A Simple Arrangement...

Sometimes it's simplicity that makes us feel the most complete.
Happy Weekend All...

pic from Taverne Agency

Party Time...

Oh, I do love a party - filled with flowers, fun and a little champagne, of course!
These pics are of Brad Ngata's Salon in Sydney - taken by the lovely Prue Ruscoe for Instyle.
Hope you enjoy...

Sunday Happy Sunday....

There's nothing that I love more on a Sunday than hanging out in the garden and digging the dirt. Don't you find it such a therapeutic activity? I always feel complete tranquility when I'm getting dirty! And it's extra fun at the moment because the vege patch is flourishing. Yes, it's overflowing with rhubarb, snow peas, lettuce, rocket, broccoli, beetroot. What could be more satisfying hey! And so, this is how I'm going to spend this Sunday - out in the garden, digging up the dirt... Happy Sunday all...

Pic from Coastal Living

A Weekend Rummage....

Well, I've spent the morning rummaging through my office - in search of order and the kind of peace of mind that I feel only once I've sorted through all my paperwork (!) - and look at what I've uncovered! It seems like many moons ago now that I was approached by Ebay to put together this time capsule collection. Talk about fun! Ebay gave me a budget (of a few thousand dollars if memory serves) and a small chunk of time (maybe a month) and it was my job to construct a space that was bright, spunky and relevant to the home decor market at that moment which was taken with retro designs and colour ways. And to show that it was possible to design a home directly from Ebay which at that time was still in its infancy in Australia. And this is what I put together! We transformed a studio space into two rooms - dining and lounge (pics to come)- and then invited the media along to showcase our hard work. The result was a great event that generated loads of coverage for Ebay and allowed me to indulge in what I love to do the most - styling beautiful spaces! I was very excited when Ebay flew me to New York the very next year to see what the American designers could come up with. What a treat! Geez, those were the days!

A Shiny Black Piano....

On which to play a tune... This simple room is brought to life with a little musical glamour. It's black, it's beautiful and I love it...


pic from CoteMaison

A Cup of Love....

I love the simplicity of this pic from Atlanta Bartlett's site. Afterall, what else could one need than a cuppa of love....

A Little Bit Of Yellow....

Can go a long way...

Happy Weekend everyone!

pic from TOAST... of course...

Blowin in the Breeze....

pic from Inside Out styled by Lynsey Fryers

A Quiet Place....

Imagine having a special place to craft and play your days away! Like this gorgeous workroom. What a beautiful, calming space this is - filled to the brim with bits and bobs of creative heaven.... Couldn't you just spend hours here, tinkering around and whiling away the hours....

pic from light locations

You Lazy Dog, You....

Well, I know what I'll be doing this weekend - taking a leaf out of this gorgeous pups book and simply lazing around! Afterall, that's what weekends are for. Happy weekend y'all!


pic from Cote Maison

A Rustic Feast....

Oh, I do love a rustic house - those that are timber lined and slightly mismatched! I'm not sure why I'm drawn to such things - perhaps it is their charm and honesty - and the feeling that comes with a house that has lived a long (hopefully happy!) life... Or perhaps it is that this is the type of home that I was born into - and as such they possess a reminiscent kind of appeal. Whatever the reason for it, there's no doubt about it - that if I had my choice it would be rustic over new. And in the country too....

all pics from the gorgeous Country Living - a rustic feast if ever there was one!

Kisses - To You, And You, And You....

Well, I think that it's about time that I let you know who are the winners of the Inside Out magazine competition... don't you!
First up, I'd like to say a big thank you to every body who left a comment - your comments are always an inspiration and mean so much to me. Interacting with you like minded souls really is what it's all about - so thanks, thanks, thanks...
And so, without further adieu - can these five winners please email me with their addresses so that I can send them their very own copy of this months INside Out.....

Angela Henrie
Wakako
Nadine
Grass1167
MM Finan

Also, I just wanted to say a quick thanks to Holly over at Decor8 for including me in her Favourite Things post. This pic, which is of a very makeshift corner of my home, was a part of the series. To see more, head over here...