Today we have 2 perfect pink interior colour palettes for you to drool over, both a completely different shade, to show you how versatile pink can be and what colours are best to pair it with. Pink is my go to colour if I want some warmth and glow to my décor, from softest baby pink to full on hot pink, there has to be pink in my life and I know many of you out there feel the same, although some of you are still in the closet, or shy about admitting a fondness for this supposed feminine colour. I read an article the other day called ‘Pink Wasn’t Always Girly’ that goes into depth about the history of pink and its gender connotations that makes for an interesting read if you want some background detail.

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Design inspiration can come from anywhere, and I always find it fascinating to hear where designers draw their inspirations from.  So when I was introduced to Anatomy Boutique, an interior lifestyle company, who design wallpapers and ceramics, amongst other things; not only was I drawn to their incredible creations, but also the fascinating story behind them. 

The owner and creative force behind Anatomy Boutique is Emily Evans, anatomist, medical artist, author, publisher and senior demonstrator of anatomy at Cambridge University. Phew! If that’s not enough to be going on with there is even more to her skills – check them out on, Emily Evans Illustration. 

This is such an unusual path for a homewares designer, so we asked Emily a few questions about the inspiration for her designs and why she decided to go into the design side of things.

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East meets west in spectacular style at Bar Palladio Jaipur to create a luxurious and out of this world orientalist fantasy.  Combine the stunning restaurant décor with the best in Italian cuisine and you have a wonderful setting for a luxurious holiday retreat. Inspired by Caffe Florian and Harry’s bar in Venice, and named after Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the restaurant is the brainchild of Italian, Barbara Miolini. Located within the grounds of historic Narain Niwas Palace Hotel, the Bar Palladio is home to the best of Indian craftsmanship for which Jaipur is famed. Dutch fashion designer Marie-Anne Oudejans, a resident of the Narain Niwas Hotel, was inspired by the opulent lifestyle of the maharajas of the early 20th century, to create a magnificent garden belvedere with tented canopies, mature mango trees and wandering peacocks.

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Blush, hot, peachy, soft, dazzling or pastel – whichever pink takes your fancy they are all delicious in their own way, and I think every home needs a touch of pink in celebration of such a glorious, dreamy colour.  But not everyone is as taken with the hue as we are, so we’ve collated some of our favourite pink décor ideas from Instagram to get your creative juices flowing.  

So, how do you play it? Do you go for the hot pinks or the pastel pinks? I can be drawn either way depending on the look I want to achieve – subtle or out there! I have a soft dreamy blush wallpaper in my bedroom, which I find calming and zen like, but I did have a hot pink front door for a few years which was always a talking point. To get you in the vibe we have drawn together some stunning images of pink décor ideas in all its many guises, (be it interior or exterior) to help you visualize how to rock this fabulous hue.

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Hot off the press – Audenza has launched the start of a new range of sumptuous handmade armchairs in collaboration with the best of British upholsterers. We aim to bring you the best of timeless style and quality, with a sassy, Audenza edge. Whether you want a cosy armchair to curl up in or a statement piece to add glamour to a room we think we’ve cracked it with these 2 beauties!

We can personally vouch for their comfort factor as well, rest assured they have been tried and tested by each of us and given the ‘ahhhh’ seal of approval! As Goldie Locks once said, “Ahhh, this chair’s not too soft and not too firm… in fact, it’s just right”. That was what she said, wasn’t it?

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Bring the inside outside by creating an outdoor room on your terrace to enjoy the longer summer days. Now we are in the height of summer create an array of vignettes to fully appreciate the outdoors then sit back and breath in the scent of flowers and admire the view. Gone are the days when the garden was simply a lawn and somewhere to grow a few flowers – now we want to create a room outdoors which can be enjoyed all through the year as an extension of our home. So, of course, you need the right props to achieve this, and there is a wealth of goodies out there specifically designed for the outdoors to help you achieve this from rugs to mirrors to seating. These five easy steps will help you create your perfect outdoor room.

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Happy Monday, folks!  If you’re in the UK, then it’s a happy Monday indeed, since not only is it 30 degrees and gloriously sunny, but we’ve also got a fabulous competition for you.  We’ve teamed up with the lovely lot at The Dressing Room, which is a gorgeous clothing boutique in St Albans (and online store, for those of you not local).  We’re offering one lucky winner a chance to win a £100 voucher to spend with each of us, which means a whopping £200 to spend on fashion and homewares goodies!

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How do you make a very lovely but lonely marble shelf look stunning? Well, me and Amelia have taken the white marble shelf and styled it 3 different ways to give you some ideas on where to go with it so it doesn’t look so lonely. Of course, being Audenza all 3 ways are somewhat exuberant but should you be of a more minimalist persuasion you get the gist, and being Audenza flowers and foliage play a large part in the styling.

A bit of tropical and a bit of whimsy all snuggled up together creates a white marble shelf that has the look of a Victorian collector’s display. Curios from around the world come together for a touch of the exotic, with a pink toucan money box, a cheeky monkey plant pot and some flamingos for a laugh. Lots of lush artificial greenery and faux gloriosa lily flowers completes the look.

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At Home with Plants, by Ian Drummond and Kara O’Reilly, is a creative masterpiece that will have you dashing out to buy plants, pots and compost in a desperate urge to recreate some of the delicious displays portrayed. The authors, award-winning interior landscape designer Ian Drummond and interiors editor Kara O’Reilly show how indoor gardening has evolved into a serious interior design consideration for an aesthetically pleasing home.

We are also absolutely delighted to have a couple of our plant pots featured in the book and to be listed in the supplier directory, which is why we were very kindly gifted a copy. But – I must stress, the gushing that follows about this book, is entirely my own. So, that said, let’s delve in.

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We love to see how Audenza customers style our products and, of course, we all love to have a peek at other people’s homes and décor, don’t we? The more we are exposed to other styles of decorating and styling the more creative we become ourselves, and the more adventurous. We encourage our customers to share their photos of Audenza styled products on Twitter and Instagram and every month we pick a favourite photo (always hotly contested here, I might add) and the winner gets a £20 gift voucher to spend on more delicious Audenza products. This is a selection of photos that we love and wanted to share with you. Aren’t the zebra ones amazing?

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