Winter is here again!

We might not all have a snow-capped mountain view from our living rooms, but we can still create a warm and cosy space to spend our Winter days and nights.


image from new home decor



Fireplaces like this one are suitable for outdoor rooms image restorationhardware.com find a similar firebowl at Australian supplier gstore.com.au

Cushions can create the mood your looking for. Knits, sequins or velvet texture in brights or neutrals.  Start your search at one of the many online home ware stores or at aurahome.com.au where this neutral grey palette is given some spark with a tad of yellow.

Rugs can bring warmth and interest to a room and a welcome place to laze, walk upon and are much warmer under foot.  They come in so many designs it can be hard to choose.  Choose a rug that will suit the use of the space, fall within your budget and are practical for cleaning (ie. a white rug is not suitable in a children's play room!)  They can be stored in Summer when it's too hot. (QLD readers!) I have many more rugs and cushions pinned on my Pinterest page so stop by and take a look.

I love this rug currently available at designerrugs

New Products from Build and Design Queensland

I headed to the Build and Design Queensland expo at the convention centre last week and thought I'd share a few exciting products from some of the exhibitors.

Look closely at this first product timber you say, look a little closer it's tiles!

Great Par-ker Ceramic Parket, in a great range of colours from Ace Stone + Tiles

Next was headturning outdoor furniture and retractable roofs to suit both commercial and domestic settings.

Looking for something a little different for your outdoor entertaining area? look no further than Corradi

Now who could go past the ultimate winter fire for indoor or outdoor use?

To view the extensive range of Eco Fires take a look at Ambience Eco Fires

A painting update heading your way soon with all this fine weather!

Wish List #8 brrrrrr A Fireplace, Please!

It was 4 degrees at my place this morning (which is not a regular occurance in Brisbane) and I really wished for a cosy fireplace to warm up the house and sit by and enjoy a relaxing morning by the fire!  So I will have to be content with admiring the fireplaces in the following pics which are favourites of mine!

A very traditional Fireplace with tastefully decorated mantlepiece. Image Home Klondike

A fireplace and an ocean view what could be more perfect? Image Deco Dir

A modern fireplace in a stacked stone wall and city views another winning comination! image Plushemisphere



Brick and cast iron Fireplace in a traditionally and rustic styled room with a hunting lodge theme image from designideatips.com





... and in the Summer when the Fireplace is not in use it can be given a summery feel as in this romantically decorated room! image emeryibi.livejournal