Monday, 24 June 2013

Kush Living Facelift

Welcome to a fresh new look for Kush Living! Over the past month or so we’ve been working away behind the scenes on a brand new redesign for our website to create a fresh, vibrant identity that perfectly encapsulates our brand’s personality, where quirkiness, fun and ease of navigation are key factors in your online shopping experience! Have you noticed the changes that have been popping up on the website?!


We have grown rapidly in the last 3 years since launching Kush Living and come a long way from our humble beginnings but the journey isn’t over yet. We are excited for the future and our website facelift, is just the beginning of our desire to keep developing and thrilling your socks off!

As always we are passionate about creating an online shopping experience that is satisyfing, fun and makes you happy about what you have just purchased, with this in mind we have created a new space on the website where we encourage your feedback. We love hearing from our customers whether it is good or bad as without you our business wouldn't keep growing, so head over to the website now to check our new look out and let us know what you think in our feedback section!

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Trend Alert: Indian Glamour

At Kush we are having a full blown love affair with the Indian Glamour trend. Everything about this trend speaks to us from the sumptuous jewel tone colours to the vivid patterns. This trend embraces texture, colour and depth....what more could you want?!


Our Kush Indian Glamour Inspired Mood Board




Rosalie Embroidered Navy $51.95

Marrakech Embroidered $35.95

Midsummer $39.95



Rosalie Embroidered Green $53.48
All products available from www.kushliving.com.au

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Trend Alert: Winter Warmers

The time has come to stop denying the inevitable......Do you feel that chill in the air? Yep, you thought right,  winter is slowly but surely creeping up on us here in Australia. But if you're feeling worried just remember there is no need to panic! There are a multitude of inexpensive solutions for beating the cold weather this winter.

Our 'Winter Warmers' Inspiration Moodboard

We at Kush Living are here to let you in on a few tips to fight the bite and help you bring out the best of the cold weather. The first step is to cosy up your home. Think lots of layers and chunky plush materials, whether it's the bed or couch add texture in the form of throws, bed spreads and a myriad of cushions. Layering helps to bring a room together and gives off a feeling of warmth and comfort.

Luxury Throws (clockwise from top: Montana Faux Fur Throw, Plush Chevron Throw, Corina Throw, Bradford Stitched Throw)
A lot of people tend to think that winter is all about dark colour palettes and neutral tones, however this season it's all about mixing decadent jewel colours such as deep purples, burnt oranges, navy sapphires, deep reds and metallics.

Plush Cushions (from left to right: Rhiannon Cushion, Carnegie Cushion 33x48cm in plum, Carnegie Cushion 43x43cm in burnt orange, Chapelle Cushion 43x43cm)

Finally, we are huge believers in snuggling up on the couch with a good book and big cup of hot chocolate to warm the heart and heal the winter blues!

Shop the look at: www.kushliving.com.au

Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Cake-a-licious!

Confession time! At Kush Living HQ we are obsessed with cakes! Up on the wall we have a big calendar set-up with everyone in the office birthdays. As each birthday comes around excitement and anticipation grips the office as we know that soon we will get to celebrate our colleagues birthdays but more importantly we all get to have CAKE!!! I know it seems a bit crazy that a little slice of cake can have that much affect on us but hey don't judge us, It's the little things in life right??

So when we laid our eyes on the gorgeous sweet creations from Cakes2Kreate, based in Melbourne, our sweet tooth went into overdrive. What we saw was not just cakes and cupcakes, but true craftsmanship and attention to detail! The art, design and colour were inspiring and really have a wow factor so we knew we had to share these delightful treats with you straight away!

Cakes2Kreate offer a boutique service in creating custom made cakes and cupcakes for many occasions such as birthdays, weddings and christenings to name a few. Only using fresh ingredients, owner Lynette believes that cakes should taste just as fabulous as they look, and fabulous they are!

Check out just some of our favourites below:










While browsing through the gallery, we couldn't help but notice that some of our cushion designs matched the cakes!! It just goes to show, that when decorating your home, design inspiration can strike at any moment and come from anywhere! 

What can we say...We love cake!


Top to Bottom: Ruffle Cushion, Theodora Embroidered Cushion, Rose Ruffle Cushion
 
Top to Bottom: Octavia Beaded Cushion, Sacha Cushion, Dazzle Sequin Cushion, Edwardian Flocked Cushion
All Cushions available from www.kushliving.com.au


For more information on Cakes2Kreate visit www.cakes2kreate.com.au or contact Lynette on
0430 403 793

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Inspired by: Flower Shower

At Kush we have taken on a fight against mother nature! To combat the winter blues we have embraced our love of all things floral. The trend for flowers can be traced as far back as 2,500BC in ancient Egypt when locals adorned themselves in flowers and it seems we've been decorating ourselves and our homes in floral prints ever since.

Season after season, this trend is always a perennial favourite. There is so much scope when using this iconic pattern in the home; it can be romantic, chic or quirky depending on the scale and size of the print and the colours used.




Big, bold florals on anything from wallpaper and rugs is such an amazing way to bring warmth and happiness into your home....But if you are not quite ready to embrace floral home decor in such a full bloom type of way, we suggest using subtle accents of florals throughout the home. Cushions are a great way to try out a trend without taking a lot of commitment. This season’s florals come in soft pastel colours, vibrant hues and making a feature is a variation of the garden  botanical theme

Remember!!!  Florals are all about having fun with fashion and the home and embracing the joy of romance. Perhaps this is why the flower power trend is one that just won’t go away, season after season (Hooray to that!). So kick back in the cold, embrace this beautiful and inspiring shower of flowers and winter will fly by in no time!







Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Kush Edited: Be Bold with Black & White

Easily the biggest trend of any season, the classic pairing of black and white is an oldie but a goodie. The dramatic colour combination has been a huge hit in home decor since the Art Deco design movement and we certainly can see why!

For starters, there's an endless amount of possibilities to personalise the monochrome look, from keeping it simple with solid seperates à la color-blocking, or experimenting with patterns, prints and texture.

Scrolling through the blogesphere for inspiration, here are some of our favourite looks that would be easy to achieve at home.


black-white-living-room-quirky-wall-art

Black and white can bring so much to a room, the simplistic colours can be modern and contemporary, create a wow factor when used in an unexpected way such as the door above or can be glamorous and romantic depending on the texture it is used in.

We love the use of black and white in the patterns on the cushions below and the unexpected colour pop of yellow and white polka dots really adds warmth  and a new dimension of texture to the room. Try adding shades of grey for a softened and more homely black and white feel.










Whether your style is dramtic and bold or demure and chic, this monochrome look will fit into any home decor scheme!



GET THE LOOK:
Carnegie Cushion $20
Cecily Cushion $34.95
Terra Nova Cushion $29.95
Croft Cushion $38.95






Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Trend Alert: In Living Colour

Although it is coming into the colder winter months, colour is massive this season. The weather outside might be dreary but your decor inside can remain cheery! And while it can be tempting to follow a neutral colour palette, vibrant shades can really enliven and add an element of surprise to living areas. 

Effortlessly create pops of colour by adding a bright throw or patterned cushion which will ensure your spaces don't look as stark and cold as the elements outside your window!

Shop the look here >>> http://bit.ly/180PLyu