (but maybe that's because I'm a girl). I covered some basic 'rules' to creating a 'child-to-teen' room in my boys post but one rule that's usually saved for the fairer sex is that little girls love pink!

With this is mind I've come up with some ways you can use pink without turning your rooms into Barbie's dream palace...unless of course you want to...

Personally I love pink but it can be a touch overpowering if used incorrectly. Pairing pink with neutrals or white will definitely help tone it down a touch. Try throwing in a few navy accessories for a dash of youthful sophistication.
 

Shop the look: 1) 'Amirah Blue' duvet cover - Aimee St Hill
                        2) 'Spring 3' throw pillow - Aimee St Hill
                        3) 'Rain 10' throw pillow - Garima Dhawan
                        4) 'Ikat Damask Navy'  throw pillow - Patty Sloniger
                        5) 'Dotty in Pink' art print - EbiEmporium 


The great thing about pink is that it can liven up a space in minutes! Team pink with orange and turquoise for a fun playful look or keep it simple with white for a girly boudoir that she'll love forever!

Shop the look: 1) 'Hearts' shower curtain - Louise Machado
                        2) 'Pink Modern Baroque' shower curtain - Aimee St Hill
                        3) 'Leela Orange' quatrefoil mirror - Aimee St Hill

Whatever you decide to do with pink remember to have fun!
Happy decorating!! :)

Image Credits:
http://www.dorynwallach.com
http://www.pbteen.com

http://www.remodelaholic.com
http://www.wayfair.com

Click here to follow my 'Kids' board on Pinterest!

My very first interview :)

Hi guys!

I have some cool news that I should have shared aaaaaages ago on here (I put it basically everywhere else)!!

As you may know I've recently joined the ranks of a new online  home accessories company called Kess Inhouse. I was super excited to be one of their launch artists so you can probably imagine my excitement when they wanted to publish an interview with me on their blog!!

Here I am (looking about 12) in my workspace!

And here are some of the lovely things they had to say about me!

"Aimee St. Hill is one of our wonderful launch artists. Our creative team had the pleasure of "sitting down" with Aimee via Skype a couple of weeks ago. Before the interview, I knew she lived and worked in Barbados but once the screen faded to her face and I was able to see into her studio; her beautiful, playful, tropical art made perfect sense. Talking to her was as pleasurable as flipping through her work." Read more... 

Since this interview was conducted even more designs, artists and products have been added to the site! So I'm happy to announce not just the launch of my two newest designs 'Grow' and 'Painted Chevron' (pictured below)...

 

 but also the launch of a whole new line of products...

Introducing: The Cutting Board!!!!

Cool huh?! You can find these online at kessinhouse.com or by clicking here. You can also find tons of interviews from other awesome members of the Kess team (along with the rest of mine) by clicking here. AND as if that wasn't enough there is a sale on ALL products happening ALL weekend so get over there!!! It's already Sunday, you're missing out!!!! ;)

Happy shopping! xx

3 Different Colours, 3 Different Looks!

Hello!

I'm back again with another post about colour and to introduce some of my new products (for those of you who haven't been following me on Facebook).

If you've been paying attention you'll know how much I love colour, and you may also know how much I like creating complex patterns. Sooo it seemed sensible that I base my latest print collection on something that incorporates both those elements!

Pinterest has provided me (and all of us) with inspiration from around the globe on a huge variety of subjects. I took a virtual trip to India and Morocco in search of interesting colour combinations, textiles, architecture and design.

After recovering from a sensory overload I got to designing!

I did think about combining all the products into one big, super colourful example but instead I decided I would show you three ways to achieve Indian/Moroccan fusion in your home using three different colour schemes.

Indian Jewels

This first colourway is vibrant and fun. Mix and match patterns together for an eclectic look or pair with plains to brighten up your living room, bedroom or kitchen.

Shop the products:

1) Paisley Orange Duvet                   7) Ogee Orange Quatrefoil Mirror

2) Ogee Orange Throw Pillow             8) Vintage Floral2 Throw Pillow

3) Basic Paisley Throw Pillow            9) Vintage Floral Throw Pillow

4) Aabharana Fabric Collection         10) Intertwined Magenta Shower Curtain

5) Vintage Floral Sheet Set              11) Vintage Floral Quatrefoil Mirror

6) Vintage Floral Duvet                        

Colour palettes courtesy of Design Seed.                                

Ocean Blues

This next colourway is loaded with all the moods of blue. Use with white for a fresh, clean look or mix together for a rich, bold combination.

 
 Shop the products:
1) Ogee Blue Shower Curtain                     6) Damask Coasters
2) Decorative Blue Wallpaper                      7) Decorative Blue Sheet Set
3) Intertwined Blue Duvet                            8) Blue Is Just A Mood Throw Pillow
4) Ogee Blue Throw Pillow                          9) Paisley Blue Duvet
5) Paisley Blue Throw Pillow

Colour palettes courtesy of Design Seed.    

Image Credits: Blue Archway                     

Moroccan Emeralds

Whether it's a statement wall, a refurbished dresser or just a few carefully selected accessories green is in in a big way! Scatter a couple of these cushions on your couch and your friends will be green with envy! (sorry, couldn't resist) :-P

Shop the products:

1) Paisley Green Quatrefoil Mirror                               5) Simple Ogee Green Throw Pillow

2) Paisley Green Throw Pillow                                    6) Ogee Green Shower Curtain

3) Paisley Green Duvet                                              7) Louvre Green Table Lamp

4) Ogee Green Throw Pillow

Image Credits: Green Dresser, Green Seating, Moroccan Street.
Indian image - Via Pinterest (source unknown), Moroccan image - Via Flickr

That's it for now folks. Happy decorating! :)

The Tropical Room

With Summer approaching I thought it would be a good time to write a post that celebrates that time of year! This week it's all about tropical home decor!!

Tropical Bathing

One of my favourite accessories when it comes to tropical decorating is plants! Adding greenery or fresh flowers to a room can really bring a sense of outdoor living inside! If you're not the green fingered type try incorporating plants into your bathroom another way; maybe with a great painting or shower curtain.

Shop the look: Artwork, DENY Designs shower curtain (top), DENY Designs shower curtain (bottom), bathroom accessories.

Tropical Sleeping

I absolutely LOVE this bedroom! The wall covering and the painting give this room a really cool retro vibe while the mixed prints on the bed keep it modern. If you're planning on putting lots of prints together make sure you establish a colour scheme. Adding a highlight colour like the blue in this bedroom keeps things interesting.

Shop the look: Lamp, Kess Inhouse throw pillow, DENY Designs throw pillow, duvet.

Tropical Dining

Colour is essential when creating a tropical room. The exposed wood looks great here set off against the bright furniture! If you're not a fan of painted furniture there are plenty of other ways to inject colour into your room. A great table setting might be all you need! How about adding a tropical print table cloth or some chair covers? Maybe a piece of artwork? Colourful tableware can go a long way to creating a tropical vibe. You could even create a simple centre piece by adding a nice vase or plant. Whatever you use, remember to look for colours that highlight others in the room. 

Shop the look: Tropical dinner set, artwork, throw pillow

Tropical Living

Creating a gallery wall is a great way to add interest to any room. The important thing is to stick to a theme whether it be colour or subject. Look for pieces that relate to each other in some way and continue the theme with other accessories. This will keep your room looking cohesive.  

Shop the look: throw pillow (left), throw pillow (right), artwork

Happy Decorating!


Image Credits:
http://room-galleries.myhomeideas.com
http://www.cainco.org
http://www.decoist.com

The Bright Room

I had so much fun putting together my last colour post that I thought I'd do another! This time it's all about bright colours! Personally I love bright colours and like to make use of them at every opportunity. Here's a few ways that you can use colour in your home, sparingly or not!
 

Bright Bathing   

 

The bathroom is a great place to add a splash of colour! Hanging artwork can add character to any room. Try selecting a few colours from your favourite painting and picking them up in other areas of the bathroom; an assortment of sink accessories, a shower curtain, a selection of colourful towels, the possibilities are almost endless!  

Shop the look: Shower curtain (left), shower curtain (right), bathroom accessories, bird artwork

Bright Dining 

Using white in a room is a great way to break up colour but it also creates the perfect backdrop to show it off! If you're not a fan of white walls (or you have a troop of crayon wielding toddlers) look for accessories that are colourful and white! This will keep your space looking bright and fresh all year round. 

Shop the look: Throw pillow, place mat, clock

Bright Sleeping

Layering is a great way to add depth to a room. If you have a colourful, patterned duvet like this one try pairing it with a plain or geometric throw blanket. Add complimentary throw pillows to really tie this look together.   

Shop the look: Throw blanket, duvet, throw pillow.

Bright Living

If you're timid about painting an entire room in a bright colour try painting a single wall. Not only will it liven up the room it will also give it a focal point. Look for accessories which incorporate the wall colour, maybe you already have a favourite throw pillow or vase? Why not pick a colour from that, choose a wall and start painting!

Shop the look: DENY Designs throw pillow (left), DENY Designs throw pillow (right), Society6 throw pillow ,mug set

To shop all available products in this collection and more please visit DENY Designs, Kess Inhouse,  Society6, kaboodle.com and in stores at World Market

Happy decorating!



Image Credits:
lanaloustyle.com
kaboodle.com
narratives.co.uk
digsdigs.com
housetohome.co.uk
littlenudge.wordpress.com

Kess Inhouse Launch!!!

Hello all!!

I've VERY excited to announce the launch of Kess Inhouse, a new online home accessories store which I am lucky enough to be a part of!

I have designed a whole new range of products just for them! To view the entire collection please click here


Over the next few weeks the lovely people at Kess Inhouse will be adding more designs and more products to their range and to celebrate the launch it's FREE SHIPPING until Friday so get ordering!! :)