Dining Chair Dilemma

Im having a chair dilemma for my new place.
{Always the way when its for yourself!}

I have always wanted upholstered chairs a bit like this.....

But we are going with a round dining table & want 6 chairs & they simply wont fit!

Recently I've become obsessed with Malawi chairs {thanks Manyara home!}

But i also don't think 6 of those will fit either!

The husband just came out to look at some things with me & he likes the good old cross backs.

They are a classic & you cant go too wrong, but something in me is wondering if they are boring??
What are your thoughts?!

Home Office / Library inspiration

This week I'm designing a home office with a bit of a 'library feel' for a new client 

{who i know reads the blog, hi L!}

Was digging through my Pinterest boards for some inspiration - heres a few of my favourites.

New Country Road Catalouge

Loving the new homewares in the latest Country Road catalogue!

I received 2 sets of these Muuto wall dots for my birthday so cant wait to get them up on the walls of our new place! 

Plus i think i need that cross blanket in my life!!

Ikea Malm in the Bedroom

Im a bit of a fan of the simple Ikea 'malm' drawers.

We have the 3 drawer version as bedside tables - hello storage!!

At $100 each {in white} check out how affordable & stylish they can be in the bedroom!

and with the addition of some hardware they totally transform!

It's My Birthday!

Its my birthday today & I've given myself the day off. There has to be some advantage to working for yourself right?! 

Work has been crazy busy the past few weeks (even did a few all nighters - first time since uni days!)

Im having a haircut, then off for lunch with 2 of my girlfriends who are on maternity leave & can join in for a mid week lunch! 

Tonight i'm out for dinner with Ben, my parents & his parents at SoCal. I looove mexican inspired food (and a margarita!)
Pretty excited for what this year ahead holds - new home, euro trip & lots of great projects on the work front!

....some birthday flowers for myself! ;)

One Fine Day Wedding Fair {this weekend!}

The amazing One Fine Day Wedding Fair is on this weekend!

 It's a super cool 'boutique' style fair with lots of beautiful & fun ideas & vendors showcasing their work.

 Not your average old boring wedding expo thats for sure!

Heres a taste of what you can expect; this is a shoot they did with some of their vendors at the Boat House at Palm Beach recently.

 Isn't it to die for?! If your engaged i highly recommend heading along for some inspiration!

You can buy tickets from their website or on the door.

Details of all the suppliers for this shoot can be found here.

My Work - Cottage Kitchen

In the same house with the cute bathroom i showed you last week, we also re-did the kitchen!

We knocked a wall out between the existing kitchen (think coloured 1970's laminate) 

& a sitting room (that was dark red & very gloomy) to open it up to one big space & it came up a treat!
Here are a few shots i took before the client moved in (hence no fridge!)

You can see more of my work at www.sallyrhysjones.com

JK Palace Capri

Firstly; Ikat armchairs i need you in my life!

And now a few other shots from the divine JK Palace Hotel, Capri....

We visited capri last year on our honeymoon.
We took a day trip in a little wooden boat from Positano which was great fun!
A lot of people & boat watching to be had, along with snorkelling & soaking up the sun on the way.
Once you are there, be sure to visit the amazing gardens & perfumery right at the top of the island.

Images via Lonny

My Work - Cottage Bathroom

Remember way back here when i showed you the before shot for a bathroom i was working on?

It just occurred to me i never showed you the 'After!'

Heres another look at the 'Before' {during demolition, but you get the idea!}

And the finished result!