Lovely...

Just because I like these fresh white gardenias placed into these pretty blue & white flower pots on the kitchen island...My addiction for blue&  [of course] white porcelain continues, & I love this kitchen esp with the marble tops - drawer half shell pullers and the french door glass top cupboards ... hmmmm have to put it into my dream kitchen file!

image via pinterest

a little blue...

silver & blue tree frosting 

stunning fulll head blue hydrangeas with art deco inspired draping velvet kimono

smart little blue wren

jade tiffany blues resonate through monet's blooms

a little surprise - not the standard red heads - striking blue tip matches

aged fabric covered books in soft cloud chambray

For those who have been following my posts on Palatial Living you will have come to know that I adore all shades of blue... for those of you who are new to Palatial Living - you will come across a number of spasmodic posts dedicated to my love of the hue blue and it's tints, shades, and intermixed versions of!

Here's a few images that have inspired me, create feelings of calmness, are wistful, simply uncomplicated, surprising and lovely. 

Do you have a hue - colour that promotes certain feelings or moods for you? 

Leave me a comment and share with us your fave hue!

Enjoy,

water colour of Helena Bonham Carter - a room with a view. e.m forrester

via miss wallflower

a blue vignette - ingrid henningsson

william morris' design

images via matchbook mag, dust jacket attic, pretty stuff, patterson maker, miss wallflower, ys voice, the vinantiquan

Cool Blue...

So blue... no of course not!! How could I be blue with all these gorgeous 'blue & white' styled spaces make me so happy! Oh how pretty, fresh & lovely they are! I particularly like the green apples & limes thrown in for a little mix up! Great colouration for any time of the season or year! What do you think?

Enjoy,

images via everly true, something fab, pretty stuff - paterson maker, unknown tumblr

Loving Pale Blue & White Festive Decor...

Just a few of my favourite pale blue & white Christmas [inspired] images that I have been collecting lately that I wanted to share with you.

Can you tell that I love this theme too... Maybe for next year? Enjoy,

images via homelife.com.au Australian Country Style; my home ideas, elle decor, coastal living & country living.

Today I Found... More Blue & White

I was blog surfing around and came across the gorgeous and very 'Palatial' blog 'Brabourne Farm', an Australian blogger none-the-less too! I don't know why it's taken me this long to find 'Brabourne Farm', but let me tell you that this this blogger is after my own heart with a wonderful sensory overload on stylish, contemporary, romantic, and elegant interior and exterior spaces - oh and did I mention we seem to share the same infatuation with 'Blue & White'!

Here's a few of the 'Blue & White' images that Brabourne Farm has previously posted that I just adore! Enjoy x

images via Brabourne Farm blog

Belle Blues...

Katherine Rally Textiles - Napkin in Midnight

As many of you already know - I'm a real sucker for almost anything 'blue' particularly this fresh 'delf' blue combined freshly with white, in bold & smaller prints - spots, and stripes! The clean fresh simplicity of a blue print on a white, off white or cream base is unmistakably elegant and contemporary to any colour scheme.

Here in the recent issue [Oct/ Nov 2010] of Belle magazine is a harmonious smattering of hand-block printed fabrics from Ralph Lauren through Radford Furnishings, Raul Textiles through Garner Agencies, Les Indiennes by Mary Mulcahy through Diane Bergeron; and Martyn Lawrence-Bullard through Garner Agencies.

But if you want to get your hands on some divine hand block & screen printed fabrics, pillows and tableware check out Katherine Rally [Textiles] - I have fallen in love with their bold, beautiful - 'Regency South-East Asian' inspired prints and can't wait for an excuse to use them with a client....maybe my new client would like to use these in their bedroom, living room & outdoor space! For more on Katherine Rally head to the dynamic duo's website HERE.

Happy Monday - Hope you have a wonderful & Palatial day! S x

Katherine Rally Textiles - Monaco Pillow in Midnight

Katherine Rally Textiles - Rebecca in Powder Blue



Katherine Rally Textiles - Garden Gate in Classic Blue



Katherine Rally Textiles - Sassa in Midnight  Blue

Image via Belle magazine Oct/ Nov 2010 issue - on sale now, and Katherine Rally Textiles.



Mid-Week House Snoop....Hunters Hill.

There aren't too many homes that seem to completely fit my 'bill' but here is one that comes close if not to perfection! Palatial Living's Mid Week House Snoop lands us in Sydney's Hunters Hill - although I would call this Woolwich  - the postal address is Hunters Hill. This Federation - Queen Anne style home has so many fabulous amenities - amazing location  so close to the city - with expansive views of the city skyline including the Sydney Harbour bridge & Sydney Tower, a private boathouse and mooring, and sublime interiors [blue and white combinations - love them!] and breathtaking grounds... Take a look and you'll see what I mean! Enjoy x

Agent's Blurb - McGrath Real Estate....
Superb deep waterfront home with exceptional views

Few residences can summon such a welcoming feel of style, sophistication and ease of family living. This beautifully renovated waterfront residnce is a private family sanctuary that commands breathtaking harbour and city views.

• Occupying a level 1,031sqm with north east facing grounds
• Boating facilities include boatshed, jetty and sandy beach
• Superbly finished interiors integrate with outdoor areas
• Generous living and dining areas with high ornate ceilings
• Private level lawn, wide terraces and swimming pool
• Deluxe island kitchen fitted with the finest Ilve appliances
• Grand master suite with luxury ensuite and dressing room
• Double garage and self-contained studio with private entry
• Ducted air conditioning, Jetmaster fireplaces, alarm security
• Premier peninsula address just footsteps to ferries and buses

Property ID: 2008336382

Images via Domain.com.au & McGrath

Living Room Lust...

So many favourites in one room -sunlit, blue & white, stone, a fireplace, ginger jars & delftware style plates, a generous armoire, a cosy [toile print] lounge and two velvet plush french blue armchairs! It's my decor candy store - all my favourites! Living Room lust - you bet! Enjoy x

Image from Country Living

Friday Flowers...Special Delivery.

A vignette of a dozen vased Pink Tea Roses for Isabelle, combined with special glass & china pieces and shells - from so many different people & places - my husband's grandmother, a good friend, some travel finds and a birthday! I often think that the best displays are often gathered over time and from many different people & places.

Happy Friday! Friday Flowers have become a regular feature on Palatial Living for some time now... but lately they have become very special since we have so many lovely blooms given and sent to us for out sweet little newborn girl - Isabelle. This Friday I thought I would share with you the stunning Dozen Long Stem Pink Tea Roses that my sister, Felic & [new] brother-in-law, Alex aka Auntie & Uncle sent to Isabelle this week - her very first 'Roses Only' delivery and I am sure the first of many more to come!

Here's to your Friday Happiness and your Wonderful Weekend ahead... Thank You for stopping by at Palatial Living this week, and for all your lovely comments & kind wishes for our little Isabelle! Take Care & Enjoy, S xxx

Image from Verandah Home & Garden Living Solutions