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

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

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

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!



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 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

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

Kush Crush: The Met Ball

Some of the world's biggest stars were out in force in New York last Monday to celebrate the annual Met Ball. The theme of Punk: Chaos to Couture was based on examining punk’s impact on high fashion from the movement’s birth in the 1970s through its continuing influence today.

Fashion Stars that hit the red carpet included Jennifer Lawrence, Sarah Jessica Parker, Olivia Wilde Kristen Stewart, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Richie and Beyonce to name a few! Some embraced the Punk theme from head to toe, others simply referenced the theme with elements of studs, spikes, leather and safety pins aplenty in their outfits while a few starlets did their very best to ignore the Punk aspect completely (Gwyneth Paltrow, we're looking at you!)

We've wittled down our eight favourite looks from the night including Kush favourite Sarah Jessica Parker and Sienna Miller for their fearless fashion choices and model of the moment Cara Delevingne who punked it up studs and a plunging neckline.

Images Credit: Vogue.com

Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney and Blake Lively in Gucci Premiere

Sienna Miller and Cara Delevigne both in Burberry 



Alexa Chung in Erdem and Rooney Mara in Givenchy Couture 



Sarah Jessica Parker in Giles Deacon gown and Philip Treacy headpiece and Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga

And just for fun we've added in four of our 'Oh No! What were they thinking???' outift choices! Yikes!

Clockwise Left to Right: Carine Rotfield in Givenchy, Madonna in Givenchy Couture,  Gwyneth Paltrow in Valentino Couture , Linda Evangelista in Marchesa

The Kush Hitlist

There is a lot going on at Kush HQ this month, our Facebook Gumball Competition is well under way, we've been busy planning a fab website re-launch (more on that coming in the next month) and our buyers have been busy sourcing lots of new brands which you should start to see hitting the site very soon! Exciting times!

In the midst of all this our fashion radar has been on high alert tracking all the latest trends as they happen so without further ado we present you with The Kush Hitlist a collection of all the things we currently love!!

1. Paisley

This classic print is showing up in lots of different disguises from the runway to home accessories. Originating back to simple bandanas and the famous paisley teardrop design, paisley is back and totally revamped!

2. Birds

Everywhere we look our beautiful feathered friends are flocking onto fabrics and home furnishings alike. These bird print aprons will give your kitchen a little whimsy and add a cute twist.

3. Facebook Competition

If you haven't entered already, what are you waiting for?? Click on this link http://bit.ly/10r6Cny to enter through our facebook page and be in with the chance of winning 1 of 3 funky hand-knitted gumball pouffes in a clour of your choice

4. Velvet

Velvet has always been associated with a rich and sumptuous appearance. Use velvet to bring a soft touch and luxurious texture to your furnishings and fashion accessories

5. Striped Affair

A classic stripe never seems to lose it's appeal. Match stripes with bold and brigfht colours and this pattern is more eye-catching then ever. The melon throw is perfect for adding colour and warmth to your home as Winter fastly approaches

6. Razzle Dazzle

With the release of The Great Gatsby at the end of the month we're predicting a major shift towards  extragavgant and luxurious homewares. Furnishings that glitter and twinkle across the room, decor which have some sparkle will add a sense of luxury and entice a feeling of attraction to your home.

Shop all these looks and many more here!

Competition Time!!

Celebrate the Launch of our Facebook Page

It’s competition time at Kush Living! Go to our Facebook page now to WIN 1 of 3 hand-knitted gumball pouffes…..simply like our page and enter your details in the win tab to enter!

Winners will be chosen Friday 17^th May

If you’re already a Kush Living follower you can enter by filling in your details and sharing our competition picture which can be found on our timeline, simple!

So head over to our Facebook page QUICK to have the chance to be one of the three fabulous winners!!



Trend Alert: Into the Beige

From fashion magazines like Elle Decor and Harpers Bazaar to designer runways and A-list celebrities the colour trend for neutral and beige shades are making a big appearance lately. The colour beige can conjure up feelings of bland corporate spaces and business atire and is often overlooked in both fashion and home decor in favour of vivid and bright colour palettes. But we say if you dismiss neutrals and beige shades then you are missing out on the endless possibilites it can bring to a room design. 'Boring' neutrals don't have to be so boring when you combine with a variety of layers and textures.

The neutral colour palette varies from nearly brown to very pale cream. It can have warm yellow or pink undertones or be nearly gray. Shades of cream, tan, off-white, beige and earthy tones can combine to alter the entire mood of a room creating a classic and serene setting.

According to Houzz Contributor Samantha Schoech "Layering beiges creates a soft, calming look; it makes you feel like you're walking into a room made of cashmere. And all beige tones, no matter how light or dark, work with bright white trim; nothing looks crisper or more traditional than this combo"

We have always been a fan of a neutral colour palette, it is elegant and less predictable then white, subtle and chic, looks crisp and clean and can be both minimalist and modern rolled into one. So at Kush we're raising our glasses to all that neutral shades has to offer-hooray!

Shop the above look at Kush Living!

For more 'Into the Beige' inspiration pop over to our pinterest page and have a look at our 'Natural Neutrals' Board!

Trend Alert: Maximalist vs Minamalist

The latest trend seen coming off the Milan A/W 2013 Runways as featured in Vogue recently is a penchant for Maximalist vs Minamalist. Designers like Fendi, Gucci and Prada went head to head against Jil Sanders, Max Mara and Marni to show their take on this trend. It was battle of colours and textures as Big, Bold and Vibrant was pitted against Natural, Neutral and Demure. Who won? We just can't decide!

As in fashion, we come across the same dilemma when styling and decorating  our home. The possibilities and choices are endless! At the end of the day it really comes down to your own personal style and the feeling you want to affect on people when they walk into your home. Here at Kush we are not one to let  a trend go unnoticed, we love popping colours and embrace bold prints and textured fabrics to set a happy  mood but we also appreciate classic, neutral colours and crisp whites that give a tranquil and coastal effect. So to celebrate our love of both Maximalist and Minamalist homewares, we have compiled an edit of cheery brights and natural neutrals. Shop the look here!

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