Friday 17 December 2010

Norman Park House











The Art of Hanging guys do a wonderful job of hanging pictures...I think they almost die everytime they see a booking from me as they know that a cluster wall will be involved!



Every week for the last couple of months my lovely client has been visiting black & spiro picking up bits and pieces for her beautiful home. I was so excited when I walked into her wardrobe and saw all of our black & spiro shopping bags! When we first opened black & spiro 10 years ago we couldn't really afford to have the printed shopping bags so whenever I see our shopping bags now I smile!!











Look at this fabulous wall vase we hung on their cluster wall...I love this!




I've been trying not to post photos of the lovely jobs I've been working on lately as I am attempting to save them for our new black & spiro website which will launch in 2011. But, I had to share these photos of this job I have just finished working on as I absolutely LOVE it! It's so bright and so happy and so fresh and my lovely client {who has just been the best fun to work with} is thrilled...phew, nothing more wonderful than a happy client especially at this time of year!! One of my favourite things in this house is the multi-coloured vintage bentwood dining chairs we painted up for her. Enjoy your gorgeous house HB!
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57 comments:

  1. petals and vintage17 December 2010 at 19:42

    Fabulous job Anna. Love all of the colours and the black and white covered chairs.
    Pam x

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  2. Will @ Bright.Bazaar17 December 2010 at 19:55

    This space blew me away. Love the lampshades (animals and bright colours = win!) and the yarned reindeers are brilliant, too! Thanks for sharing, Anna.

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  3. iheartart17 December 2010 at 20:00

    Beautiful Job.

    Katie

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  4. Carolyn17 December 2010 at 20:15

    I am seriously in love. This house is truly gorgeous. Well done Anna and lucky HB.

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  5. posie blogs Jennie McClelland17 December 2010 at 20:33

    The use of colour is sheer Summery genius, against a gorgeous canvas of a beautiful home, wow wee, i'm in love!! Completely inspirational for me while i'm planning a new home to build. The chairs, OH the CHAIRS!! I can imagine all my children chosing a colour each & painting them themselves. Love Posie

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  6. pve design17 December 2010 at 20:36

    Tears of bright happiness are strolling down my cheeks. Your work is so fun and fresh. I love it all.
    pve

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  7. iLa17 December 2010 at 21:50

    Very interesting painting that is hanging on the wall. Do you have more detailed information about it?

    Beautiful and cheerful home!
    iLa

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  8. Randiga Tråden17 December 2010 at 22:26

    Lovely.

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  9. Natasha @ Northern Light Design18 December 2010 at 00:00

    Fantastic, just love all the color in the white space!!! Dying to see the website, and all that you have been working on!!

    Northern Light

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  10. I Dream Of18 December 2010 at 00:42

    Love it! Well done. You've brought so much color and happiness to your client-- I think it would be impossible not to be happy in a home that bright.

    Jeanne

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  11. Isabel Magnasco18 December 2010 at 02:08

    Love this house Anna !!!

    I am looking forward to seeing your new web and to see
    photos of your new beautiful house !!!

    I wish you a merry christmas !!!

    Is it too hot there? Here, in Buenos Aires it is !!!

    XOXO

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  12. Allison {Live Love Small}18 December 2010 at 02:18

    amazing! the colors are gorgeous. well done!

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  13. kendal croix.18 December 2010 at 02:21

    i love the different colored bright chairs.

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  14. Luciane at HomeBunch.com18 December 2010 at 02:49

    Anna,

    Your design feels like a Candy Factory! So delicious!!!


    Amazing!


    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  15. The Buzz Blog @ Diane James Home18 December 2010 at 02:52

    What a fun and fabulous home - your client is so lucky to have you design it! And I love the pansy fabric on the pillows that you had also used on a pair of chairs in an earlier post.

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  16. Arianna18 December 2010 at 04:50

    wow Anna I am so happy I have stumbled upon your blog, it is beautiful! full of inspiration here....thanks for sharing this post as I love these interiors :)

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  17. Boxcar Goods18 December 2010 at 04:59

    Where is the lampshade in the bedroom from? I've been looking for something similar!

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  18. Unknown18 December 2010 at 05:13

    Just had to say that this is breathtaking.....wish it were my own home!!

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  19. Modern Country Lady18 December 2010 at 05:17

    So inspiring- love the colours, and especially the tabkle with all the different coloured chairs!

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  20. Delightful Domestic Science18 December 2010 at 05:55

    LOVE
    IT
    FULL STOP!

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  21. Jane18 December 2010 at 06:19

    Just discovered your blog and I absolutely adore what you've done with the Norman Park House! Jane @ the girl in the brick house

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  22. brlracincwgrl18 December 2010 at 07:29

    This house is magical! I love all the colors, it just brings a massive amount of cheer to one's eye!

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  23. Tutu Cute18 December 2010 at 08:02

    Once again you did a fabulous job, gorgeous!

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  24. Rachel {little bits of lovely}18 December 2010 at 08:40

    What a beautiful home you have created Anna! I love all of the colour and prints you have used against the white backdrop and the picture wall look amazing. Brilliant work!

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  25. Paddy18 December 2010 at 08:45

    Congratulations Anna. It looks like a house with Love. Well done HB you've got great style. Love the kitchen cabinets in the corner under the big, wide expansive. The whole thing is so beautifully Brissie.

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  26. Margaret18 December 2010 at 09:54

    Brilliant coloration and superior cushioning. Bravo, Anna.

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  27. Unknown18 December 2010 at 09:56

    I adore the white with all the pops of color! Dazzling!

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  28. Stripes-ON-Stripes18 December 2010 at 10:04

    I love it! Could you tell me what kind of wall cover did you use? It so shiney it almost looks like vinyl but it must be wood! Thanks as I'm planning this look for my home!

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  29. Queenie Clutter-Free18 December 2010 at 11:15

    So nice to see so much color! I could never live in all white or neutral tones. Today I was just thinking about painting a kitchen wall bright blue plaid. Now I just might! Thanks for the ispiration!

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  30. Queenie Clutter-Free18 December 2010 at 11:15

    So nice to see so much color! I could never live in all white or neutral tones. Today I was just thinking about painting a kitchen wall bright blue plaid. Now I just might! Thanks for the ispiration!

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  31. Sarah18 December 2010 at 11:17

    I really love your work Anna! so beautiful - I only wish you had a shop right here in Boston! :)) Merry Christmas!

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  32. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}18 December 2010 at 12:03

    Love the bright happy colours it makes the house a home, lived in and fun and fresh. Great job :)

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  33. Habitat Home Collection18 December 2010 at 13:05

    There would be someone wrong if you walked into that home and didn't have a smile on your face. The colours are beautiful and instantly make you feel happy. LOVE the chairs too.

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  34. Kirsten @ Triple Max Tons18 December 2010 at 16:19

    Well done, Anna - just blogged about this! http://triplemaxtons.blogspot.com/2010/12/cheery-and-colorful-interior-at-norman.html

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  35. Treadgold18 December 2010 at 18:00

    You really do a have a signature style with colour, love it. The cluster wall prints and colourful chairs bring the whole scheme together. They will love living in this place especially coming up to Christmas. Can't wait for your website too....They are big things to pull together I imagine!

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  36. Anonymous18 December 2010 at 19:40

    That house is AMAZING - and I agree with all your comments about the guys from The Art of Hanging. I had them at my place last week and they were so patient and helpful as I dragged them around my house changing my mind!

    I adore reading your blog! Have a Merry Christmas.

    kc

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  37. Fiona19 December 2010 at 01:05

    Absolutely stunning, and so cheerful, which makes it even more lovely. I also love the shopping bag designs!

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  38. Bethany Dirksen19 December 2010 at 03:01

    I've never seen so many bright printed fabrics work so well together!

    I just stumbled across your blog for the first time and thought I would say hello! I looked through a few of your posts and love your style.

    I'm a blogger as well, about the world of art, but my history is in interior design and fashion. I love to hear what people are saying! Hope we get to see more of each other in the future.

    Bethany
    www.DirksenDabbles.com

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  39. hopeless domestic19 December 2010 at 04:02

    This is absolutly amazing! I adore the different colored chairs! I might have to show some of these on my blog to share how wonderful this is.

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  40. STEFFI GLAM19 December 2010 at 04:51

    http://steffiglam.blogspot.com/2010/12/7-day-giveaway.html

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  41. Sue Fogarty19 December 2010 at 08:58

    Anna, I absolutely love your site. I seem to have a colour button inside me that you just manage to push exactly!

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  42. Exquisite Accessories19 December 2010 at 15:21

    What a lovely colourfull home! :)

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  43. an angel at my table19 December 2010 at 23:59

    Ab fab!!! I found a lot of inspiration for my new house here chez toi!!

    Tanks and merry christmas

    Greetings from snowy sweden

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  44. Federico Panarello20 December 2010 at 00:45

    love these immages so much!!!

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  45. Vero 20 December 2010 at 11:33

    I like the colors very much. The house is so playful. It cheers me up!

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  46. Mckenzie Jean20 December 2010 at 11:35

    ugh, everything is perfection! Especially that bedroom, so beautiful

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  47. Kate20 December 2010 at 23:32

    GORGEOUS Anna! Where did you get the light fitting above the dining room table? It's fabulous xo

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  48. the gardener's cottage21 December 2010 at 03:39

    dearest anna,

    i adore your work, your style and attitude. i love it all.

    ~janet

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  49. Millie21 December 2010 at 07:25

    One of your very best projects Anna - bravo to you!
    Millie x

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  50. Letitia Linke - The White Shed21 December 2010 at 13:17

    Positively gorgeous Anna, so glad you decided to post it and cant wait for the new website! Letitia x

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  51. annie@mostlovelythings26 December 2010 at 06:46

    I read your blog everyday and am always inspired. I keep coming back to this house--The Norman Park House. I have a similar looking house in terms of an all white canvas...but no color. When I see this house and your blog everyday I must say I am starting to rethink that. I am loving the color. Those bentwood chairs would look just as lovely around my white Saarinen table--but the top of their table is gorgeous as well as the base. I love the cluster of art too!

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  52. Sandy29 December 2010 at 16:12

    You have great taste - I have just discovered your blog - Love the vase - so different...

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  53. Anna Spiro31 December 2010 at 07:22

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments about this house!!

    x
    Anna

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  54. Dagmarette Yen7 January 2011 at 08:29

    Got to love the multi color chairs! such a good idea. I hope she loved them x

    http://www.thefinishing-school.com/

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  55. Nan Myers11 January 2011 at 08:02

    we sold those great deer from Cody Foster. I wish I had taken one home myself. love your blog!
    www.fireflyga.blogspot.com - my store in the states
    www.warrenandlove.blogspot.com - my personal

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  56. Tracey@bountifully11 January 2011 at 08:54

    I adore all the colour and perfect balance you have achieved.

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  57. Jean Molesworth Kee13 January 2011 at 03:13

    Prayers out to you and the community of Brisbane- is being compared to New Orleans' "Katrina".

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