Out and About in Brisbane!

Just a quick post from me today of a few great spaces I've been to in the last couple of weeks.  I'm always enjoying my surroundings and keeping an eye out for great interiors and exteriors!

Cove Bar & Dining unique bar made from document style drawers, I love the quirkiness and the food was great!



Popolo had a great eclectic style just a couple of doors down at Southbank and superb italian!

So my first mini makeover for the year has turned into a big challenge more pics tomorrow hopefully but here's a sneak peak!



The accessories are coming together for my outdoor area, but now a bigger project is afoot and nearly ready for a big reveal more tomorrow hopefully or later in the week, I've taken on a crazy challenge!

 For Brisbanites also a quick tip, if you're looking for furniture and maybe a bargain then head to the Domayne Clearance Centre Closedown!  I didn't get there this weekend but it might be worth the trip to Pinkenba!

 

Wish List #13 Outdoor rooms for a relaxing weekend!

The weekend is coming and I thought I'd take a look at some ideal outdoor rooms.  Hopefully the sun is going to stick around so we can all enjoy the outdoors and some winter sunshine! I'm hoping to get a start on my cushions in the next week to complete my outdoor room!

Any outdoor space can be simply decked out with a couple of vintage metal chairs, a rustic jetty style table and bench seat and the icing on the cake is those wonderful cushions and the gorgeous tree and foilage image opaline-sucasa

This Gazebo has been decked out with nautical style bench seats and equally nautical white and tan stripe upholstery image room decorating ideas.  The seaside theme is continued with the collection of vintage light fittings.

This deck has got the ultimate built in fireplace/woodfire oven! Image my home ideas.  Heating in your outdoor space will increase the amount of usage to nearly all year round weather permitting!

The shutters are devine, they can let the required amount of light and sunshine in or keep the bad weather out. The greenery brings the outdoors in image southern living

So the roundup on Stylish Outdoor rooms that you just don't want to leave!

Great accent colours that compliment the outdoors either from a throw, cushions or upholstery!

Lighting, lamps, dimmable lights and candles to set the mood!

Gas Lanterns add romance and a touch of yesteryear to this beachside outdoor retreat apartment therapy

Comfortable furniture for entertaining and to suit everyday living which is weatherproof for longer life.  Weatherproof covers are a good idea when not in use.

Heating and in QLD cooling (fans!) to allow all year round use!

And of course a beautiful Garden always helps!

Wish List #6 Accessories I Adore from Papaya

My wish No. 6 is Accessories.  I'm always on the lookout for great accessories whether it is for my own home, for gifts or for clients.  The good thing about accessories is they can be very inexpensive or a bit of a splurge!  But it's more about items you love to collect and display in a creative and aesthetically pleasing way!

Homeware accessories can be functional like a blanket or a candle or a frame to display your favourite photos or purely indulgant such as a treasured item from a holiday or a trip O.S.

Papaya towels - gorgeous colours and woven design. For non Sydney residents available online from Melbourneweddingregistry 

I'm going to share some piccies from my one of my favourite brands Papaya.  I'll probably have a few more Accessories to highlight in my July wishlist blog posts, as I really enjoy searching for that special something.

Papaya are known for their homewares with a nature theme and they have attention to sustainable items with a stylish design. In particular they carry hurricane lamps and manchester.  They have a beautiful store in Bondi Junction and are also sold in good homewheres stores throughout Australia.

To see more gorgeous homewares from Papaya and to view their catalogue go to the Papaya Website