French Inspiration

I had this image saved on my computer and I love it.
Firstly the room is great, with the delicate plaster details on the walls and ceiling and a classic parquetry floor - classic french.

The blue and mauve velvet french furniture is given a pop of colour rug the floral rug as do the cushions, creating and inviting (certainly not stuffy) interior.

Chevron - pattern for 2011?

Looking back over 2o11, its seems that the Chevron pattern was a major player in the design world.....

Here are some examples - fabric, rugs, stationary - all covered in Chevron, small scale to larger, creating fun elements.... The chevron doesn't take itself to seriously.

Back on Deck

Welcome 2012

Where did the summer break go? Hade a fabulous time at home, spending plenty of time with friends and family, catching up on sleep, working through a pile of books and pottering around home.

But I'm back on deck and looking forward to an exciting 2012, with lots of interesting prkects to start the year off. Looking forward to an exciting year doing what I love.

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.