happy 2013 and some new year resolutions

welcome to 2013, I am excited about this year, I have lots of plans for gOLd ChaLK and the blog, 2012 was a great year, but this year I want to expand on some things and pull back on others - I want to do some things a little differently and deliver some really interesting blog posts. Here's some highlights of 2012 for me and a little list of some of the things you can expect to see in 2013. It really showcases my year, things I've done and people I've met along the way!

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Now, for 2013! this is what I am looking forward to:

• more property styling and managing my time better
• being organised
• helping people, make their spaces, places they want to spend time 
• some magazine work - kill to do this!
• interviewing, meeting and networking with people in the industry
• home tours - photo shots
• shopping guides - where to shop
• what's hot
• developing the blog
• getting better at taking pictures of interiors - practice practice practice
• establishing a website  - YAY, Life long dream!!!
• and lastly, a personal goal - to be a better cook!!!!! I am going to needs lots of help with this one!!!

2013 motto - gotta dream big to get BIG!

to chevron, or not to chevron! that is the question, so it seems

remember this shot I was lucky enough to work on with Heather? Well it appears that this photo is the go to shot when referring to Chevron stripes. Just yesterday I saw it featured here and here - looks like chevron stripes are here to stay - haven't tried them at my place yet but I am thinking a chevron cushion would be a great addition. Right now I am loving Bonnie and Neil - check out their on line store.

goodbye.......

Last week I headed back into the studio to gain some more valuable styling experience with the lovely Heather Nette King, she was styling and shooting another "Savvy Shopper" page for The Age, but more on that later.

Whilst I was there, Heather and Mike were starting to work on a shoot for Salvation Jane, Jane is about to launch a new linen range and I got to have a sneak peak at it - it will be released next month, so keep your eyes peeled for some truly lovely pieces. On the day there was lots of painting and we had to say goodbye to our hugely time consuming Chevron Wall that we painted for this shoot. This wall has seen many coats of paint and like everything, the show must go on.................. It was lovely to meet Jane and spend some time getting to know her, she is one very busy lady, a Mother, an Actor, Interior Designer and creator of the soon to be released Salvation Jane range, like all of us she is juggling many balls whilst trying to fulfill her own dreams, good luck with the new range, Jane - I cant wait to buy some!