A few weeks back — just before jetting off across the world — I was invited by Freedom Australia to pop down to the Moore Park store and style a living scene using pieces from the new Spring / Summer range.
Now I could have picked the living space option, starting with a faux brick wall and a gorgeous lounge in-situ, but for so much as I wanted to live my dream of having a stylish living room (if only for an hour) I felt I should probably go for the dining space instead.
It was at this point, presented with the equivalent of a blank piece of paper, that my heart skipped a beat, or three.
And so with the clock ticking down I went for a very technical approach…
- collect all of the things and put them on the table
- take things out until it works
Plates and glasses and boards and cutlery were layered and stacked, then re-layered and stacked.
Some items were replaced with things spotted from across the floor, some were non-negotiable inclusions (hello marble-print plates), others were edited out all together.
There was a hunt for chairs, a round of picture-hanging antics that resulted in exactly what we started with in the first place, and a pendant light for good measure.
And then, all of a sudden, the empty space was no longer empty.
So I did exactly what you’d expect me to do — I gave the staff an OH&S heart attack and stood on a chair. Yes, I took my shoes off first.
That same day a few other Instagram friends — Bondville, Life Love & Hiccups, Ish and Chi and Little Paper Lane to be exact — were making their own magic with those aforementioned living space areas.
I’ve put together a few of my favourite items that appeared across all the scenes — but the best part of it all is that you can win a $100 voucher from Freedom to spend on the Spring / Summer collection (or anything else you desire).
• 1. Gelato Canvas used by JJ • 2. Surf Beach Wall Art used by Love Life & Hiccups • 3. Delicious Pear Mirror used by Bondville • 4. Stockholm Bookcase used by Little Paper Lane • 5. Amina Candle used by JJ • 6. Sorrento Bowl used by JJ • 7. Marbella & Summery Side Plate used by JJ • 8. Andes Chair used by Ish & Chi •
WIN a $100 voucher from Freedom Australia & 84thand3rd – CLOSED
How to enter:
- Leave a comment on this post sharing how you want to update your home for Spring & Summer — that’s it!
- If you’d prefer you can enter over here on Instagram as well, or here Facebook if that’s your thing.
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T&Cs: Giveaway is open from 9am Thursday 22 October to 9pm Wednesday 28 October, Sydney time – Australian Residents only. It is a game of skill, there is no chance involved. Individuals can enter a maximum of 3 times. Winner will be selected from all valid entries on all platforms, based on the best comment as deemed “best” by the nominated winner-chooser (aka RJ). No discussion will be entered into. Prize will be fulfilled in the form of a gift-card valid at all Freedom Australia stores. Winner will be contacted via email (if comment is left on this blog post), via Instagram post (if comment is left on Instagram), or via Facebook comment reply tag (if comment is left on Facebook). If the winner does not reply in 48 hours a new winner will be selected. If you made it this far you deserve a cookie, as a matter of fact so do I.
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Gorgeous picks from Freedom! I love the freshness that Spring & Summer bring into the home! Eating outdoors always means beautiful tableware and lots of friends over!
I’m updating our living space by adding funky decorations and homewares in a colour palette very similar to the one you’ve used here! I’m all about turquoise for a pop of colour, muted down by pastel yellow, baby blue, mint green and touches of gold to add some glamour.
I do hope you ate your well-earned cookie after finishing this post, possibly with one for RJ (just so there can be an #rjholdingcookie hashtag!). Gorgeous styling JJ. I love everything about this – the colour palette, the fresh florals, ceramic, timber and light. The fabric on that Andes chair is stunning, too… it perfectly encapsulates what I’m hoping to do in our house over the Summer months – bringing the ‘outside in’ with fresh fabrics, splashes of colour and permanent greenery (which I can hopefully keep alive. Watch this space!). Aaron and I bought most of the key items in our apartment from Freedom when we first got married, right down to the custom fabric on our well-loved sofa (which is now covered in Loki’s shedding winter coat, but anyways…). We haven’t been back for a couple of years, mostly to avoid temptation, but it’s heaps of fun to now see one of my favourite bloggers/stylists teaming up with Freedom for this Summer special. Gorgeous post xx
I need me some new bright and cheery cushion covers for my lounge room and all the outdoorsy things to get into gear for summer. I love your chosen items for that room. Gorgeous.
Those marble plates are to die for! Just imagine the beautiful styling I could do with those. I love that you stood on the chair!!! But as much as I’d love to fill a trolley (do they have trolleys at Freedom?!?!) with beautiful props, I would definitely have to purchase home beautifying things. We need to update our home for spring, summer and forever! And would love to do that with photo frames to highlight amazing memories, a rug in each of our bedrooms and well, those marble plates.
I can’t imagine how gorgeous your home must be – such style, and grace. Meanwhile i am entirely in love with those bowls.
So, how I want to update my home for spring and summer… I want to replace the back door where my rescue cattle dog has tried to chew his way inside. Didn’t like being left outside in the cold in winter it seems. Wouldn’t have been outside in the cold if he hadn’t chewed his kennel to pieces (literally) the previous year. Not sure Freedom can help with that though so on a more practical note, I am working on an inspiration wall – a wall full of things to remind me what I want to achieve and what I am capable of. Plenty of gorgeous pictures in the Freedom catalogue to help with that.
Sure wish I lived in Australia so I could enter. I need to figure out how to introduce the Aqua of my new cast iron soup pot into my lounge area, without starting from scratch. Then again……
I love your table styling JJ! We’ve just moved so we have a whole new space we need to update for Spring & Summer. We have a blank canvas of white walls and timber floor but I think we need fresh flowers, those marble plates and a whole heap of cocktail glasses for a housewarming party.
Spring & Summer are definitely a time for shedding old skin and starting fresh. So this year, I’m going to go through all of my wardrobes, cupboards and drawers, take out anything I don’t love or don’t use regularly enough for it to warrant space, and pop down to Vinnie’s with a bootful to donate. At least.
Which would make extra room for stuff I do love.
Like those marble print plates.
Hm.
The summery side plates are the perfect way to bring summer into my home. I’d love the freedom to update my home with this range.
I’d update my home for spring and summer through lighting. I tend to eat outside more so lighting up the patio with candles or fairy lights would create a lovely atmosphere during the warmer nights
Well, I moved into my apartment in April and am still using cardboard boxes stacked on their sides as clothes-holders and upside down cardboard boxes as coffee tables, so if that gives any indication, I desperately need help making my house better in every way. Oh, and pretty much every wall is blindingly white empty.
Loving the copper and turquoise combination! I’m hopping to refresh my apartment with pops of copper decorations (maybe a candle or accent light) and a new piece of artwork, perhaps a watercolor or oil feature piece? All that’s missing from this shoot is some of your yummy treats!
I would update my tabletop for a summer of eating and entertaining. New plates and glasses ready for the entourage of visitors we have heading to Sydney this summer to visit us. Gorgeous photos as usual. So going to Freedom to pick up some of those pieces!
I’m planning to repaint my room from the hot pink I had in my high school days to a cool grey and would love some new decor to go with it!
Thanks for entering – this competition is now closed! ~ JJ