Thursday 5 August 2010

Black & Spiro Today

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!

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49 comments:

  1. GLENDA CHILDERS5 August 2010 at 16:33

    Wish your beautiful shop was in Seattle. Your new profile picture is so cute.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  2. Flotsam Friends5 August 2010 at 16:40

    There's that divine "red" again... Also loving those great green glasses. Pruxxx

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  3. a beautiful space5 August 2010 at 16:43

    Very beautiful Anna and so clever. Have a lovely weekend SAx

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  4. Anna Spiro5 August 2010 at 16:58

    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

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  5. Fargerike Dagny5 August 2010 at 17:16

    Anna, the tulle is genious!! Love it!!

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  6. Peta Rudd5 August 2010 at 17:30

    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!

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  7. Josje5 August 2010 at 17:32

    Love the ginger jar! I have never seen a multi coloured one before. ~Josje

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  8. Ampersand Design5 August 2010 at 19:01

    Love the cushions and the boxes you are using as bookends.

    The ginger jar is absolutely gorgeous!

    Sandy K

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  9. jlonit5 August 2010 at 20:04

    I Love the gilt chair - it's lovely. You're full of off-kilter ideas.

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  10. A Flair for Vintage Decor5 August 2010 at 21:58

    My favorite is the red and pink pillow with geometric shapes...thanks for posting pictures-- love your store!!

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  11. Treadgold5 August 2010 at 22:25

    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

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  12. the gardener's cottage5 August 2010 at 22:26

    hi anna,

    look away! are you kidding?

    ~janet

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  13. Anna Spiro5 August 2010 at 22:36

    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

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  14. Anna Spiro5 August 2010 at 22:38

    Thanks Dagny! I love the tulle too.
    xx
    Anna

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  15. Anne5 August 2010 at 23:18

    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! :)

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  16. Karena5 August 2010 at 23:38

    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

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  17. FairyFiligree6 August 2010 at 01:23

    That chair looks like grandma in a tutu! Droll! I love the ginger jar - what do people use ginger jars for these days?

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  18. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass6 August 2010 at 03:19

    I happened to end up here, and I am happy that I did. Your blog is grand!
    Teresa (Splendid Sass)

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  19. Mélanie A.6 August 2010 at 06:44

    I love them all , too ...

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  20. Kristen6 August 2010 at 07:46

    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-

    ♥

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  21. One of my Hobby Blogs6 August 2010 at 09:10

    wow - just looking over all your posts on your new spot there Anna - awesome - lovely! Wish you had a shop down here in Melb!!!

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  22. Gramercy Home6 August 2010 at 10:40

    Beautiful images. Always so fun to see your colorful shop!

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  23. White French6 August 2010 at 10:46

    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.

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  24. Eileen6 August 2010 at 13:18

    Beautiful offerings. :)

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  25. Faux Fuchsia6 August 2010 at 13:41

    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

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  26. Anonymous6 August 2010 at 20:32

    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)

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  27. Unknown6 August 2010 at 22:33

    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

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  28. Mariska Meijers7 August 2010 at 18:21

    Love all the colourful detailing, loads of inspiration for my paintings!
    Have a great weekend Anna mx

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  29. Hello Lover...8 August 2010 at 04:36

    That ginger jar is gorgeous - I haven't seen a piece quite like it, the colors are beautiful!

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  30. the old boathouse8 August 2010 at 12:11

    Everything looks so wonderful and you can feel the love and effort you give to all your work, cheers Katherine

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  31. Jennifer8 August 2010 at 13:28

    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

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  32. Dining and Decor8 August 2010 at 15:17

    Congrats on your new store. I like what I see! You have such a wonderful style.

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  33. Ness Lockyer8 August 2010 at 16:34

    Those new cushions are gorgeous and so you Anna.
    Ness xx

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  34. Alison Gibbs9 August 2010 at 17:26

    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

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  35. My Dream Canvas10 August 2010 at 04:08

    Wow...this is stunning! I am hosting a jewelry giveaway on my blog. Would love to see you there!

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  36. Kelle Dame10 August 2010 at 06:13

    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!

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  37. Aspiring Kennedy10 August 2010 at 15:37

    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

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  38. Rosemary Anderson11 August 2010 at 06:46

    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! :)

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  39. Unknown11 August 2010 at 08:05

    the flirty tuile skirt adorning the gilt chair is divine - so perfect!!

    Karen

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  40. the NEO-traditionalist11 August 2010 at 23:56

    LOVE the fluorescent tulle trim on that chair. You always have such original ideas Anna!

    xx Katie

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  41. LiveLikeYou12 August 2010 at 02:19

    If it wasn't a 20 hr flight I would be there buying it all!!!

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  42. Blighty12 August 2010 at 02:20

    love love love all those beautiful colours, partic like the ginger jar Bx

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  43. A House and Home12 August 2010 at 05:11

    I saw books in that second photo. If you had to choose one design book to recommend, what would it be?

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  44. Thelma12 August 2010 at 07:14

    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

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  45. Hannah Greene12 August 2010 at 18:55

    With all those fabulous fabrics I'm itching to do some more reupholstering!

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  46. Unknown13 August 2010 at 01:33

    ooooh i love the 2nd pic xxxx

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  47. Preppy Pink Crocodile17 August 2010 at 13:49

    I adore the green glasses! Stunning!

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  48. Anonymous19 August 2010 at 23:04

    The colors are lovely on our cloudy, little rainy day today ~
    xox
    Alexandra

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  49. Alkemie29 August 2010 at 11:31

    I always love seeing photos from your store. The colorful ginger jar is just gorgeous!

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