The Enchanted Closet

Vintage Lighting

2010-02-18T14:52:00.000+11:00

I'm loving this light display that my sister created over the weekend using vintage jars and some fairy lights. it looks absolutely gorgeous x

Hue by Kelly Wearstler

2010-02-15T14:55:00.001+11:00

My favourite coffee table book at the moment is Kelly Wearstler's new one, Hue. Not only does it look beautiful but it is also full of her inspiring design. Let me know if you're interested in buying the book, we have sold out in store but are placing another order soon.

What a Find

2010-02-09T13:25:00.000+11:00

Have a look at this for a great find. My sister in-law picked this up from her local op shop for $30. She's thinking of painting it a deep navy blue and putting cane baskets on the bottom shelf. What do you think?

Summer Leaves

2010-02-08T12:37:00.001+11:00

I found the first of fallen Autumn leaves in the garden yesterday, signaling the start of cooler weather to come. So I thought I'd document the fall this year. So here are some badly taken shots of the garden (taken on my phone and the bottom one of the front garden is taken through fly wire - sorry!). I'll take some more pictures when the leaves start to turn, which is my favourite time of year.

The Makeover

2010-02-05T14:10:00.000+11:00

AFTER

BEFORE

What a difference new fabric makes. A friend of mine just had this old chair recovered and the end result is fantastic.

Happy Weekend!

2010-01-23T13:12:00.001+11:00

I took this pic last night, the sunset was just amazing. Moments like this make you appreciate the simple things in life. Have a great weekend xxx

Home Love

2010-01-20T15:06:00.000+11:00

I'm loving the home of actress Krysten Ritter, especially the print in the top picture.

All images: The Selby

Paul Costello - Photographer

2010-01-19T14:45:00.000+11:00

I've used a few of photographer Paul Costello's images before but I had never visitied his website . I was over visiting Secrets of Domestic Bliss and saw the Paul Costello post and decided to check out more of his photography. It was well worth a look, his work is fantastic.

A Love of Blue and White

2010-01-18T13:54:00.000+11:00

I know I've posted about blue and white before and how much I love it. But I found some new pictures the other day which inspired me all over again.

Image 1: Coastal Living

Image 2: Meg Braff Home Beautiful
Image 3: Coastal Living
Image 4: Porchlight Interiors

Relax....

2010-01-16T10:36:00.000+11:00

I want to be relaxing here over the weekend........
Image: Debi Treloar

It's Complicated

2010-01-14T09:34:00.000+11:00

I went and saw the new movie It's Complicated over the weekend. Not only was the movie a laugh but the set design was beautiful, especially the home of Meryl Streep's character. This is the work of the team behind that amazing Hamptons beach house in Somethings Gotta Give. They've created an earthy and cosy setting that you just want to move straight into.

All images: Traditional Home and Universal Pictures and Mitchell Johnson

Arabella Ramsay's Home: Instyle May 2009

2010-01-13T11:09:00.000+11:00

A few doors down from our shop in High St, Armadale is the store of fashion designer, Arabella Ramsay. Arabella is known for her quirky, individual fashion and I can't walk past her shop window without coveting something. Her style is not only evident in her boutique but also in her Melbourne home, which was featured in the May 2009 edition of Instyle. Arabella grew up in the country and retains a strong link to her rural background, citing her mum's love of craft as a huge influence. I love how her home melds many styles together and retains a highly individual look, very much like her fashion.

The Painted Chair

2010-01-12T13:05:00.000+11:00

I set about painting an old chair red on the weekend and I love how it turned out. It's added a splash of colour in my dining area. I was inspired by this table I saw at Black and Spiro, Brisbane a few months ago which had been painted a gloss red. Now I'm thinking about getting a bit of a collection together of mismatched different coloured chairs like the pictures above.

Image 1: My red chair
Image 2: The Elegant Thrifter
Image 3: House to Home
Image 4: Black and Spiro

The Weekend is Here.....

2010-01-08T11:17:00.000+11:00

Well it's Friday and I'm thinking wouldn't it be nice to don a pair of glittery Louboutins and kick up your heels! Hope you all have a weekend full of fun.

Image: Once Wed

A Perfect Day

2010-01-07T12:53:00.000+11:00

I think I'm having post holiday blues. It is the most gorgeous day here and I'm stuck inside at work. I so wish I was still on holidays enjoying this weather. Oh well, the weekend is nearly here.

Image: Modish - Erin Templeton

More Makeover Inspiration

2010-01-06T15:35:00.000+11:00

Here are some more of my favourite rooms that are currently inspiring my bedroom makeover. The top image is one of my favourite rooms ever and depicts the sort of feel I want to achieve in my bedroom. From the other pictures there are pieces I'd like to incorporate into my room such as the blue geometric print from the Meg Braff room or the gorgeous white wardrobe in the Palmer Weiss room.

Window Dressing

2010-01-05T13:37:00.000+11:00

We're in the middle of setting up our Summer window in the Armadale shop. Now that Christmas is over we can pull down the baubles and tinsel and I'm using the images above as inspiration. I'm thinking old tins with pretty summer poseys in them, hanging from cut branches.

All images: Once Wed

Resolutions.....

2010-01-04T16:20:00.000+11:00

Happy New Year to you all. I've decided 2010 is going to be a great year full of good health, wealth and happiness. I've made a few resolutions and they all seem to be based around the home. Number one on my list is to do my bedroom up, and not just half-heartedly but completely. I bought these beautiful blue and white cushions while I was away and they have become the inspiration for my makeover. Here's some blue and white pics that are providing further inspiration, although none of them are an actual bedroom.

A Very Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T12:03:00.001+11:00

I'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and thank everyone for their comments and for just dropping by throughout 2009. I'll be seeing you in 2010.xxx

Image: Coastal Living

It's the Weekend!

2009-12-11T16:54:00.000+11:00

Have a great weekend!xx

Pretty Ballerina

2009-12-08T15:13:00.002+11:00

I found this pretty ballerina picture over the weekend at a second-hand shop for not a lot of money. The only problem is I'm a bit stuck on how to frame it. Any ideas?

Also head over to Maiden Luxe to read my top fashion picks for the last decade. I had a lot of fun doing this, thanks for the invite Mia!xx

Room with a View

2009-12-07T13:14:00.001+11:00

I finally finished my mini window seat project for my study. This used to be my son's toy box but with a coat of white paint and some colourful cushions, I turned it into a great spot to sit and enjoy the garden view.

Lady Melbourne and N.E.E.T. Magazine

2009-12-05T17:07:00.002+11:00

Thank you to the very lovely Lady Melbourne who included the Enchanted Closet in her special for N.E.E.T. Magazine, showing off some of her favourite Melbourne stores. Make sure you check out N.E.E.T. , which is a fabulous online magazine celebrating all types of creativity. Thanks Phoebe xxx

Ships Ahoy!

2009-12-04T13:39:00.001+11:00

I love this mini cluster art wall my sister in-law has done for my nephew's room. The frames were picked up from op shops and painted a gloss black and she then placed pictures from vintage books and cute fabrics in the frames. But my favourite is the oil painting of the ship which she salvaged from an op shop for $4 and simply painted the frame. Perfect!

Beautiful Blooms

2009-12-03T11:56:00.002+11:00

I got my first bunch of hydrangeas from my plant which I have been nuturing from a baby for the last 18 months. They have pride of place in my lounge room and look gorgeous. These blooms are my all time favourite flower, they remind me of my Nan's garden when we were kids. Here are some of my favourite images where hydrangeas feature.

Image 1: House of Turquoise
Image 2: Vogue Living Jan/Feb 2008
Image 3: Vogue September 2003
Image 4: Hugh Stewart
Image 5: LEB Everything
Image 6: Vogue September 2003