{small space style}

Our new place has extremely limited storage and space so one of the key challenges we faced was where are we going to put all of our stuff?  We had to be creative and work out some clever ideas to maximise space, so for the past few weeks I have been gleaning as much inspiration as possible that I thought I would share.

{open shelving}

I love the idea of open bookshelves; not only can they be styled so they are visually nice to look at, but because the sides and back are open they automatically create a sense of space.

{living room}

                                     {kitchen}

Where to buy: West Elm; Howards Storage

{closet inspiration}

For the first time ever I am lucky enough to have designed my own closet space. Of course, its not as big as I would like, but its definitely the best closet space I have owned! I designed an IKEA Pax system that includes a shoe organiser, a special drawer to hold all of my jewellery and accessories, plus plenty of hanging space with different heights. Having a well organised closet makes getting dressed in the morning rather fun :)

Where to buy: IKEA


{make up /  drawer organisers} 

Drawer and make up organisers have become my new best friend. I didn't even know that such elaborate systems existed, but now that I do, my bathroom drawers have never looked so good.

Where to buy: Howards Storage

So there you have it, a few ideas that have inspired me lately. I will be sharing my progress soon, but in the meantime, I'd love to know what other space saving ideas you have!

I hope your week is off to a great start!

Rachel xo

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{happy weekend & lovely links}

Thank goodness the weekend has arrived! The skies are gloomy here but fingers crossed the sun makes an appearance. We have another weekend of getting organised - a shelf we bought for the hallway and our new bed base are going to be delivered; I also plan to visit some antique stores to try and find a coffee table - so a fun weekend ahead!


Here were a few lovelies that caught my eye this week...


* This movie, directed by Madonna and starring Abbie Cornish, looks a-mazing!
* Love this pretty editorial: Alexa Chung for US Teen Vogue
* "Bloggers are more informed than anyone, about everything" - Fashion Week Perspectives from Emmanuelle Alt
* A beautiful collection of wallpapers
* Tablescape 101 - a new series I'm looking forward to!
And finally, some thoughts to inspire you for the weekend ahead;
"Live with intention.
Walk to the edge.
Listen Hard.
Practice wellness.
Play with abandon.
Laugh.
Choose with no regret.
Appreciate your friends.
Continue to learn.
Do what you love.
Live as if this is all there is.

— Mary Anne Radmacher

Thank you for your company this week; I wish you all a most wonderful weekend!


Rachel xo




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Love her style {miranda kerr}

Every time Australian model, Miranda Kerr steps out she makes a statement with her chic and classic style. She plays it safe with wardrobe staples like skinny jeans, blazers, but always has a fabulous bag on her arm and her trusty Wayfarers.

 Of course her best accessories are her husband Orlando and adorable baby Flynn!

Rachel xo

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Wednesday Workspace {oh the glamour}

The latest issue of Adore Magazine features the newly revamped office of New York agency, Cameo PR. I was instantly drawn into the decadent glamour of the space, which has been predominately styled in black and white. The mix of old and new is evident with the stunning vintage tufted sofa, sourced from Craigslist, being the statement piece of the room. I love all of the details in the space including the beautifully styled shelf and the entry table. Hard to resist, don't you think? 


On a side note - thank you so much for all of your beautiful comments yesterday - we had an incredible evening spoiling ourselves at one of our favourite restaurants, Toko. 


Happy hump day lovelies!


Rachel xo





Image credits: Adore Magazine

Celebrating two years today

2 years on and I still consider myself to be the luckiest girl in the world.


To my wonderful husband, happy anniversary.


Now we're off to celebrate; see you tomorrow lovelies!


Rachel xo

{Hello Monday}

Welcome to a brand new week my dears! After a busy weekend getting organised in our new place, the whole two days flew past at lightening speed; how is it that time flies so fast? We made good progress though and have fewer boxes sitting in our hallway so that is good thing! 


Here are a few lovelies to start the week...


* Beautiful October desktop calendar
* Be more productive
* The New York edition of Adore Home; not to be missed!
* How to wear a silk scarf
* In pictures: Vogue's round up of the 2012 Spring RTW collections
* A fabulous, vintage Sydney apartment



Wishing you a happy and productive week ahead!


Rachel xo






Images: clockwise from L to R: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

{October Style}

Hello lovelies! Can you believe we are in October already? How this year has flown by! October is my favourite month of the year - it is Spring here, so the weather is just lovely and the trees are starting to turn green, whilst there are so many flowers coming into bloom. It's also my birthday month and the anniversary of our wedding, so there is much to celebrate!


Here's what I'm coveting this month...

{one} Blue maxi pleat skirt - after seeing this gorgeous outfit from Helena, I'm craving a bright blue maxi skirt for the season ahead - how fabulous does it look paired with the leopard print belt?

{two} Donna Hay iPad app - this app is a perfect extension of the ever-beautiful magazine and definitely a must to download.

{three} Sleepy Hollow Pencil Cup - how sweet is this pencil cup? Currently on the wishlist for my new workspace.

{four} Jonathan Saunders, Soho 2012 diary - I'm loving this stylish two-tone Soho diary. With a week to a page view, plus a to-do list, there would be no excuse not to be organised!

{five} Valorie snakeskin clutch - the perfect clutch for the warmer months, being incredibly versatile and easily paired with the classics: black, denim and white. Love!

{six} Glasshouse, Rodeo Drive candle - with the aromatic scents of neroli and sweet myrrh, this divine smelling candle is a fresh take on Hollywood glamour.

Happy Thursday my dears!

Rachel xo

The end of an era: RIP Steve Jobs

Today the world lost one of the great visionaries of our time, Steve Jobs.


A truly inspirational man, who despite all of the challenges he faced, stayed true to himself and produced incredible things.


Steve Jobs, you will be remembered by our generation and many more to come. RIP.


“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”

-Steve Jobs, Stanford commencement speech, June 2005.




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Wednesday Workspace {small space style}

Hello lovelies! Wow, I can't believe it has been 2 weeks already! So glad to be back though; our new home is starting to take shape nicely. No longer being surrounded by boxes is a nice feeling and it also feels good to have my clothes all organised where I can see them!


We had a few dramas in the move - the main one being that our couch didn't fit through the door. So, sadly we had to say goodbye to our old couch, but on the plus side, we did buy a new one which is going to look amazing when it arrives in 4 weeks - eek!


But today, I wanted to share Lonny's associate market editor, Ellie Somerville, new workspace with you.


Ellie had only a small space to work with, but has definitely proved that you don't need a large area to create a truly elegant and stylish space - don't you agree? 

I'll be back tomorrow with the {slightly late} October style post! 


Rachel xo






Image credit: Lonny Blog 

{happy weekend & lovely links}

TGI Friday! Well, the day for the big move has arrived which means I will be taking a little break from the blog whilst we move; hopefully it won't be too long before our internet connection is back up!

In the meantime here are the lovelies that caught my eye this week...

* 100 years of fashion in 100 seconds

* Michelle Williams looks incredible in this Vogue editorial as Marilyn Munroe

* Loving Anna Spiro's Spring vingette, so gorgeously pretty!

* These doggie luggage tags are so cute! 

* The fall issue of Sweet Paul is out and filled with lots of delicious inspiration like these chocolate mascarpone cupcakes.  

And finally; I love these tips on how to be happier everyday -

* Go to bed earlier.

* Finish things ahead of time.

* Exercise.

* Be present.

* Organize.

* Listen to music.

* Think positively.

* Drink lots of water.

* Watch your favourite film.

* Read.

* Be productive.

Wishing you a happy, and most wonderful weekend friends!

Rachel xo

Image credit: Candice Lake; Yasmyn Paul

NYFW Streetstyle

I have been following along with the collections showing at NYFW this week but have to say, I've been equally intrigued by all the fabulous street style fashion outside the shows, which has certainly made for an inspiring week...

The pops of colour are incredible, aren't they?


A few favourites from the catwalk have been Christian Siriano, Phillip Lim & Zac Posen. 


Have you been following along NYFW too? What have been the stand-out shows for you? 




Rachel xo




All images via: Grazia.It

Wednesday Workspace

Taking a quick break from packing to bring you an oldie but a goodie from the Lonny archives.

Happy Hump day lovelies!

Rachel xo

Credit: Lonny; designed by Betsy Burnham

Dining room reveal

Hello lovelies! Today I'm excited to be sharing with you pics from our dining room. As I mentioned in this post, the inspiration behind the room were a mixture of modern, eclectic & chic.

I wanted to stay away from anything matchy-matchy and create a space that would be both chic and sophisticated, with a little edge thrown in for good measure.

My favourite piece in the room would have to be the cow-hide rug which I found from a seller on eBay which was a steal at $229!

Hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday!

Rachel xo

Lonny Love

Happy Monday lovelies, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Mine was spent crazily busily packing up our apartment and organizing the 1001 things we need to before the removalists come on Friday - eek!


Anyway, on to a much more fun topic; have you taken a peek at the October issue of Lonny? You won't be disappointed; the team at Lonny have brought us another issue full of incredible inspiration. 
A favorite was definitely the fabulous Upper West apartment designed by Celerie Kemble and Anna Burke. Perhaps it is the romantic notion of New York that had me instantly drawn to this apartment; but more likely, it was the perfectly glamorous/vintage/eclectic vibe, instantly detected from the decadent lacquered blue walls in the entry way. Or perhaps it was stunning the peacock, placed precariously on the side buffet table! So fabulous, yes?

Have you taken a look at the latest issue? Would love to know your favourite picks!


Also lovelies, my friend Serena, over at Pretty Fluffy, launched her brand new (and utterly gorgeous) site today. If you are dog-lover like me, and think your fury friend is the bees knees, then Pretty Fluffy will become one of your best sources of stylish doggie inspiration!


Hope your week is off to a brilliant start,


Rachel xo




All images via Lonny, October 2011

{happy weekend & lovely links}

Happy weekend lovelies! The sun is shining here in Sydney and I'm looking forward to hopefully getting out to enjoy it in between packing up our apartment ready for the big move next weekend.

Here are the lovelies that caught my eye this week...  

* US Harpers Bazaar now has a Tumblr; follow for loads of glam inspiration

* Loving this Autumn uniform & how it can be perfectly adapted for Spring. 

* New discovery: Small Acorns & their divine new range of candles. My favorite is Juicy French Pear

* Anna Wintour on Vogue's Fashion Night Out

* Keely's gorgeous engagement photos & wedding invitations, beautifully designed by Ashley

* Jenna Lyon shares her incredible home with UK Vogue

* Glamour at the Venice Film Festival

Thank you for your company this week!

Wishing you a most wonderful and relaxing weekend,

Rachel xo

Credit: Pinterest

Ollie & Max

Hello lovelies! Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments yesterday, they definitely cheered me up and today was was a much better day!

Today I wanted to share with you my recent discovery of Sydney boutique, Ollie & Max, who offer the loveliest classic and trans-seasonal pieces with a modern twist. 

Designer Samantha Burns began Ollie & Max with the simple philosophy of creating  a sophisticated  tailored casual shirt that could be worn  from summer to winter, year in year out. Today, this has grown into a collection of classic, wearable pieces including dresses, organic t-shirts, bags and accessories.

Being made using natural fibres and designed to suit all body shapes and sizes, the gorgeous pieces will make it easy to mix and match with your wardrobe this season.

{scarlett soft tassel scarf}

{christobelle french cotton dress}

{arabella stripe shirt & ollie black voile shirt}

A few of my favourite picks include the very wearable Christobelle  French Dress; Scarlett Tassel Scarf and the Ollie & Arabella shirts. Love!

Take a look at more of Ollie & Max's pieces here and do tell me which are your favourites!

Have a wonderful Thursday,

Rachel xo

Wednesday Workspace {pretty pink}

I'm not going to lie, I have had a pretty awful day today. You know, the kind of day where everything seems to go wrong and you are thinking "Really? Is this actually happening?". So to brighten my mood I need some pink pretties to cheer me up and this workspace has done the trick!

Such a perfectly girly space filled with feminine touches, don't you agree?


I hope you are having a wonderful day lovelies!


Rachel xo






via: The Decorista

Currently Coveting {classic breton stripes}

Hello lovelies! I don't think I will tire of classic breton stripes any time soon and with Spring now in full swing they are already featuring heavily in my wardrobe this season.

Who made the breton stripe the most covetable chic look it is today? Coco Chanel, of course. 


Legend has it that she borrowed a blue and white thinly striped sweater, the breton - established in 1958 by the French Navy - from her lover, tailoring it to herself and defining the look that today, has become synonymous with chic minimalism.


Knowing about the history behind the breton stripe has only made me love this look, and it's numerous variations, even more. 


So French, so chic.


Rachel xo






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September Style

Happy Monday lovelies, welcome to a brand new week! Because of all  the craziness of last week I missed out on doing the September Style post, so I thought it would be a good way to start the week.

{one} Romani Jersey Dress, Fleur Wood - My love affair with stripes is still going strong and no doubt I will be living in this dress during the warmer months ahead. It looks so comfy!


{two} Hang in there glasses pendant; Kate Spade - Now this is too cute! 


{three} Design*Sponge, At Home; Grace Bonney - #1 on my wish list right now and the must-have home decorators' book featuring over 400 pages on everything from home tours, DIY's, before and afters and plenty more. Can't wait until this comes out!


{four} Pantone storage boxes; how cute are these mini Pantone storage boxes? Love that they not only look good; they are practical too.


{five} Hermes Mythiques Phoenix scarf - scarves are my favourite accessory in during the shoulder seasons and I can't resist the gorgeous prints from Hermes. Love. 


{six} Jessica Durrant illustrations - I recently discovered the work of Jessica Durrant over at Breakfast at Toast and was instantly impressed by her work. This is one of my favourite pieces of hers and I will be working out where I can position these gorgeous prints in our new home.


Hope your week is off to a brilliant start.


Rachel xo

a french inspired boudoir {hello spring}

This lovely French style boudoir caught my eye and I thought how it was fitting for the first post of the new season.  Spring is my absolute favourite time of the year, with all of the fresh blooms, sunshine and longer days to look forward to.

It was a brilliant end to the week, albiet a busy one, with finding our new home, signing the lease and picking up the keys!

We have found a gorgeous 2 bedroom semi detached house with a cute little garden. I'm excited as this will be the first time I have lived in an actual house since living with my family; always having lived in an apartment.

So much to do now to start packing up our apartment and organising the move!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Rachel xo

Credit: House & Leisure; discovered via House of Turquoise