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I'm at a loss today...heartbroken for a fellow blogger...wondering how much heartbreak and despair can be placed upon one person...wondering how life can change in the blink of an eye...yet the world still goes on around us...wondering how a person suffering so much pain can show so much resilence and strength...my heart goes out to the courageous lisa who lost her gorgeous son recently and now tragically her beloved husband. Her story is herehttp://lisajking.blogspot.com/

xx

even though we are living in a rental house, one thing i really wanted to change about grady's room
was the existing ceiling fan. it was SO unattractive, and not fitting for a kids space.
i wanted something with a little more personality. i know--MORE personality than a ceiling fan? not hard to do, right?
since most of the items in his room have a traditional feel to them, i wanted
a light fixture that was a little more modern and whimsical.
my little man LOVES legos, and in particular, star wars legos. so, when i spotted the
orbit chandelier from z gallerie, i knew i had found the perfect light for his room.

this past weekend, i picked it up at the store, brought it home and begged my husband to install it:
grady's eyes lit up when the last bulb was in place, and when we flicked on the switch,
he grinned from ear to ear, and said "it looks like like an exploding death star!"

what a BOY.
:)
and, on a side note--i finally hung one thing on the wall...the cork board map!
yay!

Just wanted to show you this uniquely designed dining room chair that I've had on file for sometime now...I don't know about you but it works for me...I mean have you ever seen something so [out there!] this I think is creativity at it's finest. It certainly would be a talking point at a dinner party and I think my family would have trouble choosing which chair to sit on each night...well I'm loving it! how about you? Have a Beautiful day everyone xx

as you can see, we painted the walls a dark charcoal color, which the room can handle because of the high ceilings, and the fact that one wall is entirely open to the entry and hall. all of the bookcases, the piano, and the love seat already belonged to the homeowner...we added the chairs, the ottoman, a new rug, a new side table, and some lamps to spruce the room up and add some character.
there are still a few minor pieces missing--a side table for one of the blue chairs and a floor lamp next to the love seat, but overall, i am SUPER impressed with what my client has been able to accomplish. i finished this plan in late november, and even with the holidays, she managed to accomplish SO much.


interested in working together to create a more functional and beautiful space?
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How refreshing does this kitchen look with it's blue and little pops of green[loving those stools] I could also imagine it with gorgeous Villa Maison vintage stools and dining chairs to go with that beautiful rug and then I think I would change the lights to two or perhaps three beautiful pendent lights to complete the look...hmm...yeh...just saying! It really is refreshing though on this yet again rainy day. Have a lovely day xx

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admit it.
you do it too-
judge the interior of a house based on the way it looks from the outside...

i do it all the time. i love driving through historic and high-end neighborhoods, taking in all of the beautiful architecture. sadly, i am usually disappointed when i catch a glimpse of the interiors, as most homes are  not as glorious on the inside as they are on the outside.

happy weekend!

Perfect setting for Australia Day celebrations wouldn't you say?...a few Australia day designed accessories and we're set for a gorgeous day in the sun...[pity the weather isn't coming to the party] Oh well...Have a Beautiful Australia Day anyway xx

here is a look at a design plan that i recently completed for a formal living room
that will be turned into a library/music room.

the homeowner already had a piano that she wanted to keep in the room, and 4 bookcases (2 sets of 2 matching bookcases) scattered throughout the house.

here is the way the room originally looked:
and here is a peek at the room now....

Ok so tell me have any of my fellow brisbane bloggers had the pleasure of visiting this gorgeous shop?