The Country Bathroom

 

I love the old fashioned charm of a country bathroom ~

clawfoot baths and old fashioned nickel taps

white subways tiles on the walls

tumbled marble and travertine tile on the floors

fluffy white towels

homemade soaps and scented bath oils.

♥

Melissah xox

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True Romance

 

There are many things in life that will catch your eye, 

but only few will catch your heart ....pursue those.

If something touches your heart,

hold it close to you

Melissah xox

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Bloom's Day

 

Loving these bright, bold colours
and the eclectic mix of blooms and vessels
~ straight out of the pages of Australian
'Vogue Living'.

♥

Melissah xox

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Finders Keepers

 

I love hunting around second hand shops, antique markets and garage sales on the lookout for buried treasures looking for a new home and a new life! Being a designer I think I have a pretty good eye for finding the jewels amongst the junk. Lately I have had a lot of luck finding some great pieces from ex-display house furniture and ex-furniture rentals. My two latest finds were a New York stye shelving unit and a velvet chaise for my new hobby room. They were both as new but the prices were fantastic. I was actually on the lookout for clients but came home with a boot load of goodies for myself ~ feeling as pleased as punch!

♥

Melissah xox

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Milk & Honey

Weekend Pleasures

After a hectic week at work
I am looking forward to a quiet, relaxing weekend.
I am planning on making the most of the simple pleasures in life like ~
English Breakfast tea with honey and crumpets
whipping up a batch of homemade savoury muffins
time to read my new book 
stopping by the florist for a bunch of flowers
and coffee and cake at my favourite café

♥

Melissah xox

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Shabby Chic Romance

 

 

One of the first interior design books I ever bought was 'Shabby Chic'. I was in my early twenties and I had just moved out of home. I also moved to the other side of the world and I picked up a copy at Harrods in London where I worked. I was totally enamoured by the pretty pastels, slip covered furniture, faded roses, crumpled bedlinen and floral china. I was in love with the romance and prettiness of it all. Rachel Ashwell paved the way for a whole new decorating style. Here is a stay-at-home mum who has beautifully re-created and captured Rachel's romantic style so I thought I would share it with you.  

[all images & photography via simply me]

♥

Melissah xox

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