Life In Style, Sydney

If you follow me on instagram you'll know that on Saturday I went to check out Sydney's Life InStyle trade show. The weather was crappy (we had torrential rain all weekend!) but seeing all of these obscenely creative people in one space more than made up for it.

 I left feeling really inspired after meeting so many passionate + talented peeps who were showcasing their wares, so I thought I'd give you a bit of a peek of the highlights today....

One of the highlights was seeing Cool Edie's stylists Lucy Weight + Jane Frosh's 'Style Lab' where they showcased a themed + styled product shoot each day over the four day event. Day #3's theme was Harlequins and Metallics. Don't you just love the exaggerated use of pattern + colour?

These gorgeous stationery pieces are from Korean company, O-Check Design Graphics. The boxes of twine were so lovely, as were these Chinese medicine vases which would be put to great use in styling a vintage-inspired workspace.

Sydney based duo Me + Amber's range of cushions, prints and greeting cards were one of my favourites and I loved their minimalist take on design. Their whimsical and charming creations are all handmade from recycled paper and sustainable and durable fabrics.  

Rifle Paper Co. had a stand so I had to take a pic of their beautiful stationary. I'm only slightly obsessed with their gorgeous range of notepads and cards!

For more happenings from the event, check out the Life InStyle blog.

Rachel xo

All image via my instagram.

Pretty "love" prints

I thought it would be fitting today to share with you the "Love" prints from a new blog + shop discovery I made recently from Stephanie Sterjovski: photographer, blogger and designer extraordinaire, based in Canada. 

Not only does Stephanie have a gorgeous blog with loads of outfit inspiration, she is also the creator of SS Print Shop, which is filled with the prettiest of prints. On her Facebook page she has just revealed her newest creation - the Colossians print {my top pick}, in a blush and gold version - I can't wait for this one!

Do you have a favourite?

Hop on over and take a peek at Stephanie's other prints here.

Rachel xo

5 Pinners to follow

I have a confession to make...One of my favourite distractions is Pinterest. Out of all the social media platforms out there I think Pinterest has to be top of my list. I love being able to organise my boards into collections of stuff I like and most of all, I love it as a way to discover new things. And yep, I'm never short of inspiration each time after I visit. 

So today I thought I'd share 5 of my favourite pinners with you, who all have the most amazingly curated boards that you need to check out immediately.

#1 Style With Class 

{who} Stephanie is a stylist and has her personal styling business, Simple and Chic. She also has a pretty amazing Tumblr that I have been following for a while now.

{what} Impossibly chic fashion, street and runway style; and the classics.

{best boards} Audrey Hepburn // Street chic // Vintage iconic inspiration

# 2 Dust Jacket Attic

{who} Debra pens the blog, Dust Jacket Attic which is always filled with the loveliest editorials and endless inspiration. Her Pinterest is an extension of her blog with an exquisite collection of imagery spanning over 7k pins.

{what} Editorials, fashion, entertaining and travel.

{best boards} Fashion-Editorial // Vignettes // Interiors

# 3 Le Fashion

{who} Jenn is the mastermind behind the blogs Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous, plus she is also the blog editor for Who What Wear. 

{what} Mainly fashion; loads of beauty + hair; fabulous street style and some minimalist decor thrown in for good measure.

{best boards} Style inspiration // Outfit collages // Beauty | Hair

# 4 Live Charmed

{who} DeeAnne, the blogger behind one of my favourite blogs, Live the Charmed Life.

{what} Dreamy images that conjure romance and loads of exotic locations. My favourites are her collection of inspirational quotes.

{best boards} Relaxed sophistication + Intelligent luxury // Intelligence is elegant // Sweet success

# 5 Aaron De Simone

{who} Aaron is a graphic designer and the curator behind I Heart Luxe. Trust me, this guy has got amazing style.

{what} A great mix of fashion, design, paper and inspiring words.

{best boards} Style // Words // Design


Are you on Pinterest? Would love to know who your favourites are!

You can find me on Pinterest here :)

Rachel xo

Must read :: Adore Home

Hi lovelies! The new Feb/March issue of Adore Home went live today and not only is packed with some really gorgeous features, like fabulously colourful home of Alice Stephenson, I also happen to be on the Blog Loving pages sharing a few favourites!

Editor of Adore, Loni Parker, has grand plans to launch the Adore Home book later this year but needs our help to raise the money to fund the project.

There are fun perks attached to donating like being invited to the launch party and receiving free copies of the book, so its worth hopping on over to find out how you can help. 

Read the full issue of Adore Home here.

Rachel xo

Inspiration {Alfresco Dining}

Hello lovelies! The weather is definitely warming up here and it's starting to feel a lot like Summer. One of my favourite things to do in Summer is dining outside. 


I love these gorgeous alfresco settings, so perfect for a summer afternoon of blissful eating, drinking and being merry!


To all my American friends, I wish you and your families wonderful Thanksgiving. 

I would also like to welcome new followers to the blog; I am very thankful that you like what I post and appreciate your support. I hope I continue to inspire and share my passion for interiors and all things lovely with you.














Image credits: Style Me Pretty; Want Lust Love; Pretty Little World.

What Dreams Are Made of {Jessica Watson}

It's a big day in Sydney today, Jessica Watson, the 16 year old determined young lady who sailed solo around the world, is arriving back home. I am awe-inspired by Jess' journey and along with the rest of Australia can't wait to welcome her back home on solid ground.

Jess has kept a blog of her adventures out at sea and has captivated the hearts of people around the world. Her journey has proved a reminder to me that you can achieve any dream, you just have to have the drive and determination to succceed. 

Thought for the day: always dream big and never give up hope.