I am really enjoying seeing your daily inspiration images as part of my Loaf Apothecary lamp giveaway (details of how to enter are at the bottom of this post). The giveaway ends on Monday but before I announce the winner I want to share some of your entries that I like best…

This lovely entry came from Farah. I am totally obsessed with jellies: the shape, colour, form. This is one of my favourite pins ever. Follow Farah on Pinterest here.

Laura, of Hello Mister Magpie, pinned this beautiful, calming interior – very inspiring indeed. Follow Laura on Pinterest here.

Lou, of Little Green Shed, entered this image, which I love as I’m so in to house plants at the moment. I also really want that chair and footstool – swoon. Follow Lou on Pinterest here.

Gorgeous Tulips were pinned by Philli. I think some of these are Parrot Tulips that I have only recently discovered and they are amazing! Follow Philli on Pinterest here.

Maxine pinned these gorgeous classic Penguin books. Follow Maxine on Pinterest here.

Then all the dog images (which are my secret favourites!)…

Florence, of Flossie Teacakes, entered this image of her dog, Nell, pawing over her inspiring fabric designs. Too good. Follow Florence on Pinterest here.

This is Loaf’s daily inspiration – their Loaf HQ mascot, Rhuby, who is doing some serious loafing on their Blue Barn rug. Follow Loaf on Pinterest here.

Becky entered this picture of her dog, Mini, loafing on her homemade bed. I’m in love. Follow Becky on Pinterest here.

Joanna’s dog, Ollie, in his little outfit – too much! Follow Joanna on Pinterest here.

And for some more personal images…

This beautiful shot of a flooded field was taken by Sophie, of Simon Scott Landscaping. Such inspiring colours. Follow Sophie on Pinterest here.

James entered a picture of his vintage Singer sewing machine – very jealous of this beauty. Follow James on Pinterest here.

Jill entered this lovely picture of Edinburgh Botanics. Such beautiful architecture and look at that blue sky! Follow Jill on Pinterest here.

Beth entered this lovely picture of her best friends. What’s more inspiring than that? Follow Beth on Pinterest here.

There is still time to enter the giveaway – you’ve got until Monday March 31st to pin the image below or pin your #dailyinspiration image! Happy pinning!

PIN ME TO WIN ME!

Thank you for all your inspiring entries so far.

Katy x

Have you entered my Loaf giveaway yet to win the gorgeous Apothecary lamp? You’ve got until March 31st to pin the image below – it is that simple. The lamp was inspired by a pile of old apothecary jars in India and I love the simple, vintage-feel of the lamp base.

If you don’t have a Pinterest account set one up here; it is such a great tool to collect inspiration (although it can get quite addictive, I warn you!). I’ve just set up a wedding inspiration pin board on my account and I am slightly worried I may lose hours, if not days, of my life.

PIN ME TO WIN ME!

The theme of the giveaway is inspiration and so to gain extra entries to the competition, and increase your chances of winning, I have been asking you to upload pictures to Pinterest of what inspires you on a daily basis. I wanted to show you some of my daily inspiration images that I have pinned here, just in case you need some inspiration (that’s the seventh time I have used the word inspiration in this post so far!).

I rummage through my fabric stash and get inspired by the fabric before I decide on a project that will best fit the print.

I’m always inspired by vintage wallpaper; the colours, shapes, patterns, forms and I love creating craft projects with it. I framed a piece for this bedroom as it was too beautiful not to be looked at every day.

This is a postcard that I bought for my mum’s birthday this week. I was inspired by the vibrant colours and graphic design.

When sunlight streams though the windows in the morning it really does inspire me to make the most of the day. This beautiful window was shot by Katharine Peachey.

Seeing this little pup’s face every morning is the most inspiring thing in the world.

Get pinning everybody!

Katy x

I thought I’d give you a little floor update today (this may excite me more than you!). When I decided to do my hallway makeover (t’s going to be ready so soon – I will explain to you then why it has taken so long) it quickly became apparent that I needed a new floor covering as the fresh paint made the carpet look awful,which is not helped by having a very muddy dog. So, I wrote a post about how I chose a new floor and I finally decided, after getting a quote of £3500 for a beautiful oak floor, that I needed to go cheap as my nice salary will no longer exist soon.

We pulled up the carpet in just the hallway last weekend and found MDF boards. We are going to seal these and use a Farrow and Ball floor paint to paint them white and then invest in some beautiful rugs. This floor will continue into the kitchen and sitting room, which I hope will give the flat a more modern feel, as beige carpet never seemed quite right with our white walls and huge windows. Anyhoo, I want to share my inspiration with you and then I promise to get it done soon and share how we did it…

Image from Auroran Henkarit.

Image found on Seen and Said Tumblr.

Image from House to Home. Photograph by Polly Wreford.

Image found here.

Image from Min Lilla Veranda

Have a wonderful, sunny Sunday (definitely not a day for painting floors!).

Katy x