Food for your warm sanctuary

Greenhouse — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:59 +0000

It’s that time of year again when everything starts becoming a wee bit chilly. To enhance all of your cold mornings before work, after a morning walk or simply in preparation for a lazy day indoors, I thought I would share this healthy dish of yumminess! I found this wholesome number on the healthy chef’s blog, all hail Teresa Cutter for this post!

I give you CHIA PORRIDGE WITH PEAR, CINNAMON AND VANILLA

Assistance for the art of this delish dish, to create yourself:

Serves 1

2 small beurre bosc pears, cut into small chunks with the skin
1 tablespoon muscatel rasins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1/4 cup (60ml /2 fl oz) water
1/2 cup milk (your choice almond, dairy, soy, rice, coconut)
1 tablespoon chia seed
1 tablespoon golden flaxseed

Combine pears, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla and water into a small pot.
Simmer for 5 minutes over a low heat until the pears have softened and are heated through.
Add the milk and heat up.
Add the chia and flaxseed and stir through then remove from the heat and sit for 1 minute.
Spoon into a bowl.
Top with an extra splash of warm milk and enjoy.
Add extra fruit if you like or some roasted walnuts or flaked almonds for crunch.
Delicious !

Nutritional Bonuses!

Nutrition calculated using organic low fat milk
Protein: 12.5 g
Total fat: 7.9 g
Saturated: 1.7 g
Fiber: 18 g
Carbs: 40 g
Kilojoules: 1240
Calories: 296

(Recipe information borrowed from Healthy Chef’s site: http://www.thehealthychef.com/2012/05/chia-porridge/)

Enjoy! xo

Duncan Meerding

Greenhouse — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:43 +0000

Duncan Meerding’s intriguing approach to design for the home is inspired by our natural surroundings. Deemed legally blind, Meerding’s ability to create such beautiful pieces is truely admirable. Below are a few pieces that enabled Meerding to win multiple Australian design awards and acquire national interest.

The Log Lamp

The Lily Lamp

Tea Boxes

For Mum

Greenhouse — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:21:29 +0000

Mother’s day is around the corner! I don’t know about the rest of you…but where has this year gone?! May already? Anywho, I’m sure most of us are thinking…what are we going to get for Mum this year?! To help all of you in this tricky decision (and myself) I’ve constructed a little list of maybes from the lovely House of Green, for the Mums that have everything or love an extraordinary gift.

GYPSY CHANDELIER

by Present Time

199

COMET TABLE LAMP

by Mickey & Stevei

129.95

HULU DECANTER

by Jia Family Belongings

149.95

VACUUM JUG

by Erik Magnussen for Stelton

100

HERB GARDEN

by Royal VKB

PEPPER & SALT PARADISE BIRDS SERVIZIO

by Giovannoni Stefano for Alessi

PIENI UNIKKO TRAY

by Marimekko

115

RESIN GREY SWIRL SALAD BOWL

by Universal

74.95

Lunar enchantment

Greenhouse — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:21:36 +0000

Alike the majority of the world, I share the human obsession with the moon. After spying on these magnificent lights from In-es.artdesign, Italy, I couldn’t help but collect a selection of designs also inspired by the moon.

THE LIGHTS

In conjunction with the shape and texture of the lights, an illustration of the full and crescent moons is created, evoking a sense of nocturnal enchantment within the home.

THE CRADLE

This moon shaped cradle by Creme Anglaise was constructed from recycled pallet wood and 100% by hand. There is no doubt this piece would compliment the dreams of a little one and the character of a nursery.

THE FLOOR PILLOW

The large ‘full moon odyssey’ floor pillow, by korean designers Lily Suh & Zoono, is an actual lunar photograph printed on the cushion. The image was photographed by Norbert Rumiano with Chin Wel loon accompanied by a 6 inch telescope and DMK astronomer’s camera.

THE MOON CHAIR

The “moon chair” can be used to describe an array of semi-spherical pieces, yet the sophistication and solidity of Mike To, of Hong Kong-based Objects Design Group captured my eye in particular.

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see

Greenhouse — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:51:55 +0000

“Searching for sites within architecture with the possibility for confusion or misuse, Snarkitecture aims to make architecture perform the unexpected”

Today I stumbled upon the news that Snarkitecture are holding their first solo exhibition in Chicago, at the Volume Gallery, on April 20. The exhibition will incorporate Snarkitecture’s innovative and elaborate ideas of art and architecture, in their new designs of furniture and site-specific installations. Evoking a sense of childhood wonderment, Snarkitecture’s ability to uniquely combine elements of structure, material and originality is a shared international fascination. I have considerable location envy at this moment in time, those in Chicago this month should definitely visit the exhibition.

Enjoy a virtual sneak peak of what is in store for those in Chicago below.

“An exhibition with familiar objects in unexpected contexts, or the dissolution of recognizable volumes into irrational forms”

Visit their site for more information Snarkitecture

Add some colour to your day

Greenhouse — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:25:31 +0000

The eclectic Pantone range is in the house of Green!

“For more than 45 years, Pantone has been inspiring design professionals with products, services and leading technology for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity”

The sixties first saw Pantone’s creator, Lawrence Herbert, inspire a way to arrange colours accurately, to avoid inconsistencies in matching colours. This system successfully assisted the design world so greatly, that Pantone expanded into other colour based areas of design i.e. fashion, contract interiors, home interiors, digital technology, architecture and more. Internationally Pantone enables easy colour communication for a vast array of industries, and all those employed in design production processes.

Here are a few of the colourful goodies we have in store!

The Ipad Back clip (in a range of colours)

The Ipad Book Case (in a range of colours)

The Iphone 4 & 4S Case (In a range of colours)

The Notebooks in small, medium and large sizes (In a range of colours)

The Mugs in espresso sizes also (in a range of colours)

Something a little bit cute

Greenhouse — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:34:11 +0000

Lenko never ceases to release the cutest of trinkets! These delightful pieces only compliment their lovely range. Visit their site for more wonderful goodies.

On the topic of cute jewelry…a few Elk pieces remind me of Lenko’s unique pieces.

Ceramic Bird Pendant

Ceramic Balloon Pendant

Enjoy x

Santa is coming!

Greenhouse — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:17:03 +0000

How time has flown past this year! I still can’t believe its Christmas in seven days! For all you out there (like myself) who tend to leave things to that last minute, I have a few presents for all ages that may assist you in starting shopping, or finding that one present for the person with absolutely everything!

The Kris Kringle Presents

Guitar Spatuala

Notable Moustaches

Mulberry Cake of Soap

For those with ALL

Bon Bon Large White by Lightly

Cico (in a range of colours) by Alessi

Cord Lamp by Design Stockholm House

Gun Vase by Venucci

Juicy Salif by Alessi

Manana Lamp by Design Stockholm House

For the little ones (or the big kids)

Ruffing Troll by Flensted

Robot Money Box by Universal

AlessiBambino table set by Alessi

Hug and Hide toy Owl by Skip Hop

For the Ladies and Gentlemen

Mens Necessities by Philipi

Giorgio Hip Flask by Philippi

Mariskooli Bowl Apple Green by Iittala

Peace Wedge by Melissa

Enjoy your Christmas! Remember to stay smiling and only focus on ultimate indulgence and relaxation! Happy holiday xo

Its been a while!

Greenhouse — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:34:45 +0000

Hello friends, apologies for the late update! I have been busy busy inside and out of the house of Green.

However, as always I have a few new things in store to show you!

Pendant Lamps Mattias Stahlbom

Suck Uk Cardboard Radio

Iittala Kastehelmi Bowl Set

Menu Toothpick Man

Fish Hotel in Black!

And lots and lots of new Melissa shoes!

Love the Greenhouse in the Gold Coast xo

London Design Festival 2011

Greenhouse — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:25:57 +0000

Rich Brilliant Willing at SCP: ‘Delta’ lights

Faye Toogood: ‘Trapped sphere oil’

Robert Stadler’s new work exhibition “Shading” at Carpenters Workshop Gallery

Amanda Levete Architects: ‘Timber Wave’

London concept store Darkroom has recently released a wondeful selection of hand-printed colour blocked totes and plates

Coco Flip at Australian collective Matilda’s Designjunction stand: ‘Coco’ pendant lamps

All photos taken from Wallpaper online magazine in a tribute to the incredible designs recently photographed at the London Design Festival. For more delightful photos and information about the festival follow the link.