9 by Design finally!

Finally after months of waiting 9 by Design starts tonight and I am beyond excited...

You may remember I posted about them {Sixx Design} here , well I don't have to wait anymore woo hoo! Let's feel the genius yet again...

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Thank you...

... to everyone who has commented or emailed me regarding my choice of lamps for my bedroom, I really appreciate everyone's feedback.

I have chosen which one but I'm not going to reveal until I have them sitting on my bedside tables! I have a really hectic week ahead so it probably won't be until the following week.

I'm so excited that I will soon have one room done, watch this space.

Thanks again xx

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Bedroom HELP......

Ok all my friends and design savvy bloggers, I need lamps for my bedroom and whilst I have my thoughts about which one I am leaning towards I would love to know your thoughts, PLEASE!

Firstly here's a sneak peak into my bedroom is it's raw, unstyled manner. The lamp I have currently is an old Ikea lamp that performs it's literal purpose (light) and has no aethestic purpose.

I love my bed cover and pillows but they are as girly or "soft" as I want to go. And the butler's tables will stay as my side tables. The cushion I am getting for my bed is this one...


Table Tonic

Now for the lamps, what do you think and be honest..


1. Decor Lighting



2. Freedom



3. MRD



4. MRD

5. Decor Lighting


Well, what do you think?
If you have any other suggestions let me know or email me a pic.

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback xx

The beautiful outdoors

Today was a beautiful day on the coast. Spring is truly here and I must get my butt into gear to get my outside areas done so I can sit outside and enjoy this amazing weather.

images jacinta preston, a life's design, house beautiful, ada & darcy, belle maison

R.I.P Corrine Day

I came to know the work of Bristish photographer Corrine Day in the early 90's. I was obsessed with fashion and the era of the real "supermodels". Corrine's work was everywhere particularly in UK Vogue. For me I most recognise her work with Kate Moss, she captured her in a way no other has.

Corrine, self portrait

Sadly Corrine passed away on the 27th August 2010 of a brain tumour at the young age of 48.

Kate Moss July 1990

Gemma Ward at Glastonbury, Vogue UK Oct 2005

1962 - 2010

What's your favourite colour?

I think I've made it pretty obvious that mine is yellow, it just makes me happy...

Many people like to use their favourite colour in their space, which is great because after all your home is a reflection of who you are. But some people just go OTT and splash their favourite colour all over the place. You know what I mean, all four walls covered in red or blue along with every accessory. But if you just add touches of your favourite colour to a neautral background, it will pop even more and be much more effective. And it can work in any room in the house.

What's your favourite colour for your home?

images 1 & 2 apt therapy, semigloss chic, my fav my best, living etc, metro homes, inside out

loving.living.small home office

I spotted this home office today of Rebecca Orlov over at loving.living.small on Apartment Therapy.

It's such a sweet space. The colour of the walls is a perfect shade and the bright coloured rug adds a feminine touch. I always like a white trestle table in a home office.

Click here to read her interview on Apartment Therapy.

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3...

Ok so this post isn't about my little place or interiors... it's about probably my number one passion in my life... my kids! Well they're not exactly mine, but they make me the luckiest aunty in the world.

Today my gorgeous nephew Charlie turns the big 3. Happy yes because he is such a beautiful little boy, one smart cookie and at times a little hyper monster and I love watching him grow and learn... little sad because he's growing too quick and he was such a cute baby.

The morning he was born with his beautiful big sister, Ruby

First haircut

His new scooter for his 2nd birthday

Ok enough of my gushing {I am lucky though aren't I?}


HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE, LOVE YOU xx

Dreamy Bedrooms...

I have bedrooms on my mind at the moment, here's my inspiration...


Love everything...

Love the dark wicker and the fur, snuggle up now...

Love the light...

Love the simplicity yet warmth and the ceiling...

images casasugar, rebecca june, ny times, cococozy

One By The Five

I've just been sent a link to this hotel in Paris, One By The Five.

The hotel itself describes it as : An exceptional and unique artistic design for a single incomparable suite - this is the One By The Five. One offers a singular, exclusive encounter with your emotions, your senses, the other, the happiness - and above all with love. Set out on an unforgettable encounter....

It's very futuristic looking but I love this floating bed



and the stars on the ceiling

Mirrored vanity and velvet walls in the bathroom... when in Paris...

the lobby

Well it's got me interested, I would spend a night here just to see what it was like...would you?

Thanks for the link Miss Tania xx

Happy Springtime

Today marks the first day of Spring here in Australia and I have to say it is my favourite season. I feel so free and happy in Spring, I just want to sigh......

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