~* aussie style *~

I'd like to feature some Aussie-ness each week - either homes, decorating style, an Aussie artist - whichever I find and fancy.

Today I discovered this lovely home on the Australian Home Beautiful Magazine site. Located in a Sydney beachside suburb, I'm (somewhat unusually) adoring the pastel colour palette. I dream that I could tie colours and objects together in the home so beautifully like this.

The colour of the blue cups (picked up by the blue backing of the shelves) remind me of Nigella Lawson's range of measuring mugs, which I love.

How great is the red vase shining out in the sitting room, and can you just imagine curling up on that divan in the bedroom with your favourite book or magazine in the late afternoon. Lovely bliss!

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~* love the look *~

Late last week Holly Becker's decor8 page introduced me to the Swedish version of Elle Interior Magazine.

I've always loved looking at kitchens, but this one in particular caught my eye. I just love the dark wood with the soft green-grey cabinets.


The colours obviously stuck in my subconcious, as while I was redecorating this blog yesterday I came up with similar tones - yet not deliberately. I only remembered this kitchen this morning!

Is there a particular colour scheme you've always favoured for your kitchen? Have you put it into practice, or are you like me and (as a renter) have to work with what you've got? There is a gorgeous display in IKEA of using material as the splashback - maybe next time I'm in I'll sneak a photo. :)

I'm off now to do some serious flickr-ing.

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PS: when I grow up I want a SMEG fridge.

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image: Elle Interior, Sweden