Lightness of Spring...

 A collection of images that I found in my image library - that inspired me as I placed them together - joining accents of forget me-not blue, myrtle walnut timber, tints of white & shades of taupe. Gives a sense of whimsy, old school, the level of lightness in these images portrays for a new season upon us....

Spring is here, for die-hards to the calendar Spring Equinox is around the corner too! Enjoy,

images via pinterest, tumblr, miss wall flower, crushculdesac, pretty stuff

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 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

day~dreraming

After nearly a month away from Palatial Living it feels like I have been in a daydream away - but no I have been madly decorating & renovating our 'new' old home we bought and moved into in mid July this year! How time flies - whilst paint dries, leaf litter is moved, mulch is laid, curtains hung and furniture moved around! Now I feel like I need at least a few weeks away from the paint brush! But I must say it feels like an addiction - I might have one or two nights off from doing something and then I get restless again and get back into it or much to my supportive loving husband's dread - start another project on the house! Ha ha!

This weekend is my last full weekend home before I jet off again for a week away in Hong Kong & China visiting trad fairs and sourcing new products - but for fashion accessories, jewellery, hats, scarves, bags and footwear for my [day-time gig] as a Group Brand Product Developer/ Designer for a fashion company here in Sydney! So I am planning to get into the garden with my husband who is leading the way - I drew up a garden design & landscaping plan for all the 'room zones' we want to create... very exciting. 

So as I get some more time I will post pics of all the different things we have - so far - accomplished at the house, including my bathroom refurbishment - that blew me away!

So for now I will enjoy a little daydream with a coffee and see you soon. 

images via pretty stuff, ys voice, crush culdesac 

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

Is it Raining?

We've had so many 'showers' here in Sydney over the past couple of weeks that it's become a must to carry an umbrella! Well I found one that I may not be able to carry around but I certainly wouldn't mind it raining a little - if I'm inside looking at this stunning Umbrella inspired chandelier!

Enjoy,

image via pretty stuuf, via ys voice

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

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