The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to slow down after a busy year and take a little time out. Our bedroom is where we go to escape the stresses of the world, so it’s important to create a comfortable and peaceful space that truly feels like a retreat – somewhere to rest and recharge, …
More →-
THE ULTIMATE BEDROOM RETREAT
-
BEC JUDD’S AMAZING FOREVER HOME
If you haven’t been following the renovation of Bec Judd’s amazing forever home, you’ve been missing out on some serious style inspiration! Bec was so happy with the Heatherly beds in her previous home, she and her stylist Bree Leech approached us again to collaborate. And as you can see, the results are to die …
More → -
Inspiring Dining Interiors
We’ve been noticing something delicious lately when dining out. The sweet treats are extending beyond the cuisine and the cocktails to soft enveloping velvet seats, beautiful button detailing and glorious floral wallpaper. Proving dinner time, bed time, really anytime is the perfect time for plush velvet, bold colour and lush florals. Here’s some of the …
More → -
A bedroom of one’s own: our favourite private sanctuaries
A bedroom is a space for rest and one way to quickly switch to relaxation mode is by design. Here are some of our favourite bedrooms that inspire holiday daydreams. Outside In What a way to take advantage of the view! The full-sized windows maximise the viewing area of the great outdoors, creating the feel …
More → -
Art in our lives
We spent a recent Sunday at the marvelous McClelland Gallery and Sculpture park in Langwarrin Victoria. The people of Victoria are treated to a fabulous display of outdoor sculpture every year thanks to the ever generous support of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and the Balnaves Foundation. Artists from all over Australia are invited to …
More → -
Inspiring designs and bubbles
Our favourite fair is coming to Melbourne town and we are thrilled to be involved. Come and say hello, see our latest bedhead designs and shop in this dreamy environment filled with unique and inspiring designs. My list of designers that are a must see for me personally this year include – Ellis Benson for …
More → -
“Tablescapes”
“Tablescapes” was a term I was first introduced to by David Hicks, a renowned interior designer from England. In short it is the art of collating pieces on a table that tell a story either on their own or as a whole, each piece perfectly proportioned and placed. David was so famous for his tablescapes …
More → -
What to do with a fireplace that is never used!
Fireplaces are often dark and of no interest other than when they are roaring on a winter’s evening. I always knew our in house decorating consultant Michelle Pennington was full of bright ideas. With not knowing how to add light and interest to this south walled fireplace that we never use, her quick thinking of …
More → -
Waiting in style
My loyal Heidi is pregnant and needing those extra pillows to help her sleep better in these last few days. The whelping box has been built, the children even have toys ready for the puppies to play with!! We are all wondering just how many are in that large tummy of hers and what colour …
More → -
Choosing the least travelled path to creativity
Richard Waller of Inside Out says about design ‘if you’re too busy trying to please all the people all of the time, you end up pleasing no one (least of all yourself).’ Have you ever taken a fabulous decorating piece home and discovered it won’t fit where you planned to put it? Maybe you created …
More →