And Finally.... Some Colour!

For fear of appearing dull, I thought I should post some seriously colourful images just to prove that I am indeed capable of embracing a bright palette! Bed of Flowers is a quaint little B&B located close to the Rhine, about an hours drive from Amsterdam. Should I ever venture to the Netherlands, I would love to stay here (if only I could convince Andre that a little bit of chintz is not necessarily an evil thing!).

Crosby Street Hotel

I got a little bit over-excited when I saw these images of the Crosby Street Hotel in New York - the rooms are so beautifully and artfully decorated.  Can you imagine being the stylist responsible?  What I wouldn't give to have a project like this to work on!

Ski Lodge Love

This Falls Creek ski lodge is so typically un-Australian that I did a double take when I came across it today in the Australian Design Review.  Fjall Lodge was designed by Salter Architects and decorated by Hecker Phelan & Guthrie, a combination that has resulted in a spectacular end result.  The alpine colour scheme anchored by charcoal tones compliments the enigmatic feeling of the vaulted ceilings - LOVE it!

I'm a little pre-occupied with antlers at the moment... these ones are divine.

Bad photo but it shows the huge amount of natural light that the design allows to filter into the living area.

It's been all about window heights for me of late - this one is perfectly positioned!

The wide floorboards and cowhide provide the perfect organic antidote to classic furniture pieces.

Sheer drapes soften the contemporary edge of the furnishings.

This timber paneled wall is my favourite thing about the entire lodge - I just want to touch it!

India - The Land of Desperate Souls & Sublime Beauty

Hello!  I'm back!  I have spent the most amazing, incredible and inspirational 3 weeks in India... so much has happened - some of it profound, some of it hilarious and some of it unbearably heart wrenching - it's hard to encapsulate in a few sentences how breathtakingly, achingly and desperately beautiful India is.... so over the coming weeks I will share little snap-shots of my holiday with you to try and give you a glimpse of the wonder I beheld.

So first cab off the rank is the divine Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai (the subject of the terrorist bombings last year).  In their efforts to restore the hotel to it's former glory, the owners have in fact created something infinitely more beautiful.  Here are some shots of the poolside terrace that is harder to gain access to than Heathrow airport!  I adored the ceiling so much it quite literally brought me to tears...

Indian Safari

Those who know me well are aware of my love of the 'Safari Look'... I could never live with it, but it's one of my favourite styles to recreate.  Here are some images of a truly amazing tent oasis in the Indian countryside that I would love to visit.  Aman-i-khas is situated near the Ranthambore National Park in northern India - I will be visiting the park in 2 weeks, but sadly I can't afford to stay in this incredible place this time around.... maybe when I've made my millions from importing beautiful fabrics I will return :)

Resort Report

The Amangiri Resort located in Utah is opening this month and I think it looks absolutely incredible!  Not only is the scenery phenomenal but I'm pretty taken with the stunning interior finishes as well (the bathroom cabinetry is so effortlessly handsome).  If I look at the first image hard enough, I can just about transport myself there... Imagine sitting next to the fire, hanging your legs over the edge and taking in that spectacular view - it totally takes my breath away :)

South African Style

I love the understated and classic elegance of the interior of Le Franschhoek Hotel in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.  I think I could handle staying here for a few days!