Pretty.....AND Practical
Today I thought I’d write about my
ABSOLUTE fav combo - items that are both pretty....AND practical!! Now, like
any girl, I’m a bit of a sucker for all the pretties in life. But, thanks to
some genes I suspect came from both of my ridiculously hands-on grandpa’s, it’s
just got to be practical too if it’s coming home with me!
We are super lucky to have a lots
of lovely company reps come out to visit us at The Couch
(www.theminerscouch.com.au) these days, and often when they point out new
arrivals, the first thing to fall out my mouth is ‘yes, but WHAT do you DO with
it??’. I think I must drive some of them mad....
But, well its true isn’t it...how
many things can you really have in your home that just sit around ‘existing’ (another
of my fav words – ‘existing’!)? And, when I’m on my soapbox explaining to hubby
why I definitely NEED that new piece of decor, it really helps to win the
debate if I can point out a PRACTICAL reason for buying it! What an angle!! He
can’t argue with that!
So, here’s my list of TOP 5
pretty AND practical pieces of decor!
1. CLOCKS!
Clocks these
days are totally gorgeous!! I don’t know who first had the idea of turning a
boring old item like the clock, into something huge, textured, coloured and
delicious – but I wish it was me! So, if you haven’t got yourself one of these statement
pieces (which conveniently also tells us the time!), definitely add it to the
list!
2. LAMPS!
Hmm...Whether
you’re cosying up on the couch, reading a good book, entertaining for dinner or
treating someone special to a bit a romance....where would you be without a
lamp! And now lamps come in so many amazing forms! A real feature in any room
and a complete mood setter too!
3. PICTURE
FRAMES!
Now the
practical side of these is pretty self explanatory! Most of us like displaying
a few (or a whole wall) of our most fav people, pets and places. These days the
frames you get to choose from are just about as diverse as the people you
are putting in them! Styles, colours, textures, sizes....an endless choice!
4. CUSHIONS!
Ok, so those of
you who follow our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/theminerscouch),
will already know how (let’s be frank) OBSESSED I am with cushions! Practically...
they’re soft, they’re cosy, and they’re comfy. They support your head, your back...your
busted ankle!! And prettily....they are gorgeous!!! Once again, the range
available these days is just SO diverse! Colours, textures, patterns, sizes!
And it’s easy decorating, with mix and match being the latest style. You can
make a huge impact to any of your rooms with just a couple of these pieces of
gorgeousness!
5. SUPER
SOFT THROWS & BLANKIES
What a partner
this one is for cushions! The two are seriously a match made in heaven! So for
my practical argument, blankets are warm, cosy, snug and suit all of us ‘texture
lovers’ (I’m rubbing my fingers together just thinking about them)! And they are colourful, add warmth and generally
just soften a room, making it more appealing and homelike. You can check out my
absolute fav cosy winter blankets at http://www.theminerscouch.com.au/#!cushions-and-throws/ctxk
So, you can see my point! Why
these two words are NOT such an unlikely match, and what is pretty CAN be
practical too! And the more you think about it, the more pretty AND practical
items spring to mind!! I can almost hear your brains ticking over! Handy coasters,
textured footstools, rustic benches, amazing dining tables, lovely mirrors,
scented candles.... So go forth and fill your house with such goodies...your
home will look marvellous, and your hubby will tell all his mates about how
lucky he is to have such a practically minded partner! *Giggle*
