Sparkling delights

For anyone who loves chandeliers, have a look at these delights...I think once you own a chandelier you're bitten for life.

Easter Eggs by the sea

As it is Easter, now is the time to spend some down time by the sea. I'm really relishing the fact that I will smell sea breezes and look at the ocean and this picture is a lovely example of a beautiful beach outlook. Reading, relaxing and sea breezes oh and some choccie easter eggs. Bliss.

Look at the floor...

Anyone who knows me, knows I have a 'thing' for parquetry or polished wood floors. Craftmanship coupled with pure functionality. Unlike carpet or sometimes even tiles they don't seem to date, no matter what era they belong to.

St Paddy's Green

As it is St Paddy's day I can't not celebrate by showing MORE of my green loves. Green is such a friendly calm colour, maybe that's why I like it.

Obsession, addiction...?

My family are only a hair's breadth off staging a full scale intervention. I have a ridiculous love of vintage and antiques. When you boil it down, what I actually love is craftsmanship and items of beauty that were created when there was time to give attention to the minute details. See a couple of purchases above. My secretary tells me I'm 'tinny' which means I have good luck jagging bargains. Who knows. Right time and these items usually choose me. Above is a vintage french bergere armchair and two Hepplewhite parlour chairs which I have just purchased. Ah joy. Sigh, intervention imminent...

A Spanish Mission apartment...

Well it is with some sadness that we put the family apartment up for sale. Time to move on to new ventures. This beautiful apartment at Craigston has been a happy home for me and one that is such a beautiful design that antiques fit it perfectly. I hope we find new owners who love it as we did.

Outdoor bliss...

As it's the weekend I'm contemplating the peace and calm you can experience sitting in an outdoor setting in lovely outdoor furnishings and surroundings. The first picture is from Franco Zefferelli's home in Italy in the 70s. Timeless...