Monthly Archives: March 2013
Happy Easter
Have a lovely long weekend everyone – ENJOY and stay safe!
Mel xox
Finding a Bargain
On Friday night I was having a chat with a friend who told me that he really loves reading my blog and all of the gorgeous things showcased and then with a big sigh, said that a lot of them are so out of reach for him.
Our Renovation, The Kitchen
Eight years ago, we bought our first apartment in Sydney. It had lino in the kitchen, blue carpet everywhere else, dirty yellow walls with grey blue trimmings. It was exactly what we were after. Underneath the carpet and lino was solid kauri timber with no knots, the ceilings ornate and high, along with loads of character of the Art Deco era throughout the apartment.
5 Decorating Questions with Lynda Evans
Est Magazine would have to be one of my favourite reads, so it’s without saying that I’m absolutely honoured to have the Creative Director, Lynda Evans visiting today to answer my 5 Decorating Questions.
Decorate with Vintage Copper & Brass
With the copper and brass trend showing no sign of leaving us anytime soon, there are so many beautiful design pieces on offer. There are also some wonderful vintage options out there that you can add to the mix. I’m a huge fan of mixing old with new, it really throws some dynamics to the interior and today I’ve hunted down some vintage copper and brass on Etsy, that would look fabulous in almost any interior:
A Spontaneous Night Away
My parents are staying with us this week so we’ve decided to have a spontaneous night away. No dinner to cook, sticky hands and mouths to clean and a sleep in! A real break.
Toodles Noodles
To me, part of the joy of giving or receiving a gift is the anticipation of unwrapping it. I just love seeing a childlike spark in the eyes of my friends and family young and old as they open their gift, and I enjoy giving it even more if I’ve spent the time to wrap it with love. Does it ever happen to you when you receive something where such attention has been placed on the wrapping that you almost want to just hold it in your hand and savour the moment?
The Woods
Today I thought I’d leave you for the week with something that completely took my breath away when I saw it yesterday.
The Woods is a second collaboration between Norwegian design studios StokkeAustad and Andreas Engesvik and was inspired by the forests and the lights of the north. I love the form of this exquisite hand blown glass sculpture of seven trees; its simplicity captures the colour and beauty of the hand blown glass.
