Happy Birthday Lonny!

If like me, you have spent the last few days pouring over the latest issue of Lonny, you would understand my delight in the homes featured in their anniversary issue.

Whilst I adored everything about Lulu Kwiatkowski's vibrant Los Angeles abode...

...I fell head over heels when I saw Celerie Kemble's New York apartment - oh the glamour!

 

The lovely list:

* The canopy-style bed

* The comfortable living space next to the bedroom for Celerie & her husband to escape, along with those luxe black lamps

* The decadent dressing room and marble-clad bathroom
* The stuffed peacock in the living room - what an amazing feature!


What were your favorites from Lonny's latest issue?

All images via LonnyMag

Real Living {Renovation Perfection}

Have you seen this month's issue of Real Living? Featuring in it is a fabulous renovation on a Melbourne semi, owned by Katie and Mick.I love, love what they have done and will be using this as inpsiration for our kitchen and bathroom renovations.

The neutral colour scheme in the living room is stunning. I really like how Katie and Mick clevery mixed big ticket pices of furniture such as the couch and the vintage Smeg fridge with inexpensive (but equally fab) IKEA pieces.

The kitchen is all from IKEA and you could never tell - it looks amazing!

We're thinking for our new kitchen we will go for IKEA as well. After reading about so many people's experiences with renovations its really beginning to emerge that unless you are in your dream home, there is no need to go all out for renovations as the re-sale value of the house won't justify the expense.

I love the nifty storage solutions including the mirror, serving as a place to keep cosmetics, and the open wooden shelving. The subway sign-style artwork adds an almost industrial feeling to the bathroom. Noteworthy are the taps - these are Rogerseller and were a major splurge for Katie & Mick, but they look fab so completely worth it!

What's your favorite room in Katie & Mick's renovation?

All images via the August 2010 issue of Real Living

Back to Basics {Primary Colours}

These bold spaces featuring splashes of colour captured my attention immediately. 

I love the use of primary colours to create such delightfully warm interiors. Have you used primary colours in your home? 

Secondary colours tend to feature more prominently in my home, namely green; but I do tend to play it a bit safe when it comes to experimenting with colour!

Have a fabulous Thursday!

Image credits:
House & Home
House & Home
Plush Palate

Interiors Inspiration: Thomas Hamel

When I discovered the portfolio of Sydney based interior designer Thomas Hamel, I was captivated by how awe-inspiring his creations are.

Hamel originally trained in New York and has worked on interiors projects all around the globe, but now considers Sydney home.

I adore the distinct modern flavour in his work, yet he manages to ensure a timeless elegance prevails - one that will never go out of style.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Rachel xo