Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Bohemian Duo!

Leibowitz and Mclachlan are two beautiful ladies who have created the perfect design team!
Their design aesthetic is based on unexpected elements combining French contemporary, American "Hamptons" and Belgium styles.
I love how they use antiques combined with the perfect aged patina, distress finishes and neutral materials!




























Don't you love how they have combined modern crispness balanced with elements from the past in an unexpected way?!  
One cool team!

I hope you're having a wonderful week!


Wednesday, March 30, 2011

I adore the new issue of Adore magazine!

One of the best things by far about this whole blogging caper is meeting lovely fellow bloggers. Judy from Verandah House and I met last year, and she's an absolute sweetheart. I was thrilled to see her, along with fellow blogger (and fellow sweetheart!) Sharnel from My Life-My Loves, featured in the April/May issue of Adore magazine. And what's more, Judy was sweet enough to mention my 'Abstract Ikat' painting in her feature.

you can check out the latest Adore magazine here - it's fabulous as always


'Abstract Ikat'
watercolour on paper
210mm x 297mm
for sale on Etsy


And did you notice the stunning chinoiserie chair as well? It's one of Judy's gorgeous designs for Verandah House, and available exclusively at her daughter Jess's online store - Jessie Lauren. Definitely on my wish-list (along with every other piece in the range!).

Thanks so much Judy.....lunch is definitely on me next time!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Cushions



fuchsia & orange with piping
50x50
feather or poly insert optional

                                              NEW LIMITED COLLECTION COMING SOON


                                                                Many colours and styles
                                             Please contact VT Interiors for custom options

Chinoiserie in Ming....and more

It's been so nice to finally get back into the studio over the weekend, and I definitely made the most of it. I've got some new blue and white paintings on the go, and yesterday I finished the first of them. I was commissioned to paint an antique chinoiserie plate to add my my client's collection, and here it is:


 'Chinoiserie in Ming'
watercolour and pencil on paper
210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")
original sold, prints for sale now on Etsy


I've often been asked whether my Chinoiserie series would ever be available in other colourways. Another client of mine collects vintage china in red, as does my lovely mum (I'll share some pics soon of her huge collection) so it was logical that these followed:



  'Chinoiserie in Pink'
watercolour and pencil on paper
210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")
 prints for sale now on Etsy



 'Chinoiserie in Ruby'
watercolour and pencil on paper
210mm x 297mm (8.3" x 11.7")
prints for sale now on Etsy



And that's not all.....check out my Etsy shop over the coming days for lots more new goodies, in all sorts of glorious colours. If you 'like' my Facebook page, or follow me on Twitter, you'll be the first to know whenever a new painting is added. So pop on over, I'd love to see you there!

And before I forget. I will make sure I reply personally to each and every one of you that commented and messaged me recently. I've read and appreciated every one, so thank you and I'll make sure I reply over the coming week. Another twenty or so hours in each day would be rather handy right now!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Tangerine dream

Hi there everyone, long time no see. That's because I've been working my little fingers to the bone on some brand-spankin' new prints to add to my Etsy shop. The new kids on the block are these tangerine 'Sea Plant' prints, in a bright, bold and beautiful orange.



'Seaweed in Tangerine' for sale on Etsy





'Sea Fan II in Tangerine' for sale on Etsy




 'Sea Coral in Tangerine' for sale on Etsy





'Sea Fan in Tangerine' for sale on Etsy


I'll be back in the saddle again this week, and tomorrow I'll show you what else I've been working on. Hope you're having a great weekend, and catch you all soon.

... A Little Beach Cottage

It has been a long week of off and on snow and showers... I'm so ready for Spring!
... how about you?
So why not blog about a beach cottage -- at least some of us are enjoying some warm weather!
Below are images of Manhattan Beach designer Jill Johnson's dream cottage: 





















all images via Coastal Living

... I want one!!!