Keep Calm

I love the "keep Calm" poster and have seen it everywhere in all sorts of colours. I particularly like this mustard/lime green and thought it married nicely with a collage I did a while back..enjoy

White on white ....again

I really do like this simple look of white on white. I know it has been used a lot but it seems like it's a classic where you can just add some twists and turns. I love the red chair as a contrast, and would certainly add in a bit more colour for the other pics. but that is just me.

Windows are the eyes of a house

I was clearing out a whole lot of old pictures and came across this one which I love, and which is quite coincidental. We have just been looking at a house to buy which has a Spanish feel, but which has been decorated in a modern way which does not do it justice at all. I went straight to a Moroccan influence and had already remodelled the entire house in my head by the time we left the inspection.

Everything seems to be falling into place we will be staying for a min. of 2 years, it is a good time to buy as the market has dropped, now it is just whether we can fund it and keep our home base property. My next job is to recheck the credit card exp. and look at some cut backs.

Anyway I love these windows and even though ours are no where near as grand if luck is on our side I know that my design intuition is right for this house.

Living Inspiration

I just realized how long it is since I last posted. I would be written off in the blogger world..but lucky for me I have not gone public and therefore no audience.

With sick children and a virus that will not leave our house for over a month despite antibiotics I guess I can forgive myself. And this morning I finally woke up thinking this thing is finally leaving my body...just as well as I have a few catch ups for my course. This being one.

I went on the look out for some inspiration for a presentation work up for a living room, and collaged these ideas from Domino magazine...I am particulary fond of the bold wallpapers and the vintage portraits. Enjoy.

Wallpaper

I found this great site for wallpaper and have prmptly lost the address. I particularily like the "tick Tock" version which can be coloured in by kids or adults alike and think I will use it in my interior colour scheme for class.

Dreamy Destinations

Just had to post these gorgeous phots of a house in aix en Provence. I love the use of grey with the chandalier and ornate mirror set off with a fresh white trim, and the warmth of the grand dining room. And who wouldn't want a dip in that pool ...I can just see myself with a glass of vino and a plate of yummies from the french countryside reading a good book and contemplating a swim...keep dreaming, I think i will have to settle for 5 minutes peace at the moment.

Photo courtesy of Shoot.

Nosh Nook

I loved the look of this eating nook, and using a window bench instead of chairs. The pedestal round table sets the scene perfectly, and is quite elegant with its touch of silver.

Can't you just imaging having a lovely brunch with friends or your family, and later in the day curling up with a book and a cuppa.

Photo courtesy of Domino.