New Eyes

Today I'm challenging myself to look at the world a little differently...

to think of alternative uses for the mundane...

to find beauty in the unexpected...

want to join me?

Images from here

Grand Entrance

There is something so wonderfully decadent about a wide entrance hallway... it sets a tone of spacious elegance for the entire home.  The image above makes we want to squeal with delight (yes... like a little piggy!).  The ceiling, my lovelies... the ceiling!  Have you ever seen anything quite so divine in all your life?  WOWie!

Image from Bear & Hill Interiors

House Tour - Come Along With Me My Pretty

Apsley House U.K

The chairs, the dust pink satin drapes, the vintage wallpaper, the crystal chandeliers, the oversize mirrors, the fluffy animal hides, the BATH... if I lived all alone, with no grotty boys and just a cat for company, this would be the house I'd choose!

If I had to pick a favourite feature it would be those pink drapes - the colour is so perfectly and obscenely girly, I can feel the seven-year-old inside me crying with longing.  What's your favourite feature?

Be Bright

I'm afraid I'm feeling a little rough around the edges today... my little monkey is turning nocturnal and I'm not coping so well with the hours he's keeping!  In an effort to be bright and cheery and on top of things, I needed a dose of some chipper colours to start the day. These gorgeous, peppy images should do the trick!

Do you suppose Pastel Vintage Barbie lives here?  I can imagine her cooking blueberry pancakes for Ken!

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Yummy Stuff

Some lovely images to brighten this beautiful sunny day...

Love everything... the arrangement of artwork, the trunk, the boots, the flagstones...

Today is so sunny it makes me wish for a hammock...

I would very much like to spend several hours sitting on this sofa drinking tea and reading magazines...

This image is for my friend Emma... we dream of a life where we can wear pretty gumboots while tending our vegie patch!

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Interior Inspiration

This image captures the very reason I adore interior decorating...

Look at the way light and fabric has been used to create a magical fairyland of wonder.  At the heart of all design, should be the desire to turn our world into a more beautiful place.  The splendour of sleeping in such a divine space would fill up your soul and leave you feeling like one of God's own angels.

Always, always strive for beauty in everything you do.

Happy weekend everyone

x

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A little slice of heaven for a Friday... enjoy!

I spent so long looking at these images that I could totally imagine myself living in this house. I could feel the floorboards under my feet and the summer breeze coming through the french doors - it is such a peaceful, serene environment - the white painted vaulted ceilings and exposed beams give it a cathedral-like presence, a place where the worship of the very simple things in life can be conducted :)

beachstudios

Treat Time

Do I have a treat for you!!!

This gorgeous haven of girly splendour has me all in a tizz this morning.... there are just too many delightful bits of beauty in the one house! Each image has something that I adore, starting with the padded wall panels above - I swooned (literally!)

That staircase was love at first sight!

The masculinity of these chairs is in total contrast to the rest of the house - an unpredictable and stunning choice

Pale blue walls framing a white entry with a mirror collage... love!

So styled but so gorgeous...

White floorboards and contrasting paint detail - a fabulously subtle combo

This little chair is like having royalty sitting in the corner

You already know how I feel about chandeliers over baths!

The perfection of this kitchen can be found in the row of blue canisters... it's the small details that matter the most

Simple, crisp, clean, fresh.... totally serene!

Beach Studios

A Puppy and Stuff

Images that I love

suziebeezie; misswallflower

Quirky Decorating Ideas

I love it when I stumble upon great decorating ideas that are a little bit quirky and a little bit unexpected. Check out these images for some Wednesday inspiration...

The perfect kid's cubby bedroom... it makes great use of the available space while providing a haven of fun and secrecy for the little ones.

Numbered stairs... now why didn't I ever think of doing that?

A bold striped floor rug adds a contemporary twist to this classic dining room.

White painted logs in the fireplace - the perfect summer time solution.

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