Happy Easter!

All images: Martha Stewart

Ok, so i know some of these are a bit cheesy, but what can you expect from Martha Stewart ;)

Easter is an excuse to get out some cute decorations....

(and for me to post Martha Stewart pictures lol!)

There are some nice ideas for your easter table here if your having family round.

Have a great long weekend!

ill be spending it helping my parents pack up their house ready to move!

...might get a few eggs in there too ;)

Magical Moroccan

Poufs at John Derian $285USD

Sadly not in Australia, but have a look at his site for some inspiration!
http://www.johnderian.com/index_home.html

another great US supplier is Tazi Designs

http://www.tazidesigns.com/catalog/pouf
Great look with the tin table & morocccan tray & glasses

(you can find tables like this at Ruby Star Traders in Sydney)
Image Via: Chic Coles Blog

Loving this arrangment - great colour poufs, he white buddha, the stacks of books, orchids, the bookcase full of coral!

Whoever put this together is speaking my language!

Image Via: La Dolce Vita Blog

Loving the mettalic here!

Actually this would be an easy look to copy - i will do a get this look based on this image i think!

Stay tuned!

Fashion Designer Max Azaria with his wife @ home in his courtyard

I looovvee this room!

The poufs look beautiful & the Hermes rug on the bed is to die for!
oh, what do you know, more pink!

This is a cute way to use these tea glasses!

You can get these glasses at T2 & pick up a giant pack of tealights at the hardware store or ikea. I love these trays. We actually have one as our coffee table on wooden legs.

I love these moroccan poufs! Not only do they look great & bring a bit of an exotic look to your space but they are so handy! You can use them as decoration and then use as extra seating when you need them!

Ive found a few places in Australia you can find them:

Table tonics website has them 'coming soon' http://www.tabletonic.com.au/categories/Moroccan-Leather-Poufs/

And there are lots on ebay to some from america but can be shipped!)
http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Casablanca-Imports http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Crafts4Less_Poufs_W0QQ_fsubZ221534619QQ_sidZ116951639QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

My highly appropriate site footwear!

A regular occurance on my building sites! lol

(incase you cant make it out its a bunch of boots & my heels!)

Poolside.....

Starting with one i co-designed ;)

.....looking like Giselle Bunchen might be nice....

Gorgeous villa in Bali... sigh

SanAlfonso del mar resort in Chilie



Image: Kristen Hutchins design
Image: Elle Decor

Image: Coco Republic

Ralph Laurens Hamptons house...

Just beacuse its wet & rainy here in Sydney & im at my desk.....

i'd so rather be at/in any of these pools!

Houston we have a dining table!

Happy Monday all!

After a great bargain on ebay on friday night (i got the table & the chairs for $235) we have a dining table!

Not exactly as glamouous as some of the pics i was inspired by, but if i see some great chairs i love more i can just whack these back on ebay

(seeing as the 3 panton chairs only cost me $103!).

Plus it fits without looking too cramped & the chairs are really comfy!

(sorry about the crappy photo - took it on my iphone!)

Home Love....

This book will be purchased on todays lunch break!

This image is one of those OH.MY.GOD ones for me!

I cannot fault this room!

(except for the fact im not there on that ottoman with a glass of champagne in hand!)

Run to the bookshop!

So i know id already done my post for the day but today it can be twice daily chic!

Style guru Megan Morton (who was kind enough to give me some advice when i was starting out fresh from uni!) has just released her book 'Home Love'.

She has styled for Belle, Vogue Living, French Elle Decoration, House & Garden & the list goes on.

The woman is a style genius & this book shares her secrets!

Not only do you get them for $55 (compared to her hourly rate of $300!) but a gorgeous coffee table book to refer back to!

Here is a great article on the smh website about the book & megans work.

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/homestyle/how-to-create-rooms-you-wont-want-to-leave-20100324-qw2m.html

Divine desk space..make it yours!

Divine Desk Space (Lonny Magazine)

Ikea Tobias Chair $130.00

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/00162238

+ A white desk of your liking!

(this one is from Sasson Home)

http://www.sassonhome.com.au/products.php?s=RlVSTklUVVJF&c_id=124&cat=MANTO+RANGE+WHITE

+ some gorgeous hydrangeas from the local fruit/flower shop approx $15.00

+ madebygirl LOVE print $25.00
http://www.madebygirl.com/product.php?sku=PR-19

+ pink storage from Kikik (various prices)
http://www.kikki-k.com/shop/category/colour/pink/

= Gorgeous work space!
Happy Friday!

Sheer floor to ceiling curtains...

After being inspired by the soft look of the top 2 pictures I just had a quote done to have this Silent Gliss wave track curtain in sheer white (see 3rd picture) done across our living/balcony opening.

We have floor to ceiling stacking sliding doors which open the living right up to the balcony but the heavy frames are quite harsh looking....now have to save up & boook it in!

Ish & Chi Prints & fabric art

Circus Print $12.50usd


Vintage Chandleier Print $12.50USD

Chandeleirs $12.50usd

Vintage Chandeleir Print $12.50 usd

Butterfly Tree $25.00 USD

Amy Butler Fabric Butterfly $25.00usd

Matryoshka Doll $30.00usd

Yesterday I featured the home studio of Viv from ish & chi.

Viv not only has a great blog following the renovation of her Sydney house, fashion and other bits & pieces but she has an online store where she sells some gorgeous art she makes herself!

I think the circus print & the butterflys would be beautiful in a kids room and could be a great & individual present for a freind who has recently had a baby!

Here are the links to her online shop & blog!

http://ishandchi.blogspot.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ishandchi

Tom Filicia Book Giveaway!

I own this book & it is absolutely fantastic!

I had a quick flick through it after spying it on the shelf at the bookshop (after recognising him from Queey Eye!) & couldnt leave without it!
So may inspiring images & great tips! Highly reccomended!
AND Ashlina over at 'secrets of domestic bliss' is giving away a signed copy!
http://secretsofdomesticbliss.blogspot.com/

Head over to her blog to enter!
AND seeing as i aleady own a copy, if i happen to win ill give away my copy to one of you guys ;)