My pics from July/August Elle Decor

Here are my fav's from the July/August issue of Elle Decor. I was really drawn the easy going beachy interiors.  They are all so light and airy. 

 

Above: How great would this outside bar be in summer. 

I think more homes should be designed to be opened up in the warmer months to create indoor/outdoor living spaces. 

Above: This room is so cozy and lived in. I love all of the pieces that look as though they have been collected over time. I also love stripes so of course this picture jumped out at me.

 Above: There is something about the symmetry in this picture. It really looks complete.

Above: A cozy place to read a book, drink wine, play board games or just hang out with the family. I love spaces that are less formal and can be enjoyed. 

Summer is on my mind

Winter in Melbourne is miserable most of the time so I am craving a little sunshine. Thank god the sun is out this morning it is a little teaser of whats to come. I am escaping the cold winter in August to travel to the summer in the US. Bring on the warm weather I cant wait. I flicked through the new issue of High Gloss this morning which made my craving a little worse. It was full of bright colours and beautiful places. In particular I loved the pops of yellow. How gorgeous are these pics!

Designer of the day: Smith Boyd Interiors

It has been ages since I featured a designer of the day. But I recently stumbled across Smith Boyd Interiors and felt that he was deserving. Maybe it is the winter weather but I have been craving luxurious colours, textures and fittings. Smith Boyd Interiors has captured just that. Some of his spaces are a little extravagant for my liking, but I appreciate how he pulls his spaces together. 

Colour Colour Colour

Bright colours are definitely in this season I have been seeing them everywhere. There is no better way to be inspired than with this gorgeous picture of Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere.

On the road again.

My husband and I recently went on a road trip to Mildura. I know what was I thinking! A 6 hour drive  on a long boring freeway. Well...I had to find something to entertain myself so I grabbed my new camera and started taking some pics. Much to my delight they actually turned out ok. Sometimes beauty can be found in simple things.

 A roadhouse we stopped at for a break.

 A toilet block

 Ski race on the Murray River

 Paddle boat - P.S Melbourne

 Cute little ducklings

 Scrap metal from an old bridge

 An old bike with a metal basket

 Lush green grass

A country road

Images Via Coco Pearl

Winter Wonders

Ok I admit it I am guilty of going on a little online shopping spree...but this winter weather is definitely kicking in! However I did grab some bargains from Revolve Clothing. That is what happens when you buy the last one left. Now lets just hope the shoe fits or in this case the cardigan fits. 

Images via Revolve Clothing