Friday, September 16, 2011

Outdoor Living

This beautiful, classic outdoor living space looks very inviting. This is where I want to enjoy my afternoon!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend... Ax

{Belle Magazine photographer: Simon Kenny}

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A layered home


This eye-catching design is very comfortable and welcoming, an antique table, contemporary art and a beautiful armchair provides a wonderful corner to the homes living room. I thought this home was a lovely Tuesday morning distraction....

To me the living room feels like somewhere I could pop a drink down and relax without feeling too nervous. I love the collection of global fabrics in various textures and patterns.

The timeless white kitchen cabinetry is broken up beautifully with the blue subway tiles.

The custom built shelves behind the beds allows this boy a place to store all his treasures!

The antique maps which has been applied to one of the bedroom walls add's character against the red chairs.

{images House Beautiful}

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Boathouse Living

I came across the images of this charming boathouse while doing some international real estate searching. I think I have mentioned before that it is one of my favourite pass times....always inspiring! I love the french doors and the large deck which would be the perfect spot for summer entertaining. When winter arrives the living room has a fireplace for those cold nordic evenings!



I can imagine adding some colour and a few of my favourite fabrics to its interior spaces.
It would be delightful to decorate if only it wasn't on the opposite hemisphere to me....Ax

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Fantastic!


Gorgeous room photography always tells its own story....
beautiful images of a turn of the century apartment in Stockholm dressed simply with roses.




absolutely beautiful...

Monday, July 25, 2011

Welcoming colour....

Today I am loving this entryway. The combination of the dark timber floors, white walls and pop of colour the fabrics and lamp add to the space....love it!

{image via Coastal Living}

Monday, July 18, 2011

Blue + white inspiration...


Kitchens are always one of my favourite rooms. The blue and white gives this kitchen and dining room a beautiful fresh feel....I love how light this space is.

and this last photo makes me want to set my table for afternoon tea. Maybe its because mine has work spread all over it this afternoon! Hope you all have a wonderful start to your week....Ax

{images via House Beautiful}

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Flowers....

We have been buying the most stunning lilies for the showroom at the moment.
They are always perfect this time of year and the scent is as equally amazing...Ax

Friday, July 8, 2011

Whimsical fabrics...


We always love finding gorgeous new fabrics at Oliveaux. These beautiful screen printed, certified organic fabrics are designed by Tara Davy for her new collection which is now available from Kelani Fabrics. We think her whimsical hot balloon design is very cute and even better we love to support Australian made products at Oliveaux.

{images: Kelani fabric}

Friday, July 1, 2011

Riverside Cottage


This is such a cute cottage....lets meet for the weekend?
Ax

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Lets escape!

Lets escape to the beautiful inner courtyard of this 300 year old palace this afternoon...Ax

{hotel AnaYela}

Friday, May 6, 2011

Beautiful outdoor spaces

Gorgeous sunny outdoor inspiration for Friday...sitting looking out the window of my office at the beautiful sunshine here in Brisbane this morning. I love outdoor spaces and rooms which can be used for relaxing and entertaining.

I love the pop of colour that these Kathryn Ireland outdoor fabrics give to this pool space. Kathryn Ireland fabrics are just one of our great fabric ranges available at Oliveaux.

I can imagine having lunch here at this table...
I love the old stone and the view beyond the arch is amazing!

Hope you all have a great Friday as we start thinking about the weekend...Ax

{images via Kathryn Ireland}

Friday, April 29, 2011

all eyes on London....

We have only had a three day work week here in Australia....and hasn't it gone so quickly! I have crammed as much work into the short as possible and now its time for another long weekend for us in Queensland. So I finally have just a moment to update the blog before heading out for the weekend. With all eye's on London this week I thought I should end it with some London property stalking. This semi-detached family house is currently on the market....

I would love to own a kitchen with an AGA in it....


and a beautiful large family bathroom.

Even the garden shed is gorgeous!
Have a great weekend....Ax

{via knight frank}

Friday, April 22, 2011

Happy Easter!



Happy Easter!

Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend, lots of chocolates and pretty delights....Ax

{images: Laduree}

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Oliveaux giveaway...

Oliveaux is now on facebook where we will be updating you on all the interesting and fun things happening in our world. To celebrate we are giving you the chance to win this gorgeous Rubie Green cushion...just like us on facebook to go in the draw...click here.