White Wash

Everytime I see a room or a space decorated with white on white with a healthy dose of vintage shabby chic thrown in, my heart skips a beat. Just the clean simple all white palette decorated with rustic pieces, the odd antique chandelier, vintage treasures and the loved, worn look of white painted timbers ...it gets me every time!

Melissah xox

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The Great Outdoors

With some sunny weather promised this weekend - I am looking forward to getting outdoors. My husband comes from a family of mad keen fly fishermen so we are all heading off to the local river with the kids for a spot of fishing. If there aren't enough rods to go round I happily sit in the background reading one of my favourite mags! Very few fish are caught so they best part of the day is the home baked goodies that go with the adventure. There's yummy sandwiches, freshly baked cookies to munch on and always a homemade cake for morning tea!

Melissah xox

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Antique Rustic Charm

I never tire of the beauty of French antiques or Provincial charm. I love decorating in this style and always have great fun in sourcing the pieces. I have a few favourite Antique shops that specialise in this look importing huge container loads from the South of France. And for more budget minded clients there are plenty of good reproductions around that give you the look without the hefty price tag!

Melissah xox

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Poetic Petals

Here is a little prettiness in the form of pink petals to brighten up your day!

Next best thing to a bunch of fresh of flowers are some gorgeous photos to inspire you.

These are all so soft and pretty with a lovely vintage mix of eclectic vases.

I love the ceramic jug, the old fashioned tin and the gold tarnished goblet.

Hope you have a lovely day!

Melissah xox

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Dreaming Of A Country Life

Here are a few of my favourite things that have always attracted me about

life in the country:-

natural beauty and healthy living
old houses with charm and character
furniture with the soft patina of age and time
vintage pieces and pre-loved antiques
natural fabrics and soft, faded colours
home cooked food bursting with goodness
a garden full of flowers and fruit ripe for the picking
an abundance of fresh air
and the promise of a slower paced life! 

Melissah xox

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Retro Pastels

 

Today I'm loving this retro vintage chic with it's pop of colour! I love the pastel shades teamed with the white joinery and the timber benchtop .... and that Smeg fridge is to die for! One day I would love one of those, my only problem would be - which colour to choose?! This cute kitchen idea would work fantastically for both a country weekender or a little apartment in town! 

Melissah xox

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The Country Kitchen

Every since I was a little girl I have wanted a house in the country. The main attraction was so I could have a big, old fashioned country kitchen to bake in. I had visions of me in an apron baking scones, cakes and pies and making homemade jams for a hungry family. These kitchens fit my dream just perfectly! 

Melissah xox

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The Country Retreat

 

One of best girlfriend's just bought a gorgeous old country house. A weekend retreat, a place to escape city life and unwind. It sits on 37 acres so there's plenty of space for her two little girls to explore, play and run around in the fresh air.  

There’s nothing more relaxing than a weekend in the country!

Melissah xox

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