Setting the Mood with Patterns and Prints

Is it just me or is there something about chevron that evokes a tropical vibe? 

Especially done this way. Image via tropical wardrobe 

Novalee printed stretch silk-blend blouse

Tropical-printed Proenza Schouler clutch via refinery 29

The Union Clutch sass & bide

Clover Canyon

Flock print tailored short sass&bide

Tropical printed dress via they all hate us

Setting the mood for the weekend with these finds.

I don't know about you but I'm drawn to bright, bold and unusual patterns like a moth to the flame. 

king of the fruit

I'm back from the brink!!! I was going insane while I waited just over two weeks to get a new wifi from bigpond. Yes, no internet connection to my laptop and I have to admit, I was ready to throw in the towel with Squeezed Daily.....it seems a mission to get back into blogging mode when you've been forced to stop. To celebrate the return of my beloved internet connection and to relight the flame for all things tropical, I've decided to relaunch with a post on all things pineapple-ly (the blogs logo). Hope you enjoy. -Sarah

image via Supermarket Sarah

pineapple lady print etsy

Kelly Green pineapple chandelier 

escape to paradise 

planet blue

fabric dark dog studio

floor cushion dark dog studio

pineapple watercolour by Pip Boydell

upholstery fabric dark dog studio

eco friendly cotton tote bag

planet blue

tea light holder habitat 

A Burst of Color

Guest post by Jessica, Arcadian Lighting. 

Hello! I'm Jessica, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a wonderful online resource for beautiful, affordable lighting fixtures. Every day I get to search for interior design inspirations and then share them on lovely blogs. Like Squeezed Daily. Thank you for letting me stop by today. Sarah! I'm delighted to be guest posting on a blog that features such brilliant colors because color can have an amazing effect on a room. If you want to create an energetic, happy atmosphere, try decorating at least one room with bursts of color. I hope these rooms inspire you!

The pale avocado green use throughout this hallway is perfectly luminous and enchanting. Such an unexpected color will help give new life to any room.

A bright color doesn't have to completely dominate a room. The orange archway adds

 a brilliant burst of color that's quirky and playful.

There's no better place to look for colorful inspiration than in nature. These floral photographs completely transform the room. The emerald green table lamp really 

pops against white wall.

A few splashes of coastal yellows and turquoise can transform a neutral bedroom into

 a relaxing paradise. The fresh flowers and greenery add a beautiful natural touch.

A single vibrant shade is all you need, as illustrated with this casual, yet chic bedroom. 

Subtle pops of orange imbue the room with a tropical feel.

A few scattered cushions in bold citrus and aqua shades enliven this simple dining nook. 

A pair of rustic pendant lights suspended by ropes add a bit of a nautical theme.

Colorful artwork is a simple way to play with the effect that color can have on a room. 

If something doesn't work, you're not stuck with it forever.

Decorating a room with varying shades of the same color will help add depth and visual interest. From artwork, to fabric to patterns, this living room is filled with a warm, inviting orange. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Which of these colorful rooms is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! And be sure 
to stop by. 


Written By Jessica, Arcadian Lighting

White Painted Floors Boards

I do love a natural timber floor, especially a recycled wide board....but (and  that's 

a big but), I've always wanted to paint existing timber floors in a renovation or even lay 

cheap timber and then lime wash or coat in a durable white paint to continue the design 

style through the house for that fresh Bahamas look. Image unpretentious style blog

image decor8

Gaps define the white boards if you don't mind bits being caught in them, or fill with 

dark putty. Image cherry blossom blog

image decor8

image birch and bird

 

Painting a timber floor can be an inexpensive option when renovating  a home when the 

existing floorboards are miss matched or not the best quality timber. Various levels of

finishes can be obtained from the 'shabby chic' look to a high gloss sleek and fresh look.

image morning's light 

Obsessed with

It's apparent that I have an obsession with Australia's Real Living magazine,

there is a rather large pile taking up valuable space on the boat, which is a big

deal, as we try to only have the essentials aboard! Love'n the latest issue and 

that fluro pink denim chair! Perfect beach house statement chair- Koskela

Cushions featured are from Bonnie and Neil, below are some more from their latest collection. 

Decorating - Get it from the Garden

Love to add some life into your décor but find it a bit costly to keep your vases topped up

with fresh flowers? Just step out into your garden and you'll find all kinds of interesting

stems and flowers you could pop into vases or jars. By using single stems, it not only saves

your garden from constant pillage but also makes it a sculptural feature in its own right. 

Fill a collection of vases with single tropical stems from the garden. image

An attractive and dramatic fan palm leaf . Via: paint me white

One single orchid in a tiny vase- sweet.  image

Splitting up bunches of flowers into a series of vases can make an amazing sideboard feature.  H&H sculptural vases

Get Outside

The weather in Brisbane has been perfect over the last couple of weeks,

warm sunny days low humidity and no rain! We've had so much rain over

Summer that it feels a bit strange to have two weekends in a row without

a down pour, so I'm making the most of it and spending as much time 

outside as I can. On that note, I'm going to grab a takeaway coffee and  

 my laptop, find a nice grassy spot along the water front and hopefully get

some work done.

Hope you're enjoying your Autumn or Spring wherever you are!

image 1,3 decor pad, 2 house&garden

Space of the week

Winter is getting closer, so I'm naturally gravitating to images like the one above.

Love the Suzani and the cute little stove in the corner, warm and cozy but still has

a tropical vibe. 

Happy Hour - Cart it!

I definitely have thing for bar carts, if I see one on pinterest

I must pin it! Here are some of the stunning carts that have 

been carting around the place lately. Oh and another thing- is it 

seriously Friday again? I can't get over how the weeks seem to fly 

by, oh well, the weekend is here so I can't complain too much. 

Images via the glitter guide