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Mood Indigo

diane — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:24:22 +0000

When it comes to interior décor, blue can be a colour that many people shy away from. It has a bit of a bad rep for being cold and uninviting, but when it’s used in the right shades, in the right light, AND in the right proportions (relative to other elements in the room), it can look exceptionally chic.

We love the look of these blue interiors… what do you think?

Aman & Carson Elle decor

Ashley Putnam Lonny

Christopher Maya HB

David Lawrence HB

Ellie Somerville Lonny

Gary McBournie HB

Jonathan Adler HB

Miles Redd HB

Milly de Cabrol HB

Toby Fairly HouseBeautiful

Tom Scheerer HB

Red & Shiny

diane — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:16:25 +0000

Q: What’s red & shiny, and to die for?
A: So many things!

I’m not sure why, but there’s something about shiny & red that really works. I think it’s glamorous and sexy, bold and beautiful. As if scarlet red wasn’t sexy enough, with a coat of shine on it, it’s just irresistible! Think Chanel nail polish in midnight red, scarlet lipstick, Louboutin soles, slick red sportscars… you get the picture!

Chanel nail polish

: louboutin python heels

: red lips

There have been some stunning shots of interiors featuring red lacquered walls published in numerous magazines over recent years, and I must say that I continue to love the look. Beautiful!

: Ashley Putnam Lonny

: Betsey Burnham Lonny

: Nick Olsen Lonny

Ruthie Sommers

Traditi-onny

diane — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:30:57 +0000

Traditional Home magazine, the stalwart of classic American home design magazines, and Lonny, the fresh and fabulous e-magazine, have joined forces to create a new online publication: Trad Home.

Trad Home will be launched online in May 2011 and we can’t wait to see how Lonny’s Michelle Adams and Patrick Cline & the Trad Home team work their magic. No doubt it will be a huge success – with such impeccable parentage, how could it not be?!

Madeline Weinrib does fashion!

diane — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:11:12 +0000

Our very own Madeline Weinrib has paired up with Argentinean designer Soledad Twombly, designer of the label SOLE by Soledad Twombly. Soledad just launched a new collection in New York that incorporates the fabrics from our ikat queen.

The collection’s fifteen pieces celebrate Twombly’s love for exotic Central Asian textiles, mixing Weinrib’s signature handmade ikats with Twombly’s signature rich Italian fabrics like velvets.

Congratulations to both Madeline and Soledad, the pieces are to die for.

Sole Twombly’s ateliers in New York and Rome

Material Girl!

diane — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:38:25 +0000

A big thank you to Nina for the article in The Age today. A fantastic piece to help anyone in business or anyone thinking of starting a business thrive. We love hearing success stories and hope our story inspires others to achieve their dream. Now if only we could figure out how to look as styled and relaxed as Madonna does while we work!

Mad Men

diane — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:50:09 +0000

Season 4 of Mad Men premiered yesterday in the US! Very excited to watch another dramatic season and I can’t wait to see all the beatutiful 1960’s costumes and decor.

Winter wonderland

diane — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:00:45 +0000

I’m in complete denial about how cold it is in Melbourne at the moment. So I thought I should get into the spirit of winter by sharing some inspiring winter retreats. Who could complain about the weather if you lived in this cozy hideaway designed by Ralph Lauren?!

Images courtesy of Habitually Chic

Holiday Greetings

diane — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:59:13 +0000

I have always had a bit of an obsession with personalised stationary, and holiday greeting cards are no exception.
Each year I try to get them out early or at least on time, but this doesn’t always go as planned. In my search for cards every year, I’ve come across a few gems. My favourites would have to be:

-Mr. Boddington’s Studio

-Kate Spade’s holiday card collection

-And fellow blogger Anne Harwell (Annechovie)’s Etsy store

The English Muse

diane — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 +0000

A huge thank you to Tina, LA’s very own English Muse for mentioning us in her blog! Tina is very busy blogging, twittering, face booking and working as a celebrity columnist for the LA Times! She’s one busy girl . Thank you so much for taking the time to visit!

IKAT – Australian Home Beautiful

diane — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Thank you Australian Home Beautiful for including our Ikat fabrics in your trend section!