SET TO IMPRESS!
As long as I can remember I have always loved setting the table, from going through my Mum’s collection of china, vases and linens to creating my own personal table style with my own collection today! I love the endless possibilities, romance and drama you can create when setting a beautiful table! Think outside the
Knock, knock, knock!
Working as an interior designer and interior stylist I find inspiration everywhere! From Melbourne to London, New York & Paris I’ve found beautiful front doors that have stopped me in my tracks! I’m not only inspired by their beauty but, by the way that every one has its own particular style and unique quirks. The next time your strolling
COFFEE TABLE STYLING IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS
As an interior designer & interior stylist one question I am often asked is how to style a coffee table? I would like to share my five top tips of how to style your coffee table for an original and designer look! 1: Mix it up! For me a resolved coffee table is a combination of elements, scale, material,
BLUE & WHITE
There are few combinations as timeless as Blue and White in interior design; from vases and tableware to fabrics and wallpaper you can never have enough! My own blue and white collection all started quite unexpectedly, I had designed a beautiful blue and white scheme for a client and we went to a funny Chinese
CITY STREETS
I love exploring the streets of every city I visit, from my hometown of Melbourne to the streets of Sydney, London, New York and Paris there is endless inspiration everywhere! Here are 5 places you might not have though of when exploring city streets; 1: Most cities are filled with old laneways, once the very
WHY I LOVE BOOKS!
As an Interior Designer and Interior Stylist I am always looking for inspiration for my projects, as much as I love finding inspiration on Instagram and the Internet my absolutely favourite place to find authentic & original interior design inspiration is in good old books! These are my five reasons why books are the best place to find your next great idea! 1:
BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS
As an interior designer and stylist I’ve always found inspiration in flowers and one of my favourites has always been Hydrangeas. I love their big full blooms popping against deep green foliage in the garden, but most of all I love to have them in my home and to use them when I’m styling a home. From big bunches in blue and
Hello Mr Jacka!
With the rise and rise of the social platforms I felt it was time to re think my blog, its been many years since I posted last and with the ever-growing thirst for new content I was feeling in need of a slower pace with a more edited and curated approach. So please join me
Windows of Fantasy and Delight!
I have been doing quite a few window displays lately, I have so much fun pulling together a concept and sourcing items from all over town. It is great seeing what can be pulled together with limited time and funds; it pushes you to think outside the box. I always find it a great help
Line Drawings: Chairs
There is something in the simplicity of line drawings that really give a true reflection of an amazing and outstanding design. They show a design for what it is, its rawness and quality, there is no need for rendering of timber, metal, glass or textile just a simple silhouette is more than enough! These drawings
Marvellous Malachite!
In this 1 x 10 we explore Malachite. What I have found shows the diversity of uses and our surprising love in replicating its colour and surface on all manner of things from fabrics, ceramics and furniture! I am quite taken by the Faux Malachite Bar Cabinet, I have just the right place for it!
Walls to Watch!
These walls command more than just bare surfaces for art, windows or sculpture to embellish, they are the star of the show. With it seems only a few masters of design to have the conviction, courage or sheer eccentricity to pull them off with full life and vigour! From gold peacock feather, mirror, hand painted,