Restoration

Whilst browsing the Restoration Hardware website today I was ecstatic to see pictures of their new Beverly Boulevard lifestyle store. The floral display is ingenious! I've also been inspired to paint my walls a dark shade of grey

Dreaming of France

I have only been back home for three weeks and already I'm dreaming of France!

Image via travelpod.com

From the Bottom of the Garden

Flowers never fail to lift my mood. I am revelling in my new garden, every week it delivers up new bounty. The endless supply of flowers, herbs and citrus brighten even the coldest of days.

Brand Love

Hastily Taken Pics!

As a general rule I'm not a label lover, why become a walking billboard? Ralph Lauren has always been one of the few exceptions to my rule. I love the home range on its own merit not due to the labelling attached. I covet all things "Ralph" and almost hyperventilated when I visited their new Paris store recently. Every inch of this space is spellbinding, a true lesson in impeccable merchandising.

Calling Me

Pretty pieces everywhere so hard for a girl to choose. My shopping instincts went into overdrive at the French Brocante markets, much to my husbands distress. He keep lamenting how are we ever going to get all this stuff home.

Brocante Brillance

One of the highlights of my European trip was a visit to the Antique markets of L'Isle sur La Sorgue. After Paris this collection of Brocante stalls is the largest in France. I managed to fit a few pieces into my luggage. Thanks to the kindness of a Qantas check-in attendant who overlooked my grossly overweight baggage and let me slip through without paying any excess.

This place was stylist heaven.

Doorway to Europe

St Tropez

Our Villa Avignon

Parisian Doorknob

The French Pavilion Versailles

Barolo Wine Region Italy

Venice

Paris

What a whirl wind, after a cultural trip to Europe I am back a little jet lagged and with a slightly bigger waste line. Sorry for my blogging absence but all my good intentions to post while I was away went out the window. I was too busy having a fantastic time with my two boys!

Bedroom Bliss

Image via mr and mrs smith

One of the things I love about travel is the opportunity to see different points of view when it comes to interiors. There is no way anyone in Australia would have a bedroom like this but the chance to sleep in such a dramatic space for a few nights fills me with excitment.

Escapism

Images via Korean Vogue shot on location in St Tropez

With the weather in Sydney turning sour it looks like I have timed my escaped to Europe perfectly. I am going to be enjoying the wonders of St Tropez on my birthday. From the looks off these beautifully styled images I might need to up the anti in the fashion stakes. Though I'm not sure that high heels and the beach really mix!

Culture Club

This week I was lucky enough to spend a few days exploring China. It's heady mix of modern and traditional architecture proved to be a great inspiration. I spent my time drinking in as many sights and sounds as possible, from the great wall to the great shopping I did it all. Take a look and some of my pretty finds. The detail in the embroidery work is exquisite.

China I am intoxicated by your culture.

Distractions

Bathroom Selections for Woollahra Terrace Job

Bathrooms have been filling my every waking thought at the moment. I have three bathroom designs to come up with for clients before I'm off on a much anticipated trip to Europe. I adore this soothing scheme and with the short time line I'm ecstatic the client feels the same way.

On With The Show

Advertising Shot For Vanda Baths
www.vandabaths.com

There has been little time to focus on plans for my own renovation lately. This month I am determined to start documenting my ideas and plans for the build. A while ago I posted some images of this bathroom and it has stuck with me since. This is the inspiration I need to get cracking.

Antithesis

I know most of you love the "Keep Calm & Carry On" slogan. This take on it reflects my mood the past week to a tee. It's a complete antithesis to the original poster used by the British government. After a hectic few weeks of a busy work schedule, sick child and visiting family I couldn't go past this pocket book when I chanced upon it today. I got a good laugh out of it, I hope you do too.

Holiday Planing

Maison Matilda Boutique Hotel - Treviso Italy

There is nothing I love more when traveling then a precisely tailored hotel room. Looking back at my blog the posts have taken on a strong feminine flavour, but really this masculine colour palette is much more my personal style.

Your Lucky Day

Today is somebody's lucky day. I have a pair of pretty french chairs which I mistakenly over ordered for a job. They looked so at home on my front porch as I was photographing them. I need the space though, so if anyone in Sydney is interested I will sell them for $385 each (RRP is $695). Be quick and email me to grab a bargain.

Light the Way

Last week I was in Woollahra visiting a client when this exquisite lantern caught my attention. I have walked down this street numerous times before but have failed to notice it. Don't you just love the detailed iron bracket?