Guest Blogger: Ish and Chi

Hi! My name is Viv and I am the author of a blog called Ish & Chi where I document my home decorating projects. I also have an Etsy store by the same name. I am filling in for Kirsten while she is away. Simply Grove is one of my favourite reads so a big thanks to Kirsten for allowing me to fill in for the day and so nice to ‘meet’ you all.

Kirsten asked me to share with you some of my favourite fall décor and inspiration for the season. It’s spring here in Australia but the weather has been rather chilly (I’ve had the heating on the last few days!) so it wasn’t difficult at all to switch my brain into this season.



The cold weather has seen me drawn to darker, grey interiors which I think looks lovely combined with rich golds, olives, and burnt orange as seen in images 1 and 2.

My favourite fall décor are the pillows I own which you can see in image 3. They are so soft and remind me of knitted cardigan with their button closures along one side. In the chilly evenings I usually bring out my fluffy grey scarf seen in image 4. I end up hardly ever taking off in winter.
Thank you for reading! I would love to hear about your favourite fall décor. Do you have items that you bring out for the home when the weather starts to get cold?
Thanks again and thanks Kirsten!
Viv xx

Les Bois Tuesday: Etsy

No shop visits for me this week. I still have been a a little under the weather. So this week I decided to bring you some of my favorite local Boise Esty shops. Everything from art to hair accessories. Hope you enjoy.
I am taking the next few days off but don't you worry, I have some fabulous guest bloggers from all over the world that will be here giving there favorite fall design and tips starting tomorrow.
See you soon peeps!

little sapling toys


jeanet handbags

CarrieTown

Diddle Dumpling

hen and chick


Pepper Vintage

TLG Crafts

CopyCrafts

Kenziepoo

Flora's Findings

blondebeard

Celina Wyss Photography

Chickadee Vinyl

lilyjean

Gestures Photos

halle jean

Brightly added.....

Happy Monday! Enjoy some blue and turquoise eye candy.



via Vanessa De Vargas Home via houzz, Emma Cassi, Design Shimmer and Nina van de Goor's Home viahouzz.

3 things to love....

1. A breezy bedroom that makes you think twice if you are in France or not.
2. True definition of art wall.
3. Clean and sparkly. How every child's room should be.....right?
via house to home, houzz, emmas designblogg.

Have a great weekend everyone!!


Storage Beds in queen and twin sizes

Flower love.....

This image makes me happy.
via concrete and honey

What is going on at the Grove household....

This week the Grove household had a sick mommy. Somehow I got a little bug but not to worry, I am back in action....I think. Everyone was ready for me to be well, including Bear (below).

While being on my back I glanced thru some old decor magazines and books. One of my favorite items to collect is vintage decor books. Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book from 1968 is a treat. Mostly because you look thru the pages and some of what you see works for 2009. For instance the image below is an eclectic mix of plastics, metals and synthetic finishes which is how most of us decorate today. Not to mention how lovely those tufted chaise lounges are!
How cute is the pop art wall in this child's bedroom.
Who doesn't love a Charles Eames Lounge Chair?
Below is a custom headboard made from wallpaper panels.
You can find this book here. Ebay and amazon are both great places to find vintage and antique books.

Below is a sneak peek into the latest Grove project. Cant wait to finish it!!

Dishes dishes.....

How fun would it be to collect dishes. Vintage and new. There is something so inviting when looking at a collection of dishes in all shapes and sizes, different colors, old and new. Here are a few that I think are lovely.

Designer's Gilt small plate set from notNeutral (1st image below) is the perfect start to a dish collection. They are quite modern and whimsical.







via design is mine, Exclusively Home, herzensart via decor8, flickr, Ninainvorm, iDiy, flickr and flickr.

Les Bois Tuesday: Brass Razoo....

You want eye candy today?? Well then I have a treat for you! I could go on and on and on about this next segment of Les Bois Tuesday.
Welcome to Brass Razoo (no site available) which is located right outside of Boise in Nampa Idaho. It is like stepping into vintage, retro, chic paradise. From the fabulous redone furniture pieces to the one of a kind vintage jewelry pieces. This shop has style and I want to move in!


Elise Vaughn opened up shop in 07.07 of 07.
Let me back up.
Elise is formerly from Australia who moved to the states, went to college in California, met man of her dreams and ended up in Idaho fulfilling a dream that she didn't quite know she had until she started creating.
Let me back up further.




Elise has always had an eye for design and creativity. Her parents taught her "to make what she wanted" and "to be resourceful". She made Teddy Bears and even her own clothes at a young age. Yep, she rocks.
Long story short, she started making her designs while being in full time Social Work. She quickly discovered that she loved creating and was not satisfied with just selling at Farmers Markets and Shows. She found a little store front in downtown Nampa and turned it into a cute little shop around the corner in 2007. After just a short bit she moved right next door and made that space a bigger cute shop around the corner. (They even knocked out a wall to add square footage.) And that is where we are now. She has since gone full time with this new career at Brass Razoo and from the sound of it is pretty dang happy.
So what exactly does she create and sell?



Brass Razoo carries overstock, returned, and damaged clothing from department stores and boutiques at huge markdowns. (I spied a Trina Turk dress that I might need.) They also carry vintage clothing and pieces that were created from scraps of leftover materials.
Megan, who was working the shop when I stopped by, told me that they have the best selection of skinny jeans right now.

Elise also creates GORGEOUS jewelry pieces from vintage and broken pieces. Every piece is one of a kind.

Prices for everything are incredibly reasonable!



Now please note, Elise designed and decorated the WHOLE STORE. She reupholstered, repainted furniture, sewed, glued, hammered.....everything. Most items in the shop are thrift, vintage and re-used.
Some of her favorite places to find goodies is Salvation Army on State St. in Boise, Savors, Craigs List, and Garage Sales. Also she likes 2nd Chance Building Materials Center and Store Fixtures of Idaho for vintage lighting.





I hope you enjoyed this tour as much as I did. If you still did not get enough of Elise's eye for design don't you worry. Word has it that her home is super duper delightful so SG is planning a tour there soon and very soon.




Make sure locals that you go take a visit to Brass Razoo on 2nd St. in South Nampa.
Thanks Elise!!