Black & Spiro Today

I was up early this morning as my brother Sam came home from Western Australia and couldn't wait to come to see the boys.  He has been a...

Black & Spiro Today 2011-07-01T19:36:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

No!

Our first born child knew the definition of No well before he ever got himself into too much trouble.  A simple No would always result in hi...

No! 2011-05-24T03:13:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Thank Goodness it's Friday!!!

I've seen a few TGIF posts around Blogland this afternoon and I have to agree....THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!  But, I have M...

Thank Goodness it's Friday!!! 2011-05-20T01:18:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

My Very Own Artist

A very funny and lovely thing happened to me today.  As it was a public holiday here, most of our day was spent pottering around the house e...

My Very Own Artist 2011-05-02T03:00:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Fresh is Best

The other day we had a lady in the store ask us for some fake flowers.  I had to bite my lip and very kindly advise her that we only use fre...

Fresh is Best 2011-04-12T04:31:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Flowers, Vases, Baskets, Fabric, Plates & Pots

I've had a busy few days fossicking around the garden, the markets and local Antique shops.  In my travels I stumbled across these vinta...

Flowers, Vases, Baskets, Fabric, Plates & Pots 2011-04-03T17:42:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Another Windmill

A week or so ago I posted an amazing windmill one of my clients found and had hung on her verandah wall. I was looking for a piece of furnit...

Another Windmill 2010-04-20T00:16:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Happenings

Life as I know it just doesn't seem to be getting any slower or less hectic. Sometimes I crave a more subdued life but I suppose that...

Happenings 2010-02-20T14:40:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Pretty Table Vignette

I love a good table vignette and this one by Kim Ficaro certainly ticks all the boxes for me. So pretty! Have a great weekend. See you ne...

Pretty Table Vignette 2010-02-18T21:13:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Today I Love...

I adore the photos Julie posted of her home today. I have posted a couple of photos above but you must visit Julie's blog, Shelter to ...

Today I Love... 2010-02-15T14:53:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Friday Flowers

Here are some beautiful fresh pink peonies which I just arranged and placed on our entrance table at Black & Spiro along with a collecti...

Friday Flowers 2009-11-19T21:45:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Displaying Collections

I often talk about collections and how to display them. Here a few images to inspire... All images via skona hem

Displaying Collections 2009-08-31T00:35:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Bright & Colourful

I love these two bright and colourful vignettes....perfect inspiration for Spring! Top image from British Homes & Gardens and bottom ima...

Bright & Colourful 2009-08-30T23:50:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

It was meant to be...

Well, it goes like this.... Yesterday I posted an image in my 'Muted Coastal Palette' post which unbeknown to me at the time belo...

It was meant to be... 2009-07-15T16:34:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

A Beautiful Vignette

I am in-love with this beautiful vignette in the home of Melbourne based artist John Young which was featured in the July/August 2009 issue...

A Beautiful Vignette 2009-06-29T21:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Friday Flowers

I was very lucky to be given these pretty mottled roses from a friend today. I arranged them in a pretty yellow vase we have at Black & ...

Friday Flowers 2009-06-25T22:13:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Deborah's Vignette

I love receiving emails from readers. This photo which Deborah emailed me a while ago really grabbed me. I love the colours and the combina...

Deborah's Vignette 2009-06-10T22:06:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Pretty Yellow Roses

Nothing like some fresh bright yellow roses to start the week!! I just picked them up at the supermarket on the way home. Gosh they make m...

Pretty Yellow Roses 2009-05-18T02:22:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin

Friday Flowers

I just arranged these pretty flowers in a little blue and white delftware vase which was recently given to me by a lovely reader who came to...

Friday Flowers 2009-04-16T21:52:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: admin