My Dream Kitchen

Sometimes, when I'm in need of some interior inspiration I go straight to 1st Option Locations as their properties are to absolutely die for. But when I last looked, I was just over the moon the find this beautiful house which I read about in Living etc earlier this year. At that time, I tore these pictures out for my scrap book (and stuffed them under my husbands nose to say 'this is the kitchen I want') but I'm absolutely thrilled to see that 1st Option provide so many wonderful images showing this kitchen from all angles. Its so beautifully finished and I love the deep green/ blue cabinets against the white panelling too. Amazing! Its naughty to steal someones look but hey - who's gonna know? ;-) Enjoy!

Renovation of our Cornish Holiday Cottage

Before...

Getting there...

 5 months later...

So...now the weather is starting to change, I've decided its about time I addressed the long awaited job of decorating our holiday cottage back in Cornwall. As usual, things have taken us a lot longer than expected, but I'm proud to say that we've come a long way. Since the first days of knocking down walls and adding extensions, we're finally feeling 'comfortable'. Now the fun can really begin, and I can start to source all the pretty things to fill our lovely new home with. Below are some before and after shots, some change hey? We've still a way to go, but we're hoping by Christmas we'll be finished and our house will be available to rent. Holiday by the beach anyone? xx

Father Rabbit

I recently came across the website Father Rabbit in my search of interiors for our new holiday cottage. I just love it!!! I absolutely adore the simplicity of all the products and how they all compliment each other so well. I'll definitely be treating myself to some rustic kitchen utensils and that powder blue bowl. How gorgeous? You must take a peek at their blog too. If you love white houses as much as me, then you'll be blown away. Enjoy! x

An Australian Christmas

Hi everyone, I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas. I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately, but I'm currently visiting my brother and his family out in Western Australia! We've had a wonderful Christmas, and the weather has been incredible. One of the things I most enjoy about coming here (apart from the amazing food and gorgeous beaches) is the inspiration I get from all the amazing stores that I've visited. They're so gorgeously decorated and I feel that I've picked up some great ideas which I'll most definitely be bringing home with me. What has been strange though, is celebrating Christmas day in such hot weather! The whole experience here is so different - and the way in which things have been decorated are so different from the way we decorate back home in the UK. I love the simplicity here and when I came across the recent magazine fetepress - the whole style just filled me with Christmas joy. Next year - no matter where I am, hot or cold - this will be style that I'll be taking home with me and wanting to replicate around my home. Enjoy this beautiful publication and I'll be in touch again in 2012! xxx

Baileys Home and Garden

Now, I know many of you will have heard of Baileys Home and Garden, but for those who haven't, it's a real treat! I'm lucky enough to live just an hour away, so I'm completely spoilt. There's nothing better than popping up there and literally spending hours just mooching along the long corridors. If you love the industrial or renovated look, then you'll simply be in heaven. And to even top that, they have the most amazing cafe selling gorgeous tea and cake to help you along your way. Enjoy! xxx