have you made the switch? online reading

As a huge blogger and blog follower (& lover of everything online), I can't get enough of the new range of online magazines that are out there. They are free, easy to access & find, plus I LOVE that you can just click on the products featured to be taken to the website of the store that stocks them.

If you haven't discovered these already then put your feet up on the couch, and get ready to discover a whole new world....... here are my favorites.

ADORE - this is my favorite online read - you must join their mailing list - it's free, so why wouldn't you???
Founded and created by designer Loni Parker (in the picture above), Adore Home invites you into inspirational homes, looks at the latest products on the market and whisks you away to gorgeous holiday destinations. 

another amazing online read - EST is an Australian magazine going places - it features some amazing spreads, it's stylish, very unique and very true to it's self.

Lonny is guaranteed to get your mind racing, it will motivate you to try new things and inspire you to new heights......... but don't take my word for it, browse them for yourself, once bitten, there really is no turning back!! ENJOY

Chalk Talk's HOT LIST

Julia's kitchen - Inside Out this month and Julia's kitchen before - both look fab@!

lots of crazy things happening lately in the decorator world - and it's time to share them with you - Firstly, I posted on Facebook the cover of the latest Inside Out  Magazine, it is all about colour and who better to showcase this than Super Stylist - Julia Green from Greenhouse Interiors - I have posted about her before here, I have been lucky enough to work with her and she is amazing. I love her energy and easy going nature - she love to share her knowledge, I love that about her - I got to work on an amazing shoot with her a couple of weeks ago and the energy was captivating!! She has only recently joined Inside Out Magazine, but what she brings to the table is amazing - her story in the latest issue is actually her very own house transformed for the shoot - her lounge and kitchen areas.  I have had the pure excitement of walking into her home - my eyes went crazy with excitment - just looking at all the details - that's it, she's a details girl, I LOVE THAT TOO!! More about Julia and I later - stay tuned!!!!!

 Image Decor8

I often get asked......how do you find the time to BLOG - well the answer is simple - I LOVE my blog and I make time for it - I love it so much that I am currently doing a course on blogs by the very talented Holly Becker from Decor8 - she is my blogging hero and her Eclasses are amazing - she is based on the other side of the world but runs her courses through web casts - so this month I am busy doing that in my spare time - you may notice some small changes to the blog as I proceed - you can see her blog here - its loaded with inspiration!!!

Image Decor8

On my HOT LIST at the moment is Kip and Co Bright, who specalise in Bright Boutique linen - believe me this brand is going to be hot - and even more hot once it is seen on someones bed!!! more of that later!!!!!!!!!
Check out their website and do yourself a favour and get a piece of Kip and Co,  my favorite thing to do with this "look at me" bedlinen is to match it back with neutrals to tone it down. Whether it be a neutral/linen look fabric bedhead or a linen doona cover and using Kip and Co pillows or flat sheets - never match it - don't buy the whole set - it looks way to contrived - mix it up - go on, give it a try!! 

Pre order Kip and Co - you are going to be seeing a lot more of this brand!

Another thing that is going crazy at the moment is rugs - use them everywhere - even outside, I have seen this and it actually looks not too bad! What a difference a rug can make to a space. Use rugs like a pieces of art - then choose your other decorator items around it - there are some rug rules you need to follow, but right now, BOLD rugs are HOT!!!

My Tip of the Week - incorporate some greenery into your rooms - look at this image - imagine it without the greenery in the vase - it would look a little stark, adding green in terms of leaves, branches etc is simple and effective. Green is the universal colour - it can be used with any colour scheme and instantly looks amazing. Bring some of  the outside inside! take a look at my instagram pics, to see greenery at my place. Picture from Arent & Pyke

Lastly, gOLd ChaLK is going to be holding a decorators shopping trip - it is going to be  limited to four spaces ONLY. Date will be advised soon. I plan to take you to some fabulous places - all purchases made on the day will be at wholesale price plus 20% - Four places only - Ticket price is $60.00.
the trip will take place in Melbourne and it promises to be a fabulous day! I will be available to answer any decorating question you have, I am also happy to make a home visit as part of the ticket price to help you choose your decorator items wisely!!
Email me if you are interested in pre purchasing a ticket!!! But hurry as places are limited.

some behind the scenes of Offspring!

 I am eagerley awaiting the return of OFFSPRING to our telvision screens, as are all the female population - some fpeople love the show because of the characters, the story line, what Nina wears!!!!! this is huge business, but what I like most is whats inside Nina's house - I cant wait to see her bedroom in Season 4 - and in general how the "farm house" is fitted out! So with that in mind I thought I would show you this little video of her house and the "REAL" owner and what she has to change if anything for each episode of fiilming. 

How does a show like OFFSPRING find such houses!!!! Well watch and listen!!! Article and video here

If you are interested in what Nina's wears!!! like, who isn't!!! then check out this amazing blog that details her outfits by item each episode.

Now let's hope the start is not too far away......

new services on offer........

 I have been thinking of formally adding a new service to my growing list, and after actually doing it for quite a few clients, I have decided to officically offer it to ALL of my clients. Having been invloved in buying homewares for many large retailers, I have gained many contacts and sources for products relating to the home - I can help you pull your room or home together with some key items, whether they be larger furniture pieces or just some finihing off decorator pieces - I can help, actually, I can do it all for you! your choice. One item or many, the choice is yours, and all itmes are availble well below retail prices - contact me for a no obligation chat.

desks or buffets

Artwork or chairs

Accessory items, lamps, vases etc

floor lamps, pendant lighting and table lights

Stools and dining tables

the choice is endless.........