Inspiration

So I am getting married in March this year and my fiance and I have only just started planning the wedding. Yes, that's right...we only have two months to somehow pull off an entire wedding. That's 58 days to be exact. This ridiculously short time frame is ironic, firstly because we have been engaged for nearly a year and a...

Autumn has arrived and with the change in temperature and mood comes a fresh new crop of covetable homewares to lust over. Soft and subtle neutrals are a key trend for the season and a great base to start with when refreshing a space. Luxurious materials such as acacia, velvet and stoneware in a neutral palette will add both depth...

Adorning a nursery wall with artwork is a sure way to liven up a room - no matter what the age of your wee one. When choosing prints for kids rooms, a mix of both playful, childlike images and more structured graphics will create a nice balance between design and fun. Sticking to a palette of monochrome or neutral prints...

It’s a special Mothers Day this year at Mildred&Co as our director Milly celebrates her first Mothers Day with her daughter Willow. To mark the occasion Milly has handpicked a selection of gifts that she would both love to give and to receive. A mixture of luxurious as well as practical gifts, there is something in here for every Mum...

As much as we love to gorge ourselves on chocolate over the Easter break, we also love to give and receive little gifts to keep and treasure. Simple and classic gifts for the home in soft and gentle colours are a great idea for anyone who loves to entertain. Think classic white egg-cups, platters in the softest cloud blue and...

Gone are the days when wedding flowers were a small posie to hold as you walked down the aisle or a simple flourish to a bridal table. Modern wedding flowers are now one of they key elements to the look and feel of the day, taking center stage as wedding décor and bridal party accessory. It seems every wedding season...

Kristina Ercolano has been lighting up special events for almost 10 years. Starting out as an art director in the film industry, Kristina nurtured her creative side by perfecting set designs. With a meticulous eye for detail and a love of bringing a space to life, Kristina started up lighting design and hire company La Lumiere. From simple festoon and...

Not quite ready to dive into Autumn, we are making summer last with deliciously soft sorbet hues. The addition of a gentle pastel will soften up any room of the house but the bedroom is a great place to start. Think blush pink stonewashed linen draping over the sides of the bed, pale aqua and lemon yellow throw cushions on...

The day of love is almost upon us. Choose the perfect gift for the one you love this Valentines Day from our hand picked selection of gifts for Him & Her. From unique art prints and lust-worthy linen for her to outdoor summer games and bar essentials for him – spread the love this Valentines Day with Mildred&Co. Products clockwise...

After 10 years together and living in both the UK and America, Grace Barclay & Andy Havill's Bay of Plenty nuptials signaled a new beginning home in NZ. With many summers and long weekends spent at family beach houses in the Bay of Plenty region, the picturesque Ataahua, Tauranga was an easy choice and one that came with feelings of...

Make sure you enjoy summer in style and are well prepared to make the most of the sun when it's shining. Spend your days lazily swinging in a moroccan inspired hammock or scatter the lawn with oversized outdoor beanbags. Pack your beach tote with a stylish thermos bottle, beach games and plastic festival glasses for long days by the water...

  Summer is all about eating, drinking and being with the people you love. The more afternoon BBQs and late morning brunches the better! When planning your own summer get-together, the key is to keep things easy, casual and fun yet being organized enough so that things run smoothly. A good phrase to have in mind is ‘keep it simple’...