Hey commuters, here’s a quick and fun game you won’t resist: a white Jigsaw puzzle!
This jigsaw puzzle by Game Design is animated in Flash and very easy to use- just drag and drop the shapes into place on the game board. It’s simple enough to complete in a minute or two and reward you with a perfect score.
Simple and fun. Free white Jigsaw puzzle by Game Design.
Click here to play a round (or two).
Image courtesy of Game Design.
Doily-wrapped cupcakes are my idea of a white tea party treat
This Wednesday I offer you a very easy do-it-yourself project to make a pretty treat even more fun. Use these white cupcake wrappers at your next gals’ night in and you’ll earn major domestic goddess points.
I found this little project featured one of our favourite blogs, How About Orange, who in turn found it at Intimate Weddings. I reproduced the instructions here to show you just how easy it is to create these lovely white cupcake wraps. To make the doily cupcake wrap you will need to download the semi-circle pattern shape here.
What you need:
Doilies (About 11 inches across, makes two cupcake wrappers)
Everyday tools: paper, scissors, glue stick
How to make the cupcake wrapper (3 super easy steps):
Step 1: Trace inner part of the the semi-circle pattern on the doily (see images A and B below). Semi-circle pattern available for download here from original source.
1 Paper doily approx. 11 inches across
Trace the inner semi-circle pattern on the doily. Trace the side edges. One pattern tracing = 1 cupcake wrapper.
Step 2: Cut out the inner circle and sides.
Cut your doily along the semi-circle pattern line you traced.
Step 3: Glue the edges of the wrapper together.
Use a glue stick to glue the edges together.
And voila.
Happy tea party!
Images and instructions courtesy of Intimate Weddings, as seen on How About Orange where you can get your doily fix with a post today rounding up of doily projects (!). Happy doily day!
This blown-up rose wallpaper in two shades is one of my favourite tricks for delineating spaces. Wallpaper and image from Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.
Last week I took you on an imaginary trip aboard a mobile white cabana lined with beautiful wallpaper from Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.
This week I’m back on the job looking at the impact of wallpaper in everyday spaces. Let’s explore what wallpaper and the use of white can do to proportions, furniture, atmosphere, and our creativity.
Repetition is the name of the wallpaper game. Stacked tables meet the curves of the pedestal chair in this Wave wallpaper a la '60s.
A geo use of white in the background gives definition to the room, tying the interior together and making the plush furniture float.
A genius use of white gives shape to an otherwise square space.
More angles: colour and positioning of this wallpaper transforms a rectangular corridor into a lofty room with upward reach.
Intensity reigns in this room thanks to this powerful wallpaper...
... While here, the same room is serenely anticipating a docking ship.
Have a seat and relax in our waiting room.
White lace wallpaper has a barely-there, texturizing effect in the bedroom, and it's subtle enough to play nice with bold jewel tones.
White is never, ever boring. Here, it's the star of the show and packs a punch to this regal purple. Careful disorder adds life to otherwise studied symmetry.
Silver adds shine to this white think tank.
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Why not from business suit staples?
White on white is the ticket for clean and airy spaces. This white wallpaper dress embodies the swirl of design possibilities.
Images courtesy of Scandinavian Wallpaper Decor.
Special thanks to my sister Stephanie for inspiring me; her wallpaper boudoir transformation is at home among these model spaces.
OAS collection wallpapers drape the inside of this delightful White Cabana on wheels.
While researching for the wallpaper post appearing next week I found these lovely examples of wallpaper as the backdrop to various interiors of this oval white motor home trailer.
Wouldn’t you love a white cabana to go?
P.S. Thank you to Jordana here at White Cabana for taking me on this wonderful white blogging trip: I’ll go anywhere with you in this white white world!
Images courtesy of Scandinavian Wallpaper & Decor.
Cityscape and people watching on your duvet by Marimekko
What can I say? I have Marimekko graphics on the mind this week and I couldn’t help featuring some of the latest collection.
The Finnish company continues to build on their renowned use of bold graphics and cheerful colours hailing back to the brand’s conception in the swirl of mid-century design aesthetic.
Despite my rainbow tendencies, I fell for today’s white and black accessories for the home. My favourite print: the urban city scene outlines that are like a flash in time capturing the essence of movement with a few sketches.
Marimekko kitchen accessories
Marimekko tray
Marimekko kitchen accessories
Marimekko kitchen accessory
Marimekko kitchen accessories
Marimekko plywood tray
Marimekko kitchen accessories
Marimekko duvet cover
Marimekko duvet cover
All images courtesy of Marimekko.