My Online Shop Give-A-Ways

We have a beautiful office tucked away near the National Park in Mosman and it's full to the brim with divine things that people never get to see or enjoy.

Often we are required to buy our fabrics and knick-knacks in bulk and we tend to have things leftover as a consequence. It has been bothering me for sometime that so many lovely things are not being enjoyed. Therefore I have decided to give one beautiful thing away quite frequently so my beautiful things can be enjoyed by you beautiful people.




China Seas Fabric Yellow Ikat Front Face

Cloth Fabric Blue and White Back Face

Here's how it's going to work:

-You need to like us on facebook.

-When you see our give-a-way hit your facebook page act fast.

-The first 5 people to post one of our online shop products (any product you like) to their facebook page will go in the draw to win that week's prize. Yes first 5 people only so it's great odds to win!

-Your post must include a heartfelt description on why you love that product and how you would use it in your home.

-It must include an image with a link to our Complete Pad product page for that item.

-On your post you must tag our Complete Pad facebook page.

-You must arrange to collect the prize (or cover freight if you choose to have us arrange it for you).

-The 5 names will be drawn from a 'hat', so to speak, with integrity.

THIS PRIZE IS FOR:
One 50 x 50cm Yellow Ikat China Seas fabric cushion cover with the back face in a gorgeous blue & white patterned Cloth fabric. It comes with a 100% feather infill. It is so super cute and bright. The retail value of this cutie would be in excess of $250. China Seas is a very sort after exclusive US fabric label with a 5 yard minimum so you don't tend to see this ikat pattern around alot making this cushion unique and very special.

Good luck everyone!

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My Wrought Iron Outdoor Setting

Last night at 7pm I received my much anticipated delivery from my Central Coast Antique dealer. Last week they posted this amazing wrought iron outdoor setting on their facebook page at a very low price. I snapped it up without giving it a seconds thought.

And boy am I glad I did.

Isn't she a beauty!

I knew it was most likely an American piece.

The setting came with 4 seat pads with the name Mary Valentine embroidered on each one. Does anyone know the history of this furniture? There was also a tag that said 'produced by Biebl Design'. I can't find anything on the net so if anyone can shed some light on the subject I would be interested to know.

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My Cotton Lace Curtains

I have long been dreaming of cotton lace curtains billowing softly in my home. This dream began some years ago when I saw Maggie Tabberer's home featured in the Woman's Weekly. Her poolside lace curtains had me hook, line and sinker.





 

Maggie's curtains are just so exquisite don't you think! These images are from the lovely 'Simply Natural' blog and author Catherine features more on Maggie's home here.





After researching lace curtains some more I stumble across Keri's gorgeous post on her blog 'Driftwood Interiors'. Keri showcases Marcella Kaspar's home (coincidentally Maggie's home in a past life) and I also think her lace curtains pictured above are very special.

For my lace curtains I wanted something a little unexpected to go with my poolside terracotta clad floors and 70's homely vibe. I wanted a vintage look you could say.  

I soon discovered I had my work cut out for me. Souring such a look wasn't so easy especially when on a budget!

One thing was for sure they had to be all cotton. No voile no way!

 I purchased my stunning Madras Cotton Lace panels from a woman in America who was selling them at a steal. They are a discontinued line from the Morton Young and Borland Company that specialises in manufacturing Cotton Lace on original Nottingham lace looms and Scotch Leno Gauze Weave.

I bought extra for future client's, but if they tickle your fancy I'd be delighted to have you enjoy them too at this very special price.

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One BIG rug and one BIG artwork!

I do love the evolving process of residential design however tackling a commercial brief quickly, realistically and appropriately certainly appeals to my business acumen.

Commercial spaces have an entirely different agenda and often require a specific custom solution. Often that solution needs to be BIG! As was the case with this massively oversized rug and artwork I recently installed into this office foyer.

We commissioned this stunning artwork from one of our favourite artists Sophie Taggart and teamed it with a custom designed goat hair rug from Tretford. We also installed three Sea Reed sculptures to imbue a sea side sentiment whilst not being overtly seaside.

And of course commercial grade fabric for some industrial strength benches were sourced and manufactured.

At the last moment, artworks for two more walls were added to the brief but not to the budget!

 Quick on our feet we painted up a series of inexpensive fish plaques and hung them in a row to create a bespoke piece that effectively filled up the long wall. 

We did the same to this seagull panel we sourced from a local retailer.

The client was very happy and so were we. It was certainly a big improvement to the mass of grey they had previously.

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Talent

Yesterday my film editor husband, Jas, spoke to a industry audience at a new seminar series run by Tropfest ‘Rough Cut’. Our wonderful Australian of the year, Jeffery Rush, also spoke at this event. Jas said it was a sensational day full of inspiring stories.





Last night Jas shared some highlights with me and I just loved what Jeffery Rush said about ‘Talent’. He advised the aspiring film makers not to be overly consumed with promoting themselves. In his words ‘The cream always rises to the top’. ‘If you are truly talented’, he said, ‘acknowledgement will always find you’.

I thought this was so very true with a liberating and powerful sub message for today's world of hyper social media - Let's move away from our ego and just get on with our craft!

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Wallpaper Perfection

To me this is wallpaper heaven.

I have been in love with this paper for a while now and I still absolutely adore it. Looking at it again has put a smile on my dial! So fresh and comfortable don't you think?

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Our Kitchen Chandeliers

Homes really do have a voice. Hearing what a home is saying is by far the most intriguing part of my job. Communicating this voice with a concept on par with the budget is exactly the challenge I love.

Until we decide to do the full renovation I am healing our new home by employing some affordable and appropriate details that imbue a cosy 70's family charm that I hear my walls whispering.

The 70's vibe that I am channeling is completely infectious. It has made me decorate our home in a style that is somewhat new for me.

When I saw these gorgeous (and affordable) shell chandeliers I was thrilled.

And even more thrilled when I discovered they measured the exact drop to cover our three halogen lights that sat above our kitchen island.

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They turned out better than I ever imagined (and not just because they make our 80's terracotta floor seem slightly more desirable)!

Your can purchase these gorgeous shell Chandeliers here for $95 each.
Do they talk 70's to you?
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The end of an Era

I am back! After an extended maternity leave with Darci I am offically back at work today. Although I must say as a business owner I use the term 'maternity leave' rather loosely.

Our Hugh

The days of bringing my sleepy newborns to the office (and once not so sleepy  lovingly proping them in baskets to support their little bodies) are all over.

Our Ashley

It's the end of an era for me.

Our Darci

I am grateful I have these photos to remember these precious moments spent at my office with my three children.

I am also grateful that Darci after 9 months of 'milking it' so to speak finally took the bottle allowing me to return to work today.

A special thanks to my wonderful team who have supported me endlessly over the past five something years. Whether helping me cart all the paraphernalia that goes with bub or walking my unsettled wee-ones allowing me to take a call - I couldn't have done it without you!

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Evolution

It is my oldest childs, Hugh's, first day at school today. Reaching this milestone has made me stop to acknowledge the wonderful little guy he is today and marvel at the potential of who he will become. As his continual evolution unfolds I recognise that I am undergoing my own design evolution at the moment. Our new house and growing family has heightened my appreciation for history and significance. I see this evolution reflected in the types of materials and furnishings I am selecting both for our home and my client's. It is a welcome change that I am embracing wholeheartedly.

I love this photo Jas took whilst we were holidaying in Fiji.

It reminds me of the classic drawing we have seen many times before depicting mans evolution.

Are you undergoing an evolution at the moment?

 

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