Hinton Interiors

Here come the Stones...

2012-01-13T15:11:00.001+10:00

I am excited to announce that I will be carrying the line Citrine By The Stones in my new online store, Haus of Hinton! The website isn't up yet, but here's a sneak peak.

The website will be a combination of jewelry and high end home accessories. It is certainly a work in progress, but I am very excited. The ultimate goal is to have a store and operate a small design business out of it. I'm so excited about my new adventure... I don't think I'll be able to sleep for weeks!

xx A

A peacock chair...all I want for NEXT christmas!

2012-01-10T16:56:00.000+10:00

First of all... HAPPY NEW YEAR! Secondly, sorry for not keeping up with the blogging over christmas. I was lucky enough to go down to beautiful Byron Bay for two weeks and consequently left everything back in Brisbane for some relaxing R& R.

But now I'm back, and, even though they have been around for ages, I am dying for one of these cute chairs to put in our house!

Hopefully Santa remembers :)

xx A

Don't forget to be yourself!

2011-12-20T08:50:00.003+10:00

I love this! Learning your own personal style is KEY to making your home feel like YOUR home. Find it, and embrace it, no matter what other people say.

xx A

DIY: Farm Table Revamp

2011-12-19T18:36:00.003+10:00

I'm so excited! I found a great table at the Brisbane Antique market in Teneriffe the other day for $45! I had to buy it... All it needed was a good scrub (with some sandpaper!) and some paint! I decided on a peacock blue/navy with a bright pink border and am going to use it as a desk. I can't wait! Here is the progress so far...
Xx A

After the first round of spray paint... Excuse the mess in the garage!

Loving the color so far, can't wait for the finished product!

This room by Mary McDonald was my inspiration

Snuggle Up

2011-12-15T17:24:00.000+10:00

Still not feeling too great... can't you imagine trying to get better here!?

I die. Xx A

Rachel Zoe's previous master bedroom

or here...

Rachel's New bedroom

PS...Success!

2011-12-13T11:51:00.001+10:00

I forgot to post that I FINALLY, after many failed attempts, made the hex bracelet. Just in time for the Foo Fighters concert this past weekend! xx

Sick Day

2011-12-13T08:46:00.001+10:00

I'm a bit under the weather today, so I'm curling up under a down comforter (I know its summer here, but it makes me feel better!) having a tea, and watching movies today (and maybe stalking my favorite blogs). This picture makes me happy. Hope everyone has a good day. Xx A

Tom Chambers Photography

Gold Rush

2011-12-12T13:09:00.004+10:00

I've always preferred gold to silver, however I am in gold overload at the moment! I love neutral colors with metallic accents, and right now is no exception! Gotta love a bit of glam... perfect for the holidays!

xx A

Gorgeous gold moroccan pouf

Subin Stump table by Arteriors Home
Image from Elle Decor

Lydia Lamp by Made Goods
Image from Elle Decor

Phillip Jeffries Laquered Strie' Wallpaper
Image from Elle Decor

Image from Merbella

Image from Pink door decor

Image from Pink Door Decor

Almoco Flatware in Gold
Image from Design Within Reach
MY NEW OBSESSION!

ALLOY House 40x20mm mosaic tile

ALLOY Penny 19mm mosaic tile

Hex it up!

2011-12-10T07:06:00.000+10:00

So i've woken up this Saturday morning at 5:30am... Dogs are up ready to play and husband is fast asleep. Note to anyone getting a dog: Once they are up, there's no going back. Unless they are more 'mature' in age, they need to go out, be fed, etc etc as soon as they wake up. SO, I'm up. Ohh and did I mention it's pouring rain??!! SO, what to do. 1) Coffee. Strong coffee. 2) Put some laundry in (It's been a while) 3) Feed the dogs, and make sure they have gone outside so they don't have an 'accident in the house' and finally 4) Entertain myself quietly until the husband wakes from his deep sleep. SO... I've been trying to make these for a while, and wanted to share with you. I think they are so cool, and such an easy and afforadable way to add a bit of heavy metal glam to your wardrobe.

{Macrame': Square knot} sting and hexnut bracelet

If you go the the linked website above, they have a great tutorial on how to make them. I'm still practicing, but I'm slowly but surely getting there. I can't wait until I've mastered the process! I think these would make great christmas presents for friends, and they are so affordable! The whole bracelet cost about $5 to make (plus time and a little bit of frustration until you get the process down!). Let me know if any of you have mastered the skill, and if you have any tips to share!

Another great online tutorial here

My inspiration to keep trying!

If you get sick of trying, here are some for sale for $5! Bargain!

Wall to wall

2011-12-09T08:45:00.000+10:00

So, if I had it my way, every house would contain at least one room of wall to wall seagrass, sisal, or jute. I love the smell of it, the texture of it, the subtleness (or sometimes not so subtleness) of it, and most of all, the look of it. Some people shy away from it because they don't like the feel of it, but trust me, it is worth every penny! And... soon you will yearn for that little massage you get every time you walk barefoot on the new addition! Here are some examples of pieces of natural floor coverings that I love, and rooms that are to die for. Enjoy xx A

image courtesy of allcleanuk.com

Image from insidestorydesign.com

This beautiful room from another angle, just gorgeous!

Photo by Simon Upton for Elle Decor

Image from Elle Decor
ps... How amazing are the chairs?!

Image from seagrassfurniture.com

Image from best-handmade.com

Seagrass runner

A more traditional take on a seagrass runner

Don't be afraid of the pattern, it is gorgeous, and doesn't look too busy!

This rug is a steal, AND... THEY SHIP TO AUSTRALIA!!

Jute Boucle rug from West Elm, $199 for 8×10.
(I love them all!)

This website has loads of different patterns and colors, check it out.

I have used this pattern many times and it is stunning. Simple and elegant, just what we like!

Perfect Starburst Mirror

2011-12-05T15:33:00.000+10:00

I had a client come in today and ask me what I thought about star burst mirrors. I quickly responded 'I LOVE THEM!!' They are always in style in my book and add so much to a room. Here are some of my favorites. xx A

Wild Thing

2011-11-09T08:35:00.000+10:00

So I haven't been blogging lately because I am trying to prepare the house for a SECOND dog! I am So excited, but very nervous because I have never had more than one at a time. So in the spirit of a new pup, I thought I'd take a look at some other wild animals (prints, that is!) and how gorgeous they are in interior spaces. Enjoy :)

Bourgeoisie 3D

2011-11-01T08:18:00.000+10:00

Emily Bourgeois, one of my favorite designers, and mentor to me through college, has launched an amazing furniture line called Bourgeoisie 3D with her son, John. It is made in America from American materials (not common these days!). Her use of restraint and classical proportions are something I have always admired, and are evident through her furniture line. Hopefully you will see this furniture in an Aussie boutique sometime soon!

Emily Bourgeois of Bourgeoisie Inc.

The Pope Stool

Glazed Zinc with White Vinyl

Mable Chair

Black Cherry with White Vinyl

The Ponzella Table

Shown in a custom finish

Barefoot More Often Table

Shown in Feathers

Some of Emily's work:

Emily's bedroom in her Eastover townhouse

You can find b3d at the New York International Gift Fair-Pier 94 or the High Point Furniture Show through Bungalow. Hope to see it on Aussie shores soon!

Skull Candy

2011-10-31T09:51:00.000+10:00

Happy Halloween everyone! To celebrate I thought I'd inspire you with one of my favorite things ever... skulls! I love them, and collect them wherever I go. They are so funky, but so classic, and have inspired people in the arts for centuries. Enjoy :)

Blackman Cruz's Bronze Skull Lamp on a black laquer base

Skull candles by Koff

Alexander McQueen Python Skull Clasp Clutch

Alexander McQueen Queen Skull Crown Clutch
Photo via BagBliss

Alexander McQueen Snakeskin Skull-Embellished Peep Toe Shoes

D.L. & Co Skull Candle

Skulls from the Bone House, Hallstatt, Austria

Kermit Tesoro shoes

Herend Skull

Skull Bookends

Trevor Jackson
Skull Teapot in flowers

Skunk skull with 16k gold teeth

In the Pink

2011-10-25T17:51:00.000+10:00

I have this dire need for color in my life now that it is getting warm and beautiful again. No more boring NEUTRAL! Since it is breast cancer awareness month, I thought (before I missed it!) that I should inspire you with pink :)

For the love of Kelly Wearstler

2011-10-21T18:39:00.000+10:00

For the past 15 years she's been wowing people all over the world with her combinations of color, patterns, textures, and scale. She is nothing short of genius, and the definition of cool.

One of the pictures that will ALWAYS be on my inspiration board. Just GORGEOUS.

One of her photo shoots

AMAZING jewelry

I mean, even her feet ooze cool vibes

Equestrian Chic

2011-10-21T08:05:00.000+10:00

It only seems fitting that my first post be about combining my two loves, horses and design. From the age of 4 I have ridden horses competitively and drawn inspiration from them each and every day. The barn was somewhere I went to regroup, recharge, and get back to my 'zen' state of mind.

Me on my horse Austin at the Devon Horse Show, 2000

When the 'Equestrian style' came into fashion it seemed strange to me that people wanted to walk around wearing boots I had worn since I was little. I would walk through the airport coming home from a horse show and people would stop me and ask where I got my britches or boots. I almost thought it was a joke.

But after observing it a little further, I understand why people are so fascinated with the style. Its not just a fashion trend, it represents a lifestlye. Luxury, glamour, sophistication, parties, adrenaline, champagne, good friends, late nights, early mornings, hard work- All come to mind when I think of my experiences over the years within the horse world.

Mark Bagley and James Mischka's Master Bedroom in their Kentucky estate, 'Moon Stone Farm'

To me there is nothing more comfortable yet classic and sophisticated than the 'equestrian style' in a home. It means cashmere blankets and leather, monograms, collected items over the years, and a warm feeling of home. It is a style where you can slip on a cocktail dress and heels and feel like a movie star, but you can also come home with muddy boots and still be able to walk through the front door. It is the ultimate combination to me.

Hermes Campaign

The great thing about the equestrian aesthetic is it works in every setting. It can be classic, fun, modern, dressy, casual... the list goes on.