once.daily.chic

Thursday, May 20, 2010

whoops....

Whoops...went out for a sandwich & came back with these 2 delicious wooly numbers instead! Every year i have drooled over these & i thought, stuff it, they are coming home with me!

FYI Country Road has 25% off everything today & tomorrow!

love this

i just love this painting by artist Malene Landgreen - arent the colours beautiful!

I could definately see this on my wall at home...

Now that ive realised i should show you guys what i do day to day i thought id share a few pictures i took on site a few weeks ago of a house we have almost finished! The pro photograher was out there yesterday taking the shots for our website so im really excited to see them when they come in & i will definately share them with you too!

Front of the house - this was a completely new house.

We were also asked by the client to design it using the principals of Feng Shui which was really interesting (i had to go away & learn about it!)

My favorite thing to design!

The master bedroom walk in robe

(i has come out looking seriously good so im pretty happy!)

...Oh & thats me you can see in the mirror trying to not be in the photo!

Lap pool (still empty at this stage & full of muck!) with glass fence. BBQ area with custom stainless steel bbq bench - It also has a wok burner on it! This little area also has cafe style overhead heaters! cool huh!

stay tuned for the pro shots in a week or so!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Urban Yoga Spa Seattle

When i was in Seattle over Christmas i was lucky enough to do a hot yoga class at this amazing studio on new years eve which was a great way to kick off the end of 2009 & the start of 2010!

Chic on the outside & the inside!

Fantastic branding, design & volumes -

An all white pallette & features of timber & concrete.

The reception desk in a huge light filled room in a fantastic old building on the corner of a downtown street.

The studio - amazing high ceilings & great light

An inspirational quote as you head up to the change rooms

(which by the way were more like a luxurious spa than a yoga studio!)

Very Zen

....hmmmm we really need something like this in Sydney, a great concept where you can do your yoga class & then head to the spa or a massage or a facial! Bliss

They also have really cool schemes like donation based yoga & trading your services for yoga - i love both these ideas - good karma i think!

DONATION BASED YOGA

It is important that Yoga is accessible to all. Yoga classes, but it is donation-based -- pay what you can, if you can (recommendation is $10). All guests are welcome to this very rewarding and energetic class.

TRADE SERVICE FOR YOGA

Karma Yogi Program. You can earn unlimited free Yoga classes at the Urban Yoga Spa in exchange for 3 hours of Cleaning service per week.

If anyone lives in Seattle or visits you must check it out!

http://www.urbanyogaspa.com/

Wednesday wisdom

Have been feeling quite inspired lately with work & getting my own business going rather than slogging away for someone else my whole life! Its just a matter of actually doing it & not just thinking about it isnt it!

Found this little gem that i quite liked....

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Buns in the oven!

In the last 2 weeks i honestly can not believe how many of my friends have revealed they have little buns in the oven! In the last 24hrs there have been THREE! Crazy!

One of them being my lovely "bloggy friend" Sonja over at Tied with a Bouw! Congrats Sonja - the other two my lips are sealed on! You know who you are!

I have been holding onto these pics for a while but in light of the recent surprises i thought now would be a good time to get the creative juices flowing for my friends & decorating for their new additions on the way! Ill keep posting new pics as i find them in the next few months! Id love to see what you come up with too girls!

I love the idea of a dorm/bunk room - this might be a good idea for a holiday house or when the kids are a bit older & if they have freinds over OR just for everyday if you have multiple kids in one room!

Beach house style

Colour coding!!! Such a great fun idea!

Ok, this might be an adults bunk room - dont think its stay this white for too long! hehe

Striped walls look fantastic & are really easy to do yourself!

I also think yellow or pink would look fab!

oh & i think the latest trend with the zebra rugs is perfect for a kids room! Especially if you a bit to scared to have it in your living room!

This stunning room is Viv of ish & chis son Roberts room!

She has done the most amazing job here dont you think!

Cute teepee!!

colour perfection!

Catherine Martin (Baz Luhrmanns costume designer for those who dont know her!) wallpaper + that lounge is divine! (even the teddy's clothes match!)

Gorgeous serene white with a beautifully detailed mirror behind.

Wow - what a kids heaven - a huge room to play in.

Love the soft cutrtains, wall decals & the starts on the roof!

Also a day bed is a nice spot for a sleep or reading a book together.
Wall decals are a great & cheap way to make a wall look amazing! Then you can just peel them off when its time for a change! No messy painting needed!

Divine wall colour + fab exotic detailed timber cabinet + fun teepee + great art = love!

Soo gorgeous, this has to be one of my favorite colours and the mural has kind of an aladdin vibe to it!

Very exotic, and i love the little nook the cot is tucked into - very cosy & nuturing.

Now this one is a kids dream!

Create by Kansas designers 'artistic living spaces'

A ferris wheel to store toys - how cool is that!

Love the stripes - simple yet graphic & fun

And stylish too - look at those awesome Bertoia chairs w/ cosy little sheepskins! You can get these sheepskins at ikea & the chairs from Knoll (for the originals), or from many of the repro stores for a copy!!

oh i just found one more goodie on House of Turquiose!

Congrats yummy mummies - i will keep finding you inspiration!