Make an Entrance...

Your front door is the first impression for visitors to your home. It's therefore vital to make an impact. Most grand homes have beautiful front doors, often double doors (a favourite of mine).

There are some simple things you can do to update the entry point to your home:

• Paint - high gloss works well for exteriors and looks more glamorous than a flat paint;
• If you have the space, place urns or beautiful pots either side of your door;
• Don't forget hardware - there are beautiful options available in handles & door knockers; 
• A high quality doormat (consider one with a black border or geometric pattern for a classic yet modern look) will finish your doorway off perfectly.

Images: My house my garden; Eden Rose, At home in the country jill; In Style.

Dragonfly

A couple of years ago, I drove past a beautiful boutique/florist in Queens Park/Bondi Junction (corner of Newland & Birrell streets). With it's signature aqua & white facade plus gorgeous homewares and flowers on display I had to take a closer look.

Owner Lisa Mattock is now a great mate & we have worked together on events many times since then. Her skills as a floral artist are breathtaking.

I called in today & thought I would share some images of the store...Lisa has a great eye & it's always a delight to be surrounded by her beautiful things.

Dragonfly, Inspired Exteriors and my business, Love Style, are collaborating on a very exciting project in the coming months. Stay tuned for more details.

http://www.dragonflyfloraldesign.com.au/

xxx

Brilliant Affordable Headboard Idea

Genius idea - Decals & Stick Ons as headboards. Affordable AND they won't damage your walls.

What a fun & quirky way to frame your bed. Have fun with colours - you might want to consider painting the wall a bright colour for contrast or the other way around - paint the wall white and let the decal jump out.

The top image is from Urban Outfitters,

The geometric trellis pattern on the pale yellow wall is from: http://www.roommatespeelandstick.com/walldecals/trellis-wall-decals.aspx

The really cute monogram headboard is by ShaNickers on Etsy.com

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.88029025.jpg

The glam white on pink ultra chic headboard is by Blik Wall Graphics http://www.whatisblik.com/blog/2009/10/09/nessa-in-whiteby-turquoise/

Most will ship to Australia, so you have no excuse not to dress up your bedroom...

Yours in style,

x

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