Happy Weekend!

So happy it's Friday and the weekend will be upon us soon! The sky is getting higher here in Sydney as Autumn approaches us soon [in the southern hemisphere] we have equinox on Tuesday 20th and for the state I live in [New South Wales] our extended daylight savings comes to an end Saturday 31st March into Sunday morning.... nearly a farewell to summer and a warm hello to autumn.

I have had a number of posts ready to publish this week and each time the day has passed me by... hence a few catch up posts today - you might have noticed? 

It's been a little crazy in my 'Palatial' world at the moment and I must confess my focus and thoughts have been straying else-where - but not too far away! I promise. Just a few projects that have needed some serious attention! Now I cannot wait for some weekend time with my family - my little girl Isabelle, and husband 'Mr. Palatial', the 'Palatial Poochies' - with time on home renovation projects at our aptly named home 'Bundaleer' [a beautiful indigenous meaning for 'among the trees'] and celebrating my father-in-law's 60th Birthday! Yay!

So here's to your weekend for those of you who have some R&R planned... Thanks again for joining me this week at Palatial Living!

Enjoy!

image via the meet cute, tumblr, crush cul de sac, pretty stuff, sweet montant, isawicameiconquer

a few wise designer words...

 One of my all time favourite designers, with whom I grew up looking at glossy fashion magazines all his beautiful gowns and accessories, as well as trying to draw all his models from the Vogue magazines and pattern books - Yves Saint Laurent [YSL], with some poignantly wise words to ponder....

Enjoy,

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images via crush cul de sac, etsy.com lilyunqiue, miss wallflower, stationary letterpress, sweet montant, tumblr

Azure Dreaming...

It's a warm & sunny day [finally] in Sydney, and it's certainly influenced my desire for crisp, fresh, cool tints & shades of azure blue... I found all these gorgeous images that have aided my 'cool approach' inspiration! 

What colour do you lean to when influenced by the weather?

Enjoy,

images via lulie wallace, katie armour, tracy reese, the new yorker, stylesight, ciara bird, pretty stuff, via crush cul de sac, tumblr.

Antiquian Pretty Palatial...

Just a few Pretty Palatial things that caught my eye - worn, pearlescent, unique, antique, new vintage, beautiful, special and natural... as we slowly 'make' good on our 'new-old' post war home in Sydney I carefully consider each 'renovation' that is sympathetic to the home's age, and beauty. I think this is why I have been looking towards these pretty images and palettes...

Enjoy,

images via miss wallflower, crush cul de sac, ys voice, thevantiquian, dust jacket attic, tumblr, pinterest

Happy Palatial New Year...farewell 2011 | welcome 2012 x

Thank YOU for joining me at Palatial Living for a wonderful year during 2011...

This year [like you I am sure also] has seen some major changes in my world - swinging from one extreme to the other - some fearful, some great, some incredibly achingly painful - some stupendous I am still in disbelief.... from returning to work from a stint of maternity leave from having our little Isabelle, finding our beloved 'new' old home on the north shore from the original owners, whilst simultaneously learning to separate emotion from our [then] existing home - whilst packing house to move - and 1 week shy of a 2 week work trip to China - then loving & parting with my much adored Grandfather 'Pa' who passed away in June of this year... then in October my husband become incredibly ill after a trip overseas and spent the best part of a week in hospital, and is thankfully, still, on the recovery road.

I am very blessed and without a doubt so lucky to have good health, my daughter & husband, my great family & my dear friends in my life and without forgetting - YOU- and this wonderful avenue at Palatial Living to share my unadulterated inspirations, thoughts, and views on design, colour, living, fashion and maybe a little slice of what I consider 'Palatial Living'. The little things that are both grand & cosy - but always stylish - in and out!

All the best for a safe, fun, fabulous New Year, and for a splendidly Palatial 2012 ahead. I can't wait to share more of my loves with you!

Enjoy ,

Sarah x

 images via everly true, Martha Stewart, type posters, crush cul de sac,

Sunset Hues... for end 2011

 As the sun sets on the last day of 2011 - I wanted to include some of my recent fave images that encompass a little of this tan, tangerine, coral, vermilion, and burnt hue that may have the sun setting on your horizon today... as the last dusk of 2011 draws nigh.

Shamelessly I have included a few of my fave accessories in shoes [tory burch flats] and leather shopper totes.... a little silver shine too.

A paw paw orange is an accent hue that I often find myself drawn to you and use in my interior projects including my own home. It's a hue [colour] that when used correctly can make for a fabulous 'joining colour' and allows either summer or winter - depending on the tint or shade of the 'orange' to season-ise your space. It's a great alternative to Reds, Pinks and Greens....

Why not think about injecting a little into your accessories - wardrobe or home interiors!

Enjoy,

Sarah x 

images via diet coke and smoke, crush cul de sac, patterson maker, ekeblog, tory burch

Just Because... it made me smile.

I came across this fun cute pic from cruch cul desac and couldn't resist posting it - for my love of the 'oodle' like our Zach, the cool pose, the fab blue shoes and great shot of model Agyness Deyn, photographed by Peter Stanglmayr - in a lovely space... it made me smile!

Enjoy,

image via crushculdesac  - “Jours Tranquilles A Paris” Agyness Deyn par Peter Stanglmayr - Glamour FR Avril 2006 via source: voguinett, via hilariousmind

Pretty Flowers...

Very pretty plowers for a  very pretty & darling little baby girl,  Joia Belle,. Who was born last week to my dear friends Nora & her husband Rob, their 3rd child but 1st little girl in the family! I was lucky enough to have a little cuddle when she was just a day old - very lovely & very precious!

Congratulations & Blessings to the families!

images via ys voice, crush cul de sac, pretty stuff, note to sarah, everly true.

A Hint of Spring...

Nothing like a spot of colour to make oneself a cheerier! And with a hint of Spring for those in Australia [Southern Hemisphere] the lawns are growing fasted and greener, new bud on trees and flowering plants are peeking through ready for an explosion of natural colour! Not sure if there's still a winter bite left in the weather forecasts- but today is one of those picnic park days where you could fall alseep with the tweeting of birds in the blossom trees and the warm kiss of sun on your cheeks! Too much to be in the office today!

Enjoy,

images via pretty stuff via crush cul de sac, via ys voice, via matchbook mag,  via the love shop, via kate spade

Accessory Heaven...

Since I am surrounded by many gorgeous accessories - from bags, to belts, to scarves, to jewellery, to hats & shoes ; day to day in my parallel fashion / product development life - I thought I would share a few images that inspire me with colour, design & detail.

Hope you like them, covet as much as I do!

Enjoy,

images via  1) proenza schouler necklace & wallpaper city guides via crush culdesac 2) a reason to breathe 3) crush culdesac the satin lining by Janet Hill Studio via smit10 4) earring plate ring plate   5)this is being glamorous a lovely being -journal - scarves. via pretty stuff tumblr paterson maker.

Happy Friday!

A weekend in sight and a Friday evening champagne in hand!

Have fun with your friends, your family & fur family too!

Here's to your wonderful Palatial, colourful & wonderful weekend!

See you next week - for sure!

Enjoy,

image via patterson maker via crush cul de sac