Journal

first of the season

Peonie season… Always a favouite TBH the house has been filled with flowers (thank you) its almost like a flower shop. But its great to receive so much love and support during this time. The coming days/weeks/months will be strange as I dont have my constant companion close by Everyday feels like im missing a […]

farewell Sophia

Sophia passed away peacefully this morning Unconditional love and adoration Best dog ever Loved by everyone

lived in

Styling seems such a clinical term for me these days especially for the home  I’d prefer the term decorating (it’s a little old fashioned but I like it)  For me it’s more natural and instinctual not overly considered or tortured  I’ve always loved a lived in look Maybe odd for some one who’s been a […]

10 years 10 new colours

Celebrating 10 years in partnership with Murobond and my signature paint collection East Coast nostalgia celebrates this collection and my love of colour click here to see the new colours Photography Jessie Prince

wiggle it

“Wanna see you wiggle it just a little bit” Wiggle chair by Frank O. Gehry 1972. “The Wiggle Side Chair is part of Frank Gehry’s 1972 furniture series ‘Easy Edges’, in which he succeeded in bringing a new aesthetic dimension to everyday materials. The sculptural chair is not only very comfortable, it is also strong […]

motel makeover

Follow along as we give an Aussie seaside Motel a complete makeover, think elevated, coastal and cool. Follow Blue water Motel on Instagram launching this summer

creative play

I always find time in day for a little creative play. Time in the studio, away from screens and emails. I find it relaxing and therapeutic and it often helps focus my creativity and clarity.

East coast nostalgia

10 new Murobond paint colours coming 10/10/2021 to celebrate 10 years Take a look at our atmospheric and mood enhancing film (and music) by Tale Studio

mood-board

When there client asks for you and your living room for the mood-board

Fresh

Fresh set up at home… a lick of paint Murobond ” Pelican” white and a little decorating ( can we go back to calling it that please!) Console Bludot Print Pampa Remember this shirt from book one? still got it, still a favourite (still fits)

Coastal cool

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Spring

Happy first day of Spring! winter is done! For me it always feels optimistic…

New “Nostalgic” Playlist

New playlist, always looking forward but also remembering the good times, full of flashbacks and memories listen here

super keen for green

I see a distinct pattern here… Im naturally drawn to green, it was the colour of my very first bedroom, its instantly coming and relaxing I see using green as using a neutral, its easy to wear and easy to live with Paints ( Brush Kai and Door Rowboat) Murobond Tiles (Palm) DiLorenzo Tiles Bed […]

Blue Waters Motel

My new design project Reimagining the Blue Waters Motel Kingscliff Cool, coastal and casual but not striping the heart and soul of this place, just a smart update with a few tricks A classic motel with a nod to California but keeping it true to the Australian surf coast vibe Watch this space come summertime…

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC week I feel it’s important to educate myself about these matters, always learning. I hope you do too What is @naidocweek ? NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Heal Country, heal our nation. The NAIDOC 2021 theme – […]

The Blue Waters Motel

I’ve dreamed of a particular project for a long time and now it seems that the time is right  I’m excited to be reimagining the Blue Waters Motel in Kingscliff Coming this summer the motel of my dreams and I hope yours too  Follow along to watch this transformation This is going to be fun! Picture below […]

JG Negroni

A Classic Negroni with a JG twist This couldn’t be easier 25ml Brookies (Dry) Gin or for a twist try their Shirl the Peal (infused with cumquats) 25ml Regal Rogue White Vermouth 25ml Campari Serve on ice in your favourite low chunky glass Garnish with Fresh or dehydrated citrus Mine is garnished with dehydrated Lime […]

Sunday

Sunday  Maybe my favourite day of the week A day I definitely sleep in and take things slow  The “quietest” day of the week when nobody is really about, a day with less people with no rush  Often it’s my most “creative” day and I let a little bit of “work” creep in – it’s […]

Golden

Where ever I may be Golden hour is my favourite time of the day…