Monday, February 28, 2011

Carolyn Quartermaine


Carolyn Quartermain is a London-based designer and stylist!
She designs beautiful fabrics made of silk and floaty chiffons in magical colors.
I love how she mixes beautiful fabrics of vibrant pastels and gold combined with timeless antiques.
Her style is pure eye-candy:





































... yummy!
Don't these colors make you happy, while at the same time get you excited for Spring?!












Sunday, February 27, 2011

Home Beautiful? Sure is.

Over the weekend I spent a bit of time tying to organize my computer files into some sort of order - although it seems I'm fighting a losing battle. Anyhoo, I came across some familiar photos in my travels, and thought you might recognize this one too:

Gorgeous pool with Parterre daybed


Look familiar? Well, that's because it starred on the cover of the January issue of Home Beautiful magazine. 



Although now sold, this was the Avalon home of an art director/stylist, and it shows. It has that typical laid-back, relaxed Northern Beaches vibe (perfection in my book) and promises the perfect beach lifestyle.










all images courtesy realestate.com.au

Rather nice don't you think? My only suggestion would be to add a few paintings here and there (yes, that was a blatant plug, I know!)

It's going to be another scorcher here in Brissie today, so I'm planning little more than some painting, swimming, and Oscar red carpet watching. How 'bout you?

Loving




artist Karla Davison

Trim Love

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Friday, February 25, 2011

... A Classic!

In a village near Hollywood, Tia Zoldan turned a plain 1920's cottage into a classic gem!
Notice how to she added the perfect amount of color by adding bright, cheery furniture pieces throughout the home:











I love the cranberry/mint color scheme in her daughter's darling room... so charming!

all images via cottage style

Have a wonderful weekend!







Quick weekend update

I've just listed five new paintings in Charcoal over in my Etsy shop.

'Sea Coral III in Charcoal'
watercolour on paper, 210mm x 297mm (8" x 11")
copyright 2011
'Sea Coral IV in Charcoal'
watercolour on paper, 210mm x 297mm (8" x 11")
copyright 2011




'Sea Fan II in Charcoal'
watercolour on paper, 210mm x 297mm (8" x 11")
copyright 2011




'Sea Fern III in Charcoal'
watercolour on paper, 210mm x 297mm (8" x 11")
copyright 2011









'Sea Coral II in Charcoal'
watercolour on paper, 210mm x 297mm (8" x 11")
copyright 2011




To take a better look, head on over to my Etsy shop, or check out my Facebook page, where you'll find these and more of my artwork.

Happy weekend all,

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Hot off the press!

Word to the wise - get yourself off to the newsagent quick sticks, and pick up the latest issue of Australian Women's Weekly magazine. Why? Because the absolutely stunning home of our very own Sharnel Dollar is featured in all it's glory, and I tell you, it's TO.DIE.FOR! Race on over to Sharnel's blog, My Life-My Loves, for the low-down, but here are just a few pics to whet your appetite....

 seriously stunning Sharnel!

gorgeous outdoor area, featuring Verandah House furniture too - love it!

Gorgeous, no? So what are you waiting for - pop on over here and check out the full story!




all images courtesy Simon Kenny for content agency, story by Catherine Shields

Red Accent




Lyn Morgan

via House and Home

Smythe via House and Home

Windsor Smith

Kristin Drohan

Nina Petronzio

Philip Gorivan

online shop delivering to Australia


Anne Decker Architect

Kathryn Scott

via Flick

Fabric Love
@VTI