The Orangery

Dael & I are getting ready to open the doors to our new Bibby + Brady office/showroom. It's a tiny black building and we're trying to decide what to plant in the tiny garden at the front. We both love luscious greenery against black and white buildings, and I've come across an amazing example of this colour scheme.

Swedish designer and entrepreneur, Agneta Enzell, designed this space for her and her family, they call it "The Orangery". Surrounded by windows, it's drenched in light and is a cross between a home and a greenhouse. The plants seem to thrive in the environment, both indoor and out.

The space is available year round, but it's used mostly in summer for relaxing and entertaining with friends and family. The black and white colour scheme continues inside where the decor is practical and low maintenance.

Black stained raised beds are filled with edible goodies for fresh, delicious meals. Even the plant markers tie in with the theme - black ice block sticks with white names - it's all in the details! Isn't this is a great space?!

Tips for Renters

There is no doubt that decorating and styling your home can be much harder when you're renting. You can't rip down walls or pull up carpet, and even hanging pictures on the wall is often frowned upon by landlords. If you're prepared to do the work yourself (or pay someone to do it) you may be able to paint the walls a neutral colour if your landlord agrees, but you have to weigh up how much you want to spend on a place that you don't own. There are, however, ways of adding your mark to your rental home.

You can get some fabulous wall decals that are removable - perfect for renters, as they can be taken down without damaging the wall, and reapplied in the next home.

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If you're not allowed to put nails in the wall, try leaning your artwork up against the wall. You still get great impact, and there's something a bit more casual about this look.

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The same can be done with mirrors.

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Invest in pieces that you can take with you when you move, pieces that will bring personality to your home. Rugs are fantastic for bringing warmth, colour and texture, and for covering up any unsightly flooring or stains. Great furniture and accessories are key.

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Plants help bring life and texture to a room, as well as purifying the air. Have fun by housing the plants in attractive pots and baskets.

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You may even want to take down any particularly ugly curtains and replace with some of your choice. Just make sure you keep the original curtains safe and rehang them when you leave.

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A lot of these images feature more than one of the tips I've mentioned, so I hope they can inspire you to make your rental home a place you can be proud of.

Favourite Finds

The trouble with spending so much time online looking for inspiration and sourcing products, is that my wish list keeps getting longer and longer! Here are a few of my favourite finds this week - I'll take one of each.

Artemis print by Jamie Mitchell

Carryall Duo bags from ban.do

Gorman memory game in a tube

Metro table lamp from Freedom

Succulent hanging planter + metal address plaque from Etsy

Greenery Inside Three Ways

I love the beauty of indoor plants - the colour life and texture they bring.
Here are three slightly different ways to bring more greenery into your home...

Gorgeous cushions by Bonnie and Neil

Adorable Egg Cup Planters by Justina Blakeney

Divine Fornasetti II Wallpaper by Cole and Son