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!

I'm Back!!

Hello! I have had the most wonderful Christmas break with my family at the beach here in Australia and then spent the last two weeks in Europe - it feels like such a long time. I mostly was away for work, although I did squeeze in a few lovely days off in Paris.  It is great to be home and so far I have not suffered too much jet lag. 

Thank you for all your lovely emails and comments while I was away. Like most of you all I am addicted to blogs and have missed catching up on all my favourite daily reads!  I will post some more of my photo's over the coming week or so. My break was very inspirational and restful, certainly what I needed to kick off 2009!  

Image: Designers Guild new release

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

Its hard to believe that Christmas has finally arrived. I want to say a big thank you for stopping by and being part of my life  -  all your comments, encouragement and emails throughout the year have been such a pleasure.  I wish you all a blessed Christmas and fabulous New Year!!  

I have gone to the beach for Christmas with my family then I will be going to Paris!! So I am signing off now until my return late January with beautiful things to share from my trip...til then take care and I look forward to seeing you next year.

{Image: Toast}

Hidden Library...

I have been looking at ways I can create a little 'hidden' library in my home. At the moment most of my books are stored in piles around the house. Its amazing what you can create with a little unused space and inspiration...

Kimberly Seldon created a perfect little library space beside the fireplace. 

This little 'hidden' library makes perfect use of this space...

This hallway library makes great use of the space with the window seats providing a  place to stop.

{Image via Cote de Texas}

This library sits beautifully in the walk through hall and the Swedish inspired style painted floors is one of my favourites...

{Image via Traditional Home}

Making great use of  space around the doorway for this charming built-in  library. 

A casual living room library & I love how they use this to display a piece of art to break up the wall of books. 

{Image via Notebook Magazine}

The custom built shelves and seat would be perfect in a casual family area

I adore the books which are arranged by colour. Love the linen chair & ottoman....

{Image via Homes & Gardens}

I love the balance of this more formal option either side of the fireplace.

 One day I dream of having a library...

{Image via Homes & Gardens}

Petite Tree's...

Sorry for the lack of posts the past week. This time of year is my busiest time at work and so I have not had much spare for blogging! I certainly cannot wait for a break at Christmas....not long now!

Today I am loving these adorable little trees via Martha Stewart.  One of these would be perfect if you do not have space for a full size one. 

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!!

Summer....

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!! Summer officially begins in the Southern Hemisphere today and for me these two lovely images from Coastal Living exude Summer! 

Desk Love...

I saw this beautiful secretary desk over at Pink Wallpaper. It originates as a flea market find and was given a coat of paint....so cute! I love the style & that it does not take up much room which would be a fabulous solution in my house where I do not have space for a designated study.  

{Image: Eddie Ross}

One month 'till Christmas....

Today it is exactly one month until Christmas so I could not resist slipping in a little Christmas post. I am trying to cram in as much work as possible before our school year ends and the summer holidays start in two weeks time.  I loved this room which features in the December Homes and Garden magazine - with the linen couch and the beautiful tree. 

Affare to Remember...

If I were in Sydney this weekend I would definitely head off to the 'Good Food Affare' which is running over  3 days. It promises to be presented in the charming style of Europe's great markets. I would take a basket along and fill it with fresh fruit, cheese and flowers...buy olives, oils and jams...followed by afternoon tea at the Skye Gyngell's cafe, a replica of her acclaimed cafe in Surrey, England. Don't you think it looks like the most gorgeous food event ever? 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!! 

Amanda x

{images via Good Food Affare}

Danish Style

I am loving this classic 1920'c home which features in Home & Gardens Magazine and 

is located just outside Amsterdam.  Stunning front doors & windows with beautiful box clipped hedges and pots. 

It belongs to Henk & Saskia Teunissen who own Riviera Maison, their home reflects their style which we are all familiar with in their products, timeless & comfortable. 

They have cleverly hidden the TV behind doors above the fireplace. 

Loving the kitchen and the black bench tops which was built by a local carpenter &  the white painted floor boards, it is beautifully styled in a way you would expect...

Love the dining area in the Kitchen. The gorgeous lights & the black cabinet.

A dream girls bedroom....

Could imagine sitting out here & relaxing with friends on the weekend....

{Images from November issue Homes & Gardens}

Hooray its Friday!

I am hoping for fine weather as we are off to the park for my daughters birthday...

Have a great weekend everyone! 

{Paul Lowe via Bespoke Press}

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!

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas!

On the weekend I was at one of my girl friends and she had just put up her Christmas tree. It was absolutely stunning. She lives in a Queenslander with lovely high ceilings and her 9 foot tree looks beautiful in the living room.  From the front of the house you get a glimpse of their tree.