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Adore Home – New York issue

diane — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:35:50 +0000

Many thanks to Adore Home online magazine for featuring an article by yours truly in its fabulous New York issue, out now. Following my recent buying trip, I’ve shared some of my favourite spots to visit while in the Big Apple. Adore Home is celebrating its first birthday this issue too, so a big hip hooray is definitely in order!

Million Dollar Decorators

diane — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:47:45 +0000

Has everyone been tuning into the new Bravo reality TV series Million Dollar Decorators? The show follows five of my LA-based colleagues – Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Kathryn Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Mary McDonald, and Nathan Turner. The houses are incredible and the budgets even more so. We downloaded the entire series from iTunes, and I’m already hanging out for Season 2! The first season is currently airing here on Arena on Foxtel on Wednesdays.

Australian House & Garden’s Top 50 Rooms

diane — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:29:33 +0000

The other night we attended Australian House & Garden’s Top 50 Rooms awards for 2011. It was a brilliant evening and we’re excited to have a room in the running. I’d love it if you could all please throw some votes my way – it only takes a minute and you’ll have the chance to win a fantastic $5599 St George kitchen package. P.S. I’m loving that H&G have used the image of my room to advertise the awards on their homepage. Great stuff!

Gift Bag with a lovely MOR Italian blood orange soap!

Oops, we did it again! AD Spain

diane — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:59:24 +0000

AD Spain - June 2011

We just found out that our home has been featured yet again, this time on the cover of AD Spain’s June issue along with a 10-page article inside. Fabulous news… perhaps it’s time for a new story though?! No, really, we’re thrilled and flattered to be getting such wonderful press.

Other European covers

USA – New York

diane — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:32:55 +0000

New York

I’ve arrived in New York for a buying trip (which will also include West Palm Beach) and I’ll be filling a container with one-off treasures. While here I’m staying at the Gramercy Park Hotel and with the wonderful Michelle Adams of Lonny mag. The Gramercy Park Hotel is, in a word, spectacular – Bohemian beauty in a truly contemporary context – and a far cry from the neutral tones you find in most luxury hotels. The GPH also has the most incredible collection of art, with works from Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and George Condo to name just a few. You can view them here at www.artgph.com.

Park Life

Just had breakfast and coffee in Gramercy Park, a private garden that’s accessible only by key (the hotel lent me theirs!). Serene, sunny and sublimely quiet, the park is the perfect place to kick back with an almond croissant, an espresso and a copy of the Times. Gramercy Park was created by visionary developer Samuel Ruggles, who wanted to create an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of the city. A walk along its paths reveals some of NYC’s architectural gems, including The Player’s Club, the Gothic revival National Arts Club, the Stuyvesant Fish House and 36 Gramercy Park East, a stunning neo-Gothic structure.

36 Gramercy Park

House Beautiful May 2011

diane — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:31:29 +0000

I love Stan Topol’s Atlanta office.
The black patent wallpaper makes such a statement.

Trad Home

diane — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:11:11 +0000

Trad Home Magazine

My dear friend Michelle Adams and partner Patrick Klein of Lonny magazine have collaborated with the team of Traditional Home to create Trad magazine.

I have been waiting in great anticipation… It was well worth it, it’s brilliant!

See the premier issue here…

Adore

diane — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:28:29 +0000

Thank you so much Loni for the fabulous article in the latest addition of Adore.

Make sure to check out the other great features in Adore.

Books, Books, and MORE Books!

diane — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:18:02 +0000

Whether it be a nice sunny day in Australia relaxing poolside, or back in New York curled up by a crackling fire on a snowy winters day, I am always up for a good read.

I have a passion for libraries in the home, and just love how an entire room can be dedicated to books, books, and more books! Take a look at these libraries and tell me what you think.

: Taking a library to a whole new dimension

Diane Keaton's inspirational showcase of books- LOVE!

The green sofa is an ultra inviting touch

Greta Garbo's victorian inspired display of books

What a room! Jimm Stewart's amazing space

Legendary Karl Lagerfeld- one of my favourites!!

As if one or two walls wasn't enough, there are two floors covered! So amazing!

Relaxed and Subtle, I enjoy this.

Head-to-toe...This is a a true masterpiece

Oprah Winfrey, Australia's idol!

Last but not leasy, Woody Allen's spectacular reading room

Architectural Digest

diane — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:11:14 +0000

We are so thrilled that today’s post delivered Architectural Digest’s February 2011 edition…ahh, what a feeling! I am so grateful to have made the cover of this extraordinary internationally recognised magazine, and wanted to share my work with you. Many thanks to everyone that has made this possible. Hope you enjoy!

Inspiration

My daughter's bedroom

My Kitchen

Love my Library!