An inspiring quote

This is going to be my new motto. I absolutely love it.

I just found it on a great site for sourcing wall art called DeviantART. It's funky, unique, inexpensive and a great way to decorate your walls...

The best sections are 'typography', 'collage' and 'people'.

They will frame the prints for you too...

Image: http://www.deviantart.com/print/379983/?itemids=102

Fab Finds at Life Instyle

As promised, I wanted to share some of my favourite finds at Life Instyle last week. There are always gorgeous new items for the home to be found there, and this year the highlights were:

Beautiful home decor from South Australia's One Rundle Trading Co, including these chic trunks. http://www.onerundletradingcompany.com.au

Escapulario's fashion accessories

Very cool fair-traded, hand-crafted brass jewelry from Brass Mafia, including this ring, http://www.brassmafia.bigcartel.com/

Belles & Whiselle's modern note cards and invitations (which can be personalised at an additional cost) http://www.bellesandwhiselles.com.au/

Chic purses and cuffs from the Pratten sisters in cow hide & eel skin http://www.pratten.com.au/

Delicate handcrafted paper works & gorgeous framed bus scrolls with beautiful (and fun) wording from Almond Tree Designs, including this 'A nice drop' bus scroll, which will add character to your home in an instant http://www.almondtreeframes.com.au/

Fun, colourful chairs from Paprika & Lime www.paprikaandlime.com

Plus,

Exhibit Interiors eclectic pieces http://www.exhibit.net.au/ ;

Mandalay Design's always gorgeous rattan pieces for the home http://www.mandalaydesigns.com.au/ ;

All well worth checking out...

xxx

Dressing Tables

There is something very ladylike about dressing tables.

I always think of my grandmother sitting elegantly at hers, applying her hot pink YSL lipstick to match her freshly manicured nails.

Getting ready at a dressing table just makes you feel more glamorous...

The reality of urban living these days is that often our living space is reduced so a dressing table can seem a luxury, however they are a great way to add extra storage and reduce clutter in a small area. Plus there are lots of slimline versions available nowadays if you are limited on space.

I have some beautiful dressing tables available to buy that can be custom painted, as well as pretty stools and mirrors to match. Email me for pricing and further details.

Images: Google

Life Instyle

Life Instyle Sydney starts today & I am super excited!

It's my favourite trade show because they attract the most stylish exhibitors meaning everywhere you look there is something gorgeous.

Stay posted for my finds.

x

Image: Life Instyle website

Doveton Kay

Last night I was a guest at the most divine home in Sydney to celebrate the new shipment of furniture for gorgeous Double Bay boutique Doveton Kay.

I worked with Doveton Kay last year on their launch & adore the store owner, Shelley Madden.

The new shipment is divine - exotic finds sourced all over the globe that are ultra chic.

Check out http://www.dovetonkay.com.au/ or stop by the boutique at 10 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay on your travels.

Image: Doveton Kay

A Modern Exotic Look

Adding a touch of the exotic can add excitement and fun to an otherwise boring room.

A chic (faux) zebra skin rug (we're animal lovers at Love Style) or a pair of antler's horns as a table centrepiece will liven up your space and give it a designer edge. They're both right on trend & will add punch to a room in an instant.

Alternatively, some gorgeous upholstered animal print stools as in the above image look stunning.

A word of warning though, don't overdo animal prints - keep them to a minimum and use them as an accent and you'll achieve the right look.

Olivia Palermo's Stylish Apartment

Photos by Karin Kohlberg

This is the gorgeous apartment owned by The City's Olivia Palermo.

The images are from NY Post's Page Six Mag: http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20080720/Living+Socialite+Olivia+Palermos+Sweet+Spot

and there is a great accompanying article.

Olivia had the assistance of her mother, a New York Interior Designer, to pull the look for the apartment together.

"The zebra-print rug is a bold statement, but taking risks is more fun", says Olivia of her prized walk-in closet.

I couldn't agree more.