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!!