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.

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.

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.

Something Somers

I thought it was time I shared this little gem with you. A beautiful blog dedicated to the photography of my very talented sister in law. These are just a few of my favourite images check it out for yourself.

www.somethingsomers.blogspot.com

Tiny Treat

A small cottage can have just as much street appeal as it's million dollar neighbors right? I smiled when I saw this teeny tiny one bedroom Paddington abode. I just love the way the owners dressed it up, so cute!

Let The Sun Shine

With the temperature in Sydney today topping 4o degrees it looks like I made the move to beach just in time. This morning I woke up to find pelicans swimming on the water outside my window. I got so excited I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. As the temperature soared I packed up James and the beach umbrella and walked down for a dip. Work will still be there tomorrow, I figured it was more important to cease the moment!

Moving Day

So the time has finally come for the big move from Paddington. The day looms large, it's moving time. The floors at the new house have been lime washed and the walls painted in preparation for our arrival.

Au-revoir Paddington hello paradise!

image via blushless.com

Paddington Lights Up

The streets of Paddo are filled with an eclectic array of entrance doors, the adjoining lanters also make great spotting!

The Tower Room

Whilst holidaying with family in Western Australia over Christmas I came across this enchanting house. Located just a stones throw from one of Perth's iconic beaches the tower room must have been built to captor the ocean vistas. I wonder who lives here, maybe Rapunzel?

First Purchase

Now that I have made my first purchase

I'm officially in new house mode. I ordered two of these beauties today for the outdoor cabana room, what do you think?

P.S I hope my husband doesn't read this I might be in trouble!

Open the Doors

Town & Country Style opened the doors to their long awaited Sydney showroom this month. I dropped by last week and picked out some delectable goodies for clients. I'm loving having this beautifully styled space at my disposal.

Flowers Flowers Everywhere

I must be crazy, what was I thinking buying a new renovation project just before the Christmas rush for my business begins. I have too many things on my to do list and not enough hours in the day. The only ray of light is the fact that my house currently looks like a florist. Between presenting the house for sale and the blooms I have ready to go out on job installations the place is full of sweet perfume acting like adrenaline and keeping me going.

Movement at the Station

This week I bought a new house. I wasn't even looking, how did this happen? As you can see by the view from our new place we're not in Paddington any more Toto. It was the water view, big yard and the prospect of an exciting new renovation project that seduced me. Paddington is still my home until next year and it will be with a heavy heart that I say goodbye. All the same I'm just about busting out of my skin at the prospect of renovating my lovely new Sydney sandstone and weather board beach house.

Soak Away Your Troubles

Luxury bath manufactor Vicotria & Albert is releasing a new design called Toulouse, based on french double ended bath designs from the 1860's. Until their press release came across my desk this morning I had never head of this supplier. Their website is well worth a visit it contains endless inspiration.

I once lived in a house without a bath and I must attest I only lasted a year. I could not do without my nightly soaking ritual.

www.vandabaths.com

Dark & Stormy

Today I'm feeling a little dark and moody, much like these images of the Stanley Furniture City Club range. Don't you just love the patina on the timber paneled walls! Back in my old days as a buyer I use to order in a selection of the Stanley range. Oh how I miss their beautifully styled catalogues.

images via stanley furniture

Bathed in Light

This perfect Palm Beach house poped onto my computer while I was checking out holiday rentals for the upcoming October long weekend. It's like the owner can read my mind, it's everything I love combinded into one stunning beach pad. Norma house is avaliable for holdiday rentals, check it out at www.stayz.com.au

The black lanterns on the deck have inspired a new project of mine which I hope to show you soon.