Glamourous Art

Have a glamourous weekend everyone! Thank you to everyone who stopped by this week! Kellie xx

Source: Mademoiselle x

Pretty vintage favourites...

Spotted these gorgeous french antique items at one of my favourite stores near our home. So many stunning pieces to take home and love! I'm particularly loving that ottoman - incredibly beautiful and gorgeous velvet... Kellie xx

Source: Vintage Glamour x

Gorgeous designs...

For a while there, I stopped wearing costume jewellery, preferring more classic pieces. As we get into to the warmer Sydney months, im starting to really covet some stunning jewellery pieces to accessorise with! Here are some of my favourite pieces that I have seen around of late that make my heart flutter! Kellie xx

Source: Net A Porter x

A winning combination...

Such simple shots, gorgeous natural colour with turquoise - a winning combination!

Source: Once Wed & House of Turquoise x

White & Animal...

Oh im loving animal print right now so much and with the white in this gorgeous DG range... im in fashion heaven! Kind of pretty and cheeky all in one... Kellie xxx

Source: Style.com

Lovely linen...

Whilst this look is a little more conservative than my normal style, I really adore those beautiful linen chairs. They absolutely ooze style! Love these too because they lend themselves with to so many different looks and best of all you can mix and match with oodles of different cushions and accessories. Kellie xx

Source: House of Turquoise x

Pretty plates....

Loving those gorgeous green plates on the back wall! Kellie xx

Source: House of Turquoise.

Sydney Better Homes & Gardens Live Event!

On 15th - 17th October, Better Homes and Gardens are holding a wonderful event at Sydney Showground sharing fabulous information about all things for the home {including Dr Harry Cooper - Lily and Molly's favourite TV vet!!!!}. For more info visit www.bhglive.com.au .

I have been given 30 passes for my lovely Australian readers {5 tickets for each winner}! If you would like to attend, send me a quick email to adaanddarcy@gmail.com . I'll draw all entries on Monday 4th October 2010 and email you if you are one of the lucky winners!

Kellie xx

Pretty bedding & my photos

I thought you may like to see some photos I took over the weekend. That bedding is just divine, and so beyond soft to touch. Perfect to relax in and enjoy! Kellie xx

Stunning Styling: Coral and White

Just love the styling here. I adore that tone of coral pink and mixed with the classic white, it comes together amazingly well. And, the delightful little details here are what make it such a beautiful look, I do love all those little bits n pieces. Kellie xx

Source: Style Me Pretty x

Baking: Raspberry and White Chocolate Cake

I do get a bit nervous baking but this lovely cake turned out delicious yesterday - a raspberry and white chocolate cake with raspberry cream! Kind of like a giant friand. I have noted the recipe below just in case you wanted to give it a shot. The original recipe didnt have white chocolate but I just added it in as I love the white chocolate and raspberry combination. Kellie xx

1/3 cup plain flour

2/3 cup almond meal

1 cup icing sugar

90g melted butter

3 egg whites

1t vanilla extract

1 cup raspberries

Additional raspberries and whipped cream

Preheat oven to 160c. Combine flour, almond meal, icing sugar, butter, egg whites and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Fold through berries and place in a greased 18cm cake tin. Place remaining raspberries on top of mixture and bake for 35 - 40 mins. Serve with whipped cream.

Recipe source: Donna Hay ; No Time To Cook x

Friday Joy!

Yay its friday! Im looking forward to the weekend that will include sleep ins, flower markets, playing with pretty home decor items and lunch right on Sydney harbour! Can't wait! xx

Gelato Colours...

I'm so drawn to gelato like colours, in clothing and accessories as well as beautiful things for the home. I find this tone of colour soft, relaxing and extremely pretty. I just adore it for furniture pieces, accessories, wallpaper, paint etc. Anything really! Some people associate these colours with children, definitely not me, I think they are for anyone! Kellie xx

Sources: Apartment Therapy/Heather Nette King, Unknown, Coastal Living & Unknown. x

Stylishly Allowing Nature Indoors : Walnut Caster Table

This charming walnut table comes from realwoodworks1 and is available for purchasing on Etsy. This is a classical case of redesigning a common nature element (such as a tree branch or stem in this particular situation) and transforming it into a glamorous, outstanding furniture piece. The walnut caster table in the photos below has an emotional story behind. The designers rescued it from fire, probably realizing there is more to it than meets the eye. After cleaning it and polishing it, the piece completely changed its appearance and was added functionality. The sophisticated designed can be used as a coffee table and it even has wheels for easy maneuvering. We think it would go great in a living room decorated with more similar nature elements or in a small home office. Where would you place it?

Studded sofa

I'm still not over studded sofas. Just love them, so stylish, sleek and very much on the glamourous side. Id really, really love one for our home.... xxx

Source: Flourish Design & Style x

A lovely little find...

I saw this gorgeous water colour over at Lily Grace Originals and just loved it! Full of charm and oh so pretty! Kellie xx

Another gorgeous arrival

Just been advised our gorgeous bedding is on it's way! The shop is nearly there, all products ready to go, just having to tweek some of the design etc that the developer is working on {that is taking much, much longer than expected}. Thank you so much to everyone who has shown such lovely interest! Fingers and toes crossed that it wont be too much longer. Kellie xx

Glass vessels ...

There still for me, is nothing like gorgeous, mixed up glass vases to set the stage for lovely blooms on a table. I have loved that look for so long now and it seems, it still makes me all warm and fuzzy! Kellie xx

Source: Once Wed x

Kitchen dreams

Isn't this kitchen just angelic! Whilst I do love a bit of colour, im quite impartial to a crisp and white looking kitchen that reflects the light beautifully. Kind of like, bridal like fashion in a kitchen! Our kitchen is more on the cream side and whilst it's tidy and still clean looking, the colour isnt as clean as I would like it. Never mind, next home we hope to do everything from scratch and make it just as we please. Kellie xx

Source: Elle Decor and Net A Porter. x

Animal print in a cushion

Gorgeous animal print! Just love it! Luckily I just ordered some gorgeous fabric to make into some fabulous cushions! Must be on to it! Kellie xxx

Source: Rue via Sarah Klassen x

A Pencil Choice...

For some reason of late I have felt compelled to stop using pens and write everything with pencils, there is something so raw and creative about them. The other day I found some gorgeous ones with a stunning colourful stone on the end that are sitting on my desk, waiting for me to give them lots of love. I haven't used them just yet as they are so beautiful, I dont want to waste them away! Kellie xx

Source: Flickr x

Pretty Table Linen: My Purpose!

I spotted this fabulous napkins over at Kerr Bear 59 and thought these were so gorgeous! I do love bright and bubbly table linen as it always makes such a stunning impact on a table. For me, being a pretty average cook, has meant that I always to make the table look as lovely as possible to make up for my lack of cooking skills! For all those Australians who have watched even 5 minutes of Junior Masterchef (and also lack skills in the kitchen) those children have made me feel more incompetent indeed! Kellie xx

Beautiful fashion!

Wouldn't it be fabulous to be at New York fashion week! I read posts from lucky people that are there and it looks amazing... I have been keeping a close eye at Style.com and must say that Monique Lhuillier has been the highlight for me. I adore her style and darling fabrics and this collection doesn't disappoint. See the full collection {here}. Kellie xx

A fabulous sofa

I adore this sofa from i suwannee - one of my favourite blogs. So funny as well! I just love that bold pattern - it makes my heart skip a beat. Actually everything on this fabulous blog i just adore. xxx

Ps. I woke up this morning to more lovely enquiries about this gorgeous toile cushion featured {here}, this one isn't by me/not available for sale from me. Its from Anna's shop/Absolutely Beautiful Things - please contact Anna if you are interested, she will be able to give you more wonderful information xx

Bold choice today

Bit of a bold choice for this afternoon but I did see that headboard and that fabulous striped ottoman and thought I have to come back to this for future inspiration! Not sure I would ever paint walls that colour, I tend to go for more of a turquoise green rather than a traditional tone like this one, but still, this space has some pretty fabulous things going on! Kellie xx

Source: Original source unknown?

A bit of play time....

Moved some things around and have two of my favourite cushions back in my bedroom. Love having a bit of time to play! Loving that lamp and shade too.. Those spots on the lamp base are so delightful {faint in this shot}! Kind of makes me want to read more in bed {which I never do - i seem to spend too much time looking at blogs instead with all those pretty pictures}. Kellie xx

Ps. I have gotten a few emails about the pink toile - that one is from Black and Spiro {Absolutely Beautiful Things} - Im sure Anna would love to help you xxx

Magical sunsets

Another stunning home! Sort of makes you feel all jealous inside. I could certainly sit back and enjoy a wine each day at sunset here... Such pleasant dreams...xx

Source: Caroline Pham x