The Single Fronted Cottage

The Single Fronted Cottage

Those of you who follow me on Instagram will know that I've been a little excited by the purchase of our very own little 'city pad'.

We used to own an apartment at North Adelaide before children but sold that to be mortgage free whilst raising little boys!

It's always been a dream of our to have a little single fronted cottage close to the city. We've always kept our eye on the market and had been waiting for the right property to come up.

We toyed with the idea of new of more modern properties, but that's just not us!

The boys scooting around the area with little mate Zander who lives one street away! Perfect! 

We missed out on a few I had my heart set on but this one is now ours. It's TINY but in a fabulous location, less than a km to the city, close to beautiful shops and restaurants.

I look forward to sharing our transformation with you! Any guesses what colour I am painting the maroon?

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!

A New Project

Board by me, Images via Pinterest

Just commenced work on an exciting new project and I am having so much fun searching for inspiration. You may recognise A-M's kitchen in there and my own.

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.

SA Life Magazine

Photograph by Katie Earl

Recognise that dining room? Yes it is mine! 

Delighted to be featured in this months SA Life Magazine.

Go out and grab a copy where you will get a peek in to our home and country lifestyle here in SA.

Well done to all who have seen it in the shops and recognised it immediately and special thanks to Katie for sending me this photo of it on sale in Adelaide today.

Back to School

Image via Pinterest

My big boy Ollie is back at school today for his first day of Year 1 and tomorrow my little one Tommy starts his last term of Kindy before he becomes a big school boy too.

I was absolutely NOT ready for them to go back. We have had so much fun together this holidays I didn't want it to end.

LOVE this desk space, the lamps, the chairs the prints all stunning!

Decorating with Books

Image via Pinterest

Do you decorate with books? I recently bought this beautiful book for two reasons. It is jam packed with stunning images I can drool over and it looks beautiful on my coffee table in the formal lounge.

Image by THE WHITE SHED

Can you spot it?

Back from our holiday to amazing Kangaroo Island and off to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra tonight for their family alfresco concert. The boys are dressing up as pirates.

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!