Some inspiration

I love the simplicity of this kitchen. It reminds me a bit of my old kitchen when i cooked only with a wood fired oven. People would have thought me to be a little crazy until they tried my lamb roasts or my homemade bread.

Nice to add some touches of green to a white kitchen; always looks fresh.

Look at this beautiful winter project; inspires me to do some patchwork that i haven't done in years. Love the mono gramme on the front.

I cant wait to get the new clothes into store....

Its great when you get new items in store that you haven't had before...not only does it put a new slant on things but it creates new interests. This August we have a whole new range of hand loomed clothing arriving which isn't dissimilar to the photos that i have shown below which i have borrowed from my lovely Irene, from Valdirose. Don't you just adore the outside of this store below it definitely transports you to another place; and the interiors of the store are inspirational.

These tones of linen and cotton are great because they simply go with everything. The idea that you can create a look truly unique with simply one item, which you can layer either over black tights and a warmer woollen underlay top for the Autumn months maybe even a pair of black boots....or in summer a white pair of pants with a long line t.shirt with little pewter sandals or for a more casual look a pair of wheat colour sneakers. The choices are endless and this is what i hope to offer all my customers for August trading.

And coats well i am sorry but these are my weakness....between that and shoes. I just love the whole layering effect that the French are just so good at.

Goodbye for the weekend.....

Some gorgeous shots

I love this photo with the black accents. Depending on the room and its size black accents really bring the room to life. I love the lighting over the table and how the kitchen opens onto the dining room...great for entertaining, as you can still talk to people when preparing food.

Eating outdoors is my favourite form of entertaining; especially when smaller children are the special guests.

I would love to cover a chair in a vintage grain sack....this chair looks fantastic.

The hall always sets the scene for the rest of the house. This hall has a signature of its owners taste...love it.

Just a few random shots

A corner of my daughters bedroom, yes and me standing in front of the mirror....don't you love that.

Looking down the stair case to the central hall way........

A view of our front lounge.........

On our back porch.........

An old shot of my store in town.....the vintage rose. Have a great weekend everyone.

A wonderful blogsite i stumbled across.....

I was doing my occasional spot of blog hopping the other day and i stumbled across this wonderful blog called Os i Honning and Flora. Wow the photos were amazing so i thought i would share some of them with you.

This appears to be the outside of their store where they seem to not only sell a variety of plants but other home wares and gifts as well.

A beautiful wreath arrangement on display.

A quiet spot to stop and simply think.....

A gorgeous crate of pears.......

New things in just in time for Mothers Day

These lovely extra large 1000g soap would look fantastic on a rustic plate besides the kitchen sink; great for cleaning or simply rubbing the top to wash your hands{ way better than using your dishwashing detergent}. They sell for $29.

These lovely Tasmanian based candle makers sell this wonderful natural soy wax candle set in recycled fowler jars.....great for a gift for the mum that has everything.

Ah yes our wonderful Cathy Penton charms so beautiful and so unique. Once again a very special gift.

Well the sun is now shining and everything looks like maybe an ok weekend ahead. So for all those gorgeous blogging mums....have a great day and relax...we all deserve it. x

Mothers Day gifts

These extra large toile cushions are linen which would make a gorgeous mothers day gift....they sell for $85 each. The outdoors garden seat sell for $299.

These beautiful body milk and bath foam are all natural and are very affordable at $25 each.

This handmade jug is just the something for that mum that can never have enough jugs {which is just about all of us}. It sells for $79.

Maybe some cooking salt for the die hard cooking mum could be the answer....these jars and labels make it a lovely gift selling for $18.

And last but certainly not least our great seller' Est soaps ' large balls $11 and small $8 and our blocks are from $9 to $12. The smell is divine and because they are organic they can be used on even the most sensitive skins. Well if i don't get around to doing another post "Happy Mothers Day" to all you gorgeous mums...i wish you all a wonderful and relaxing day.