Stella, Stella!

The beautiful home of Zuster furniture designer Wilhelmina McCarroll. Her cluster wall speaks to my love of all things horse related.

The Stella table range created by Zuster designer Wilhelmina McCarrol would have to be my favourite table at the moment. There is something quite sensuous and womanly about the curved legs. I love it so much I'm specifying it for the Vaucluse project I'm currently working on.

Image via Zuster

Luxurious Leather

In what now seems like a past life I worked as the head designer and buyer for a national furniture retailer. During my time there I was lucky enough to visit some of the great design fairs, like Milan and collaborated with some world class manufacturing companies. One of my favorite quality leather suppliers is renowned Italian company Incanto.
Click on the above link to view their entire catalog.
Images via Incanto

Asian Influence

I am off to Japan for a few days and I'm hoping to bring back lots of new images to give you all a bit of Asian inspiration. I can't wait to check out the new Ralph Lauren Mansion store opened in Tokyo (see above). I have been to the Milan and New York versions and was blown away by the level of detail in the merchandising of the homewares and furnishing range.

Images via Ralph Lauren Home

Panelling Perfection

Panelling would have to take the prize for my favourite architectural detail. I am in the process of having my formal lounge and dining room panelled in a similar circular design to this door.

The combination of the two shades of grey accentuating the detailing in these panelled walls is enough to make my heart skip a beat! Who says grey is dull?

Images 1&2 via Aura
Images 3&4 via Devon&Devon

Town & Country Style

The new Brooklyn Side Table from Town & Country Style

Check out the map of Paris drawn in chalk on the showroom wall. It doesn't get more creative than that.

The newly released Brooklyn range from Town & Country Style features washed grey oak timber. To view the entire range click on their website www.townandcountrystyle.com.au
The castors on the bottom are icing on the cake.

While down in Melbourne for Designex I caught up with Suzette the talented creator behind Town & Country Style. I'm sure you will agree that she has more style in the tip of her little finger then most people have in their entire body.

Melbourne, Shopping Heaven

Somers General Store on the Mornington Peninsula. I wanted to take the antler mirror home with me.

While wandering the streets of Melbourne on my recent Designex visit I came across this irresitable goodies store, il migliore on High St Armadale. The store is painted in hot pink and instantly catches your eye.

look how beautifully they wrapped my small purchase of chocolate dipped orange slices. It's so nice to see shopkeepers who clearly have a passion for their store and produce.

Paddington Streetscapes

Here are a few images of the beautiful homes located in Paddington.
The terrace above is typical of the style of architecture in Paddington, Sydney and it's surrounding areas. Most were built in the late 1800's and early 1900's.


This sandstone cottage on Paddington Street was recently purchased by renowned Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan. The internal walls all feature the exposed sandstone seen in this exterior shot. I think it's only fitting that someone with such impeccable taste should be the custodian of this remarkable period residence.
I adore this church on Moncur St Paddington it speaks to my love of symmetry. The church has been converted into a private residence.