French bistro chairs

I hope you all had a lovely Easter break. We had wonderful weather here in Brisbane and I spent the long weekend catching up with family and friends....nice and relaxing! This week it is back to work at the shop and organising client projects which is always fun and never really seems like work!

Kitchens are one of my favourite spaces in a home. The addition of great bar stools always completes an island bench and is worth getting right. One I am very fond of is the French bistro stool. They comfortable and practical while adding a certain charm to the kitchen don't you think?

Oliveaux French Bar Stool

The bistro chairs look fabulous in this dining room. I love the colours and relaxed feel of this dining room.

Oliveaux French bistro chair

Classic Ginger Jars....

Our new front window display is full of beautiful blue and white ginger jars and vases. I had some fun this morning re-arranging the window and unpacking new stock. I love using these classic blue and white pieces on client projects.

Our new garden planter works well either inside or outside.

I love the use of the planter in the courtyard of Mark D. Sikes home.

Blue and white planter in store now at Oliveaux....

Our shop window display

{image credits: 1. Oliveuax 2. House Beautiful 3. Habitually Chic 4. Oliveaux 5. Oliveaux}

Island style...

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We have been rearranging the shop this morning and unpacking new things that have arrived in. I am loving so many of the pieces and have resisted taking some of the home for myself! One of our wonderful client's popped in with some beautiful big frond's this morning which we have put on top of our Caribbean buffet. I love how they give an island feel and add's some life to the front of the shop...perfect for our warm Queensland weather as they last really well in our heat.

Thank you also to Ivy & Piper for the mention in the latest edition of their magazine. Be sure to take a look as there are so many wonderful things featured.

Enjoy your Tuesday...Ax

p.s. Oliveaux will be open late for the next two Thursday nights leading up to Christmas....so stop by and let us help you find that special gift. We will also wrap it for you!

Spring love....

Who says it is spring? This week seems to feeling a little more like summer here in Brisbane. I am loving that the hydrangeas are out and are as gorgeous as ever; although they probably will not last long in our heat but I am enjoying the addition of one at the Oliveaux shop front this week.

I am also loving this new collection of fabrics and wallpaper...the colours and patterns are divine!

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

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.

Bon Weekend!

When I was in Paris last month I visited the store Merci. There is a wonderful little cafe at the front of the store where the walls are lined with old books which you are able to read. It was a warm day outside so I decided this would be a wonderful place to stop for a while and have a fresh orange juice. Look at how it arrived. It really is all in the detail ...and the little white paper cup had a perfect mouthful of cake.... delicious!

For me its all about enjoying the simple things! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and get some time to stop and enjoy the little details which surround us....Axx

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Ralphs....

Hello again...I am back from my trip to Paris and share with you the first lot of my Paris photo's.

Ralph Lauren opened his first European restaurant in Paris just 8 weeks before I arrived. The new store and restaurant is located on Boulevard St Germain.

Surrounded by gorgeous Ralph Lauren fabrics and furniture, the courtyard is a wonderful spot to enjoy lunch before spending the afternoon shopping the many wonderful boutiques. The beautiful potted flowers, plants and the sound of water coming from the fountain add to the Summer atmosphere.

Unfortunately I was not able to eat there. I tried to book into Ralph's for brunch in the beautiful courtyard and was told they are booked out for one month. So next trip I shall make sure I book well in advance!

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A cozy window seat....

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With the official start of winter yesterday in Australia, the weather has decided to give us a little change from the warm sunny days we are custom to here - today it is overcast and a little cool outside. On days like this I always dream of finding a cozy nook to curl up with some books....the window seat in London's Liberty store would suit me for a few hours...Ax

Today....

Well this week has just flown by so quickly and I cannot believe it is already Friday! It has been another short working week here in Brisbane as Monday was a public holiday. I really could get used to working a four day week. I thought I would share some of the things on my desk today...Firstly, I am so excited that A-M's house along with Oliveaux has been featured in this month's Home Beautiful magazine. If you are a subscriber I am sure you will have already seen it....if not it is out on Monday!

Otherwise my desk is covered in lots of gorgeous fabrics and wallpaper samples which I am putting together for a few different projects I am working on at the moment...

Hope you all have a wonderful Friday....Ax

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Back home & still thinking of Paris!

I have been at home for a few days now recovering from my wonderful trip and slowly getting back into the routine of the different time zone! I ended my trip in Paris where I spent time at Maison Objet and then was able to have a few days enjoying Paris....although I have visited Paris many times before, her beauty and magic never disappoints! Like all francophiles out there, I am already dreaming of my next trip!

I thought I would leave you with some of the pictures I took of my trip for the weekend...I love the architecture and gardens of the 'Petit Trianon' at Versailles. One is easily captivated by the decadent world of Marie Antoinette she made in this home a gift to her from her husband, King Louis XVI. This is the place where she danced, gambled, dabbled in horticulture and bought two pairs of shoes a week!

....the grand entrance

....the music room

....beautiful details

...the bedroom

....the kitchen

...front courtyard

...beautiful winter garden

Have a wonderful weekend....Ax

Winter Wonderland

Just thought I would send you a postcard from Frankfurt. I took this photo from my hotel room this evening - the Christmas lights are still up and with all the snow around at the moment it is truly magical (and cold!)....this lovely hotel is built around the original Gothic style home which was constructed in 1904 for an influential banking family.

Thank you....

I was so excited to find that OLIVEAUX was named as one of "50 of the world's best design blogs" by the UK Times Online yesterday. To be included amongst some of my favourite blogs was such an honour.

You can see the full list here.

Oliveaux...

Here is a sneak preview of a home I have been working on this week....seeing a project come together is always very exciting. There is still some work to do over the next few days - more furniture, cushions and finishing touches to complete the room's in this gorgeous home.

Thank you all for your lovely comments, emails and prayers for my Mum over the past few weeks. She is now at home and has enjoyed reading all the comments and your blogs while she recovers and continues with ongoing treatment.

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}

Loving Green Fabrics...

I am loving all the new green fabric & wallpaper collections that have been released the last few months and here is another example - it looks so fresh against these gorgeous white chairs! 

Loving Rubie Green

I have to share these pictures from my trip to Sydney where I attended Michelle Adam's seminar at Design & Decoration on 'Eco Chic'. We had a fabulous time that evening at the gorgeous Ivy's Mad Cow restaurant with Michelle, Hayley & Tracey aka Porchlight Interiors - It was awesome!

2 above images via Flickr

We then had desert at the upstairs Ivy Lounge.

Image via Flickr

The gorgeous Michelle below in the Ivy foyer...

Michelle and myself...this is the first and last photo you will see of me so save it for your files!! 

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Oliveaux Today...

I was very excited to open this months Australian Women's Weekly and see Michael Devine's Gramercy fabric featured. Many of you may have seen Aerin Lauders beautiful Long Island home before on other blog's, however,  it is such a treat to see it in our Australian press. I love the Gramercy print which is used on her bedroom walls and valance. Michael will be releasing his new collection of fabrics in January at the prestigious Maison Objet Paris - I cannot wait to see the collection!!

Home Beautiful...

Cover Photo: Ulrika Ekblom for Home Beautiful

It has been an exciting start to the week here at Oliveaux ....the October issue of Home Beautiful is out and includes a feature on Rubie Green which is now available through Oliveaux!!! I had to share my excitement and enthusiasm for Michelle Adam's gorgeous range of organic fabrics with you all. Be sure to email me if you want any further details on the Rubie Green range.

All the adorable images for the Rubie Green collection were taken by photographer Patrick Cline.

Thanks to Home Beautiful for the feature!!