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Vignette Magic
Last week, with great excitement, I attended a Vignette Magic workshop with the queen of vignettes, Kara Rosenlund. Kara and her gorgeous husband, Timothy O were visiting Sydney from their home town...
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Re-Love Project
Well I’ve finally finished giving some love to my 1980′s pine television cabinet. After sanding, staining, top coating and a little bit of upholstering, the item is complete. As an Interior Decorator...
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Building a new bathroom
We have been back in our renovated Californian Bungalow now for 4 months. And as we still chip away at our “To Do List”, I am excited to finally reveal the main bathroom. We bought our house 10 years...
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Australian Italian Furniture
The new carver to match existing dining chairs I recently attended the launch of the new collection from Casa Mia. I have been specifying Casa Mia products for years and love their elegant shapes. The...
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Emerging Trend?
Have you noticed a profusion of African inspired decor lately? Bold patterns and colours give that African feel I know, it’s always been around but of late there seems to be a bit more of it and in all...
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Morning Tea for a Good Cause
I must admit, morning tea is my favourite meal of the day. I love my 10am coffee and try very hard to refrain from a tasty morsel or two. But the Cancer Council has created Australia’s Biggest Morning...
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My Mum the Artist
Ever since I can remember, my Mum has painted. My grandmother used to have a painting in her lounge room of Peter Pan which Mum had painted at the age of 7. She won an art competition with that very...
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How to create a plate wall
Back in the early ’90′s I started buying interesting and bread and butter sized plates. Mostly they were blue plates and reminded me of a day trip or a holiday. I always think it’s nice to buy...
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A Touch of Glamour
Last week, Worlds Away furniture was launched here in Sydney. This American furniture and homewares company is now available in Australia and it was great to see the glamorous pieces in the flesh. The...
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Is there a good time to organise?
We’ve been back in our old, new house for just over 5 months now. Our house 12 months ago The external painting is moving along but the landscaping has ground to a halt. It’s impossible to do...
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The downstairs loo
Part of our renovation involved a new toilet downstairs. It will service the pool, the garden and also my studio. Laundry with downstairs toilet being built Space was at a premium and there was no room...
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A week away
from the everyday is always refreshing. But then why did it end up being three weeks? That’s right it’s been three weeks since my last blog post! It wasn’t meant to be that way. You see I took a week...
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She’s here, she’s here!
Remember earlier in the year I alluded to the fact that Florence Broadhurst patterns would soon be available in a number of home accessories? Well I’m pleased to tell you, they are here. I was...
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Kitchen Reveal
One of the biggest investments you make when renovating your house, is in your kitchen. It’s one of the rooms of a house that will help sell your home so a lot of thought, planning and selection needs...
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Small and Bright
Our friends over at Armadillo&Co have been busy creating new rugs to warm the cockles of your heart. Living room with Armadillo&Co rug designed by Inside Out Colour and Design These gorgeous...
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Lori Weitzner
Earlier this week, I was fortunate enough to attend a talk at South Pacific Fabrics showroom by Lori Weitzner. Lori is a New Yorker and has a design company based in Chelsea. I could listen to the New...
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Let your light shine
The renovation of our Californian Bungalow on Sydney’s North Shore is, for all intents and purposes, “finished”. If you’ve renovated, or loved a house, you will understand that renovating is never...
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A Sage Kitchen
In the last twelve months I’ve assisted with a number of kitchens. It’s the room that often sells a house so naturally homeowners choose it to renovate and make their own. Sometimes, the client has...
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Make A Grand Entry
When decorating your home, the first spot most visitors see is your entry or hallway. It can be a really tricky space especially if it’s not large. Narrow hallway entry but still plenty of personality...
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Blooming Flowers
I’ve been passing dress shops lately that are starting to bring in their Spring stock. I love seeing all the windows change from black, grey and red to pink, yellow and light blue. Floral Peony Skirt...
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