a little piece of Rachel Castle, Real Living & shop talk with gossip!!!!

First up - loving the new Real Living Bed linen Range just in @ Target - One of the designs is featured on the cover of the latest edition - supa great value at $109.00 for a queen size, this picture does not do the product any justice - get your copy quick - or better still rush to your nearest Target store and bag yourself a stylish bargin!

guess what's on it way to my place - this beautiful hand stitched piece of art from Rachel Castle - a little piece of her that I love - I plan to frame it for my kitchen area - I will have to post some pics when it arrives!!! Her website is well worth a visit - one day I hope to be able to own an original painting of hers!!! 

SHOP TALK  - Jaclyn Roma - Floral Design

this week I was lucky enough to pop into a really groovy flower shop in the main drag of Ivanhoe, a supa stylish  friend of mine had told me all about  it.  I love discovering new finds and this shop was no exception, considering I was visiting the day after one of their busiest days on the calendar - Valentine's Day! 

the shop looked fabulous - here are a few little pics from my visit - if you get a chance, you really should check it out for yourself!!!

love the lighting above the bench

Jaclyn Roma Floral Design

168 Upper Heidelberg Rd

Ivanhoe

this week I have been super busy setting up some homes for sale and working on a little project with a well known stylist - I cant wait to share the details with you all - it's very exciting and I am finally crossing off some of my "OMG - I have to do this" things on my bucket list!!!!
This week I also received some amazing feedback from some happy clients - I have added them here, if you would like to read them - I have some exciting things to share in the coming days, so do come back - promise you wont be disappointed!!!!!

until then, try to stay cool!!!!

Real Living & Target

ooohhhhh, I do love a good collaboration!!!!! word on the street is that Real Living has  just released a new range of  bedlinen through Target!!!!! hot off the press is the latest cover of Real Living Magazine - and what an amazing read it is this month. These are so my colours - I am in love with this cover and the new bedlinen range which is so so affordable that you had better be careful - serious envy!!! $109 for a queen cover and two pillow cases!!!!!

the art on that wall is by Andrew O'Brien and is available here - I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!

Chalk Talk

space designed by Abigail Ahern - my go to lady of the moment!

why is it that some days are Blah and some are ooh la la???????? I can hear you all saying - I hear you, girlfriend!!!! Well we need to experience the Blah to know when Oooohh la la hits - yesterday I had an Ooooh la la day - I got a new listing from a client - very excited,  and I also got a new project underway called Master Plan.  Master plan has been in the pipeline for a little while now, it is so exciting and really I think its going to be a winner! I can't give away too much detail.  But lets just say that my mission to make Interior Decorating more widely available and to remove the perception, that it is expensive,  is moving a step closer...........sound interesting???? well stay tuned for some really exciting stuff.


This week I had a huge reaction to my decorating/styling hints, so I thought I would continue with this over the coming weeks, and dissect some great pics that float around the internet and take a closer look at why they work. 

Is this not the most amazingly simple home office you have seen! I love this shot, the owner has worked with a white base and added colour with some key pieces.  Always bring some of the outside in with either flowers or greenery - this is a must! I also love to add a little "tongue in cheek" - a touch of the unexpected, sure to have your friends tongues wagging - I like to call it a memorable piece - for me that is the pink pig - unexpected, but it works.

 On My Radar...... 

if you haven't already been here then get yourself there pronto for some great budget designer finds - perfect update pieces, that work perfectly together. They also do an amazing yellow beside lamp for $50 - I need to get myself two of those!

hot right now - Blacklist Studio - great song on their website to listen to whilst browsing their amazing wears, how fab is this gold print - You make my happy when skies are grey!!!!!

and lastly, I am heading out this morning to get a hard copy of the latest Women's Weekly, which has Zuster Designer Wilhelmina McCarroll's house featured in the Yarra Valley- the most perfect example of a neutral palette  with an injection of personality through some quirky pieces that are real talking points!!

Design Quote of the week

Decor must have sentimental value. 

A house must tell a story."

 Mark Hampton

so true, have yourselves a wonderful weekend xxoo