Happy New Year

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Hope 2011 is a great year with lots of time for friends and family. Off to a family gathering to see in the new year, great food and company, what more is required.

Christmas Wishes

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Have a wonderful new year - be safe and enjoy time with family and friends. i'm looking forward to a wonderful 2011 and will be back soon

Christmas flowers

Busy last week, finalising curtain and blind installations, ensuring lampshades and re-upholstered furniture were all delivered. Its been a great year with lots of exciting projects, however, I'm looking forward to the break.

Here are some great image of flowers for Christmas from the Inside Out Website, which I thought were inspiring.

Images : http://www.homelife.com.au/

Blue and white never seems to go out of favor. It is always such a fresh and clean look.

Whether its stationary,

or classic interiors,

gorgeous blue and white china in a contemporary setting,

paler shades of blue,

or Ralph Lauren bedding

Blue and white is timeless.

Window Displays

Here are a couple of old window displays worth sharing.

1. Harlequin Lalika collection - one of my favorite collections this year

2. Manuel Canovas - amazing print

3. Nina Campbell Birdcage walk wallpaper

4. Zoffany Snow Blossum panels and cushions

Another book for my Christmas Stocking

Here is another book to add to my Christmas stocking. Like a beautiful scrapbok, Summers in France celebrates summer living and entertaining in the French countryside. On display is Kathryn's renovated farmhouse, with fabulous fabrics and a casual chic flair.
Can't wait to read this one when its released.

New Andrew Martin Collection

Here is a sneak peak at the new Andrew Martin collection due for release here in ealry 2011. I love it - paisleys, kilim designs in earthy colours. Can't wait to see the real thing in the New Year.

Blue and Green

I think I have blogged about Blue and Green before, but its just such a refreshing palette.

Here are a couple of images that show how versatile these colours can be, especially teamed with fresh white...

Etsy Artist

I like the artworks created by Geninne D Zlatkis who lives in Queretaro, Mexico and creates great watercolours. Check out Geninne's art blog as well.

Adoration

The lastest online issue of Adore Magazine is now available.

This issue shows inspirational homes, looks at the latest products on the market and whisks you away to gorgeous holiday destinations. The second issue kicks off with a colourful summer theme which is sure to inspire and excite you this festive season.

Visit the magazine to see all the stunning interiors....

All wrapped up

Looking for inspiration when considering your Christmas wrapping? Here are some gorgeous ideas. I love the vintage buttons, twine and natural papers.

Colourful vintage papers and note cards

Scrabble pieces to create gift tags

Newspaper and red paper

What I want for Christmas

Books.....books and more books.

I love spending the summer break reading. Here is one of the books I covert...

One by Victoria Alexander

One is a celebration of individuality and life. Author Victoria Alexander writes with humour and wisdom about the importance of believing in and valuing ourselves. She reminds us to trust in ourselves, try things on for size, take risks and ask for what we want — after all, we might just get it. At its heart, this beautifully layered collection of stories, quotes, reflections and evocative images is about the power of choice and about enjoying life, with all its shifts and changes.

Vintage Typewriters

I'm loving vintage typewrites at the moment. Reminds me of all those hours of typing in high school. Here are some images showing vintage typewrites in decorative vingnettes.

Prop D

Prop D is the creation of one Melbourne’s busiest stylists, Glen Proebstel and is a wonderful new props hire business. Glen works on a freelance basis and is also the Style Director for Inside Out Magazine. Prop D is featured in the Christmas edition of Inside Out and below are some shots from Prop D located in Melbourne.

Visit the Prop D website

Christmas Decoration Inspiration

I cannot believe it is December....boy this year has just flown by. Christmas is quickly looming and here are more gorgeous homemade Christmas decorations. Check out HomeLife for more amazing Christmas decorations.