Bellisimo!

A few little images that caught my eye - a splash of pink & style! I think 'Pink' is a highly underestimated hue - I used to stay away from it - but I have learnt the error of thins colour ways! Shades of Pink are great for 'pop', 'fashion', 'pretty', 'edgy' and an array of other adjective I could keep going - but mostly it's a great joinging accent hue. 

And not to forget that I also love YSL - this logo placement designer tee top is uber cute - with spiked shoulder vest; I adore Limoges tea cups & saucers -yes in all shades, and I cannot resist dresser vignettes  - touch of respplendent pretty here - so can't go wrong really!

Hope you had a great Tuesday!

Enjoy,

images via katie-armour, gel-ato, for the love of pretty via ys voice, latikastheme, 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

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.

A Message for You..

image via pretty stuff, ys voice

Off & Away... for a bit.

Just a quick note to say that yes I am still alive & around! Although you may not know it from my lack thereof of shared inspiration, mid week house snoops, colour design tips & tricks, fab decorating projects - need I go on for what I have been depriving you of!

The saying ' when it rains it pours' that is my life for the past little bit for both family and work life!

So as I write this post - my lovely 1st fur baby Lucy, my Cavalier King Charles, lovingly sits on my lap her head hung over my typing arm... she knows something is going on! And she's right - I am off tomorrow on a plane for a work sourcing & development trip to Hong Kong & many China based cities, with 10 fuelled days of meetings, showroom & factory visits and several flights to throw into the choatic mix... It's a great opportunity & one I have been working towards for a number of years now - so like most things that present themselves to me - I grabbed it with both hands!

So over this time away, I will have limited access to emails let alone ability to post blogs on Palatial Living...

So it is here that I bid you adieu for now til my return when I really really hope that things start to settle down for at least a week or two til my next big project that I am DYING to tell you all about... but stay tuned!

Take care & please join me again at Palatial Living towards the end of June when I am back home in Sydney!

images via oatterson maker, pretty stuff via ysvoice: Flower Boat - Dal Lake, Kashmir, India 1996

by Steve McCurry, mary kate steinmiller bracelts via coveted

Loving... Red | White & Stripes.

Most people who know me - do know that I have a penchant for stripes, ticking - wedgewood, micro, you name it the stripe - I will fall for it!! So it was by no surprise on one of my image gathering journeys that I was completely inspired when snooping around in a House Beautiful 'House Tour' design consultant Ellen O'Neil's weathered home in Bridgehampton, New York. Where she successfully showcases the softer side of red, and by using a restricted palette really does allow for stunning & striking clean results...

Here I have gathered a few of my favourite red-white with touches of reduced red - pinks, and have been inspired with my Surface Design diploma class [at ISCD]- their latest brief is the 'Deck Chair Struipe' so here's my little play with red - white stripes and reversing it out, all in this little collage for you.

Do you love red-white and stripes?

Could you hold yourself back with a restricted colour palette in you home?

Let me know - I'd love to hear from you.

Enjoy,

images via house beautiful, coastal living, elle decor, tumbler, ys voice

Happy Weekend x

Hope you have a wonderful weekend... we're off on a little road trip to visit some national galleries, great markets, and delicious restaurants! I promise to share all about it next time we meet...

Thank You for joining me this week at Palatial Living

Enjoy,

images tumblr east atlanta, ys voice

Modern Vintage Marriage...

Simply in love with this 'washed modern-vintage' palette with these inspiring delicious images... Truth - old & new marry quite well together when considered & 'good design' is thought of, and visual & surface texture are used & subtle hues are found.

What do you think?  

images via ys voice, pretty stuff, tumblr, dusty sequin, browneyedbellejulie

One of the Sweetest Days x

Wishing you a very sweet day today for Valentine's Day...

Everything you do today can be a gift from the heart - making a cup of coffee, a handwritten little note of affection, wearing a favourite perfume for someone, or just taking time out of the day to tell that someone how much they mean to you. And you don't have to keep this all to just one day of the year - try something sweet each day - all year 'round!

Much Love,

images [in no particular order] via pretty stuff, crush cul de sac, ys voice, what she wanted, modern hepburn, cioa avcado