by Jenna
We are working on a series of blog posts which profile different interior designers. From world famous designers to lesser known, from Australia and abroad, we want to spotlight interior design! To begin this series I am going to delve into what an interior designer does. When researching this story I was surprised to find out […] Read more…
by Belle 1
If you’ve been following us you would have seen this image in our last update showing the room down stairs before we started our renovation. We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve from this space. Well we are truly in full swing with renovating, having ripped out all the lining and […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Well today I thought I’d like to share the progress of our renovation. As you may remember we bought a run down renovators delight. It is in terrible condition but has amazing views of the coast, river and bay. Our vision is to create a beautiful relaxed home on the upper level with a one […] Read more…
by Belle 1
How Fashion Influences Interior Decor Trends While you may think it is strange that we are sharing Chanel’s Spring/Summer Fashion Collection on our home design and renovation blog, it isn’t just because we love clothes. Fashion trends often set the stage for what will be the latest looks in home decor and accessories. Top designers […] Read more…
by Belle 1
How to Create an Eye Catching Display Last year my daughter and I participated in a workshop “The Language of Objects“ on creating a beautiful vignette with Kara Rosenlund at The School in Sydney. Being a successful photographer, Kara has an amazing eye for beauty. We had such fun and I realised that as a […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Gorgeous Shades Of Grey Bedroom Inspirations Whether you love or hate the movie 50 Shades Of Grey, you have to admit it has changed the way you see the colour grey. Grey is a beautiful neutral tone that represents compromise being neither black nor white. It can elegant and formal yet not glamourous. It is […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Love it or hate it, chances are if you have a family, you’re probably spending about a third of your life in your laundry! So lets create a clean, crisp comfortable yet functional area for sorting, washing, folding & ironing. Decor-wise the laundry has often been overlooked and whilst it isn’t necessarily going to […] Read more…
by Jenna
Decorating with stripes is a timeless look. Whether vertical, horizontal, thick or thin stripes are an easy way to add drama to a plain room. Though stripes can seem overwhelming and a little bold, there are ways to add stripes that will update a room without taking over. By keeping the tones muted and just […] Read more…
by Jenna
Blue is always a great colour to use in the home, but we are seeing a move away from the mints and aqua blues of last year and a move towards new blue, a rich blue pallette. Just perfect for Winter. Think royal blue, navy blue, indigo, midnight tones and the deep blue sea. Here’s a little inspiration… […] Read more…
by Jenna
Decorating with metallics is a great way to add a little bit of glamour to any room. A touch of copper here or a hint of gold there can update a space in no time and because metallics are so on trend at the moment there are loads of beautiful home wares to choose from. […] Read more…