Dreaming....

I love my weekly Elledecor email and this home - I just had to share...I think it is the windows...or rather the lack of solid walls that have taken my attention, the dining room is amazing, the pendant light is perfect for the space, the clever use of high windows = height and light.

Love the use of reclaimed timber, it takes the edge off the modern style.

Amagansett Homes: Victor and Athen Calderone’s Beach House on ELLEDECOR.com-Page 3

                                           


                                            
         
                                             

Birdie & Oak website goes live

After many hours (actually weeks!) of compiling ideas and reviewing designs of popular websites, we finally have our new Interior Design website live thanks to the great guys at Aftershock Solutions.
www.birdieandoak.com.au
Full of all the information you would want to know about us and the services we can provide, along with some helpful links to our facebook & blog site too.

Check it out and let us know what you think.

Make a statement!

We have a rule that you only need 1 fabulous piece to make a lasting memory in you interior space....
Often this is in the form of lighting, you can be easily overwhelmed with everything happening from your eye level down and sometimes the only place to put something 'wow-worthy' is from the ceiling. 

Alternatively what about a bold fabric upholstered armchair or a oversized decadent mirror. 

This article by one of our fav websites has some great examples too.
 

See How One Feature Can Make a Room Captivating

Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More »

Browse Storage And Organization on Houzz- For Example:

Bookcases Cabinets And Computer Armoires · Closet Organizers · Clothes Racks · Coat Stands And Umbrella Stands · Hooks And Hangers · Media Storage · Shoeracks · Storage Boxes ·

DESIGNEX 2012 Recap

Whilst my trip to Designex  was a little different this year...now as a business owner, and without my partner in crime Casey! it ended very much in the same way...dragging 5 heavy bags full of brochures and samples out with neck and back pain that will last for days...

There were the usual exhibitors that we have grown to love, but this year there was a special Hospitality/Hotel Zone (which really wasnt of great interest to me) so skipping through this section mean't for a quick escape.

With some fabulous lighting on display....clearly my favourite part of the event, it was also a great opportunity to catch up with some exhibitors I hadn't seen in years.

It's always a great day spent in Darling Harbour and culminated with collecting a copy of the photos taken at our Cosmopolitan shoot...keep your eyes peeled for the July 2 release.

Warming my toes

With cool mornings & evenings definately set in, I ask the question...why dont we have a fireplace...
Browse these great designs, its amazing how far we have come over the years, a fireplace is now a feature and most of the time your furniture is aimed to look at the fire rather than the tv....bizarre i know :)

Make Your Fireplace the Focal Point

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Browse Window Treatments on Houzz- For Example:

Cellular Shades · Curtain Poles · Curtains · Roller Blinds · Roman Blinds · Venetian Blinds · Vertical Blinds · Window Blinds ·

Sewing in the rain!

Well it must have been the lousy weather we had last week but I dusted off my sewing machine and decided to whipped up a few little cuties.

I love them, and so does their new little owner. 

A tooth fairy pillow...how cute... the little ones teeth goes in the heart pocket, love it! 

A little friend to take to bed, snug in it's little blanky/pillow case. We arent using a pillow yet and 'Master 15 months' doesnt even have a special bedtime teddy but I saw this in a book and couldn't resist trying to make my own.

A couple of people said I should be selling these little treasures, but with my snails pace sewing style I would need to speed it up alittle (or maybe alot!) to make it even remotely worth while.

oh and a cute little sewing kit for Miss Casey for her birthday...all mums must have a sewing kit!

I think I'm over my sewing moment! and whilst I really enjoyed creating these little pieces I have put the sewing machine away...well for the time being anyway!

I really really really.....

....want to make a rustic timber bedhead....the fact our bedroom suite is only 2 years old is completely irrelevant...don’t tell my husband!
How can you not love these images, and with a dad like mine....who can make anything, this is definitely my (his) next task. I design and dad makes it....easy!!!
Dad also sources the timber, cuts, puts together and installs.....Hmmmm, but it was my idea, so I take the credit, right!
Now just to pick a style...courtesy of Pintrest.com ofcourse!....oh and don't even get me started on using old Barn Doors inside ....that's another post another day!

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