I've been noticing more and more lately an influx of Missoni-esque print, colours and patterns coming from our designers. I'm of two minds on this. First, I'm a die hard Missoni fan and wonder where the breach of intellectual property lies and when can we say that copying of these prints is no longer flattering but actually pilfering? On the other hand..... what the heck I LOVE these prints and however they get into my home I just don't care! A particular favourite of mine is the zig zag multi colour print. You can see this coming through in cushions, bedding and all sorts of homewares. It's a geometric wonder print that is timeless, striking and elegant whilst still packing a visual punch. Here's a few examples

 
(The real deal - swoon!)

and some pretty fabulous replicas....






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These girls hold an incredibly special place in our little Watermelon hearts x Not only are they incredible talented geniuses, they are absolutely delightful to deal with (big call seeing that we do so on a daily basis!). Led by founder and designer, Julie Patterson, the team behind Cloth Fabric work tirelessly to bring unique print and design to their textiles and soft furnishings range that you would have seen in our Coolum Beach emporium. They champion the fight for handmade, sustainable, boutique product that hits the highest marks in design savvy and innovation with a sophisticated 'Aussie' twist. We love it in a 'can't get enough of it' sort of way! However do not be deceived just because they are small run production, hand made kinda girls! The Cloth range is extensive and evolving at a rapid rate. Now including two textiles ranges with multiple collections in each, floor rugs, wallpapers, fashion, soft furnishings, artwork, up-cycled furniture .....
The list continues with constant new releases of colour, design and product creations, Julie is always keeping us excited about what’s new from her studio.




Bravo girls! Mwah! xx

My new favourite colour is officially Emerald Green. This colour is hot hot hot! Seen filtering through fashion campaigns and the red carpet looks, I'm officially calling it - Emerald Green is the new 'IT' colour! Powerfully vibrant, sensual and soothing all at once, this colour looks fabulous paired with teal and fuschia or for a more conservative but striking look try it as an accent with a black and white palette. Here's some drool worthy pictures for you this Monday.....


(Get this look with our new Cameroon Feathered Head dress in store at our Coolum Beach Emporium- available in fuschia, turquoise, natural, white and black HEAVENLY!)





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I'm oftened asked our thoughts in relation to combining different timber finishes throughout a home when selecting furniture. It's my thought that you are gridlocked by the timber finish that you select say for a dining table, needing to replicate this colour continuously throughout a space. I quite like a combination of timber colours and finishes to work back with one another preventing it from looking too matchy matchy. Of course you need to select these combinations carefully so not to make a patchwork quilt affect so I thought I'd share this image that I found with you that is a wonderful example of how light and dark timbers can co-exist in a space together and still look put together and sophisticated.
 

What do you think? xx

Brand new card range has hit the store and I had to share! I was instantly attracted to the vibrant colours, quirky imagery and gracious messages that each card contained of the Positively Green card range.

 

My love for this range is only accentuated by the fact that each card is 'green manufactured' leaving the smallest imprint on the earths environment as possible and on top of that their are eco tips on the back of each card to make sure we spread the special message that our earth is precious and it's needing our help xx

Well it's been a week and we are already having withdrawals from The Block. What suspense after all that hard work and graft and then to come to a crashing halt at auction - it was too much for us to bear!  Luckily according to their website all of the houses have sold and three of the couples made some well deserved cash (lucky for Polly and Waz it just wasn't on the night!). Here's a look at our favourites from the 8 week mega renovation!

BEDROOM 1
Our vote goes to Katrina and Amie! (robbed!)


BEDROOM 2
Our vote goes to Josh and Jenna!


BATHROOM
Our vote goes to Katrina and Amie! (robbed!)


MASTER BEDROOM + ENSUITE
Our vote goes to Josh and Jenna! (Robbed!)


LIVING AREA
Our vote goes to Katrina and Amie!


KITCHEN + DINING AREA
Our vote goes to Josh and Jenna!


OUTDOOR AREA
Our vote goes to Rod and Tania!


Happy reminiscing people! xx

It's an occupational hazzard when reading through the mountain of that arrive each month that as you flick you will endeavour to identify as many products in the mag as possible citing both name of said product and designer it has been made from! Silly I know but I think it's an inbuilt radar from being submerged in this field day and night! So imagine my delight this morning looking through the latest Real Living Magazine whilst eating my breaky when I start saying ' GlobeWest, GlobeWest, GlobeWest... ' Hang on a minute! There was a gorgeous article on the home renovation of one half of our favourite affordable design due Brothers Mendel of GlobeWest fame. We have long been fans of Globewest and their affordable, contemporary and high quality furniture design and it was an absolutel delight to read the spread on Stephen, his wife Tanya and their gorgeous children and the transformation they made to their Melbourne home. Here's a sneak peak!





 

Get the look!

 
All available through Watermelon Red xx

This miserable weather is only cementing our excitement that spring is just around the corner. Time to dust of our runners and get ourselves back out into the big wide, action packed world! We think our regulars might feel the same too! So for the month of September we are teaming up with the guys from Evolve PT just around the corner from the store to offer a Spring Promotion to get our A's in to G! 

 

For every spend in the store over $100 you will receive a Evolve PT Gift voucher entitling you to a free Health and Nutrition assessment (great for working out a plan to shed those couple of extra winter kilos!) as well as 1 free hour training session with your own qualified personal trainer (that's the motivation and inspiration part).

But wait there's more (I've always wanted to say that!) for those that spend $250 in the store you will receive an a health and nutrition assessment + 2 free 1hour personal training sessions and if you spend $500 or more you will receive a health and nutrition assessment + 4 free 1 hour personal training sessions.

How easy is that? Sounds like a great idea for Father's Day - who doesn't love a shoppers treat!

I am an absolute foodie at heart. I find it so relaxing on the weekend to do a big shop at the markets, spend the day cooking up a storm and entertaining friends by night at our home. My second big love is cook books. My now husband and I spent many years travelling the globe together and my collection of cookbooks grew by at least one in every nation we visited. It's a lovely way to remember our time however even after we've returned the collection grows and grows - the latest delivery of cookbooks to the store doesn't help one bit! Here's my pick from this week xx

As we watch the rise and rise of the resin jewellery trend we declare: WE LOVE POLKA LUKA!


Designer Alex Freeman

Founded by jewellery designer Alex Freeman, the Polka  Luka brand proves that on trend fashionable accessories can be affordable, sustainable and eye catching. Her constantly evolving range features eye popping colour and chunky geometrical designs shaped using a multitude of resin finishes. 

 

I have a huge range of this jewellery – it’s just sooo easy to wear. My favourite being a chunky opaque white resin ring, but I know that on those ‘can’t find an outfit in the sea of clothes’ days, I can throw on some jeans and a top, accessorise it with two or three key pieces from the range and BANG! An outfit has appeared. xx