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7.10.11

T.G.I.F !

Miriam Fanning

Aaahh, my new favourite designer!

I lurve that rug! Very similar to the one I spotted and drooled over HERE.

Have a lovely weekend!

x KL

6.10.11

Black + White: decoration favourite 2011

Miriam Fanning

I spent some lovely time perusing all the Top 50 rooms selected by House & Garden Magazine for their annual article. And I don't know if it's just me, but there seemed to be a predominance of my favourite combination of black and white. Irrespective of style, this timeless duo added drama and sophistication to each space. Looks like I've backed a winner!

Steven Domoney

Kerry Phelan

Michael Suttor

Alischa Herrmann

Eid K Goh, Albert Mo

Tom Ferguson

Helga ten Brummelaar

Hellen Pappas

Diane Bergeron

Makedonka Del-Ben

Tim Penny

Greg Natale

x KL

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs

R.I.P.

1955 - 2011

October - Breast cancer awareness month in Australia!

Photo courtesy of The Australian Breast Cancer Council

This disease has affected me, my mother, three dear friends (one male) and my immediate family and so, every October I'm reminded of how lucky we are to be here. From the Australian Breast Cancer Foundation I have cut and pasted the following advice:

"Women of all ages should be familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts. If you notice any of the following changes please see your doctor immediately.

• A lump, lumpiness or thickening
• Changes in the skin of a breast, such as puckering, dimpling or a rash
• Persistent or unusual pain
• A change in the shape or size of a breast
• Discharge from a nipple, a nipple rash or a change in its shape

There are also some simple steps you can take to minimise your cancer risk.

• Eat for health
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Be physically active, on most, preferably all days
• Limit your alcohol intake
• Get checked - women
• Get checked - men"

Further information and direct links to the Australian Cancer Council can be found HERE.

And, if you'd like to donate to this worthy cause, please follow this link - HERE!

Every donation, big or small, helps make a real difference to all those affected. The money donated will help fight breast cancer through education and prevention programs, support services and world-class cancer research.

x KL

5.10.11

#9. Room with a view!

Photograph by Kata Bayer courtesy House & Garden

Remember how I raved about the very talented architects Steven Isaacs and Lisa Saville, (Architecture Saville Isaacs) who designed a recently completed construction project of my husband? (Check it out HERE if you missed it). Well, when I opened the much anticipated November issue of House & Garden Magazine, I was delighted to see a room designed by Steven and Lisa included in the magazine's annual Top 50 rooms / best interiors for 2011.

Congratulations guys!

Click on the Top 50 rooms link above to see the other 49 exceptional spaces and talented designers that made this years round up!

x KL

2.10.11

A new favourite blog!

I thought I'd share with you a blog (or three) I discovered recently and have had enormous enjoyment from, both in viewing new, and past postings. Designed by Interior designer, Stylist and single mum of five boys, Erica Cook. From her own beautiful home to carefully curated pictures; this blog is a visual delight and Ms Moth has got style aplenty to share! Don't take my word for it though; check it out HERE.