Pretty cushions fill the shop at the moment. The 2 above are some of my favourites. 
I came up with the idea of covering this little pair of antique gilt chairs in black and white gingham and then Kelly wrote on the fabric in hot pink fabric paint - "I love old gold chairs covered in big floral fabrics with pretty coloured trim". We used fluoro yellow tulle frilled around the edges. 
I love these hand painted Staffordshire dogs which are from a UK artist.
These glasses come in green, blue and clear. I love them!
We have lots of blue and white ginger jars in the shop but also lots of gorgeous colourful ones too!
I was going to use this one-off eastern embroidered cushion above in Max's nursery however, it ended up being too big so it's now in the shop. I thought I'd do a "Black & Spiro Today" post. It's been a while since I have done one as the shop has been closed. Here are a few bits and pieces I am loving which are in the shop at the moment. Look away now if you don't like lots of colour!
48 comments:
Wish your beautiful shop was in Seattle. Your new profile picture is so cute.
Fondly,
Glenda
There's that divine "red" again... Also loving those great green glasses. Pruxxx
Very beautiful Anna and so clever. Have a lovely weekend SAx
Thanks Sally-Ann. Hope you have a great weekend too.
Flotsom - Yes, you are right...I didn't realise how much red we have in the shop at the moment! I love it mixed with pink.
You'll just have to come and visit us Glenda someday!!
xx
Anna
Anna, the tulle is genious!! Love it!!
I LOVE lot's of colour & clashing prints. It is one of the things I love most about your style, Anna. I always love seeing what's happening both in your home & shop!
Love the ginger jar! I have never seen a multi coloured one before. ~Josje
Love the cushions and the boxes you are using as bookends.
The ginger jar is absolutely gorgeous!
Sandy K
I Love the gilt chair - it's lovely. You're full of off-kilter ideas.
My favorite is the red and pink pillow with geometric shapes...thanks for posting pictures-- love your store!!
Beautiful images as always. I have been admiring your blog from afar for a while now. It amazes me how you fit so many creative, wonderful things into your life! I am also a designer and have just entered the world of blogging, so thank you for your inspiration.
Emma
hi anna,
look away! are you kidding?
~janet
Hi Treadgold,
Thanks for following the blog. I'll be sure to check out your new blog too. Welcome to the world of blogging!!
Janet, you are so sweet! It's just that all my crazy colour isn't everyone's cup of tea!!
xx
Anna
Thanks Dagny! I love the tulle too.
xx
Anna
Your absolutely beautiful images are the perfect companion to my morning coffee! The tulle border on the chair is a delightful surprise-touch! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas! :)
Anna,
Like many of us, wish your shop was nearby! Like i Kansas City, Mrs B & I would come and visit!
Karena
Art by Karena
That chair looks like grandma in a tutu! Droll! I love the ginger jar - what do people use ginger jars for these days?
I happened to end up here, and I am happy that I did. Your blog is grand!
Teresa (Splendid Sass)
I love them all , too ...
I have glasses just like the green ones, except mine are blue! They are fabulous!
Im off to go look at more of your blog-
♥
wow - just looking over all your posts on your new spot there Anna - awesome - lovely! Wish you had a shop down here in Melb!!!
Beautiful images. Always so fun to see your colorful shop!
Hi again Anna,
love your difference in colour use
the unexpectedness and freshness.
You may remember me from Chelsea antique centre and so i have followed you and your work for many years.
my name is Beverley .C.
Beautiful offerings. :)
Dear A
Thankyou for my rosemary and for coming last night, I really enjoyed chatting to you and swapping Tales from the Blogger Trenches.
Love the gilt chair. Mr FF has a similiar one that is allegedly from Egypt.
Leopard print is my neutral. I do love it.
I think you should plant some nasturtian seeds this weekend. Gett he kids involved. Start them young I say.
xxx
Hi Anna, I dont have any ginger jars, but you seem to be tempting me with this one! dying to come over to see your make over (I'm always working ho-hum)
Great energy from the pops of color, Anna. I've been trying to decide of a fun way to finish out a little desk chair for a client. I love what you did in the gingham with the writing! How clever. This one is going in my file!
www.divinedistractions.blogspot.com
Love all the colourful detailing, loads of inspiration for my paintings!
Have a great weekend Anna mx
That ginger jar is gorgeous - I haven't seen a piece quite like it, the colors are beautiful!
Everything looks so wonderful and you can feel the love and effort you give to all your work, cheers Katherine
I love the first set of cushions.
I see from previous posts that you are looking to create a colorful garden in your new house. There are lots of great gardening blogs at http://www.blotanical.com/ including my own: http://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/
Happy gardening! Jennifer
Congrats on your new store. I like what I see! You have such a wonderful style.
Just been catching up on your last few posts.
Wow Black & Spiro Unveiled - perfection.
Love all your pics and that sweet tutu desk - I adore it
Alison
Wow...this is stunning! I am hosting a jewelry giveaway on my blog. Would love to see you there!
Beautiful store! I am in love with your pillows and the colorful ginger jar. Your blog always makes me want to live in Australia. My husband sure wouldn't argue with that!
i have those glasses in blue. they are beautiful, aren't they?
also- the cloissone vase is great. i'm such a big fan!
best, lauren
www.aspiringkennedy.com
Anna, your shop is gorgeous and your blog is very inspiring! I just started blogging and was drawn to yours automatically! I love visiting this site almost daily. Hopefully one day on my travels I'll get to actually see Black & Spiro in person! :)
the flirty tuile skirt adorning the gilt chair is divine - so perfect!!
Karen
LOVE the fluorescent tulle trim on that chair. You always have such original ideas Anna!
xx Katie
If it wasn't a 20 hr flight I would be there buying it all!!!
love love love all those beautiful colours, partic like the ginger jar Bx
I saw books in that second photo. If you had to choose one design book to recommend, what would it be?
Anna,
I was looking at your blog and I loved it!! everything is so beautiful..then I found out you are from Brisbane, such a coincidence...I`m from Brazil but I lived in Brisbane for one year...I wish I had known your store while I was there...
Congratulations for your blog!!
xx
With all those fabulous fabrics I'm itching to do some more reupholstering!
ooooh i love the 2nd pic xxxx
I adore the green glasses! Stunning!
The colors are lovely on our cloudy, little rainy day today ~
xox
Alexandra
I always love seeing photos from your store. The colorful ginger jar is just gorgeous!
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