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Rubber Ducky Birthday Party

2010-05-13T03:54:00.000-07:00

As promised here are a few pictures of my daughter's fourth birthday party!

Cabbages and Roses!

2010-05-06T05:59:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posts, have been very busy with a rubber ducky party planning. After weeks of counting on lil fingers how many days to go, my daughter is really excited for her fourth birthday party this weekend. Will share all the pictures next week, for now I'll leave you with these lovely fabrics, accessories, homewares from Cabbages and Roses.

Have a great weekend!

Sixth pic!

2010-04-27T04:37:00.000-07:00

I have been tagged by the lovely Yahnay (Coco Pearl) to share the sixth pic I posted on my blog. I was not sure wether to participate in this game or not, but when I looked at the sixth pic that I posted, it wasn't any cringe-worthy pic from my failed attempts of creating a vignette but a picture which is still in my favourites folder. So here it is from a post I did on my love for stripes.

Re-Focus!

2010-04-19T05:51:00.000-07:00

Loving

2010-04-11T06:53:00.000-07:00

These striped walls in this bathroom! Love yellow with black and white!

Indian Elephant Birthday Party

2010-04-05T02:20:00.000-07:00

Prudent Baby is one of my favourite blogs and a daily must read for me. Admittedly I have never tried the clever DIY and crafty ideas that they share everyday, only because I'm lazy like that, however I love looking/reading what the clever girls have been upto.
Here are some very sweet pictures of a 2nd birthday party for lucky girl Scarlet, which will give you a taste of all the creativity and fabulousness that is Prudent Baby.

Kapow Wow

2010-03-30T05:11:00.000-07:00

I recently discovered these beautiful peices by designer Mia Morikawa for her brand Kapow Wow, finding it hard to choose which one to buy. What do you think?

On the Shopping List

2010-03-21T05:59:00.001-07:00

Ninja Hooks for my son's room ($19.95)

These gorgeous frames from Robert Gordon ($29.95 each)

Chalkboard Napkin rings ($63.36 for a set of four)

Bone China Angel Wings for my daughter's room ($340)

Three Men and a Lady!

2010-03-16T05:19:00.000-07:00

I just discovered this blog via Made by girl and omg I love her style. I previously used one of her sideboard pictures here but got around to seeing all her home pictures just today.The colours she has used in her home speak to me and I have spent all evening going through this lovely blog. You have been warned!

Bird Themed Party!

2010-03-14T03:58:00.000-07:00

I am planning my daughter's fourth birthday party these days, and as much as I would like to have a Alice In Wonderland Theme (she loved the movie), I think she and her friends should atleast be five to fully enjoy all that it would entail. So far there is a tie between a rubber ducky party or a birdie party, with a love heart themed, pink and red party close behind. And just today I came across these lovely pictures of a birdie party with red and pink theme, I simply love all the details, perfect for a little girl!

Check out more lovely pictures from this party here!

I'm Back!

2010-03-08T04:18:00.000-08:00

Hello my lovely readers, sorry for being MIA, I had gone overseas and I really wanted to update my neglected blog but just couldn't.

I was really touched by all the emails I got, this blogworld is A*M*A*Z*I*N*G! Thankyou!

See you at your place.

xoxo

pic from here

Loving Turquoise

2010-02-07T04:40:00.000-08:00

I really like Vanessa's style. I love the colours and patterns she incorporates in her work.

Headboard decals; such a clever idea. Buy here.

You can check out her interior design work in more detail here.

Hello!

2010-01-31T01:17:00.000-08:00

Its been a week since I last posted and I feel bad. Moreso, for not visiting you all, my blog friends, so in the next couple of days i'll try to catchup, see you soon at your place!

Pic from here.

Oh it's a beau-tea!

2010-01-24T03:34:00.000-08:00

I love looking at pictures of tea-cups, tea parties, lamps made out of tea-cups, you can tell where this is heading, right? Just thought I'll share a few of these pretty images to start off this week!

An excellent book!

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Pretty Up

2010-01-18T03:24:00.000-08:00

Well it so happens once you have little kids and their sticky little fingers get into all of your stuff (pretty stuff) like makeup and jewelry you start moving them to high shelves and forgotten boxes (the stuff not the kids) and after a little while you spend your days in a uniform (jeans+comfy shirt) and if its a good day add lipgloss to it, so to make Coco Chanel happy (and in accordance with this year's resolution) I have decided to pretty up my dresser in our new home (hoping it would equate to prettying up myself) and display all my long forgotten stuff, just have to figure out a way to keep it all camouflaged from my lil girl. Let me know if you have any tips!

pic from here.

And the winner is...

2010-01-17T05:52:00.000-08:00

A-M. Congratulations you have won a $60 voucher for Buyster Lighting. Please email me your contact details. Thank you to all who participated!

Don't forget the giveaway!

2010-01-15T01:10:00.001-08:00

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to enter the giveaway.

Fabulous pic from here.

Shopping List-Etsy

2010-01-13T06:21:00.000-08:00

Here are a few things on my shopping list from Etsy.

For my daughter's room, these beautiful fabric wall sticker. From here.

For my son's room. From here.

For the living room. From here.

And I just love these matchboxes which I discovered via this blog. These matchboxes feature Anne Harwell's (Annechovie) artwork. You can buy these from here.

It's Giveaway Time!

2010-01-10T19:14:00.000-08:00

I was contacted by Maree at Buyster Lighting before Christmas asking If I would be interested to either review a product from their online lighting store or host a giveaway for Chek readers. Although I was tempted to order a product for myself and review it I thought it was about time I hosted my first giveaway.

Buyster lighting have a great variety of products on their website and the giveaway is a $60 gift voucher. All you have to do is leave a comment here, thats it. I'll draw the winner with the assistance of my team (miss 3 and mr 11) over the weekend.

Unfortunately this giveaway is only for Australian readers as Buyster only delivers within Australia, so I am really sorry to all my overseas readers. But I will be hosting another giveaway for you all too so please don't hate me.

Best of luck!

FREE ART

2010-01-07T06:27:00.000-08:00

I thought I'll share two of my most favourite links to download free prints.
The first one is Vintage Printable, you can find some amazing sets of vintage botanical prints etc here. (I discovered this one from another blog but am sorry can't recall which one)

The second one is Feed your soul-the free art project. Every month a free art work is available to download from various artists. Read more about this project here and choose your free prints here.

Spool No 72

2010-01-05T22:29:00.000-08:00

I have been coveting quite a few things on Spool No 72 website so couple of days ago I sent an inquiry to know if they would ship to Australia and guess what, they will and I was quoted a flat rate of $32....Yay!
The two things on my wish list are currently out of stock but am hoping they'll get re-stocked again, yes I am patient like that ;)

Beautiful Place

2010-01-04T07:03:00.000-08:00

There are so many things which I adore in this gorgeous house.

I love the extra seating in the dinning area specially the settee.

The wallpapered entrance looks lovely, though you can't see a full view of it.

This seems like such a good place to catch up on some blogs/magazines.

Great mix match of colours and patterns.

Love peices of furniture and art in the bathrooms.

I really like free standing mirrors.

Such vibrant colours and patterns!

See more here.

Monday Inspiration

2010-01-03T20:42:00.000-08:00

Since we will be moving very soon, I spend a lot of time going through my pictures in the inspiration folder. Its all very exciting to plan and decorate with a fresh canvas, the possibilities...

So I thought I'll start of this week with these lovely pictures.

Pics from here

Welcome 2010

2009-12-31T23:51:00.000-08:00

A very Happy New Year to all my readers!

I am not too big on making new year resolutions, however I was nodding all way through while reading Liz's post here and also what Chantelle said here. Once you embark on motherhood and get your hands full with the family life it is easy and very common to forget yourself. It would be nice to be treated every once in a while to something like this. Seriously though it's one of the sweetest things I have read in a while; living proof Prince Charming is not just a fairytale character afterall.

While we are on the subject of sweet treats, I grabbed a total bargain today, this necklace from Diva for $5 on sale. Yup you read that right for all of five dollars. I have been planning on buying it for a couple of weeks now and thought it was a bargain even at the full price.

I'm liking 2010 so far!

Sorry about the bad picture, one resolution for sure is to work on my photography skills.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2009-12-23T20:56:00.000-08:00

To all my lovely readers, thank you for all your comments and visits to my lil ol' blog and to the quite types too, thank you!!!

I have been too busy lately with starting up my business, moving house and life in general so I am really sorry for not visiting all your lovely blogs, I plan to catchup with you all in the new year and also would be updating my blog more regularly with all my decorating adventures at my new place!

Wish you all Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year.

Pic from here.

Colourful Home

2009-12-02T05:35:00.000-08:00

With my hectic life, I don't get to spend as much time as I would like to in the blogosphere but when I do get around to catching up I usually spend fair few hours as there's so much out there, I end up discovering one amazing blog after other. One such blog which I recently discovered and spent a lot of time on was Ninainvorm's, I do recommend you check it out. It's full of happy, colourful pictures. Here are a few of my favourites.

Cookie Buffet

2009-11-25T03:14:00.000-08:00

You know my love for candy buffets, well next in line is this fabulous idea I came across on this lovely blog. A cookie buffet.....who wouldn't like that? I also adore the colours used in this party.

Sweet Addiction!

2009-11-20T04:03:00.000-08:00

A new Lindt cafe has opened up recently close to where we live, and I am in love with their macarons. So my plan for the weekend is sweet and simple ;) ...not very good for the wasit line.

Thank you all my lovely readers for your sweet comments this week, I have been very slack with postings but hope to get back on track soon. Have a sweet weekend!

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To Dry For

2009-11-15T19:51:00.000-08:00

I spotted these amazing tea towels in this months Inside Out Magazine. Aren't they just gorgeous? Good enough to be framed! These would make for a lovely Christmas Gift, check out some more designs here.

Fabulous Party

2009-11-10T04:53:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love the colour scheme and all the fabulous details at this party. I have saved these pictures in my favourites folder for sometime now and these totally inspire me everytime. Checkout mer mag blog for more prettiness!

Beautiful Home

2009-11-04T01:04:00.000-08:00

I'm loving Interior and Fashion stylist Alicia Bereincua's home as featured in this months Real Living Magazine. I love the use of colour and the lived in, yet stylish feel to it.

Getting Organized

2009-10-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

I love looking at well-organized spaces. Maybe it's because I'm a Virgo or maybe it's just because I struggle to keep my own place that way, for more than a day due to recent hectic routines! Do you think if I look long enough at these lovely pictures my own rooms and shelves and whatnot will magically transform into super-organized?

I dream of Jeannie!!!

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Ikea Trollsta Sideboard

2009-10-21T05:16:00.000-07:00

I have been coveting Ikea's Trollsta sideboard for quite some time now, I wanted to get the yellow one as soon as I laid my eyes on it, however I didn't, hoping I would get over it. But here I am after so many weeks still loving it. I don't mind IKEA for little things and for kids stuff and ofcourse for shelving etc but I usually stay away from buying such statement peices from there. I need a sideboard for my hallway and I would be hanging all my framed art on the wall just above the sideboard. Would also be updating the wallpaper, so there would be a lot going on there, maybe if I get the black trollsta there's less chance of me waking up the next morning thinking I shouldn't have! (Yes I'm still on topic)

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I will use Kelly Wearstler's Imperial Trellis Citrine wallpaper if I do endup buying the black one.
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However if someone silly(me) gets the yellow one then i'll be using the Florence Broadhurst Stampede wallpaper.

Sensible part of my brain is telling me to go for a simple sideboard (hopefully antique) and paint it with a nice bright colour like these ones.
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What do you think?

Loving!

2009-10-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous room. Isn't the wallpaper amazing?

Found here

Beauty in White

2009-10-15T15:49:00.000-07:00

Today's post is for all my readers who adore white interiors or soft colour schemes, but still visit my blog to support my love of bright colours and vibrant interiors! Thankyou!

Beautiful pictures from Empire Vintage

Pics from here

Colour Me Happy

2009-10-12T17:07:00.000-07:00

I am loving the use of colour in this beautiful farmhouse. I think pops of yellow can brighten up any space!

pictures from here.

Gorgeous girl's rooms!

2009-10-08T05:33:00.000-07:00

I am planning on re-decorating my daughter's room. Her first room/nursery had a very soft colour scheme of white and butter yellow, which had a drastic transformation to a toddler room decorated in tones of bright red, pink and orange. Now we are ready for a light colour scheme again. I have already bought an antique white cast iron bed and a peachy pink wall paper plus a white expedit for storage (hiding away junk). I have lots of other ideas/diy projects lined up for her room which I would love to share with you all once I get started. We might be moving houses hence I am just at the planning/decorating -mentally stage yet.
Here are a few images of girls rooms which I am loving at the moment!

Pictures from Lilyg, Centsational girl, Design Dazzle

Crate Storage

2009-10-06T01:54:00.000-07:00

I am sorry for my lack of posts in the past few days, have just been very busy. Am hoping to start posting regularly now.

These pictures have inspired me to go hunting for crates. I think a crate storage unit would look so good on a decked outdoor area, maybe alongside a daybed.

Also I am very excited to receive my first blog award by 7 Year Wedding.

And a huge thanks to Party Perfect for featuring my daughter's third birthday party.

Pictures from here, here and here.

Yay it's Friday!!!

2009-09-25T03:10:00.000-07:00

Thankyou everyone for visiting my blog and for your comments this week. I really appreciate it.

Have a colourful weekend!

Colourful images from here

Etsy Treasures!

2009-09-23T10:14:00.001-07:00

How cute are these?

Today I'm loving...

2009-09-21T04:17:00.000-07:00

Blue and White Rugs

I love blue and white china, blue and white ginger jars, cushions but most of all I'm loving blue and white rugs these days.

Pics here, here and here

Getting Organized

2009-09-14T16:39:00.000-07:00

It's almost impossible to walk into my son's room or my daughter's room without stepping onto toys and other knick knacks as they always find a place on the floors. It is a never ending task to keep them all stored in a way which looks neat but is still accessible for them. So as a last resort, couple of days ago we bought two Ikea Expedits for both our kids rooms. Now If only we can manage to organize them (and keep them that way for more than a minute), like the ones in these pictures...here's hoping!!!

pic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

ART by Josephine Bradley

2009-09-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

I haven't visited a Sportsgirl store in quite some time now and was pleasantly surprised when I went in there last week at the launch of the superflagship store at Cadstone, more so with the decor and displays, than the actual merchandise. There was this very talented artist Josephine Bradley who was customising trainers with her beautiful artwork (all for $30). All the proceeds were to go to Butterfly Foundation. Sadly when I went in there she had just wrapped up her counter and I was one of the unlucky few who couldn't get their hands on any of the stylish trainers.

But we can still buy her artwork from selected sportsgirl stores so I thought I'll share some of it with you all here.

Thankyou everyone for your comments and suggestions on my last post. I have found some good ideas/sources to recreate that look!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

World Map Feature Wall

2009-09-07T21:40:00.000-07:00

I am currently re-doing my son's room who has just turned eleven. The colours which we have chosen are black and light blue with pops of bright red. I liked white with red and blue for a boy's room but then I think if it's black and blue he might be happier with it through to his teens. I would love to do a wall like this, any ideas where I can get such a huge map, is it a wallpaper?

The only thing I could find so far is this decal which won't look as good.

CHEK Homewares

2009-09-06T20:40:00.000-07:00

A lot of you have asked and shown interest in my homewares range (thankyou!!!) and want to know a little bit more about it. Well I'll share full details with you all in a few weeks as we are hoping to launch our brand very soon, but to share a tinsy bit of info....I have designed hand block printed cushions, tablecloths, napkins, placemats, paper-products and bed-linen. We are launching with the cushions and tablewares with the upholstery fabric, paper-products and bed linen to follow later. It has taken me almost one year to design and source the best possible fabric and artisans, which is a really long time considering I grew up in a country where we still go to tailors to get our clothes stitched and all embroidery, dyeing, printing etc is done by hand so I have grown up surrounded by and appreciating the workmanship of these skilled artisans. For our launch collection the colours are indigo, pink and ofcourse yellow!

Also huge congrats to Kate and Mia (The Enchanted Closet) on the opening of their second store. I visited their store on Saturday and its gorgeous, from the lovely things they stock and display ever so beautifully, to the amazing detail in their store interior (specially the pink striped wall). I bought a fabulous pink skirt for my daughter which has such a vibrant colour and ruffles and layers..just the way it should be..Wish you every success Kate and Mia!

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Spring is here!

2009-09-02T16:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring everyone. I love this time of the year, spring is certainly my favourite season. I love Anna's blog (like thousands of others) and I particularly enjoy her Friday Flowers posts so today I have put together a few of my favourite flower pictures from her blog to kick off this lovely season.

And the most precious of all for me which my kids brought back from the park last evening!

Cute Find

2009-08-31T03:54:00.000-07:00

One of my friends sent me a link to this miniature frame work. Isn't it amazing?

Birthday Party Details

2009-08-23T17:47:00.000-07:00

As promised here are my daughter's third birthday party pictures. Her birthday party went very well except for a few hickups, but everyone had a real fun day and I guess in the end thats all that matters.

Since we had over 70 guests we had a formal sit down dinner at a restaurant. The place was huge so decorating it wasn't very easy. We set up the candy buffet and the cake cutting tables outside under fairy lights, lanterns and pom-poms and it looked beautiful, but sadly it started to rain and we had to move and setup everything (in 15 minutes) inside just before the guests arrived. Never trusting Melbourne weather again. So the tables couldn't be set up exactly like I had planned and the pom-poms couldnt be hung exactly on top of the candy buffet but all in all the place looked pretty amazing and the kids just loved the candy buffet.

I used Cristina Re's paper for the invites and went along with the same design for the rest of the decorations too. I also used personalised stamps and printed Cristina Re's design on the envelopes. I asked the guests to come dressed in the theme colours (green and blue) and almost all of them did and it looked great.

Here are some details:

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Invitations

Door Sign:

Wish Box

Delicious Birthday Cake By Kellie of Sweet Treats

Candy Buffet

Sorry!!!

2009-08-21T07:17:00.000-07:00

Sorry for being away unannounced. I have missed posting and commenting on other lovely blogs, but life got in the way and although posts were popping up in my head left, right and centre but I couldn't share them with you all.

Thankyou to all those who kept on visiting and specially those who have still kept my blog icon lovingly sitting at the end of their blogroll. I will soon start updating my blog.

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Sweet Treats

2009-07-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

We are getting cupcakes made from Kellie of Sweet Treats for my daughter's birthday party which is on this weekend. Kellie had us over for sampling of different flavours and boy was I in for a sweet surprise. Not only did the cupcakes look divine, they also tasted great and we had a hard time choosing. My daughter loved the butterfly themed cakes and made us sing "Happy Birthday" as she thought it was her birthday today.

Also a huge thanks to all of you who left sweet (last time I'm using this word in this post, promise) comments and wishes for me, am feeling much better now. I have loads to do for Miss 3's party but will try to update as often as I can!

A mini break

2009-07-20T16:47:00.000-07:00

Am not feeling too well, down with flu and fever. Be back soon!

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Gorgeous Table Setting!

2009-07-19T16:57:00.000-07:00

You have it probably figured out that I love the colour yellow and I instantly fell in love with this beautiful tablescape. I love the colours used here.

How simple and lovely are these petals hung from the chandelier..

Read all bout it here.

Owl Love!

2009-07-16T18:22:00.000-07:00

Owls have been popping up everywhere in decor for sometime now, and I still adore them wether used as lampbases or as pendants to make pretty necklaces or as a special guest in a party!
How cute is this owl-themed wedding?

Cute napkins rings from Jonathan Adler

Some interesting owl peices from Anthropologie

Owl umbrella stand from Revival Home and Garden

These wall decals are made of fabric

Another etsy find

Owl Paper Mache

These cupcake toppers are works of art

Have a lovely weekend everyone and owl see you all next week!!!

Lanterns and pom-poms!

2009-07-15T03:06:00.000-07:00

I have made quite a few tissue pom-poms for my daughter's third birthday party, and I have been thinking about how and where to use them after the party as I didn't just want to throw them away. Then I came across these pictures and loved the look of these lanterns, garlands and pom-poms all clustered up. I would be re-creating something like this in her room after the party.

Pics h ere and here

Perfect Spot!

2009-07-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

You have probably already seen this picture but I just had to post it too as it's just gorgeous. I love the striped rug, the pink daybed and those lovely scatter cushions. Wouldn't this be a perfect spot to curl up with a good book or perhaps catchup with your favourite blogs?

Here's another view...

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I heart Rice Catalogues!

2009-07-12T17:36:00.000-07:00

I love to look at Rice catalogues. They are like a packet of MnM's, full of colour! Here are some of my favourite images..

Thankyou!!!

2009-07-10T00:37:00.001-07:00

It's been a month since I started blogging, and I just wanted to say thank you to all you lovely people who have been visiting my blog.

Sorry for the crappy picture.

So a big THANKS for your support and lovely comments. Have a wonderful weekend!

Colour Me Beautiful!

2009-07-08T03:49:00.000-07:00

Today's post is dedicated to photographer Lucas Allen. I adore the pops of colour in these images.

Cute things for the kitchen!

2009-07-07T04:48:00.000-07:00

Won't these look pretty on a kitchen wall or maybe even in the dinning room? They are quite well priced at $55. I adore the blue and white ones. Which ones do you like?

You can get these beauties here!

Softly Does it!

2009-07-05T21:40:00.001-07:00

Since my post on Friday required sunnies just to look at the pictures I thought I’ll share pictures with a softer palette today. And yes this is my idea of a softer palette even with a few pops of brighter tones here and there..Hope you don’t mind!

Pictures here and here.

Yay! it’s the weekend

2009-07-03T09:43:00.001-07:00

The last week has been a real juggling act with my family visiting from overseas (so being a tourist guide), kids school holidays, approving product samples for my home wares line, and trying to learn the technicalities of blogging and this image best depicts my current state.

Have a relaxing weekend everyone!

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Loving Yellow!

2009-07-02T04:56:00.000-07:00

Maybe it's due to the constant grey cast and rainy weather here in Melbourne, but I am drawn to the sunny shade not only in interiors but also in clothing and accessories. Here are a few of my favourite images to bring some sunshine in your day!

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Indigo love!

2009-07-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

I adore blue and white in any form of decor specially in table settings like this one!

Image Carolyne Roehm via here

Tea Too!

2009-06-30T18:06:00.000-07:00

I love this shop, although I drink only breakfast tea, still I like to pop in T2 to check out their huge variety of tea. I adore their displays and specially their pretty teacups.

I bought six of these gorgeous teacups yesterday for $108, now I'm looking for some pretty plates to go with these!

Choices

2009-06-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

I truly believe we are the choices we make. Life is all about choices and everything you choose sets a direction for your life. My father used to quote Russell Nelson,“While we are free to choose, once we have made those choices, we are tied to the consequences of those choices.” “So choose wisely,” he used to say.
It’s only now that I fully grasp his wise words.

And because this is still a blog about amazing interiors and pretty things here are a few pictures from fellow bloggers who inspire me to make lovely choices as far as home decor is concerned…

Wifestyle Files

Absolutely beautiful things

The Enchanted Closet

Beach Vintage

Ada & Darcy

Cristina Re's Gorgeous Home!

2009-06-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

I was just going through an old issue of Madison magazine and came across this lovely feature about stationery designer Cristina Re. I remember I loved the interior of her beautiful melbourne house. I adore the use of reds and pinks and also the bold splashes of yellow and blue. Excuse the quality of these scans, hope you'll enjoy these pictures!

Click for larger view..

Love the mismatched chairs

Have a lovely weekend !

First six pictures from Madison July 2007, photography Sharyn Cairns

Last two pics

Alice in Wonderland!

2009-06-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

I know most of you have already seen these images from the famous Vogue US December 2003 photoshoot Alice in Wonderland, but I just had to record these in my blog too as it's my all time favourite editorial. I would be redoing my workspace in shades of blue very soon, and these pictures would definitely be going on my inspirational board!

This one's my favourite

Vogue US
Photographer Annie Leibovitz

2009-06-23T05:01:00.000-07:00

I had almost forgotten this word! Going through the latest issue of Shop Til You Drop I came across the name of this website telegramstop.com. I really like this idea, looks quite straightforward too, might send out a few as "save the date" for my daughters birthday.

Keeping calm!

2009-06-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post today as I have so much to do. I have thought many times about getting a "Keep calm" poster, but it seems to be everywhere these days so I decided against it. However, I am constantly reminding myself of this everday now that I am trying to do a gazillion things all at once.

Maybe I should print my own with a polka dot background or a striped one...

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Floating shelves

2009-06-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

I love the look that can be achieved with these simple shelves. Floating shelves take up minimal space but can have a stunning visual impact if done well. I specially like to use them for displaying art, but this time I am thinking about getting a few in my workspace, I hope I can keep them well-organized. We would be heading to Ikea soon to get some!

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Beautiful Coloured Doors and Shutters

2009-06-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

I adore coloured doors and shutters, specially bright ones. Here are a few of some pretty ones :)

pic 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Candy Buffet

2009-06-16T07:31:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating our daughter's third birthday in a couple of weeks. She is already three, but we didn't celebrate at that time as my mum was planning to visit us, she lives overseas and is finally here now. Miss 3 had some amazing suggestions--not (like having a dora themed party) but we finally agreed on a colour-themed (a bit of me) butterfly(a bit of her) party. The colours are green and blue (pastels). We would be having a candy buffet and these are the images I'm using as inspiration.

Pictures: Amy Atlas,Farfalla Wedding,Weddlady, Blisstree

Lush greens and vibrant blues-

2009-06-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

I have adored these pictures for a few years now. I love the bold use of colours in this house, specially with silver thrown in for good measure. It belongs to a interior stylist who designs stunning silver pieces (from jewelry to homewares). Have been trying to recall her name but to no avail. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Roses are red!

2009-06-13T05:34:00.000-07:00

Cheering up my workspace today are these beauties!

Stripes

2009-06-11T20:43:00.000-07:00

I love stripes, specially in black and white. I have quite a few pieces in my own home in this lovely pattern. I'm thinking about covering my home's entrance walls in black and white striped wall paper. I just hope with all the black and white going on in my home (stripes, zebra print, polka dots, you name it), the wall paper won't make us all dizzy!

I bought this lamp only because of the striped shade.

Pics 1-4 Stephen Shubel Design viaDesire to Inspire
Pic 5 Metropolitan Home
Pic 6 Absolutley beautiful things
Pic 7 Urban outfitters
Pic 8 Domino
Pic 9 My Home

Hello World!

2009-06-08T17:47:00.000-07:00

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Ok so after months of tossing with the idea, here I am feeling all excited about my first post. I officially have an addiction to bloggywood and start my day feeling inspired by all my favourite reads, mainly in the interiors, fashion, shopping category (all that can cause damage to your wallet). So here's hoping in the coming days (posts) i'll be able to do the same for all you out there (hello? is someone there?)...

CHEK

Rubber Ducky Birthday Party

Cabbages and Roses!

Sixth pic!

Re-Focus!

Loving

Indian Elephant Birthday Party

Kapow Wow

On the Shopping List

Three Men and a Lady!

Bird Themed Party!

I'm Back!

Loving Turquoise

Hello!

Oh it's a beau-tea!

Pretty Up

And the winner is...

Don't forget the giveaway!

Shopping List-Etsy

It's Giveaway Time!

FREE ART

Spool No 72

Beautiful Place

Monday Inspiration

Welcome 2010

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Colourful Home

Cookie Buffet

Sweet Addiction!

To Dry For

Fabulous Party

Beautiful Home

Getting Organized

Ikea Trollsta Sideboard

Loving!

Beauty in White

Colour Me Happy

Gorgeous girl's rooms!

Crate Storage

Yay it's Friday!!!

Etsy Treasures!

Today I'm loving...

Getting Organized

ART by Josephine Bradley

World Map Feature Wall

CHEK Homewares

Spring is here!

Cute Find

Birthday Party Details

Sorry!!!

Sweet Treats

A mini break

Gorgeous Table Setting!

Owl Love!

Lanterns and pom-poms!

Perfect Spot!

I heart Rice Catalogues!

Thankyou!!!

Colour Me Beautiful!

Cute things for the kitchen!

Softly Does it!

Yay! it’s the weekend

Loving Yellow!

Indigo love!

Tea Too!

Choices

Cristina Re's Gorgeous Home!

Alice in Wonderland!

Telegram

Keeping calm!

Floating shelves

Beautiful Coloured Doors and Shutters

Candy Buffet

Lush greens and vibrant blues-

Roses are red!

Stripes

Hello World!