A day in Paris

A day in Paris A year in Paris is my wish and a day in Paris is like when you fall in love with someone you can’t have. A week in Paris left me with such a thirst that needs to be quenched again and again. When my feet first walked on the old cobble [...]

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

New Zealand Fashion Week – “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” Coco Chanel

Fashion week in Auckland has been alive and well in this unfortunate weather. I have had the privilege to View several shows, all with very different styles. I arrived at the first event in blustering winds, forcing me to leave my well groomed hair in the car. I was then immersed in the World of [...]

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

French Farmhouse Renovation

found this article in the French Quarter and wanted to share it. How would you imagine the decor of a French farmhouse? What about after renovation and french furniture? An English textile designer has spent much of her time renovating not one, but two farmhouses in France.  The Lawrences found their second home away from home in [...]

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Valentino and my New Obsession

I  have just spent 9 days in Brisbane having a wonderful time shopping and updating my wardrobe, visiting lots of Vintage clothing shops, even finding one called Vintage Revival. The biggest highlight of my trip apart from spending quality time with a valuable girlfriend was the Valentino exhibition, currently showing in Brisbane, Australia. The ‘Valentino. [...]

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Covering the basics in Upholstery for beginners

What I learnt on my upholstery course for beginners and how I revamped my french chair.

Friday, August 20th, 2010

A Unique, Simple and Cheap Way to add Colour to your walls

I once had an old door off an antique piece of French furniture that I loved so much I had it hanging on my wall. There are so many interesting items that look really funky hanging on your wall. An old piece of iron work, an antique balustrade, old screens and vintage wall plaques. Scrap [...]

Sunday, June 13th, 2010