'Frames' Wallpaper


For a while now, I've been contemplating wallpapering my house. Not the whole house, mind... I'm not nearly brave enough for that. But a room, or at least a wall within a room. 

Anyway. A couple of years back I stumbled upon an image of this 'frames' wallpaper, used in somebody's home and featured in an international design magazine and I fell in love. Then I saw it on a home renovation show whilst I was holidaying in the UK. After that, it kept popping up everywhere. I don't know why, but for some reason I assumed it would not be available in Australia, and put it to the back of my mind.

Today, I was browsing the Australian distributor's website for wallpaper company Graham and Brown and THERE IT WAS! My Frames wallpaper; just one click away from my mailbox. And, at just $99 a roll, it was an absolute steal. I restrained myself (barely), as convincing my other half that any choice of wallpaper is (a) a great idea and (b) not something I will get sick of in three months is something I will have to be strategic about. I do sort of have a tendency to want to change things fairly consistently, and wallpaper is a touch harder to remove than say, paint. 

But that wallpaper! The possibilities are endless... paint or draw onto it directly; paste photographs or drawings onto it; or leave it blank! I adore the concept of an ever-changing artwork evolving over time. 

Now, if I can just work out how to get it over the line...

My weekend in aqua and cream

Pretty pens and paperclip
Varga girl
I finally got my Varga girl framed and hung on the wall. I so love her!


My telephone
I have been working on some pics for my contact page. The above pic is of my parents' old vintage telephone that I revamped and blogged about a while ago.


Cream Lambretta scooter
I have been dreaming of getting our Lambretta fixed! It's the same model as the miniature in the photo above.


Pretty ring
I love the vintage feel of this ring from Aldo.


Scented Spheres
Bowl of scented spheres
I bought some vanilla scented spheres for my glass bowl.


Macaroon
I treated myself to a mint macaroon at Selfridges!

~ Disco Diva's ~

Oh to be Five again!

Here are some pictures of Sienna's Disco Diva Party held last weekend.

The wonderful Phillipa from Fairy Fun came to entertain the kids and they all had a ball.
Thank you Phillipa for making the party such a success.






Oh to be Five again!


Vintage blue

Vintage blue
This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a vintage blue palette with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

Have a great week! x

Serena & Lily

Serena & Lily storage bins
I have just found these gorgeous storage bins from Serena & Lily. I love that the print is a glossy watertight coat: so many uses from storing your icy cold drinks at parties to dressing up your outdoor space with the window boxes.


Serena & Lily retro fan
I am also loving the pool blue colour of the wall and the fabric strands tied to the retro fan in the above pic. I think the fabric strands make it look so pretty.


Serena & Lily daybed
The pale yellow and green bedding on the gorgeous daybed looks so fresh. I love the Moroccan pouffe and the low level lighting.


Serena & Lily duvet cover
This duvet cover, with the embroidered peacocks on the bottom, is fantastic, as is the low chandelier. The white voile curtains and white polished floor keep it so clean and fresh.


Serena <br />& Lily bed
I like the mix of prints on this bed set against the paneled walls which gives it a vintage touch.

~ Weekend Dreaming ~

Oh I would love to be spending the weekend here in the Maldives!!

This weekend however is going to be filled with all things five!!  Our eldest daughter is having her 5th Birthday Party so while I will be entertaining 20 five year olds my post today is dreaming about where I would love to be spending the weekend!!! Having said that however I am looking forward to watching the excitement on her face at her Disco Diva Party.

Hope you have a great weekend.



~ Wallpaper ~

I found this fabulous wallpaper while looking at the Australian House and Garden website - very cool - love the way the butterflies lift off the wall!