Designer Rugs

Greg Natale Design for Designer Rugs

Greg Natale Design for Designer Rugs

Attention all Australian Interior Designers and Architects, Designer Rugs is holding a competition to design a new line of rugs for production. The winner will receive prize money and a trip to Milan's Salone de Mobile in 2011. For further information check out the website www.designerrugs.com.au

images via designer rugs

Beautiful Barossa

I have been a bit neglectful of my blog of late. Between trying to get all my jobs finalised before the baby arrives and my trip to the Barossa Valley last week their haven't been many hours left in the day. While in the stunning Barossa wine region outside Adelaide I came across some great finds in so called "junk shops". Well you know what they say one girls trash is another's treasure. When a get a chance I will download images onto the blog.

images from saltram wines

Hail Caesar!

I am currently working on a large new build project for a client, the space has four bathrooms that I need to find inspiration for. While trawling through the Caesarstone website I came across these images of patterned Caesarstone. I have seen the "Lace" design displayed at Designex last year however the "Crocodile" pattern is new to my eyes. I have a feeling it will date very quickly though.

images via caesarstone

Country Charm

Maybe it's the fact that I am about to have a baby in a few weeks, I'm not sure but I'm dreaming of wide open spaces at the moment. Don't get me wrong I adore my inner city terrace house and the convenience and buzz of life, but I can't help looking at country properties especialy when I compare the prices to the area of Sydney that I live in. This farm outside Bowral with a converted barn homestead has captured my imagination. I can see the surrounding land would be a wonderland for kids.

Image via realestate.com.au

Cultural Mix

I am not normally a huge fan of heavy Chinese furniture but this image has made me re-think my position. The promotional shot for Catherine Martins Cockatoo wallpaper for Porters Paint is exquisitely styled. Ornate Asian furniture pairs beautiful with the iconic Australian bird print and native flowers.

Horsing Around

As you already know I can not take a good photo to save myself. My husband is quite a deft hand with a camera though and my resolution this year is to listen when he tries to give me advice in order to improve my photography skills. He took this picture on his mothers property on Christmas day as I was feeding the horses. I can't put my finger on why but it touches my soul.

I'm Back

After weeks without access to my computer over the Holidays I was starting to have withdrawal symptoms. I returned from a lovely yet crazy holiday to Queensland visiting family only to find my laptop was on the fritz. All is now fixed and we are back in action!

Thank you for all the well wishes and support in 2009. I can't wait to log on to my favourite blogs and see what everyone is up to in 2010.