The annual Trade Fair in Melbourne is a wonderful boutique event showcasing emerging trends, brands and products that are on the cooler side of style and design! I literally walked for 5 days straight to hunt down the cream of the products and I am super pumped about what we have coming in store. Here is a little wrap up and review of what I saw (and my favourites).

Bringing the outdoors inside - succulent prints from Middle of Nowhere and new potted fake succulents that look so real it's crazy.

Lighting, cement and copper pendants from Indigo Love Collectors were the most exciting product at the fair for me. Also, bright wire lights from General Eclectic to mix and match with different coloured flex cords. There were some beautiful bedside lamps which will be on their way soon. Marquee lights for the wall and industrial lights. The anchor light sure got a lot of LOVE on our Instagram and will be in store soon!

Copper still seems to be the metal of choice - you will see it in lighting, coffee tables, artworks canisters. Watch this space.

Rugs - rag rugs in some new sizes, the durry rugs will be back and still the super fab price of $39.95. I found a new amazing rag rug in a geometric pattern, which should arrive soon.

Art, Ferwerda Art by Antoinette Murray. We managed to secure this artist and cannot wait for her pieces to arrive. Seriously talented.

Books, I'm most excited about The Whole Pantry by the inspiring Belle Gibson and Jason Grant's newest book. We also have books on gardening, craft, food and design.... all coming in soon. They really do make the most fab Christmas present! (aghhhh can't believe we are already talking about Christmas)!

Loads of great gift ideas for Christmas will be arriving daily from General Eclectic, Me and My Trend and our newest brand Habitat home that specializes in our fav thing....colour!

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Kip & Co Bedding and Lifestyle brand is truly a feast for your eyes. The colours, textures and patterns give your bedroom and home a complete boost and will surely spark comments from family and friends. The range is all sold seperately making it so easy to create your own unique mix of patterns and colours. Scroll down for some fabulous Kip & Co inspiration and shop the collection here.

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Images from Kip & Co, Interiors Addict and The Design Chaser.

We've been searching the internet for some wonderful DIY projects to keep our creative side happy. Here are our top 5 projects we're hoping to tackle over the next few months! How cool are the colour block succulant pots above?! Find out how to recreate them on Oh My Superfly blog here.

If you're like us and like to change your artwork around regularly or you like to display magazine cutouts and children's artwork then this DIY is for you! Design Sponge Blog has some great tips on creating tape picture frames - which look really awesome. You can find the post here.

This is a perfect DIY to do with the kids! Find the most colourful patty cases you can and get some wool, string, ribbon and buttons and you are set! Check out the gorgeous blog Le Pommettes Du Chat here.

Everybody loves a cheery welcome mat! How cute are the watermelons. eHow Home Blog tells you how to hand stamp your doormat to give it a whole new lease of life! Find the post here.

Blogging queen Holly Becker has a super cute DIY on her blog Decor8. She uses magazine cuttings to make unique gift tags. Find the post here.

SImple but effective is why we love this colourful DIY from Wij Zijn Kees blog. This post uses a collection of materials to create different pieces. Check out the whole post here. 

A trend we have seen floating around the wedding blogs lately is photographing the bottom half of people in the wedding party. This may sound unusual however, photographer Julia Archibald has absolutely nailed it! This photo of mix and match bridesmaid dresses and flowers is one of the most beautiful wedding photos we've ever seen. We also love the casual snap of the gents legs. Find all the wedding photos from this stunning wedding on Julia's website here.

Next trend is to create a jaw dropping back drop to use for photos. We have been seeing images with paper pom poms, amazing floral installations and a combo of flowers and an abstract canvas like the photo above. Find some more ideas on the Green Wedding Shoes blog here.

Also trending (much to our joy) is COLOUR! And lots of it! One of our favourite photographers Lara Hotz, photographed this stunning wedding for Hello May magazine and it is full of happiness and colour. 

Another awesome trend is dessert tables! One of of favourite wedding blogs Simply Peachy has a whole pin board dedicated to them on pinterest, check it out here. I think any guest would be super happy to be greeted with a table full of sweet treats!

We love floral head pieces and they are such a great alternative to veils, if veils just aren't your thing. Another favourite wedding blog of ours is Nouba and they recently did a great piece on make up artist Erin Maie Latkovik (find it here). The makeup is stunning, however we couldn't help but fall in love with the above headpiece! Check out Nouba's pinboard on headpieces for more inspiration here.

Don't forget we have a great Wedding Registry service here at Jumbled. You can find some more info here or email shop@jumbledonline.com to start a coversation.

Its that time of the year... 6 months till CHRISTMAS! Isn't that just totally insane? We can think of no better way to distract ourselves from the fact that the year is flying by, than by having a little Christmas in July dinner party! Because lets face it, who doesn't love Christmas 'Norther Hemisphere style' - in winter?!

Here are some great inspirational pics we have found. If you manage to get your creative hat on and put together something amazing, send us a pic or tag us on Instagram (@jumbledonline)!

Every now and then you get a break in the weather and it means you can have a cosy, rugged up lunch outside. We are loving these outdoor settings and think a Christmas in July lunch outside with warm blankets to wrap up in would be brilliant!

Photos from - aphrochic, Style Me Pretty, Destination I Do, Art and Chic, Mokkasin, 100 Layer Cake, Bohemian Sense, At Home, The Frosted Petticoat.

We get so many lovely customers coming into the shop saying 'I just want to give my room a little makeover!' We have put together 2 bedrooms and 2 lounge room makeovers to suit all your 'freshening-up' needs!

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Bedroom Makeover Total - $412. Black Rattan Pendant ($129), Real Touch Peony Bunch ($35), Hourglass vase ($39), Checkboard Ash / Chambray Quilt in Queen ($209)

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Lounge Makeover Total - $542. Disco Garden Cushion ($75), More Than Ever ($198) Scibbles Blanket ($269)

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Bedroom Makeover Total - $599. Daffodil Rattan Pendant ($129), Spring Study Framed Print ($195), Croc Winter Quilt in Queen ($209), English Cabbage Rose Stem ($22 each x 3 = $66)

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Jazz Up Any-Room Makeover Total - $1036. Young Heart Run Free Wall Flag ($399), Vintage Kantha Blanket ($269), Pony Rider Jumbo Polka Cushion ($89), Ran Ran Le Ball Long Weaving ($279)

We are so super excited to welcome one of the coolest new brands... Mexsii bedheads!

These amazing bedheads are made in Australia, using original designs, by Melbourne ladies Merryn & Sarah. Printed onto 100% linen, these handcrafted beauties are a true work of art! We can't wait for them to arrive in store!

We were lucky enough to catch up with Merryn & Sarah, to find out more about their inspiration.

 

 

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Book of the week in Jumbled is The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson. Not only does this book share delicious recipes - it is also a feast for your eyes! Amazing photography, typography, and colour. The recipes are very visual, diplayed in a way that make it easy to take a quick mental snapshot of the processes involved.

Erin is such a genius. She says on her blog she creates “photographic recipe illustrations” that are mostly vegetarian and laid out visually. She hopes to inspire healthy recipe ideas anyone can make- dishes that are easy enough after a long day at work, yet impressive enough for a party.

The intense colour portrayed in Erin's book is just so stunning. They say you eat with your eyes and it couldn't be more true with this cookbook. I was raring to go after just a quike flick through the pages. The layering of texture and colour in the lentil salad suited not only the season, but also my mood on a recent Autumnal Sunday. The recipe was easy to follow, simple in proesses and absolutely delicious. A perfect weekend lunch. 

Simple, yet elegant desserts feauture generously in Erin's book. I love her use of props! So colourful and not too difficult to try and recreate.

Buy The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson here. ($45)

As we near closer to that one day where we shower love and affection on our Mother, we have compiled a TOP 10 list of fabulous gifts to make shopping for a gift, super easy.

1. Amazing new books - Our favourite is Paper to Petal

2.' Never need watering' faux flowers!         3. New in store Ahoy Traders rustic tile artworks.

4. Fill a colourful cannister with lollies or chocolates for a guaranteed spot in the good books!

5. Splash out and get mum a Kezz Brett original abstract and screen print, this one is available in store and is called 'Joany's Garden'

6. What better way to tell Mum you love her More Than Ever? 7. Dreaming of palm trees...

8. Mum's LOVE frames!

9. Spoil Mum this Mother's Day with some Mix and Match Kip and Co bedding or a new cushion.

10. Make Mum breakfast in bed with some amazing mix and match dinnerware. Perfect.