Happy Friday Fruit!

- Tasmanian Pears -
Salamanca Markets, Hobart TAS

Happy Friday - I can't believe it's already Friday! Wow what a great week it's been... I wanted to share with you a photo I took whilst visiting the Salamanca Markets - the same fruit grower that had those delicious Apples, also had these devine Pears. I think Pears would have to be one of my favourite fruits...so much so I used them [Brown Barlett Pears] as part of the table decor at our wedding some years back now!

The week has not finished yet - we have a big weekend with the preparations and Christening on Sunday for our little Isabelle [now 5 months - the time has flown - out the window!]. So we're all quite excited for her big day, it's set to be amazing sunny, warm Sydney Spring weather and with her four Godparents to stand up & pledge for her, and of course all our lovely family & friends coming together to help celebrate. And I just love Isabelle's gown and after-party gown! Will be sure to post some pics next week some time...  

What are you doing this weekend? Whatever it is I hope it's fabulous!

Thank You for visiting Palatial Living this week - I love hearing from you, please don't be shy & drop me a line when you can! Enjoy. S xxx

Image taken by Sarah Verity - Verandah Home+Garden Living Solutions

A Mile Stone & A Big Thank You...

I am so very happy - Palatial Living has reached over 45,000 visitors!

I remember when I started this blog, a few years ago, thinking I was only talking to myself,  and was anyone really reading this? I was just so happy when 1 or 2 people stopped by and made a comment here and there!

A BIG Thank You  to YOU, for following an visiting my blog, I don't think I can describe how it makes me feel knowing I have such lovely followers & supporters both in & out of the design community. Here's To You. S xxx

Image via Vi.sualize.us/ Little Fernista

A Simple Note or Card...

I love nothing more than receiving a hand-written card or note, it's just so personal that it's endearing. Just remember that the act or writing someone a simple note or card can go a long way...

The art of handwriting sometimes gets lost in our busy fast world of technology... so why not write someone a thank you note, or a card to let them know you've been thinking of them, hand deliver or send it in the mail. And with St. Valentine's Day coming up there's a great excuse to tell someone you admire your secret!

Image from Martha Stewart - Valentines' book mark.

Friday Flowers... With Thanks!

Happy Friday! Thank you to all of you who have been checking in, following, and sending me lovely emails & comments at Palatial Living.... My image today is courtesy of my fabulous sister, who sent me a link for this lovely Garden & Interiors store 'Dee Puddy - Garden & Interiors' based in the UK. I love these hand made porcelain gift tags... there are also similar ones I found on Esty as well - make sure you take a look!

This weekend I have made into a looong weekend - with our national holiday on Tuesday 26th Jan aptly called 'Australia Day' , I am taking the Monday off too! So after a quite a busy week with 'Verandah' and helping a couple of my lovely clients, this weekend I am looking forward to relaxing, swimming at the beach & catching up with family & friends, and maybe popping down to Canberra for the National Gallery's exhibit 'Masterpieces of Paris' from the Musee' d'Orsay - this exhibition was travelling to Australia when I was in Paris - so I missed it there!

So if you're in Australia or your an Aussie abroad, away from home, I hope you have a wonderful 'Australia Day' inspired weekend...otherwise I know you will have a lovely weekend anyway! Take Care & Enjoy! S x

Image from Dee Puddy

Joy... To You!

Just in case you're not checking in to Palatial Living over the next few days, I want to wish you, your family & friends much 'Joy' over this Christmas time...

The gift of love, the gift of peace, the gift of happiness…

May these be yours at Christmas, and throughout the New Year.

Thank you for all your support, for dropping by each day & your kind words of encouragement over the year for both - Palatial Living & my residentialcommercial - interiorexterior colour & styling business, Verandah Home + Garden Living Solutions. Without you I could not have achieved what I have this year! I hope that in some small way I have been able to give you colour & styling inspiration into your daily journey... Take care, Stay Safe & Thank You. S xxx

Thank You!

Just a note of sincere Thanks & Appreciation to Lee Tran Lam - deputy chief sub-editor of Australia's gorgeously stylish Inside Out magazine - for your kind comments & words of encouragement for my recent post ' Once More with Feeling... Shannon's Way', on Shannon Fricke's editorial styling & article in the September '09 Issue 81 of 'Inside Out' magazine ...

Thank You for adding me to Inside Out's blog roll I am very honoured!

Image & Card from Two Poodle Press on Etsy

Happy Friday... Enjoy the View.

I can't believe it that time again - Friday & the Weekend on the Horizon....

It's been a wonderful week with finding several of my favourite design personalities in September/ October issues of some of my favourite interior mags! Thank you so much for stopping by at Palatial Living & all your encouraging thoughts & words this week , I often think that I am alone with my thoughts & posts until I receive your kind comments. Thanks again!

So here's to your weekend - I hope you enjoy the view - wherever you are! Take care, xx S

Image from House Beautiful