Loving...

The latest book to make it's way into my library is Joe Nye's Flair, a book of inspirational ideas and details which would make any event spectacular. This gorgeous chair makes such a wonderful statement in the entry designed by Nye. I always love his use of fabrics and colour. So after enjoying his book I have revisited some of his rooms from my files I love....

fabulous colours and fabrics are used in this raspberry and blue L.A living room...

A feminine bedroom which he describes as "Christian Dior in Palm Beach"

{image via Home Beautiful}

Bedroom retreats...

How wonderful to be able to create a luxurious sitting area within the master bedroom. A perfect place to escape and relax. My bedroom has enough space to add a chair in the corner - a comfortable sitting area to enjoy some quiet times!

{images 1. Traditional Home 2.House Beautiful 3. Women's Day 4. Phoebe Howard 5. House Beautiful 6. Porters Paint}

Devine Guest Room...

I always admire the work of Suzanne Kasler and this guest room she designed is so fresh and bright. I especially love the roman shade and custom headboard in Michael Devine Gramercy fabric and the way it ties together the pillows and trim on the bed linen - coastal chic!

More from the Michael Devine linen fabric range which are all available at Oliveaux or view here;

{image 1. Veranda 2&3 Michael Devine Home}

A Noble Retreat

Babington House is a stunning relaxed country retreat located in Somerset UK and was recently refurbished by the talented Ilse Crawford.  I could not think of a better place to spend a few days at the moment. 

I think the hardest thing would be choosing which room! 

The bathrooms are all beautiful...

The Lounge...

The Library and its gorgeous chairs and so many more beautiful images to see here.

{image 1-3 via Babington House;  image 4, 6 & 7  via Mr & Mrs Smith; image 5 Drumonds}

Cool & Calm

I adore the pale green colour of Trey Laird's Hamptons guest bedroom. The splash of colour on the quilt adds to the charm of the room. The bed skirt is made using Michael Devine's Petit Fleur Leaf  linen fabric,  available through Oliveaux, it is always a favourite fabric of mine and I love it in this room. 

{Image: Elle Decor July/Aug 07 Designer: Jeffrey Bilhuber}

Oliveaux Today...

Its been a busy week here at Oliveaux and not much time for posts! But for now is a little sneak peak of  a single bed head I have just made in a Michael Devine linen Petite Fleur fabric for a client. I will  post some images of the finished room shortly so stay tuned!

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