Weekender on Sydney's Palm Beach

This beautiful Australian home which features in this month's Architectural Digest is located in Palm Beach, one hour north of Sydney. The owners wanted to create a weekend home that family and friends could come and relax in - creating memories for their grandchildren.

This beautiful living room has a Something's Gotta Give feel to it - don't you agree??

The dining room is raised three steps above the living area. I Love the stairs leading up to the second story and the double columns...and the antique french lantern.

The home has walnut plank floors through out, the owners wanted to create a home that they felt comfortable enough to put "their feet up".

The master bedroom features green striped walls and fabric bedhead which is fresh and relaxing

I love all the traditional elements like the wide veranda's and windows

the outdoor entertaining area is stunning!!

Image 3 via Rose Group all others via Architectural Digest

Kitchen File

Here is another beautiful white kitchen for the files from Traditional Home. Love the black glass cabinet end on the island bench - I like the way they have fitted the cabinets right up to that beautiful ceiling.

Swedish Style

I love Swedish design...it is light and simple. I have always admired floor mirrors and I think this one works beautifully in the entryway to this Swedish inspired home. The white floors and stairs are superb!

The full height silk curtains in the lounge and dinning are stunning. I love the mix of whites, creams and greys in the living areas and the way the colours have been layered.

I love built in book shelves to display lovely pieces and design books. The floors throughout the home are white washed which we rarely see here - simply beautiful.

Images via Traditional Home

Realestate Stalker

Like many of you I spend time stalking real estate websites hoping to find beautiful homes and inspiration like this one. It is located in Hamilton, Brisbane and is a fine example of our early Queensland architecture.

I always like the height of the ceilings in these homes and the fireplace would be welcomed at this time or year! I love the chandelier and built in book shelves.

Love the white painted kitchen and the double hung windows - perfect!!

I love the stone work and french door features...just beautiful!!

Images via realestate.com.au

...if only I had a spare few millions decorating this home would be a little easier than renovating my house!!

Bohemian Chic

This chic New York loft apartment owned by Sibella Court, an Australian interior stylist, has been receiving some recent press attention. Her work as a stylist is often featured in many of the magazines I read including Vogue Living, Inside Outside and now Living etc amongst other's. Sibella moved to New York in 1999 and has recently opened an interiors store named The Society in Paddington, Sydney. Living etc describes her as the "go to girl for magazines and designer brands looking for a unique take on interiors style." Her style can definitely be described as eclectic and quirky...but something draws me to these images.

I always find it inspiring to read about designers or stylists and love having a small glimpse into their lives and what inspires them. I love the way these images show Sibella's personal style and I would love to visit her store next time I am in Sydney!

Image 1 via Inside Outside all other images via Living etc.

The week that is...

image via Living etc

I have had a busy week so far and have not had much of a chance to Blog! My house has been overtaken by the painter this week!! I am renovating a 1930's house and I had pulled off the original wallpaper (with a coat of paint over it!) when I first moved in. In the past few months I have redone the kitchen & bathroom so its great to finally get the painters in and finish these rooms!

French Inspiration

These beautiful images are from Kobe, one of the fabric ranges from Europe we have at Oliveaux. The Tournelle collection is inspired by Marie Antoinette and as you can see is very french! The curtain in the first image is made with a stunning aqua silk damask and there are some cute upholstery fabrics like on this french chair. I love the fireplace and the doors in the building used for the photoshoot, we just do not get buildings like this here!!

A Weekend House...

A beautiful image of New England style homes which I found on flickr makes me want a weekender like this!! I only wish I could see inside...hope you all have a fun weekend.

Lovely Paintings

Here is some beautiful paintings by Holly Farrell, my Mum emailed to me earlier in the week...a little out of my price range but very cute! Wouldn't they look lovely hung in a cluster amongst other vintage paintings.

Today's Inspiration

I am often inspired by the many beautiful blogs out there and these images from the lovely Michelle Adams, author of M.A Belle blog are no exception. She has shared some beautiful photos of J.K Capri hotel which she visited on her recent trip to Italy...I just have to put them on my blog!! Michelle is the talented lady behind the beautiful Rubie Green fabrics disributed via Oliveaux.

If you go to her site she has a lot more images and perfect descriptions of many of the hotel's features and furnishings.

This is the beautiful library. I love the white wing chairs and again the stunning sconces. Beautiful design books to read, flowers...just stunning!

Above images all via M.A. Belle

I love the wall sconces in the breakfast room. The colour on the wall is stunning and those chairs! Who is up for a trip to Italy??

Image via Marina Grand

Check out her blog for more stunning images....

Thanks for the inspiration Michelle!!

Linen Chair

I find I am always drawn to either white or natural tone rooms - to me they are very relaxing! I love the way the linen has been used for this stunning chair and the curtains. It is a perfect look for our casual Australian homes and I know at Oliveaux we are now seeing designers using a lot more linen. This image is from Kimberly Seldon Design Group - be sure to pop over and check out her other stunning images.

It's the Weekend...

Image via Cote Ouest

Hope you all have a lovely weekend! See you next week!!

Today I Love...

Via Flickr

I love this white room and all its architectural elements...I wish I could find some chairs like this on ebay or at my local antique shop - so simply beautiful!!

Magical Townhouse

The living room has beautiful floor to ceiling curtains, plump cushions and natural fabrics all making this room comfortably elegant. I love the large windows which throw in plenty of light. I would love to have some billowing silk curtains like these made in a similar Oliveaux fabric for my bedroom. I love the way the home has that"lived in" feel.

What a fabulous way to display family photographs!

Images via Home Beautiful