Happy long weekend!

It's a long weekend in Oz this weekend and I decided to take complete advantage of it and take 4 days off - Woo Hoo!!!

Get some sunshine and enjoy everyone xx

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JuJu Hats

Since Monday I have been thinking and thinking about this gorgeous Juju hat from Table Tonic. Not only is it yellow which as we know by now is one of my favourite colours but is also my accent colour for my living room. I have looked at these for awhile now and I have decided I want it! I want to put it on the large blank wall I have at the end of my livin area above the new sofa (that I still have to get!!)

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Zakka Box

You must check out this adorable little shop located in Mt Lawley, Perth called Zakka Box. It was opened a few months ago by the beautiful Yuka.

Zakka (from the Japanese 'zak-ka' or many things) Box has a unique range of gorgeous little products imported from Japan. I've been fortunate to work with Yuka in the past so I know you will also get amazing customer service when shopping here along with beautiful gift wrapping which the Japanese do so beautifully.

So if you need something, cute, quirky and different you need to take a look at Zakka Box.

Cute glass water spray bottles




How clever are these rain shoes!


Yuka, I want these little macaroon shaped containers, they are gorgeous.

Chopsticks


Design scissors


You will find Zakka Box at
2/611 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley WA

tel : 08 9227 6338

www.zakkabox.com.au

Celebrity Home - Sofia Coppola

One of my style icons is Sofia Coppola, a film director, Academy Award winning Best Orginial Screen Play Writer, producer, actress and Marc Jacobs muse. Her style is effortless and chic and she replicates this into her Paris apartment.

If you haven't seen her films yet - Virgin Suicides, Lost In Translation and Marie Antoinette - you must. She is a brilliant director and has mastered the art in her relatively short film career of telling really interesting stories that she casts beautifully.

Here's a sneak peak into the very private Sofia's Paris apartment.

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Lovin' this room today

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Colour Theory : Green

Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere.

The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an "institutional" side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the "slimy" or bilious greens.

How the color green affects us physically and mentally
* Soothing
* Relaxing mentally as well as physically
* Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety
* Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony

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Exciting news....

Just read some fab news from Bree over at Paddington Perspective....Zara Home is coming to Australia. WOO HOO!

Now I don't have to ask friends to get me things when overseas, just have to ask my friends in Sydney :) You know who you are, don't worry it's only down the street from the office!!

Thanks for being in the know Bree and sharing the news.

Bedroom 2 / Home Office

Happy day today! I started on the design of my second bedroom/office. I refuse to let this room become a junk room and if I left it any longer, it would be!

This space will be for me to use as a little home office for my work (my day job that is!), my blogging, some design work and best of all a space my niece and nephew can come and have sleep overs in.


I got my new desk last weekend, it's a really simple in shape and style which is exactly what I wanted. And it was cheap - $149, that makes me happy :)

The view from the window above the desk is actually quite nice as it looks down over the complex, over the trees, you can see lots of beautiful sky and even a glimpse of the Q1! However I want a distraction from the ugly security screen (which I've decided not to change) so I am planning to put up white plantation shutters.




Now I can go buy all the pieces for the desktop as it definitely needs it! It's the best part though.

It's a work in progress and I look forward to doing more on it soon and posting the finished photo's sometime in the near future.

Bon Voyage

June sees two more of my gorgeous friends head off overseas. Jealous? VERY!

Sammy, I hope you have an amazing time in Japan. I know you will love it and ignite your creative energy. Take LOTS of photo's and enjoy putting all your Japanese language skills to the test. Enjoy the food and the people, they make this place a great place to visit.

This photo was taken in the heart of Tokyo. Amongst all the monster buildings and concrete you come across this. Just beautiful.

Nick, *sigh* you are now off to Paris too. You will have an unbelievable time and have an experience that only a very few of us have had the opportunity to experience. Enjoy taking it all in.

When I was in Paris, I didn't know how to get to the Eiffel Tower. I could see it amongst the buildings so I just walked in that direction. Up the Champs Elysees, along Avenue Montaigne and down many gorgeous little side streets, I finally (somehow) found my way to it and this is what I saw amongst the trees as I walked up the street. What an amazing sight.

All my friends continue to inspire me, I think it's time I plan an overseas trip soon.

Travel safe and make sure you come back!!!

Lots of love xx

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Closet Dreams

Who wouldn't want one?

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Weekend nook

I would love to snuggle up here all weekend reading or sleeping.....

Have a wonderful weekend xx

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LV Bond Street Maison

Today, last night - whatever time around the world you are in, Louis Vuitton opened it's amazing new Bond Street Maison. The store, which officially opens to the public on Friday is the second largest store worldwide with a total of 17,000 square feet of retail space, the second after the Champs Elysees Maison. The store was designed by New York architect Peter Marino who has also done the store designs for Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Armani just to name a few. I can't wait to see images of the store as they become available.

The red carpet event was full of A listers and was hosted by the ever stylish Alexa Chung. Here's some of my fav Louis looks from the red carpet.

Hostess Alexa Chung taking on a more demure look

Kirsten Dunst looking so pretty in front of the great window display


Not a huge fan of her dress but am super excited they got Gwyneth Paltrow for the opening (who needs Madonna!)

Elle MacPherson - beautiful

Cosmic Blossom girl Daisy Lowe


Thandie Newton looked beautiful in Louis Vuitton, check out the back of the dress AH-mazing!




Mr Marc Jacobs made it to the opening seen here with the architect of the store Peter Marino (yes, I'm serious!)

The best news about this opening is that the Store Director of the Maison had his humble Louis beginnings right here in Surfers Paradise!
All the best Thierry and congrats on a fantastic store.

Eco Chic

I'm loving this online store at the moment, Eco Chic. The furniture is fab but even better yet, all products are eco and environmentally friendly. I think the days have passed when we think of this type of living is for the hippies right! This store has a unique collection of eclectic and contemporary furniture, vintage products, hemp products and homewares.

Lily Sofa

Zandra Table Lamp


Bamileke Side Table

Akoya Metallic Wallpaper

Sofia Table Lamp
These may not be to everyone's taste but I love these tables, I want, I want!!

Palm Springs Occassional Table & Side Tables