Chair and Cushion crush...

I have a complete crush on this cushion (and the chair it sits on). Loi Thai of Tone on Tone Antiques posted it in his Summer Pillows post last week and I just had to show you. Isn't it gorgeous? I love how subtle the pop of colour is...it's so happy, chic, summery and elegant sitting on that beautiful chair.

This would be perfect for the reading corner I am hoping to create in the little space we have just off our sitting room...

Source: Here

Source: Here

Please head over to Loi's blog and check out his gorgeous design aesthetic. He has a beautiful home and creates gorgeous spaces for his clients.

Jx

Closet envy...I'm in Love...

All Images via Pinterest

Aren't these spaces fabulous? In my fantasy house I definitely have one of these...

Jx

A Belated Happy Friday...Again...

I hope you've had a good couple of weeks. Sorry I have not been posting but I have been spending some holiday time with my family. We have had a wonderful time and I'll show you some photos soon.

Here are some links I've found around the web I enjoyed and thought you might like too...

Lavender...the colour, fragrance and flower of Provence...

So Handsome it Hurts...

I love this Starry Wrapping paper...I'll be giving it a go...

How fab are these waterproof iPhone cases...

Perfect for a children's room...oh the fun they will have in this...

I love, love, love these muslin wraps...such a wonderful baby product...

When I'm next in Paris (One Day!) I would love to do a shoot with the fabulous Carla Coulson...

Some tips on creating backlight with natural light in your photos...

Fabulous portraits by the very talented Hugh Stewart...

Quatrefoil inspiration over at Things That Inspire...

I hope you're all having a great weekend.

Jx

First Birthday Party...

Hello, hello,

Last Saturday we had a party to celebrate H's first Birthday. It was so lovely to catch up with friends we hadn't seen for ages and to see lots of H's little friends. He is a very lucky boy to have so many lovely friends.

I went for a very classic pale blue and white theme with a little dark blue thrown in.

In all the craziness that was the 2 hours of the party I didn't take any photos of the hot food. I'm disappointed about it because it was great thanks to all my family and I would have loved to have shown you.

Here are some photos. I will put in some links of where I found them in case you're interested.

The fairy bread was the biggest hit with the kids...they loved it. I loved that they were little stars...the star cookie cutter is available here.

I found the party hats on line at The Party Parlour. I wasn't sure how big a hit the hats would be with a bunch of one year olds but you need party hats at a party!!...don't you think?...and many of the kids were ok to wear them for a moment. The party boy included...

The party bags and ribbon are from Pink Frosting. They come in lots of different colours. I loved using the ribbon. We went to a birthday party a little while ago that used similar bags and on top to hold them together they used a helium balloon which I thought was a terrific idea.

 I sourced the napkins, plates and cups from Pink Frosting too. It really was a great one stop shop for me. There are lots of on line places so please have a look around. A close girlfriend recommended Pink Frosting to me and they had what I needed so I went with them. Their prices were also on par with others that I had a look at.

A local bakery made these cupcakes which were yummy and we used these cupcake toppers for a little something extra.

I love tissue pom poms so was very excited to have an excuse to use them. I bought them from here. A HUGE thank you so my Sister who put them together.

These great little tables are from Ikea...on loan from lovely friends of ours. Needless to say we are off to get one for H. They were so handy and the kids loved them. One table had colouring in and the other had play doh set up on them.

My parents gave H the sand and water play table you can see here. Given it's winter we just put sand in it. It was such a hit at the party, but be warned...we are still finding sand everywhere!!

A huge thank you to our families for all their help preparing food, setting up and helping on the day with the party. It was a big effort and it's very much appreciated. H is a very lucky little man.

Jx

The Winter Blues...

I'm feeling the Winter blues...when I feel like this I dream of being on a tropical island drinking a Margarita...

What do you do to beat the Winter blues?...

(Click on images to view source)

Jx

A beautiful home...

Photography by Tony Sheffield

I came across this article featured in Architectural Digest on a beautiful home in Palm Beach, Sydney, Australia and wanted to share it here. The aesthetic is gorgeous. So elegant and inviting. Have a look and check out the slideshow....

Photography by Tony Sheffield

What do you think?

Jx

A Belated Happy Friday...

Via Pinterest

Hi All,

Sorry for not getting this done on Friday but we were consumed with all things first Birthday and first Birthday Party...

I hope you've all had a great weekend...

We've had one we'll never forget.

Here are a few links from around the web you might like...

A beautiful blue garden...it's stunning...

I'm picturing myself here...and it would't hurt to look like this either!

A book to add to my collection...

Mellow Yellow...

a DIY makeover of a dresser for a kids room inspired by Pottery Barn...

Some lovely Library additions c/- of the talented Vicki Archer of French Essence...

I love this picture by The Sartorialist..."On the Street....Navigli District, Milan"

Paris is still...

Beautiful Blossoms...

A stunning Wedding shoot by the talented Caroline Tran...

Have a wonderful week.

Jx