Some Christmas inspiration

Finally had time to put the tree at home and while looking for inspiration, I came across some idea's that I liked for this year.

Surfs up...

Coco Republic have just launched their own range of surf boards, using fabric designs from Sparkk Textiles, a Sydney based studio started up by the Rysenbry family, who established Mokum Textiles many years ago. I love the retro feel of these designs on the boards....there sure to be a hit this summer.

Pretty Pastel

Colour doesn't have to be bright....here are a couple of pastel interiors, that look fresh and crisp.

Christmas @ ABP

Mel installed our Christmas Window yesterday and its full of black, white and pops of colour, topped off with the amazing Designers Guild floral print which is one of my favorites from all the collections this year.

Fresh and Bright

Here are a couple of images I had on file that caught my eye this morning. Bright and fresh, with the right mix of neatrals to create balance. Makes me smile.....

Summer Reading

Here are a selection of books I recently ordered from the US. A couple I was inspired to purchase after watching Million Dollar Decorators.

• Mary McDonald Interiors : The Allure of Style


• Undecorate - The no-rules approach to interior design


• Jonathan Adler on happy chic colours


• Martyn Lawrence Bullard - Live, Love and Decorate (he is also in Australia in Feburary, which is very exciting.

I have a free Sunday, yeah....so I look forward to settling down with some good books.

Wild Wallpaper

The lastest Cole & Sons wallpaper collection is called Geometric and how great is this advertising image, just love the use of colour and the contrast of the cabinet against raw old walls.

This is a collection of contemporary designs influenced by intricate patterns and vivid graphics. The modern collection is a unique juxtaposition coming from a factory that still uses traditional methods. See the full collection here.

Image: Radfords Furnishings