Thornton Designs has a new blog!

I know many of you are familiar with the work of designer Lee Ann Thornton, and personally I love her work. She "finds inspiration in the colors and comfort of classic design and enjoys updating this aesthetic to suit modern individuals and families. She's known for balancing style and comfort, and firmly believes luxury and practicality can be combined for today's family living. Beautiful fabrics combined with original, elegant furniture are hallmarks of Thornton Designs."

Lee Ann has recently started a new blog, called 'It's Everything I Love', and I'm sure it's going to be one of my favourites. Take a look at some of her work:

 

So, do yourself a favour and check out her brand new blog, and her lovely website. Oh, and make sure you say hi from me!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sea fan watercolours

I've been planning on doing some watercolours of sea fans for some time now, and yesterday I managed to finish two. I've always loved artwork featuring pressed seaweed specimens and coral, and with these paintings I've tried to capture the look and feel of vintage botanicals, collected and framed.

 slightly skewed photo, but you get the idea

I'm thinking I might add these to my new range of artwork, and here's a preview of some other colour options I'm considering:

charcoal

red

aqua

green

So, what do you think? How about the colours - maybe you have some other suggestions? I'd love to know your thoughts. You guys are always so helpful, so any comments would be gratefully received!

Now that I've started these, I have lots of other ideas - just not enough hours in the day. I'm sure I'm not alone there!

It Is In The Detail

Just Beautiful

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European charm

Lilac/Purple Power

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A touch of France

I'll be out and about in Brisbane today, and one of the stops on my list is this beautiful parfumerie in West End. Libertine is worth the visit for the decor alone, with the look and feel of a Parisian fragrance store. It's a feast for the senses, the staff are warm and welcoming, and you're encouraged to try any of the designer scents they have there.

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If you can't visit in person, you can visit their website, or their facebook page. Oh, and my favourite scent?

juliettehasagun.com

It's my favourite. Ever. Not quite sure what that says about me though!

Bedroom Makeover Mark II

Now that I've almost finished daughter #2's bedroom makeover (I did say almost), it's now time to concentrate on #1's room. It's long overdue for a total redo, and we've been working on a design scheme based on her favourite colour - blue. We've bought some gorgeous new bed linen:

 

...some ginger jar lamps..

..a new slipcovered bed head..

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..and, of course, no room is complete without art and photos

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..couldn't resist an excuse to use one of my favourite pics

So that's what we'll be doing these school holidays (in between visits to the beach, of course). How about you?

A New Find!

I came across this gorgeous Scandinavian blog today entitled Min Lilla Veranda.

Her taste is incredible!  

I have always been a huge fan of Sweden's innate sense of style.  

Marie's blog shows beautiful images of her darling home and things that inspire her.  Every detail is enchanting!  If you love pale distressed colours and light-suffused interiors mixed with the perfect find, you will love Marie's charming blog.  Below are some of my favorites... enjoy!

Go check out this beautiful blog!

Have a wonderful week!