Now I can honestly say shopping is something I am an expert at, just ask anyone who knows me well.  If it’s the latest and greatest you can rest assured I know where to get it. Crusing the shops is a neccessity of the job (or hazard as my hubby would say!) and you, my lucky followers, can rely on me to keep you in the loop with what’s available.

Each month I am going to talk about stores I have visited and give you a snapshot of what I have seen. Sometimes it’s just a matter of a few inexpensive, on trend pieces mixed in with your current staples, and just like that you have a new look. Being able to see products in a large showroom gives you some inspiration about how you can use it in your own home be it new colours/textures/different shapes and sizes, it all adds to you loving your environment.

In the last few weeks, I have visited the following stores. Nood – North Shore, Freedom – Newmarket, Freedom – Sylvia Park, and The Design Store – Mt Eden and also Sylvia Park. Here a snippet of what I saw.

Freedom – Newmarket ​see more here

Cushions in the bargain bin from $9.95-$19.95.  Mix and match colours, patterns and textures on plain furniture for a burst of fashion fix.

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Colourful metal tables for only $49.95 can be used as groups of three for a fun substitute for the standard coffee table. Put two side by side for a rectangle or even four together for a larger square. They would also easily work as a bedside table option.

Pops of fashion accessories. Freedom is great for all those pieces in numerous shapes, sizes and colours prices starting at $9.95.

Nood – North Shore see more here

Black and white ceramics in a number of different shapes make a great simple collection when all grouped together, and at $4.99 that’s only three coffee’s!

Missoni inspired modular sofa set. Join them together to create your own desired length. At $199.00 each and $299.00 for a corner, piece they are perfect for TV rooms, media rooms and the like.

The Design Store – Mt Eden see more here

Stores will often colour block their pieces for impact. It is an easy way to see all the options available in your favourite colour.