We put Editorial Director Karen McCartney to work shopping the entire Temple & Webster site. Here's what happened, and a few of her picks.

There is nothing that is quite as much fun as curating a selection of favourite  furniture and decorative items from T&W's current sales. It is virtual shopping at its best but with a purpose. When I see all the items pulled together it doesn't fail to confirm what I love, as I am clearly a creature of style habit. The monochrome, the quirkiness and beauty of the animal kingdom, washed out blues, a rug with a smudge of  dusty pink and the enduring appeal of industrial furniture.

I like that there is something for every budget – but so seductive was the exercise I am now going back for real.



It is all in the crop. The joy of this artwork (above left) comes from the placement of the dog low in the frame. Irresistible. With so many bright and pastel cushions around there is also an undeniable appeal in the dark and moody. This cushion (above right) works with grey linens and stone coloured cottons – but pastels need not apply.



This drum-shaped ottoman (above left) with its muted grey tones, works equally well in a contemporary and a traditional setting. This interpretation of a peacock (above right), with its artfully blurred shades of blue, contrasts the smart white frame.



This subtle dip-dye treatment (above left) in a soft dusty blue, on a stone coloured base, introduces a trend that works with solids colours and patterns alike. This urchin shaped ceramic form (above right) is not only a wonderful organic ornament but it lights up with a soft glow.



These charming plates (above left) would look as good on a wall as on a table. Repetition is a successful decorating trick and a group of nine or twelve would make a statement. A soft geometric print (above right) that takes its cue from an abstracted flower ensuring it becomes a timeless design that is right for now