I am thrilled to be featured in Madison magazine this month. I was asked to list some of my favourite blogs and unfortunately they had to edit my list as it was way too long. Therefore, not all of my favourites were listed.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Black & Spiro Today
I love our new inlaid trays as above and also the Chinese brushes are so beautiful...the hot pink one is begging me to take it home!!
The shop is brimming with lots of new pieces and even more special things are due to arrive within the next couple of weeks. One of my favourite new pieces is our black and white pin striped Lulu sofa with it's hot pink painted legs...so fun! I love it teamed with our beautiful multi-coloured Suzani.
This little vintage chair is so pretty. I would love to see it find a home in a little girl's bedroom!
Fresh + Flowers = Happiness
After not having {bought} flowers at home for a couple of months, I just couldn't hold myself back anymore. Over the weekend I filled the house with lots of fresh flowers which made me so happy. You know they really do put a smile on your face and I think my florist was so happy to see me walk in the door too. Take my advice, head out and buy some fresh flowers, bring them home and arrange them in your favourite vase. I guarantee they will put a smile on your face!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Fun Fun Fun
My son would be in HEAVEN if this was our yard with that amazing trampoline and I as his mother would be in HEAVEN if this was our house...the yellow shutters are seriously beautiful...I'm in LOVE!!
I'm off now until next week. Have a great weekend!!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
*Reminder
So true and yet sometimes we can lose sight of who are our nearest and most dearest...
Image 1 - via vi.sualize.us, Image 2- via lolitta
Monday, March 9, 2009
A Passion for Beach Hats
India Hicks has stacked a collection of beach hats on a shelf in her house in the Bahamas above.
Another trait my mother has passed onto me is collecting beach hats. She has always had a passion for beautiful straw/raffia beach hats. I remember her often popping on a new hat ready to head to the beach. Over the years she has collected many, many hats...favouring the designs of Helen Kaminski, Annabel Ingall & most recently Axel Mano.
In a similar way to using baskets as decoration, stacks of hats can also be a great look in a beach house. I often stack my hats on old hat blocks on tables and sideboards. I love the way India Hicks has placed her hats on a shelf in her bookcase as pictured above!!
If you look closely at the picture above you can see my small stack of hats on my sideboard at Straddie.
By incorporating usable, everyday things like hats and baskets into the decoration of our homes, whether they are at the beach, in the country or in the city, we are able to achieve a very personal, simple, cost effective yet stylish look.
Image 1 - via Shelter Blog, Image 2 - via Style Court, Image 3 - via Cote de Texas
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