Friday, 1 November 2013

Colour - Tiffany Blue

Receiving a gift from Tiffany & Co is very special and one of the things which sticks in my mind most apart from the gift is the colour "Turquoise".

I just love seeing how this colour is incorporated in all different facets of interiors.  It may be just a small vase or cushions but it is definitely a colour which can uplift a room/area immediately.

So, I guess... the reason for me to write this post is to put forward some ideas for you on how such a colour can be used in your home that will also add a little bit of luxury and glamour to it as well.

Colour variation palette of Tiffany Blue


Bath with Tiffany whilst in the shower :)


Kitchen splashback creating a dreamy contrast
Wallpaper can be used as a feature wall, framed as art or even made into a headboard
Gorgeous Tiffany sterling silver bowl.  Add a little luxury to your sideboard or dining table

Make your laundry room more pleasurable to visit ;)
Kitchen Aid action - Martha Stewart would love all of us!
Now a bedroom to dream of Tiffany & Co.

So here we have it, all sorts of ideas to bring this wonderful colour into your home - bring a dream into reality ahhhhhhhhhh!





Tuesday, 22 October 2013

My Favourite home decor pieces right now!!!!!

I have no idea how to start this post today as my mind is running a hundred miles per hour due to being overwhelmed of what is out and about at the moment.  There are so many things to buy, I just wish I had all money in the world to buy them but, I think that's a saving grace in itself as I don't really need to add anything extra particularly when I am about to have a garage sale to clear out a whole heap of bric-a-brac.  

In any case, I am still going to let my inspirations flow and at least allow myself to indulge and share with you some of the things that I am loving at the moment.  So many to choose from, where do I start?????

South Hampton Pendant Light
Shutter Floor Lamp
Florence Broadhurst Rug
Japanese Floral - Tangarine

Spaghetti Occasional
Ralph Lauren Bedding Collection
Wilshire Wingback Chair by Woodson & Rummerfield






Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Home accessories with a laboratory feel!

Have you all noticed laboratory glassware/test tubes are being used more and more as decorative items .... 

The ideas and concepts which I have seen are just endless but, what I love most about this is that it's quirky and I like to think it brings out the geekiness in me- LOL!







Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Home Storage Ideas

As our families are growing our available space is shrinking.

If you need any assistance in helping you create a storage solution drop me a line/comment and I would be more than happy to help.  In the meantime, here are some ideas that you can think about particularly if your space is similar.


Storage solution for a Staircase ..... it also makes a great feature
A simple and colourful storage idea for a child's room
I have one of these but I use it to display all my platters
cookbooks, photos and candles
Make-up brushes storage idea - recycled candle jars




Saturday, 5 October 2013

Outdoor Entertaining Ideas

Warmer Days and Warmer Nights .......... let's get our outdoor entertaining ready for just that "ENTERTAINING" :)

The times have certainly changed with the mindset of people.  The cost of living is becoming increasingly more expensive which also means, when we have a night out on the town and our pockets feel rather empty by the end of the evening!

Outdoor entertaining/Alfresco living has become more and more popular due to the above circumstances but the positive to this is that most seem to embrace this style of living, and it is certainly being shown through design and styling of these areas.

I like to think that we are creating our own private oasis - a place to enjoy the company of friends and family in our homes.

Outdoor living space doesn't have to cost a fortune - you can mix old with the new - it has to be something that is comfortable and appealing to you as well as making sure that it's user friendly and easy to maintain without thinking OMG this is too good to be outside.  Don't forget though, you can still have accessories which are weather proof and are also able to withstand our sporadical climate conditions which are not so unusual these days!

What I am going to show you is your basic to your extreme outdoor/alfresco ideas but, you don't have to create this exact image you can take "a little bit of this and a little bit of that". It's really just about enhancing the space that you may already have!  


Perfect example of mixing old with new and in a small space


Forget the outdoor fireplace here - I'm looking at the furnishings/accessory ideas

Concertinaed doors with and outdoor kitchen and BBQ area ....what more would you want!!!
 
In my next post I will create a mood board to give you a clearer perspective/more in depth idea on how you could enhance your own current space with accessories and accent items.

Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Norma House - Palm Beach (Northern Beaches, Sydney Australia)

Beautiful:Stunning:Gorgeous

I wanted to share with you one of the most beautiful properties situated in Sydney's. Northern Beaches

NORMA HOUSE - Palm Beach

This house is situated in a location like no other as it was one of the first Sandstone Houses to be built in Sydney's Palm Beach.

Even though the home has been transformed on the inside it still retains it's majestic beauty from the past.  It has been photographed endlessly and there is no wonder why as it is truly stunning in every shape and form from it's exterior to it's interior combined with 180 degree views to die for!



Sometimes the simplest forms in styling are often the most stunning


Beautiful even by night

I think I'll stay home today

Exquisite views combined with privacy


Dining with a view


Sandstone wall - phenomenal

So, what do you think?  Sometimes dreams can become reality or we can make them reality for a weekend or a week as it has now become a holiday stay property.  It is by far not the cheapest property to stay at but I can bet that it would be a memorable one!


Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Kitchen Envy

All I want for Christmas is my brand new kitchen ....... not really, just a little bit of a tweak here and there will suffice.  But, I do seriously have kitchen envy particularly when researching and seeing all the latest and greatest in hardware finishes, bench tops, splash backs, cabinetry OMG the list would probably never end ......

It's amazing to see how we have progressed with our design processes from "yeah, it's a kitchen" to "Kitchen Envy".

For instance, where is the key area where guest congregate .... "the kitchen".  It's like another living room in itself.  Actually,  it is the central hub for any home and that is why we now see so many add-ons which give it a WOW factor.

Anyway, enough of me going on and on but instead I thought you can now drool a little!

We all have our wish list and nothing is wrong in dreaming a little :)



Functional kitchen with great storage space


Love the stools and lighting - adds some charm and character

Light a dark - a match made in heaven