Add Whimsy to Your Home!
I've never been a fan of beige. To me, beige = boring. In the literal and the figurative sense! I'm an illustrator with a quirky style, and so naturally, I'm drawn to colour, pattern and whimsical objects.

Now I know that neutrals can be a trendy, beautiful and safe choice, but adding a few fun pieces can bring a lot of personality and playfulness to your space. And now that most of us are working from home and life can start feeling like a bit of hamster wheel spinning us from our
desks to the
dishes, we can all use some levity!
I love the home of interior stylist and designer Stacey-Ann Blake. It looks like such a happy place! It's bold and confident and bursting with colours and patterns. My absolute dream.
You don't have to go crazy and paint the walls hot pink though. (I'd love to, but I'm not sure my partner would go along with it.) A few fun pieces can do a lot to add personality to your space.
- Here's the "How To" -
I absolutely love this
Butt-iful vase. Use it as a centrepiece at your next dinner party to avoid an awkward conversational lull!

This adorable
beaded zebra will bring a smile to your face and cheer up any room. Perch him on a shelf in the bathroom or on this fun
yellow side table in the lounge.

This passive-aggressive
embroidery hoop is perfect for an entryway. Pair it with this cute
rhino butt, and make sure it's always filled with flowers! (to really drive your point home make aggressive eye contact with your partner every time you refill the vase)

I'm a big animal lover, so of course, I love the idea of filling your space with them. Unfortunately, it's not practically possible to have all the dogs, cats and llamas that my heart truly desires. However, I can have as many animal-themed decor pieces as I want, especially in my home office, where I'm the boss.
If insects are more your thing, this
mantis floor lamp will be great in your office, lounge or bedroom.

Another easy way to add some quirk is with cool art. I'm in love with this

And if you're ready to go bananas, this fantastic pink and green
wallpaper would be perfect on a feature wall in the kitchen paired with this adorable

Don't stop at your interior. These
birdhouses will add charm and draw birds to your garden. Add this beautiful
wheel hanging swing chair to do your bird watching from, just don't swing too vigorously and scare them away!
Meet Karen Vermeulen & her lovely cat!
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Image credits: home of Stacey-Ann Blake via Domino magazine PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEA HARTMAN
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