Weekend Joy

My lovely cousin has just returned from a month long trip in America & Canada. As one of the people who knows me best she returned with two  souvenirs that made my day - the latest issues of Canada's Style at Home and Canadian House & Home! Guess what I will be reading this weekend? Yep, you guessed it - I will be catching up on Canada's finest. I am so excited. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and catch up on some inspiring reading of your own!

H&G Top 50 Rooms - My Picks

House & Garden Magazine have released their 14th annual 'Top 50 Rooms'. Featuring some of Australia's prominent interior designers and architects the collection of spaces are big on ideas and are beautifully executed. Below are my top ten picks. You can check out the top 50 yourself by purchasing the November issue of the magazine or visit online at House & Garden.

Brendan Wong Design

Brian Hoy Design

Boddam Whetham

Coop Creative

David Hicks

MCK Architects

RL Design

Sarah Davison Interior Design

Templeton Architects

Shaun Lockyer Architects

Spring fling

Its official - Spring is here. Although, after this weekend's hot weather though you could be mistaken for thinking it was already summer! Spring is my favourite of the seasons. I know its spring when jasmine starts flowering and its scent fills the air, there is simply nothing more intoxicating then the scent of jasmine warmed by the sun. I happened past a florist this weekend which had the most stunning arrangement of blue hydrangea's - another flower which is quintessentially spring. It got me thinking about how the change in seasons affects design in our homes. The collection of images below all embody the season of spring. Think lots of light, white and subtle colours, clean lines, airy spaces! 

 

How gorgeous are these hydrangeas

Love the crisp whites in this bedroom. This room looks like it is right out of the Hamptons

Chocolate floors, furniture in whites and creams and a dash of blue

More white walls and chocolate floors (can anyone see a theme here)??

Love the use of colour in this room. The artwork above the bedhead is so typically spring.

 

via mabley handler; kelly hoppen; vt interiors; ideas for interior design

Lonny launches iPad app

Great news for all Lonny addicts - Lonny have launched an iPad app. You can now get your fix on all things home decor whenever you want! The app provides access to every past issue of the online mag plus automatically downloads new issues and alerts when new content is available.

The best news.....it comes with a one month free trial subscription! You can download the app from iTunes here.

Domayne VIP Christmas Launch

Tuesday night in Brisbane saw several hundred people join me at Domayne's VIP Christmas Launch Event. And what a great night it was! With fantastic food & service from Kathy Heath Events (For anyone who remembers her past adventure 'High Societea at Clayfield' you will be pleased to know that Kathy is now focusing on catering and events). I turned up early to take a few photos as I knew once the crowds started to pour in I wouldn't have a chance. With champagne in hand I got a first hand account of Domayne's latest collections and arrivals. Think lots of vintage inspired pieces, bright colours, and super glossy surfaces.  The ever charming Neale Whitaker, Editor-In-Chief, Belle Magazine and guest judge on Nine's The Block made a guest appearance to talk about the key trends from the world-renowned Milan Furniture Fair. I have long been an admirer of Neale's great work with Belle Magazine and within the design industry. Belle is one of my all time favourite interior magazines. And I haven't even got to the best part of the evening yet! I got to meet Neale! He was much more approachable and down to earth then one might expect of someone of his stature. It was a fantastic experience to have the opportunity to meet someone who you have admired for so long. All in all it was a fantastic night.

Thank you to Domayne for putting on such a wonderful evening!

Me and the lovely & ever so stylish, Neale Whitaker, Editor-In-Chief of Belle magazine

Vintage inspired homewares - love the leather finishing on the hurricane vase

How fantastic is this orange wall and the use of colour in the cushions. Love love love.

How gorgeous are these snakeskin holders. They are actually toothbrush holders but you could use them as decorative vases, tealight holders or you could even fill them with some lovely pens and place on your desk to stare at every day!

Saving the best till last - this was my favourite space in the whole store. Neutral colours, black and white art, minimalist decor and a thick bubble rug. Pure heaven! The only thing I would add to this picture would be a small vase with white flowers on the coffee table.

Masculine Monday

There is something enthralling about a well designed masculine space. I just LOVE these masculine offices. Featuring dark colours, clean lines, textured finishes and sleek furniture these elements combine to create a classic and elegant look that will endure the test of time. Feminine touches such as floral arrangements and glossy surfaces help balance out the masculinity of these designs.

via La Dolce Vita; Houzz; A-touch-of-luxe

Elisha says.....Hello

Hello All! I am so excited to share with you my design inspiration through this blog.  Interior design is often the first thing I wake up with and the last thing I go to sleep thinking of - it provides me with a constant source of inspiration every single day of my life for which I am extremely grateful for. This is the beginning of a blog where passion for all things design matters and where followers can share their comments and thoughts. I hope I can provide you with valuable posts to help inspire you and fuel your desire to reach your own design endeavors. Till next time......