16 August, 2011

Completely Smitten...

Saw this pretty lovely litte cake on fab blog Paterson Maker from gorgeous mag 'Smitten - Southern Style'.
Not only are they two of my fave hues [colours] eggshell white & taupe,  I think it's almost to perfect to take a bite out of it!
Maybe I would need one to look at, and one to eat!
Check out Smitten mag here or via their facebook page another fabulously gorgeous & stylish distraction for me full of very Palatial style real weddings & ideas, to look into & share on Palatial Living!
I couldn't resist - here are some more gorgeous edible & non edible images from Smitten!
Enjoy,




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.

12 August, 2011

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

11 August, 2011

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

August - Hi There!

Oh My It's August already!!
Australian Country Style - brings August to life - I feel like
I am already at home here - featuring Sara Slim's home & yard
in Bowral - Southern Highlands NSW. Sara is a former ISCD
student and stylist /business partner with Megan Morton

Hi There! Yes it me - Sarah from Palatial Living! Some very lovely & kind Palatial Living fans emailed me over the past several weeks to see if I was still alive and keeping Palatial Living going... the answer is YES, and YES!
I have been away for a bit due to a number of what felt like massive life moments going on! Some of you know that my gorgeous, handsome wonderful grandfather 'Pa' passed away towards the end of June, then I set off for a work sourcing & development trip to China & Hong Kong. And of course whilst in the midst of all of this we found and bought new 'lovely older' home! So whilst my grandfather's funeral occurred we were in negotiations for the house, then when I was away for work we were in the settlement process and when I got back we had settled and had to pack up in 2.5weeks and get out previous home tenant ready! Whoa - what a ride the past 4-6weeks have been - hence why I have not been around to be able to give you inspiration, decorating projects and tips n'tricks!

But what is exciting is our lovely new old home located on Sydney's Upper North Shore [one of my all time fave spots you will know form Palatial's Mid Week House Snoops!] - and all the things I am going to get to do to it to rejuvenate it and make it ours.... We have a coveted Northerly Aspect - with Sun from the east over the north to the north-west all day - a perfect aspect for Sydney siders. This also helped inform of the paint colour choices I made. We have already started with painting [in 2 days might I add with a handful of family & family friends along]. We managed to paint 2-3coats on the double brick cement rendered walls - the hall way & entr7y way and also the Dining/ Lounge room in 'Buff It' full tint [Dulux], the Kitchen, Family / Casual Living space in 'Hog Bristle' 1/2 tint [Dulux], our little girl's room in 'Tea Party' 1/4 tint [Dulux] which looks like a gorgeous soft pink marshmallow hue, perfect for a little girl! Then we tackled the master bedroom and it came up beautifully with 'Grand Piano' full tint [Dulux] and in the Office we have a fabulous feature wall with tongue & groove timber panelling that I painted in 'Linseed' 1/2 tint [Dulux] and it all take advantage of the variations of light through the day and compliments our furniture & soft furnishings.

Interior Paint Colours
Master Bed
     
     Bathrooms 1 & 2 - with white tile
      
    Entry-Hall Way & Lounge Dining Room
   
Bed 2 - Isabelle's Room
  
Office Feature Wall - Tongue n'Groove Panel
   
Trims | Doors - Ceiling & Cornices


Exterior Colour Scheme

Guttering | Part Driveway & Side Gates| Accent Trim Verandah & Front| Yard Fence
Accent Trim on Drive Way |Side Gates & Front Fence
Facier| Eaves | Window Trims & Frames - Highlight Gates & Fencing

Not to mention what a difference a coat of white paint can make where we have almost finished changing the mid tone timber stained skirts and apricot cream doors, door frames, window frames and other trims - wow what an amazing difference! A few new knobs & door handles here & there in brushed chrome & voila such an 'instant' change already without even going to the floors! That's next on the list! So stay tuned I will be updating you on my home renovation projects as they get done.... but at the moment we're still unpacking a few boxes too!

Our beautiful park like back yard - untouched - full of 40+ year olf camellias,
azaleas, agapanthas, clivias, a few spotted gums, turpentines & Japanese maples.
I have big plans for this gorgeous light filled yard - to
create lots of garden rooms with mass plantings.
So now my life seems to be a little bit more on track - I promise to be back online posting on Palatial Living - oh how I have missed you all!
Enjoy,

04 July, 2011

Happy 4th July to My American Friends!


Wishing my lovely American friends, especially Jen & Lauren, a very Happy 4th July Independence Day!
Hope you have an awesome summer's day on your national holiday!
Cheers,


image viz pretty stuff tumblr via note to sarah

01 July, 2011

Friday Flowers...

I'm so glad to be back home after my trip overseas to Hong Kong & China mainland visiting new suppliers. It was such a full on trip but really successful. I am now looking forward to a 'normal' weekend at home!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.... I look forward to bringing you more inspiration on Palatial Living next week, especially now that I am back home!
Take care,



Cavoodles & Poodle Doodles!

As a proud Cavoodle [Cavalier King Charles x Toy Poodle] owner to lovely little Zach, my 5 year old honey coloured cavoodle... I just loved these 'Poodle Doodle' sketches found through Patterson Maker by Blonde Lasagna's gorgeous "poodle doodles."  Be sure to visit her tumblr to see more of her whimsical sketches!








images via Blonde Lasagna

Pops of Colour - Without The Paint!

Panels that Pop - See your windows in a whole new light. Window treatments provide a striking swath of color without the use of paint and create a focal point for your room. Mount curtain panels on the wall, near the ceiling, with the bottoms brushing the floor for a dramatic, colorful look. Experiment with different patterns, color combinations, and treatment styles to find which style works best with your windows
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Thinking about adding some colour to your home and don't want to have to get the paint & brush out! Well here's a few little ideas I found through a few newsletters I subscribe to and though you might them too!
Some great ideas for mini projects that you could even do over the weekend!
Have Fun & Enjoy,


Mix It Up - Throw pillows are a simple way to add a splash of color and comfort to any room. Mix and match patterns and solids to create a dynamic contrast. Combining colors that are direct opposites on the color wheel intensifies their impact


Picture Perfect - Add color and flair to a lackluster wall with mirror and picture frames. For a simple project, spray-paint a collection of mismatched frames. Choose all one shade or hang a variety of hues together. Add a colorful mat to your photo frames for an extra flash of color. Combine an assortment of sizes and shapes in an arrangement that spices up your wall space

 
Shades of Light - Give your room personality with a colorful lampshade. A bold base can add a shapely design element, while dressing up a dull lampshade is an easy project that gives a big burst of color


Accent with Nature - Flowers are a fun way to bring color and life into a room. Fresh blossoms provide a space with color, texture, and scent. Refresh your arrangements by regularly pairing fresh blooms with shapely vases
 
Refresh with Vibrant Furnishings - Change a room from blah to bold by adding lively furnishings. Neutral walls serve as a background for vibrant colored chairs. But limit the number of bright furnishings to maximize the color's impact in the space


Add Personality and Pattern - Add a punch of color with a wing chair upholstered in a playful stripe. The pattern adds visual freshness and vitality to the room's décor
 
Color Central - Kick up the color in your room with an area rug. A large, vivid rug acts as an anchor for the room's furniture arrangement. Integrate hues with other elements in the room, such as accent pillows, furniture, or artwork


images & text via bhg.com, elle decor, house beautiful

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