Single Fronted Cottage - Master Makeover

After- new built ins and white fireplace

Housewarming gift - Love print from My Sweet Prints 

Much needed storage

LOVE my new curtains

Simple and hopefully timeless lighting- yellow walls still to be painted.
Colour suggestions?

Before!

I always knew this little SFC had great 'bones' it just needed a facelift!

I have thoroughly enjoyed decorating our Master Bedroom! Hope you like it?

Can't wait to share the rest of the house.

Giddy up for Derby Day!

Shop this bow Facinator here

Next week I am taking a few days off to head over to Melbourne with my girlfriends to attend Derby Day. I cant wait, although I will miss my boys sooo much.

Thanks goodness for Grandad who is coming over to look after them whilst I am away and Paul is busy reaping our crops (of course harvest is about to start just as I leave).

I have loved looking for outfit inspiration for the day. What I really love about racing fashion is that it is all about classic, sophisticated and elegant style. No tacky mini dresses or boob tubes allowed!

The shoes I will be wearing!

Derby Day traditionally sees women dressed in a Black and White theme. 

Hats on the field; image from The Age

Perfect for me! 

Any Melbourne folk have any tips on where girls in there 30s should go for drinks and dinner?

Black & White Glamour

The beautiful Living/Dining Area- spot the lovely White Hydrangeas from moi?

  It is no secret I am forever trawling the internet in search of the perfect cottage to have as a 'home away from home' when we stay in Adelaide. 

Although it may be some years before the boys will be off to boarding school,
 (I think I'll be spending a lot of time down there then) I don't think it hurts to do your research.

I was so excited when I found this Black & White Beauty for sale located in Stepney, one of Adelaide's leafy suburbs .

On closer examination I started recognising quite a few of the homewares from my little online shop. After a little investigation I worked out the it belonged to none other than my gorgeous customer Courtney.

Lovely styling by Courtney- one of my best sellers the White Butler Tray.

The second bedroom- I could have easily removed the pink and popped in a bunk bed for the boys.

The stunning kitchen

ohhh that floor!

Glamorous Master Bedroom

Stylish bathroom in black & white of course!

The pretty and functional outdoor area- I could have seen myself sitting out here for breakfast!

Courtney and her lovely husband Justin have done the most superb job renovating this beautiful cottage.
A BIG thank you to Courtney for letting me share this with you. I knew my readers would love it.

Courtney and Justin are leaving South Australia due to a work promotion. I wish them all the best on their new adventures and life interstate. Keep in touch!

THE NOIR RANGE

Apologies for things being a little quiet on the blog front lately.

Life has been relatively busy this term. I have been helping out choreographing a fabulous dance with my sons Year 1 class for their Danceathon this Friday. I have enjoyed this immensely! 

We have a 7 year old who starts off the routine with a back flip whilst two other boys are doing the worm. I can't wait for their performance!

I have also been busy working on compiling the beautiful new cushion range.

I am thrilled with the results. But I just can't decide in my favourite!

Huge thanks to the amazing Kelly Dyett of Black Sheep Photography for once again capturing my wares in the most beautiful way.

Simplicity

Image from my home!

So often when I am asked for design advice I give same answer "keep it simple".

There are so many over designed houses, filled with what is the 'in' or trendy thing at the time.

Why decorate to trends? 

Decorate for your taste and your lifestyle, that way everybody won't have the same 'in' product,

print or style that is done to death!

Keep it simple and everything will shine.

The Great Outdoors

image via  www.martynlawrencebullard.com

Love this amazing outdoor area.

Is it any surprise really? Black and White sofas, studded ottoman.............absolute perfection.

Just not sure what you do when it rains? I guess you call the butler and house staff to come and quickly carry it all inside. 

Black & White Style

image via Pinterest

Spending the week doing fun things with my little men. 

Movies, playgrounds, visiting friends etc.

Also viewing and ordering some beautiful new stock for the shop.

Can't wait to share the new arrivals with you including some stunning lamps very similar to this.

The shop's new direction is allowing me to develop its own style even more this year.

Yet again you can't beat elegant black and white style!