Samantha Wills {via The Glitter Guide}

Samantha Wills is one of those truly inspiring creatives out there!

She started her jewellery brand from her desk at home whilst working in a surf shop, then after getting a stall at Australian Fashion Week, came home with $17,000 in orders & quit her job the next day. Her brand is now world wide & she spends her time between Sydney & New York (livin' the dream that girl is!).  I loved seeing this story on her on The Glitter Guide - totally loving her style. 

She's also one of my favourite instagramers - If your on instagram you should definitely check her out!

{All images via The Glitter Guide}

1st Anniversary

One year ago today married the best guy anyone could wish for!

We are off to a wedding this afternoon, so this morning we headed to the Boathouse at Palm Beach for breaky & a swim!

Busting out my wedding shoes to wear tonight!

And to add to the excitement hubby & i are off to Guillaume on Tuesday night!

(with the condition that I'm not allowed to run off with Guillaume if i see him - i have a slight crush!)

one year ago..

One year ago today my mum & i had just gotten home from picking up all my wedding flowers from the markets....time flies!
First anniversary tomorrow :)

Waterford Crystal Interiors Collection Launch

Last night i attended the launch of the Waterford Crystal Interiors Collection.

It was one of the most divine events i think I've ever been to!

English designer Jo Sampson has designed a range of homewares (think crystal side tables, lamps & mirrors!) for Waterford.

She gave a great speech about how we can bring crystal into modern interiors & indeed everyday life, 

not just hidden away in our 'special' cabinets! Oh Jo, i so agree! The table settings were heart racingly beautiful; 

Loads of crystal (of course!) white flowers (by Grandiflora), mirrors, candles & hand done calligraphy place cards. it was truly divine! 

A sea of Waterford Crystal Clarendon Ruby Champagne flutes - so decadent!

The table settings were to die for! 

The stunning place cards! 

The tumblers are the Waterford Lismore Tumblers 

 Flowers by Grandiflora. 

The candles you can see will be part of the new collection. Not only are they gorgeous scents like Jasmine, but they are in gorgeous heavy cut crystal vessels that can be re used after.

Dessert was served in the Waterford Lismore Champagne Saucers 

One of the most amazing lotus flowers that adorned the tables by Saskia Haeves of Grandiflora

Cake stand perfume display

Loving this idea!

I have 2 beautiful cake stands that don't always get to be out on display..i think thats about to change!

This Donna Hay cake stand is one of them that would be perfect!

New rugs at Freedom

Wow. wow. WOW! Freedom, you have hit the rug jackpot!

I had spied the pink & orange in store & just saw the blue online.

Behold the Symmetric floor rugs..., this Chevron beauty & the Turner stripe....

All of which are very well priced! If i were you id get snap one up while you can!

The Everygirl features Megan Gonzales {maemae paperie}

One of my 'go to' reads for inspiration are the career features over at The Everygirl.

Not only are they an interesting look into the careers & development of a tonne of inspiring gals from many different fields, but the photography is just to die for! I drooled over every single one of these images in their feature on Megan Gonzales of MaeMae Parperie!

As a small business owner myself i find these stories very inspiring!

Rug for sale!

Its time for a change & I'm selling our gorgeous Ikea Stockholm Figur rug.

Still in stores for $699, I'm happy to take $350 for it (or make me an offer!)

Its 100% wool which makes it not only gorgeous & thick (& warm!) but naturally stain repellant!

The colour is just divine! We had it in our dining room but would also look fab in the living room or kids bedrooms!

Ive listed it on ebay, but if any blog readers are interested email me on sally@sallyrhysjones.com 

Pickup from St Ives in Sydney 

Wardrobe organisation

Every few months i tend to go through my wardrobe & take some stuff to the carity bins & put some stuff aside to take to the markets.
I thought this was quite a good guide to the classics for your wardrobe!
Although some things aren't very 'me' - don't think you'll find me in a pearl necklace or polo shirt any time soon!

Finished Kitchen...{my work}

I photographed this kitchen that i recently designed yesterday.

Thrilled with how its come out, i think grey & mirrored splash back look fantastic!

 More photos on my website in the next few days!