Happy Weekend!!

Martha Stewart's Turkey Hill House

I hope it's a great one for all! See you next week!! xxAnna

Happy Valentines Day!!

Image - 'Like It Was' photostream @ Flickr

I hope everyone had a lovely day!!

More About The Butterflies...

I just wanted to add a further note about the butterfuly curtain I posted a couple of days ago by Kirsten Hecktermann. This project was actually a joint collaboration between Kirsten who made the piece and talented artist and designer Annabel Grey who thought of the concept. Annabel commissioned Kirsten to make this amazing piece of art and what a joint effort it was - the piece is stunning!!

A Cosy Cottage

I loved reading THIS article about the small cosy summer cottage Steven Gambrel renovated and redecorated in Sag Harbour USA.

Loving...

Loving these Moissonnier chests!!

Absolutely Beautiful!!!

I just couldn't help posting these absolutely beautiful paintings by famed textile designer & artist Kaffe Fassett which one of my clients emailed me last night which she saw over at Felicity's blog All Things Bright & Beautiful. I first saw Kaffe's work in a range of fabrics which he designed for Designers Guild a few years ago. It was always one of my favourite Designers Guild collections. BTW - This is Glamorous is responsible for THIS fantastic post as she was guest posting at All Things Bright & Beautiful this week!!

One Of My Favourites!

Via Style Court above & below

Image above via Stylecourt

I must admit Windsor Smith is one of my most favourite US designers. I love her strong classic design aesthetic but most of all I love the way she incorporates vintage pieces, collections and hints of colour so elegantly into her designs. I have listed some of my favourite Windsor Smith rooms above for your visual pleasure!

Don't Miss Out...

If you hurry you won't miss out on this gorgeous portrait and two others also included. Click here now...

Kirsten Hecktermann - Textile Creation

The very talented and creative Kirsten Hecktermann creates beautiful and unique textiles from Antique linens found around the globe which she hand embroiders and hand stitches with ribbons, beads, stones, buttons and other beautiful things. Her pieces are used to make cushions, wall hangings, curtains and all sorts of interior soft furnishings and also a line of clothing. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that the new Gorman store in Brisbane has installed one of Kirsten's butterfly curtains across it's change rooms creating a very dramatic and beautiful feature.

Find Of The Week

I adore these paintings by Daily Paintings Artist Gretchen Kelly. The patterned wallpaper backgrounds and the gold and silver leaf detailing make these beautiful paintings come to life! These are my favourite find for this week.

The 'White' Decision

Via This Is Glamorous

Via This Is Glamorous

Via Dreamhouse Cammy

Via The Beach Studios

Via The Beach Studios

Seven years ago when my husband and I purchased our first house I had all the timber floors painted white and wow they were so gorgeous! I often wonder if they are still white or whether the new owners stripped them back and polished them. In our new house I have been having a very long debate with my husband about again painting the floors white. I think today I may have finally persuaded him so here's to the white decision and here's some gorgeous white inspiration above to celebrate!!!

Happy Weekend!!

A couple of images of Villa Mauresque - a small hotel on the beach in the South of France - how dreamy is this??!! Have a great weekend!

Be My Valentine Gift Guide - Part 2

Valentine Kissing Stamp @ Cox & Cox

1905 Victorian Woman Signed Pyrography Heart @ Ebay

Heart Table Candles @ Cox & Cox

Handmade Sacred Heart Ex Votos via Ebay

Homemade Cupcakes Delivered by The Cupcake Company (Brisbane)

Heart Sticky Tape @ Kikki.K

Reginald & Olga Collage from Bird Nerd @ Etsy

Love Mugs @ Petra & Bose

I Love You Pendant from Picky Picky @ Etsy

Hand & Heart Soap @ Cox & Cox

Love Origami @ Cox & Cox

XOXO Original Collage via J.Z. Roszell @ Etsy

Here's Part 2 of my "Be My Valentine" Gift Guide - Enjoy! I hope you all receive something special this coming Valentines Day!!!

The One That Got Away!

Look at the fabulous lady portrait (top) which I missed out on today on Ebay! I think I have a major problem as I keep on forgetting to bid for things. I think I need to start using bidder assist!! I'm so disappointed and angry at myself!! On another note, Leigh from Found Now Home emailed me this gorgeous picture of her portrait wall the other day - how gorgeous is this!!! Looks like she has been collecting lady portraits for a while now!! Thanks Leigh for this fantastic image - very inspiring!!

Happy Monday!!!

Image - Anna Spiro - Hallway 2008

I always end the week with 'Happy Weekend' so this week I thought I'd start the week with 'Happy Monday' just to try to make the beginning of the week a happy one! I hope you all have a great week full of productivity and accomplishment. I'm looking forward to a week full of posts here on ABT and of course I'll be posting part 2 of my Valentines Day Gift Guide! Here's to a Happy (and productive) Week!!