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.

Bathroom Beauty

This bathroom combines all my favourite design elements in one room.

- great lighting, I use wall sconces in every bathroom design I work on
- beautiful tap wear, leaver handles are my number one choice
- marble floor & bench top
- a freestanding tub
- last but by no means least a stunning duel sink vanity

Sign me up for one of these bathrooms today!

Image via traditional home magazine

Colour My World

I often get emails from readers requesting the paint colours I have used on previous jobs. So I thought I would do a post on my favourite paint supplier Porters. When it comes to colour or specialty paint finishes no one beats Porters. From their milk based furniture paints to the the liquid nails range, I love it all!

You can check out some of their great options at www.porterspaints.com

Nothing will dramatically update your interior faster or cheaper then a new coat of paint. Don't just confine yourself to walls, floors and furniture can take on a new life too.

all images via porters

Paddington Pile

For those of you that having been following my blog from the beginning you will remember some of my earlier postings on fashion designer Collette Dinnigan's Paddinington properties. Well it turns out Miss Dinnigan has just put her newly renovated Paddington Street sandstone stunner on the market. Apparently she is planing to move back into her ten million dollar Underwood Street Paddington pile.

images via www.mcgrath.com.au

Room With A View

Atmospheric Di Mare Restaurant

Our Breathtaking Table At Di Mare

Nammos Beach Club Terrace

Stone Stairway

Main Pool At Banyan Tree

Horizan Edge Pool - Banyan Tree

Pool Bar - Banyan Tree

cabana - Nammos Beach Club

Maybe if I close my eyes and click my heels three times I will be transported back to my lovely Bali vacation a fortnight ago. luckily the weather in Sydney is beautiful today so it's not too painful having to view these holiday snaps again.