library in Tasmanian house by Stamp Interiors

It is always a pleasure working with existing pieces, giving an established house a bit of a make over without loosing its soul. Here are some images (again not brilliant, I am going to have to stop taking them with my iphone and start again with my camera....) of a library in a house in Tasmania. We wanted warmth and comfort without being slouchy, and the bright colours have given a South facing room a bit of cheer - especially on those long winter nights.......

Charlotte Coote

It is not often that you come across 'raw' talent. So much of what I see is very fashion led and similar to what is in current magazines - which all has its place, however, it is a look that becomes very samey quickly - i.e the recent French Provincial look and the current geometric phase. Then there are people like Charlotte. Charlotte is both an interior decorator and a furniture designer. Her pieces are beautifully designed under the influence of her father - John Coote the world reknown interiors expert. Charlotte has recently opened up a showroom around the corner from me in Armadale and I love popping in to see her beautiful linens and to see what stunning pieces she is showcasing.

sneaky pic through the window of the showroom. not the best photography - sorry!

fabulous fabrics recently found

there is nothing better to brighten up a room than some stunning fabrics - whether it be a whole sofa or a small scatter cushion. a good fabric instantly adds life and a bit of personality. while i have been doing a townhouse in central Brisbane (the carpet is going down now so we should get some pictures in a couple of weeks!) the brief was plain and cool. we have been able to create this to stunning effect & I just thought I would show you some of the amazing discoveries I found along the way........ all very inspiring & exciting (& some not so cooool!)

VT Interiors

Sandberg

Katie Rider

Christopher Farr

John Robshaw

John Stefanidis

love this ottoman - fantastic result

John Stefanidis

Martyn Lawrence Bullard

this is our new sofa I loved the print so much - with a black glazed

 linen piping. so excited for it to arrive!

Christopher Farr

Raoul

Seema Krish

*please note all fabrics are available through stamp interiors

wandering around....

as i moseyed around my local area today i started snapping some of the great & inspiring things around me. i love seeing how clever people are, & it is often the small things that make things that make you do a double take.

 i saw these fabulous teaspoons in a shop window

this looks like it is one of the original beetles - and with original number plates. i love the smooth lines, the indicator lights near the top of the door and the wheel hubs. Great car

it is a bit hard to see with the reflection in the window..... but the wall hanging - this is made out of plastic bottle tops! fantastic idea & great coffee - Sardine, by Kings Arcade

this clever shop owner uses her bike as extra display room. i love these old pashley bicycles

our fruit bowl bursting with apples my ma bought over from tasmania. next stop the saucepan to be stewed for freddie's breakfast weet-bix

i love the greenery in this shop window

i love the sardine bin! again a bit hard to see through the glass window.......sorry

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beautiful table

how stunning is this table! available at www.redticking.com

love it!

zara zara zara ZARA

to open in Sydney 20th April - less than two weeks hiphip hooooooorrrrraaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy

there will be 1400 square metres of shopping heaven in Westfield. Come on Melbourne Bourke St...! can't wait

bathrooms and bathroom bits!

I have been looking at all things bathroom recently & have come across these gems! There are so many fantastic colours & concepts that can push the boundaries of the a typical bathroom. Once upon a time it was the quirky or slightly naughty picture that was in the 'downstairs loo' or perhaps a much loved & powerful wallpaper that was rioting the bathroom beneath the stairs so that all other walls could be a safe shade of white.......

fabulous showerhead by Drummonds

Available at Anthropologie.com

Available at Anthropologie.com

Virage range by Brizo tapware

stilletto bathtub by Cisis 

drummonds shower appointments

Shower curtain available at Anthropologie.com

Zhenzhan Express

 

Eltham Palace Gold Bathroom

 

sometimes it is just a good window that will do it

I love these! available from homelife.com

possibly not for me but, well, you would feel special....

ahhh l'amore my blue and white

back to the papered room under the stairs!