PLAYING DOMINOES // DESIGNER

Domino Magazine is an American magazine that has returned to sale after a four year period of absence. Four years ago I was just graduating from High School & more worried about presenting my final art & graphic design boards, than looking to America for interiors inspiration. But I sure am glad for the visual feast of beauty it presents today.

Domino kindly introduced me to these images, which is the fine work of Houston interiors stylist Sally Wheat. There is much to love in her 'works of art'- from the clever use of old & new to the exciting use of colour & pattern. Each of these rooms have a lot of depth & personality, which really draws the eye in. Now I wont go on, I'll just leave you to drool over the rest of these babies...

 

-AXX

FEELING LIKE A KID // OUTFIT

 

This is me. Feeling like a kid again in my stripes, jelly shoes & overalls. Now, I am not usually one who dresses with comfort at the forefront of my mind. BUT if I was, this would be the outfit I would chose. Comfortable, practical & a wee bit ridiculus. But that's what life is all about, right?!

Happy Monday folks!

-AXX

FUN IN THE SUN // WEEKEND

Another wonderful weekend has been & gone- & this one certainly felt like summer was here! I even busted out the old 'kini & made an early start on the tan this year (yay!). I may have become a little too red & sore, which is a fairly good warning for me this early on in summer.

 Other highlights were school fairs, fireworks on the beach, flowers & of course, lots of yummy food (image shows cranberry nut nougat, very Christmassy & quite possibly the yummiest nougat I am yet to try!)

Hopefully you enjoyed some fun in the sun this weekend too!

-AXX

SILLY SEASON // COLOUR

 (Image via Your Home & Garden)

As we head into the silly season, there is so much build up & anticipation of good things to come! I honestly love this time of year; it's my favourite. Nothing beats summer, with the longer days, swims at the seaside, outdoor BBQs & picnics... the list could go on & on. There's just that unexplained extra special fizz in the air, everyone's moods lift & there is general jolliness & silliness all round- it truly is contagious!

 (Images via Pinterest)

One thing I especially love, is preparing for Christmas. The decorating, the baking- I LOVE it. The images shown here are my inspiration for this year- nothing suits Christmas in summer more than a neon Christmas, wouldn't you agree? While I can appreciate a traditional Christmas with red, white & green decorations, it really just isn't me. My family have had a different colour themed Christmas for as long as I can remember- & I hope to keep it that way! With lots of DIYs planned to achieve this jolly look, I feel I better get cracking...

(Images via Blank Goods)

Wish me luck!

-AXX

A BEAUTIFUL MESS // ARTIST

As I am sure you are aware by now, I just love colour. The brighter, of course, the better. So this style of art, certainly brings a sparkle to my eye & a smile to my face. I mean, what's not to love? Tell me you have a big smile on your face just browsing these images! Am I right?

I knew it! Well the talented Barbara Kitallides' work, is so vibrant & full of colour that she likes to think of them as 'emotional landscapes'. Spontaneity is the key to her success, with 80% of her large scale canvases achieved during the initial sitting.

(All images via The Design Files)

Each of the paintings have such a beautiful & unique use of colour, that just draws you in. Gosh, what I would do to have one of these beauties on my wall!

-AXX

INSPIRED // WEEKEND

I have had the most wonderful weekend! I spent Saturday on a Christmas Home Tour (can you believe it- already!) which I found to be incredibly inspiring. It's easy to get caught up in the beautifully styled homes we see on the internet on a daily basis, homes that have been glammed up just for those photos to be taken. So it was really nice to see actual homes in my own town & how beautiful they all were in their own way! 

On Sunday I was pretty amped to have a tidy up of my own room, by throwing out lots of clothes & giving it a big spring clean (better late than never right!?) It's always lots of fun to re style certain corners, create new vignettes & update some bits & bobs that need a little invigorating!

Hope your weekend has been just as inspiring! Have a happy week.

-AXX

IN COLOUR // INTERIORS

Wow! Over on the Adore Home Magazine blog I was treated to the colourful eye candy of interiors from interior designer Maria Barros. Of course I immediately had to jump over to her site & boy what a treat that was. The site itself is really well thought out & an absolute dream to look through, I totally got lost amoungst the riot of colour & pattern. I will certainly be keeping my eye out for much more of her incredible work.

(Photos from Adore Home Magazine blog.)

Happy Friday!

-AXX

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