tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89469740133914410992024-03-13T23:05:39.772-07:00thedesignvillaThe Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-12141406278522288182014-02-02T20:19:00.000-08:002014-02-02T20:19:28.187-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Adore Home Magazine Feature</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The latest beautiful edition of <a href="http://www.adoremagazine.com/">Adore Home Magazine</a> is now on line! Check out our latest styling and photography for the Shop budget home wares feature. The feature showcases some great budget designs, including our very own beach house candle and colorful pot planter... </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">be sure to check it out on line now!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-APDTRJyx9rs/Uu8YQyBepRI/AAAAAAAAB9g/iUihUrd7np0/s1600/Adore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-APDTRJyx9rs/Uu8YQyBepRI/AAAAAAAAB9g/iUihUrd7np0/s1600/Adore.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0b09pwTFeQ8/Uu8YNyiLw6I/AAAAAAAAB9c/dYL0n2EjQjc/s1600/Adore+Shop+Feature+Troppo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0b09pwTFeQ8/Uu8YNyiLw6I/AAAAAAAAB9c/dYL0n2EjQjc/s1600/Adore+Shop+Feature+Troppo.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a2XbmjtvlI0/Uu8YN-UjcLI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/5yyAMGWvIHQ/s1600/Adore+Shop+Feature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a2XbmjtvlI0/Uu8YN-UjcLI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/5yyAMGWvIHQ/s1600/Adore+Shop+Feature.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux9w6x1jr2E/Uu8YNte9MRI/AAAAAAAAB9Q/PU3T-faD5k4/s1600/Adore+Shop+Feature+Scandi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux9w6x1jr2E/Uu8YNte9MRI/AAAAAAAAB9Q/PU3T-faD5k4/s1600/Adore+Shop+Feature+Scandi.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-17430017829694676352014-01-25T14:13:00.000-08:002014-01-25T14:13:04.417-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Australia Day!</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Australias Day everyone! To celebrate today and the launch of my first ever candle collection featuring six gorgeous scents of summer, with every candle purchased today until midnight, every order recieves a free shell hanger! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click through to our shop to purchase now!</span> </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGyfqgsimyE/UuQ2SkqjJjI/AAAAAAAAB8o/uyO99GA4VDc/s1600/IMG_0067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGyfqgsimyE/UuQ2SkqjJjI/AAAAAAAAB8o/uyO99GA4VDc/s1600/IMG_0067.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7fSyGSAX9S0/UuQ2o6RkltI/AAAAAAAAB84/4YNWH9VjiLM/s1600/IMG_0255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7fSyGSAX9S0/UuQ2o6RkltI/AAAAAAAAB84/4YNWH9VjiLM/s1600/IMG_0255.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-48241114919748622512014-01-18T05:51:00.000-08:002014-01-18T06:00:46.437-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">The Villa Shop</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We've been pluggin away at our new on line store lately, here is a sneak peak of some of the gorgeous products we will be stocking... our shell chandeliers are always popular and have been selling fast... they are beautiful and we have many designs available... we are also stocking some super cute and bright beach bags... perfect for long hot summer days out with friends... </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">if you'd like to purchase anything you see on our insta pages, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">please just pop us an email <a href="mailto:thedesignvilla@iinet.net.au">thedesignvilla@iinet.net.au</a> we are happy to fill orders now! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope you enjoy! x</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0ZgqA37PAk/UtqGRs8yU1I/AAAAAAAAB78/PeShFJWz_so/s1600/IMG_9619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0ZgqA37PAk/UtqGRs8yU1I/AAAAAAAAB78/PeShFJWz_so/s1600/IMG_9619.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2MHNyyqSazc/UtqGIRSTwEI/AAAAAAAAB7o/G5bsAr7M_QE/s1600/IMG_9629+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2MHNyyqSazc/UtqGIRSTwEI/AAAAAAAAB7o/G5bsAr7M_QE/s1600/IMG_9629+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7yVSitH3Bss/UtqIp25007I/AAAAAAAAB8Q/LSovFV_hgWM/s1600/IMG_9661+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7yVSitH3Bss/UtqIp25007I/AAAAAAAAB8Q/LSovFV_hgWM/s1600/IMG_9661+copy.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bWZtbWjsdg/UtqGITs0rGI/AAAAAAAAB7w/4QZGgPYINiM/s1600/IMG_9667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bWZtbWjsdg/UtqGITs0rGI/AAAAAAAAB7w/4QZGgPYINiM/s1600/IMG_9667.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tWHlLzxgi6k/UtqGMb5JETI/AAAAAAAAB74/9f0TOIKnURs/s1600/IMG_9578+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tWHlLzxgi6k/UtqGMb5JETI/AAAAAAAAB74/9f0TOIKnURs/s1600/IMG_9578+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-44878227751889903102013-11-22T03:48:00.002-08:002013-11-22T03:50:26.797-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">It's GIVEAWAY time! </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">We're celebrating reaching 500 followers on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheDesignVilla">Facebook</a>! For your chance to win this gorgeous tropical inspired home wares pack consisting of one 60 x 30cm Cushion from</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=314565718585100&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/WhiteCoconut?directed_target_id=0" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">White Coconut</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">, two Birds of Paradise ceramic ornaments</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> and one White Peony Flower </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">in specimen jar! All perfect for decorating this Christmas!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">All you have to do is be following me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheDesignVilla">Facebook</a> and Insta @villastyling and like this picture on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheDesignVilla">Facebook</a>! Your welcome to comment and if you share you'll get an extra entry! </span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">Easy As! Winner drawn this Saturday 5pm Qld time! Good Luck!</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nssJ9UGm38o/Uo9EaDKYAzI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/i4_l0pieLyQ/s1600/IMG_0172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nssJ9UGm38o/Uo9EaDKYAzI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/i4_l0pieLyQ/s1600/IMG_0172.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M3gg0WxBcMI/Uo9EbD_rnEI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/-4K4mVBwwQU/s1600/IMG_0178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M3gg0WxBcMI/Uo9EbD_rnEI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/-4K4mVBwwQU/s1600/IMG_0178.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GwZsbAqWGjQ/Uo9EbgySqdI/AAAAAAAAB6c/ORj9hUStiDI/s1600/IMG_0180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GwZsbAqWGjQ/Uo9EbgySqdI/AAAAAAAAB6c/ORj9hUStiDI/s1600/IMG_0180.JPG" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-1400887559756723232013-09-30T20:27:00.002-07:002013-09-30T20:38:01.700-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">California Dreaming</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to summer! It's super exciting to see the days are longer, warmer, </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the sun shining and it's time to pull out the new bikinis! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This summer is all about colour inside and out! This month's edition of Adore Magazine is bursting at the brim with hot colours and inspiration for travel this summer!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy reading with a summer cocktail, and check out the What to pack feature we styled and photographed, and if your stuck working long summer days, bring a touch of summer to your desk with a great styled desk feature we shot and styled for this edition!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a trip to California with Adore this month!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-KejtjJj-c/UkpApo2F1iI/AAAAAAAAByc/_6rnd81HdMk/s1600/PSwhattopackv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1-KejtjJj-c/UkpApo2F1iI/AAAAAAAAByc/_6rnd81HdMk/s1600/PSwhattopackv2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6S8CVIQSyoU/UkpAoTBfJHI/AAAAAAAAByY/sJEkwfnhSus/s1600/LAwhattopackv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6S8CVIQSyoU/UkpAoTBfJHI/AAAAAAAAByY/sJEkwfnhSus/s1600/LAwhattopackv2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhPGG_tj5_Q/UkpAnePYk-I/AAAAAAAAByQ/ZpsiPdr7tU0/s1600/1coverv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhPGG_tj5_Q/UkpAnePYk-I/AAAAAAAAByQ/ZpsiPdr7tU0/s1600/1coverv2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmrcbDEQbIM/UkpAkOfpZVI/AAAAAAAAByI/DO3aAgmRRfI/s1600/SFwhattopackv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmrcbDEQbIM/UkpAkOfpZVI/AAAAAAAAByI/DO3aAgmRRfI/s1600/SFwhattopackv2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ftgcXIVGRPE/UkpAgioKFzI/AAAAAAAAByA/Dz7MMsMNaqg/s1600/onthedeskv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ftgcXIVGRPE/UkpAgioKFzI/AAAAAAAAByA/Dz7MMsMNaqg/s1600/onthedeskv2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-76798424276382012432013-06-13T00:23:00.001-07:002013-06-13T00:23:50.215-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">We love to decorate!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xkZUYpbwH-4/UblywSZwtnI/AAAAAAAABqQ/oK1SbLmPDME/s1600/IMG_7256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xkZUYpbwH-4/UblywSZwtnI/AAAAAAAABqQ/oK1SbLmPDME/s1600/IMG_7256.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a little while since my last post, so I thought I'd share what I've been up to! I've been cleaning up and re-decorating in my studio! We're renovating and I have to work around a mess at the moment so everything needed to become a bit more mobile! As you probably know I've been after a peacock chair for a long time and still I am yet to find an amazing one to add to my studio! Instead and being the good budget keeping girl I am, I went with a totally relaxed addition to my studio! A hammock! :) I scored this one on Ebay for a steal just $25! It's a double so it's great not only for the studio but to lie in out in my tropical garden in summer! Here it is in all it's glory decorated with my gorgeous <a href="http://www.escapetoparadise.com.au/">Escape To Paradise</a> cushion! :) In actual fact nothing in this shot cost anymore than $40 a piece, perfect example of how you can create a gorgeous look on tiny budget! :)</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e0ws4HWKBZs/Ublyu8RSZWI/AAAAAAAABqM/rOLmezL5XLI/s1600/IMG_7278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e0ws4HWKBZs/Ublyu8RSZWI/AAAAAAAABqM/rOLmezL5XLI/s1600/IMG_7278.JPG" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cltS49lge_s/UblywcksKEI/AAAAAAAABqc/pkiNEkTflkY/s1600/IMG_7322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cltS49lge_s/UblywcksKEI/AAAAAAAABqc/pkiNEkTflkY/s1600/IMG_7322.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-62466056882158671572013-06-03T01:42:00.002-07:002013-06-03T01:42:49.343-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">New edition of Adore Magazine Out Now!</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t8SiK2YhwCE/UaxVMj9RuvI/AAAAAAAABpM/7ZQ2NYOMh8Q/s1600/Adore+48-49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t8SiK2YhwCE/UaxVMj9RuvI/AAAAAAAABpM/7ZQ2NYOMh8Q/s1600/Adore+48-49.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was super excited recently to do some styling and photography for the latest edition </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of <a href="http://www.adoremagazine.com/">Adore Home Magazine</a>. Check out the gorgeous Bathroom feature on </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pages 47-53 styled and photographed by me with product sourcing by Loni! </span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oM6L_yxnh5g/UaxVPxYnKMI/AAAAAAAABpc/K9HjXIszY84/s1600/Adore+52-53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oM6L_yxnh5g/UaxVPxYnKMI/AAAAAAAABpc/K9HjXIszY84/s1600/Adore+52-53.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MpJubrOq5ug/UaxVM-LW_pI/AAAAAAAABpQ/t_4ga1pM48Y/s1600/Adore+50-51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MpJubrOq5ug/UaxVM-LW_pI/AAAAAAAABpQ/t_4ga1pM48Y/s1600/Adore+50-51.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was an absolute pleasure to also be asked to shoot the lovely Kerri Hess & </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keren Brown from <a href="http://www.thebrowntradingco.com.au/">The Brown Trading Co.</a> as well for the latest edition. Their gorgeous </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">new Miss Lou Lou collaboration is now available! Just love both Kerri's artwork and the high quality of Keren's designs are amazing, the detailing is perfect in everyway! </span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bPqHTExyAb4/UaxVQOWhbvI/AAAAAAAABpk/wWopsMlHpmI/s1600/Adore+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bPqHTExyAb4/UaxVQOWhbvI/AAAAAAAABpk/wWopsMlHpmI/s1600/Adore+Cover.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JBooxiLhxLE/UaxWCyHOeJI/AAAAAAAABp4/meHaB23x1cA/s1600/Adore+34-37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JBooxiLhxLE/UaxWCyHOeJI/AAAAAAAABp4/meHaB23x1cA/s1600/Adore+34-37.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEIrk7GKHh0/UaxVQEbtG4I/AAAAAAAABpo/a5q3OmTk1SM/s1600/Adore+34-372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEIrk7GKHh0/UaxVQEbtG4I/AAAAAAAABpo/a5q3OmTk1SM/s1600/Adore+34-372.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-16487042161492035922013-05-10T04:31:00.001-07:002013-05-10T04:31:57.119-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Sea, Sand and shopping</span><br />
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It a little belated but I've finally gotten round to downloading my recent holiday photos!</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a magical fours days in paradise with the most perfect weather!</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We spent two days exploring the beaches of Coffs Harbour and then two days visiting Byron Bay & Bangalow on the way home for lots of inspiration, vintage finds and shopping... here is my holiday in photo's I hope your inspired to visit the area on your next holiday! :)</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5-81UwP916E/UYzOxSSgXkI/AAAAAAAABmE/_wYRTocdY10/s1600/IMG_0810+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5-81UwP916E/UYzOxSSgXkI/AAAAAAAABmE/_wYRTocdY10/s1600/IMG_0810+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wliZa2SHsc/UYzOzbY30hI/AAAAAAAABmY/lSdUFSwMW3I/s1600/IMG_0814+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wliZa2SHsc/UYzOzbY30hI/AAAAAAAABmY/lSdUFSwMW3I/s1600/IMG_0814+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The magical sunrise over the sea in Coffs Harbour...</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lo02qTVsS-s/UYzO2GoghPI/AAAAAAAABmk/ZzqHV92-UgI/s1600/IMG_0842+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lo02qTVsS-s/UYzO2GoghPI/AAAAAAAABmk/ZzqHV92-UgI/s1600/IMG_0842+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lllDXC9XVaU/UYzOzc-POxI/AAAAAAAABmU/qSTxRjxGO4Q/s1600/IMG_0812+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lllDXC9XVaU/UYzOzc-POxI/AAAAAAAABmU/qSTxRjxGO4Q/s1600/IMG_0812+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZjZgAqnb_I/UYzPJhhifrI/AAAAAAAABm8/YPf1AZIOhgk/s1600/IMG_0960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZjZgAqnb_I/UYzPJhhifrI/AAAAAAAABm8/YPf1AZIOhgk/s1600/IMG_0960.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My new bamboo bowl... perfect for shells...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qDuFOVbGwdw/UYzZ6CdgkUI/AAAAAAAABok/HtdzJ8U-Fn8/s1600/image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qDuFOVbGwdw/UYzZ6CdgkUI/AAAAAAAABok/HtdzJ8U-Fn8/s1600/image.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGD5MJdr95g/UYzPUpuOCKI/AAAAAAAABnE/H_Cr6ygJxhk/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGD5MJdr95g/UYzPUpuOCKI/AAAAAAAABnE/H_Cr6ygJxhk/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Beach-combing, I found these coral pieces, and beautiful white stones...</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vRERNycGlPM/UYzPZ1ajSHI/AAAAAAAABnU/4XoQncCI7ww/s1600/IMG_1011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vRERNycGlPM/UYzPZ1ajSHI/AAAAAAAABnU/4XoQncCI7ww/s1600/IMG_1011.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shopping at Hope & May I collected this bowl, bamboo pouch, bottles and raffia mats...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ei5q-_g9Ric/UYzPgScBYYI/AAAAAAAABnk/98sJx85LxeE/s1600/IMG_1043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ei5q-_g9Ric/UYzPgScBYYI/AAAAAAAABnk/98sJx85LxeE/s1600/IMG_1043.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Jewellery from the bead shop in Byron Bay...</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xV6SP11iHAg/UYzPc-G-flI/AAAAAAAABnc/GToDMlgfe6M/s1600/IMG_1052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xV6SP11iHAg/UYzPc-G-flI/AAAAAAAABnc/GToDMlgfe6M/s1600/IMG_1052.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gorgeous feather bottles from Hope & May...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6HExdDdV0QQ/UYzPg5ct-4I/AAAAAAAABno/PzuuL3ZSUjg/s1600/IMG_1058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6HExdDdV0QQ/UYzPg5ct-4I/AAAAAAAABno/PzuuL3ZSUjg/s1600/IMG_1058.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-giLqWpZj9_k/UYzPkce-xpI/AAAAAAAABn0/jp40PuMZpsY/s1600/IMG_1187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-giLqWpZj9_k/UYzPkce-xpI/AAAAAAAABn0/jp40PuMZpsY/s1600/IMG_1187.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A little bit of luxury from the Ramad hotel... Bliss!</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Kkt43gJ3sY/UYzPs-fMKSI/AAAAAAAABn8/LdQ_cB1T7mM/s1600/IMG_1073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Kkt43gJ3sY/UYzPs-fMKSI/AAAAAAAABn8/LdQ_cB1T7mM/s1600/IMG_1073.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Vintage macrame pot hanger... from Hope & May...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qoi6QnNv2ME/UYzOn54eC4I/AAAAAAAABlo/BxjFb-e_EcQ/s1600/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qoi6QnNv2ME/UYzOn54eC4I/AAAAAAAABlo/BxjFb-e_EcQ/s1600/image2.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A quick visit to Ahoy...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_SaX2TuwWI/UYzOm2I-6yI/AAAAAAAABlc/G-gm66hX1pY/s1600/image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_SaX2TuwWI/UYzOm2I-6yI/AAAAAAAABlc/G-gm66hX1pY/s1600/image.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Shopping at Tigerlily... I brought this divine coconut and lime candle...</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VYFQBXgtPNU/UYzOnqN1HtI/AAAAAAAABlk/ZMq0VWEWnNs/s1600/image1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VYFQBXgtPNU/UYzOnqN1HtI/AAAAAAAABlk/ZMq0VWEWnNs/s1600/image1.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My vivist to the new Spell Boutique... wishing I could take that Peacock chair home... LOVE!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D3s6J3Fu94c/UYzOpLEZn3I/AAAAAAAABl0/F2X5gQHZjmo/s1600/image3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D3s6J3Fu94c/UYzOpLEZn3I/AAAAAAAABl0/F2X5gQHZjmo/s1600/image3.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shell Chandeliers... gorgeous designs... to many to choose...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QNvjGg3Rl_k/UYzO8ZSLg0I/AAAAAAAABm0/aTIRyO725vI/s1600/IMG_0896+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QNvjGg3Rl_k/UYzO8ZSLg0I/AAAAAAAABm0/aTIRyO725vI/s1600/IMG_0896+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Watching the ocean...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MM_SBGt0UE/UYzO4bMcKII/AAAAAAAABms/01UqVbh1uWM/s1600/IMG_0856+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MM_SBGt0UE/UYzO4bMcKII/AAAAAAAABms/01UqVbh1uWM/s1600/IMG_0856+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hbxjKv-9F7o/UYzOxU4BlpI/AAAAAAAABmI/o4rvzDFnny8/s1600/image7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hbxjKv-9F7o/UYzOxU4BlpI/AAAAAAAABmI/o4rvzDFnny8/s1600/image7.jpeg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Vintage love at Heaths Old Wares...</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-qZ9NSpc-I/UYzacyElWTI/AAAAAAAABos/1OCB9y4RtEk/s1600/image5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-qZ9NSpc-I/UYzacyElWTI/AAAAAAAABos/1OCB9y4RtEk/s1600/image5.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cUVy_tzUi9k/UYzalAtVBFI/AAAAAAAABo0/7E4GJy8nDB0/s1600/IMG_0934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cUVy_tzUi9k/UYzalAtVBFI/AAAAAAAABo0/7E4GJy8nDB0/s1600/IMG_0934.JPG" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Happy Holidays...</span></div>
</div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-54502210696640472442013-04-25T23:57:00.000-07:002013-04-25T23:57:45.584-07:00<br />
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sumika Collections - designed </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br />for Bohemian Girl Beach Babe</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">!</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently I had the chance to catch up with the lovely Angela from Sumika Collections, I came across the gorgeous Sumika label via instagram! I love crochet and was seeking something unique and comfortable and found just that in the Sumika range, I also loved the fact that Angela is based in Queensland on the Sunshine Coast and you can find her at many local markets. I recently bought one of her gorgeous monokini's, I team it with my favourite jeans, kimono and boots! In fact the monokini is where it all started for Angela...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkUM2RA90yY/UXd7fJD5rvI/AAAAAAAABjY/YLv4VxannsY/s1600/crochet+Sumikaa+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkUM2RA90yY/UXd7fJD5rvI/AAAAAAAABjY/YLv4VxannsY/s1600/crochet+Sumikaa+037.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> 2011 Monokini Design</span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The name Sumika is very unique can you tell us where it came from </i></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>and what meaning it has for you?</i></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">The Name Sumika is a creation of my 2 daughters names blended, they are my love, inspiration, heart, soul & world. They have so much excitement for Sumika even at there young ages. I have added Collections to the name early this year after going through unused past samples & giving them ago this year. In the last few months & next few I will be working with leather/ suede, shoes, bags, home wares & of course adding to my crochet designs.</span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Tell us about a typical day in the world of Sumika Collections...</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">A typical day for Sumika Collections, starts with smiling, breathing, brainstorming, promoting, selling, designing, communicating, occasional collaborating and adding a few of my own personal touches to some with embellishments, tassels, shells, beads, leather, plaits to keep them that little more unique.</span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Who or what inspires your Sumika Collections creations?</i></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">Inspiration for my label comes from growing up on the beach and at such a young age loving , wearing, owning so many unique crochet pieces. My first piece of crochet was a gift at 10 a crochet bikini, once earning my own money it was spent on hotpants dresses vests any thing crochet & then I added suede vests & denim & that was pretty much my staple wardrobe, so many years later , I still love the 3 teamed together! Fashion has always been a big part of me, So to design my own Boho beach style crochet pieces & add a little uniqueness to the market has been a dream. The cut style fit is what makes Sumika sit so well. Being hand made no 2 pieces are the same which I love!</span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">
<span class="yiv848005396Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>What are your hopes and dreams for the Sumika Collections label?</i></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hopes & dreams for Sumika Collections. To be up in lights one day very soon "SUMIKA COLLECTIONS" To keep Sumika unique & share my passion, zest & love of my label with my daughters so as they grow Sumika Collections will grow. As my family & I have a huge love of travel I hope to have Sumika Collections world wide some day soon & to keep adding new creations, new collections new ideas.</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;">
<span class="yiv848005396Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Have there been any defining experiences in the past that have shaped the Sumika Collections label into what it is today?</i></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">In my experience to shape Sumika to where it is today with the designs, sample creations, style, efforts & all starting from scratch has been sometimes a long, testing overall interesting memorable journey. Through many hiccups, the odd loss & nonstop hours, I still wake up with so much passion, inspiration, designs, creativity, dreams & motivation to keep building Sumika Collections to be a rewarding loving creative family business & of course to be "UP IN LIGHTS SOON!"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i5Lc5Shysck/UXd9pr3evmI/AAAAAAAABkQ/xAEdQckc16g/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-891-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i5Lc5Shysck/UXd9pr3evmI/AAAAAAAABkQ/xAEdQckc16g/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-891-2.JPG" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">2013 Monokini Design</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGMxBM72HXA/UXd7tpy6E8I/AAAAAAAABjg/8JWiC_oDMSQ/s1600/Sumika.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGMxBM72HXA/UXd7tpy6E8I/AAAAAAAABjg/8JWiC_oDMSQ/s1600/Sumika.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1tbHphp4osM/UXd7uKpX3qI/AAAAAAAABjs/awSIauosG74/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-258-2+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1tbHphp4osM/UXd7uKpX3qI/AAAAAAAABjs/awSIauosG74/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-258-2+(2).jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLMtlS8VsV8/UXd7vOV5iUI/AAAAAAAABj4/XE1bQU8OzvU/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-561-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLMtlS8VsV8/UXd7vOV5iUI/AAAAAAAABj4/XE1bQU8OzvU/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-561-2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9pZmS3b3jqo/UXd7wE_RUYI/AAAAAAAABkA/1fCiEXrfRog/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-801-2+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9pZmS3b3jqo/UXd7wE_RUYI/AAAAAAAABkA/1fCiEXrfRog/s1600/sumika+photoshoot-801-2+(2).jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kzJd6mkiloU/UXd7uLCQwmI/AAAAAAAABjw/sZY2fn4EBGQ/s1600/Sumika+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kzJd6mkiloU/UXd7uLCQwmI/AAAAAAAABjw/sZY2fn4EBGQ/s1600/Sumika+2.jpg" /></a></span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>SUMIKA COLLECTIONS - BOHO GIRL MEETS BEACH BABE</b></span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Available online soon.</span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To purchase visit Sumika Clothing on facebook</span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email <a href="mailto:sumikastyle@yahoo.com" style="color: #aaaaaa;" target="_blank">sumikastyle@yahoo.com</a></span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">phone 0432681351</span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instagram @Sumikacollections</span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Random markets & festivals</span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 25px;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stockisits: Urban Elements Noosa & Gypsy Stone Mooloolaba</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Many thanks to Angela, images courtesy Liz Dick Photography.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-31250336710393033002013-03-13T01:20:00.000-07:002013-03-13T02:11:50.722-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">An interview with Anna from <a href="http://www.lostlover.com.au/">Lost Lover</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The one thing I love about the world of instagram is coming across new and amazing talents! There is so much inspiration to be found, it's such a great place to meet new and like minded friends. I am always so humbled and grateful for all the lovely comments I recieve on my posts, the love and support in our creative community on instagram is overwhelming and heartwarming. I am constantly inspired by the many new small business's I come across, this is why as a new direction for my blog I have decided to bring to you some of the amazing new people and business's I have come across recently! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One such lovely new talent is Anna from <a href="http://www.lostlover.com.au/">Lost Lover</a>.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was blown away by the gorgeous new products available in her online store, including beautiful jewellery and unique homewares. I quickly grabbed one of the amazing pouffe designs for my outdoor area! It came in the mail today and I can't tell you how excited </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was, it is made from the softest leathers, it's just gorgeous, I can't wait to add it to </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">my outdoor area and show you. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very excited when Anna agreed to do my first interview for my blog! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you enjoy Anna's interview and find it as inspiring as I did. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nk6DxM7itpg/UUAwohivG4I/AAAAAAAABew/GV6iaIzvgGM/s1600/Anna+Lost+Lover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nk6DxM7itpg/UUAwohivG4I/AAAAAAAABew/GV6iaIzvgGM/s1600/Anna+Lost+Lover.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>What motivated you to create Lost Lover?</i></span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I have always had a huge passion for travel and discovery. Last year I went on a trip to Europe, and after I returned I could not stop thinking about all the beautiful and unique products I found in Turkey. I received many compliments on the jewellery and gifts I purchased on my trip, and as I wandered around Sydney I realised I could not find any similar pieces here. I started dreaming up business ideas to the point of near-obsession and one day I decided "why not just do it?" So I quit my full time job in the corporate world (I'm a qualified chartered accountant) and booked flights to Turkey! I wanted to follow my heart and work on something completely different, more creative and exciting, and I have always loved the idea of running my own business. I felt the time was right to take on the challenge. So now I get to travel to exotic places, meet with amazingly talented artisans and search for eclectic pieces, and then share my finds with everyone! </div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>How did the name Lost Lover come about?</i></span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
Lost Lover is all about a love of travel and losing yourself on adventures around the world. The name came to me in the middle of the night and after that I couldn't get it out of my head - I knew it was the one! I love the dreamy and romantic quality of the name Lost Lover which fits my bohemian inspired collection perfectly.</div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br /></i></span></b></div>
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Where or who do you draw your inspiration from for Lost Lover?</i></span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I love design, colour, bohemian styles, dreaminess. I draw inspiration from the beautiful places and people I meet on my adventures. Whether it be from the creative artisans in Istanbul, or the turquoise waters of the calcite pools in Pamukkale, or the traditional pestemal (turkish towel) handweavers in an old Aegean village, I am constantly lapping up inspiration from my travels. </div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I am also very inspired by Australian female entrepreneurs who started with nothing but a dream and have become huge success stories. My two biggest inspirations are Samantha Wills (so in love with her jewellery collections!) and Kristina Karlsson - Kikki K (I have always been obsessed with stationery!). </div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br /></i></span></b></div>
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Tell us a little about yourself, your hopes and dreams for you </i></span></b></div>
<div>
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>and Lost Lover?</i></span></b></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
I live on the Northern Beaches in Sydney and now that I have my own business working from home, I can choose my hours and even manage to fit in a swim and a hula (my newest hobby!) at the beach most days. I have been upholstering vintage furniture with beautiful fabrics as a side project, which I may include in Lost Lover's range in the future! I'm loving the challenge of starting my own business and I'm so excited to see where Lost Lover leads. Travel is always on my mind, and I'm starting to plan my next overseas adventures to hand pick more beautiful Lost Lover products to add to the collection. Currently high on the list are Mexico, Morocco, India and Nepal. </div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
My favourite quote is by Mark Twain: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." This pretty much sums up why I'm doing what I'm doing :)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5drmm9YgGhU/UUAyOfTabxI/AAAAAAAABe8/0-YYN_im86c/s1600/Styled+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5drmm9YgGhU/UUAyOfTabxI/AAAAAAAABe8/0-YYN_im86c/s1600/Styled+1.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3O4VMzablqw/UUAyW_DEQkI/AAAAAAAABfE/GNOq62omW5E/s1600/Lost+Lover+Loves+Turquoise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3O4VMzablqw/UUAyW_DEQkI/AAAAAAAABfE/GNOq62omW5E/s1600/Lost+Lover+Loves+Turquoise.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylbkkAVCLBs/UUAyfZ8MQwI/AAAAAAAABfQ/FygtAqZkxfM/s1600/Turquoise+chest+plate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylbkkAVCLBs/UUAyfZ8MQwI/AAAAAAAABfQ/FygtAqZkxfM/s1600/Turquoise+chest+plate.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_FwJiw_7jJo/UUAynfqUcwI/AAAAAAAABfY/lkxYNLPzNF0/s1600/Marmara+collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_FwJiw_7jJo/UUAynfqUcwI/AAAAAAAABfY/lkxYNLPzNF0/s1600/Marmara+collection.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7bjNKzXWk4s/UUAyrmRarjI/AAAAAAAABfg/HRr-29gLJPg/s1600/Leather+pouffes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7bjNKzXWk4s/UUAyrmRarjI/AAAAAAAABfg/HRr-29gLJPg/s1600/Leather+pouffes.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qNVVOtHba8Q/UUAzjGL1hWI/AAAAAAAABfo/BnwbyugzZww/s1600/lostlover+jewelery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qNVVOtHba8Q/UUAzjGL1hWI/AAAAAAAABfo/BnwbyugzZww/s1600/lostlover+jewelery.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5xQNZ427X4I/UUA1VS6ei8I/AAAAAAAABgI/j_KNT3ZDmzs/s1600/Styled+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5xQNZ427X4I/UUA1VS6ei8I/AAAAAAAABgI/j_KNT3ZDmzs/s1600/Styled+2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gVXUAmfzlTE/UUAzrlQpqtI/AAAAAAAABfw/Oq2fa7pW_e4/s1600/Brass+rings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gVXUAmfzlTE/UUAzrlQpqtI/AAAAAAAABfw/Oq2fa7pW_e4/s1600/Brass+rings.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-scSziwh0pks/UUAz0O7pVGI/AAAAAAAABf4/MpE2B6yy4O0/s1600/Dream+Catcher.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-scSziwh0pks/UUAz0O7pVGI/AAAAAAAABf4/MpE2B6yy4O0/s1600/Dream+Catcher.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anna's beautiful dream catcher logo was designed and hand painted </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in watercolour by the very talented <a href="http://www.kathryngreen.com.au/">Kathryn Green!</a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hkpiBqMkgIU/UUA0XqqwdZI/AAAAAAAABgA/zgmQL1_R-04/s1600/Styled+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hkpiBqMkgIU/UUA0XqqwdZI/AAAAAAAABgA/zgmQL1_R-04/s1600/Styled+3.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anna is also adding some gorgeous 100% cotton Turkish towels & beautiful handmade copper bowls </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& soap boxes to the Lost Lover range!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check back to her <a href="http://www.lostlover.com.au/">web site</a> to keep up to date or follow Anna on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/lostloverstore">@lostloverstore</a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Styled photography by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/synesthography">Nicola Bodle</a> </span><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A huge thank you to Anna for being my first interview, I hope you enjoy!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise xxxx</span></div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-88985150730075985942013-03-09T22:15:00.003-08:002013-03-09T22:15:49.058-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Sydney Gift Fairs</span><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As I mentioned yesterday, I am doing a very belated Life In Style/Gift Fair post. I collected many new contacts, meet some amazing new suppliers and made some great new friends. Life In Style was full of amazing new products and beautifully designed stand displays. My time was rushed as I was only in Sydney for two days to do all three fairs, I didn't get to take many stand images, as as you know photography is prohibited throughout all the trade fairs, so I have decided to do far better, over the coming weeks I will be featuring some amazing new labels that as I said I met at Life In Style or have recently met on Instagram, this week I'm excited to be sharing a <a href="http://www.spiderandlily.com/">Spider & Lily</a> shoot I did recently with a gorgeous gift Kelly gave me at the fair. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I will also be sharing with you an amazing new label called <a href="http://www.lostlover.com.au/">Lost Lover,</a> this is just the beginning of a new direction for my blog. I'm passionate about helping new business's get there name out there, the products are amazing and if you don't find something new to purchase, I'm sure you'll be inspired in some way by their story and love for their labels. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">During all fairs I was loaded up with samples and catalogues and cards. I decided to take a couple of photo's to share. The gorgeous towel in this shot is from the goregous label <a href="http://www.hamamist.com/">Hamam-ist</a>, I can't tell you how amazingly soft this towel is, it's top quality and sooooo soft. The super cute shell napkins are from <a href="http://urbannestdesigns.com.au/">Urban Nest Designs</a> whom I met at the Reed Gift Fair. I'm looking forward to styling a gorgeous table lay with these in the near future! :) Happy Sunday! :) xx</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k61MiS3Y5UM/UTwkA6vPaJI/AAAAAAAABeY/S0KiNsrIvwY/s1600/IMG_0253v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k61MiS3Y5UM/UTwkA6vPaJI/AAAAAAAABeY/S0KiNsrIvwY/s1600/IMG_0253v2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tK3ej9FSY3M/UTwkO8KhK9I/AAAAAAAABeg/83-sCm-Fypc/s1600/IMG_0099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tK3ej9FSY3M/UTwkO8KhK9I/AAAAAAAABeg/83-sCm-Fypc/s1600/IMG_0099.JPG" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<br />The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-71176453639408836252013-01-22T02:14:00.001-08:002013-01-22T02:14:36.426-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">And the winner is...</span><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Kyla Flanagan... Kyla posted this gorgeous image with the following note... </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>"</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><i>My small but treasured shell collection. We always had shells in our house and would hold mums big shells against our little ears to hear the ocean. I have great memories of combing the beach with my sister growing up in PNG... An adventure I now like to share with my little boys here in beautiful QLD"</i> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">I loved this, Kyla reminded me of the true joy of collecting shells... I remember collecting shells and holding them to my ear when I was little... something I never do any more... but something I might just do next time I'm collecting! Shells are great keepsakes they bring memories of holidays with friends and family at the beach into our homes, such a joy with lots of precious memories!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'd like to thank everyone who joined in, I really appreciated everyone taking the time to take a photo to share.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I really enjoyed popping in to see everyone's collection, I loved them all so much I had so much trouble choosing just one winner, I wish I could pick everyone, because everyone's collection is precious in their own way, so many beautiful shells and stories to match! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thank you all so much, I'm so happy to have meet some new friends along the way! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thanks again! :) Love Louise xx</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G9Z7_86nPi4/UP5mThKkZzI/AAAAAAAABZ8/MhwS_tUV6T8/s1600/73049684643411e2983d22000a9f199e_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G9Z7_86nPi4/UP5mThKkZzI/AAAAAAAABZ8/MhwS_tUV6T8/s1600/73049684643411e2983d22000a9f199e_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-58523221005687937262013-01-21T02:04:00.002-08:002013-01-21T02:04:52.857-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Our lucky winner...</span><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Will recieve this gorgeous gift pack, including a beautfiul glass jar filled with shells of course! :) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And a vintage bud vase to hold your favourite bud, all gifted up in a lovely wicker display box... </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Prpwggmjdqk/UP0SLL3l0WI/AAAAAAAABZA/2Ejwi3qLaXY/s1600/IMG_8690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Prpwggmjdqk/UP0SLL3l0WI/AAAAAAAABZA/2Ejwi3qLaXY/s1600/IMG_8690.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BbFxpk-umSo/UP0SVBzWUBI/AAAAAAAABZY/eCcCWiprApE/s1600/IMG_8678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BbFxpk-umSo/UP0SVBzWUBI/AAAAAAAABZY/eCcCWiprApE/s1600/IMG_8678.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPKJ350DJbY/UP0SgdP8wSI/AAAAAAAABZg/S4A8aE_YKsM/s1600/IMG_8680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPKJ350DJbY/UP0SgdP8wSI/AAAAAAAABZg/S4A8aE_YKsM/s1600/IMG_8680.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-33121272083754529122013-01-21T01:58:00.001-08:002013-01-21T01:58:44.088-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Summer inspired Instagram Challenge</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Todays final featured photo is by the lovely @stephaniejane12, her gorgeous collection of shells and corals was a fantastic standout! :) We hope you've all enjoyed participating... there's just one more day left to join in the challenge we're going to draw our lucky winner tomorrow night... </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1wz2k9USKK0/UP0RPkCu7nI/AAAAAAAABY0/fm2KCUpUszQ/s1600/3c716bd862e511e2864822000a9f09cf_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1wz2k9USKK0/UP0RPkCu7nI/AAAAAAAABY0/fm2KCUpUszQ/s1600/3c716bd862e511e2864822000a9f09cf_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-74281514613883007852013-01-20T00:41:00.000-08:002013-01-20T00:41:55.731-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Summer inspired Instagram Challenge</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We'll it's getting harder and harder everyday to select a favourite because they are all my favourite's! Everyone has such amazing collections, so many unique pieces, I'm really enjoying seeing everyone's photo's. Thank you all for participating and don't worry there is still five more days to go so there's plenty of time to join in! I'll be posting a photo of the gorgeous gift pack that's up for grabs on Wednesday!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Todays featured is from the loevely @countryfarmhouse... I don't know about you, but I'm sure most of us have had a gorgeous shell box at some stage! I remember I did and I'm on the hunt for one just as beautiful as this one! :) </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">Keep the photo's coming everyone...very much enjoying checking in to see your collections! :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_q2cWh9mClA/UPusROLZVXI/AAAAAAAABYI/1BpCvNMALeY/s1600/5fb64d3262b511e2afd722000a1f98d6_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_q2cWh9mClA/UPusROLZVXI/AAAAAAAABYI/1BpCvNMALeY/s1600/5fb64d3262b511e2afd722000a1f98d6_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Another of my favourites today is also this beautifully styled photo from Dee @picturedthoughts...simply elegant! :)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H8OJcPWy61w/UPustWzAruI/AAAAAAAABYQ/1J4yqqEkHIs/s1600/f0f9513862a411e2935222000a1fb825_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H8OJcPWy61w/UPustWzAruI/AAAAAAAABYQ/1J4yqqEkHIs/s1600/f0f9513862a411e2935222000a1fb825_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2y3DiGUrkZc/UPus1hEJlRI/AAAAAAAABYY/JyaI8SWxdG4/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2y3DiGUrkZc/UPus1hEJlRI/AAAAAAAABYY/JyaI8SWxdG4/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">I also couldn't go past the magical beauty of the sea horse in @jessieajones collection.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">And also the gorgeous sea glass featured in @rebecaporteia image!</span>The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-92149750803357279302013-01-19T00:33:00.000-08:002013-01-19T00:33:23.566-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Summer inspired Instagram Challenge</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As promised my favourite photo today in our #myshellcollection challenge is from the lovely @dandi_studio.<br />dandi_studio shared a much loved sea urchin collection, a lifetime of beachcombing to collect these gorgeous creatures! Thank you for sharing your precious collection! :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />Will you be tomorrow's lucky feature... be sure to post your beach inspired shell photos this weekend!<br />Have fun!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9iqhaq3BjiU/UPpZ27L3NhI/AAAAAAAABXo/UdAkNQ1d70c/s1600/06a3725461c211e2992f22000a1fb823_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9iqhaq3BjiU/UPpZ27L3NhI/AAAAAAAABXo/UdAkNQ1d70c/s1600/06a3725461c211e2992f22000a1fb823_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And a special mention for my newest friend who has the most amazing collection, it was so hard to choose just one of your gorgeous images... please be sure to check out @justbeen16 collection, just beautiful!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8IihbZIh7Dg/UPpZ2_5f9eI/AAAAAAAABXk/GxeuskiVPg0/s1600/294af488608411e29f3f22000a1f978e_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8IihbZIh7Dg/UPpZ2_5f9eI/AAAAAAAABXk/GxeuskiVPg0/s1600/294af488608411e29f3f22000a1f978e_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-36862318431764907472013-01-18T01:58:00.003-08:002013-01-18T01:58:42.623-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Summer inspired Instagram Challenge</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As promised my favourite photo today in our #myshellcollection challenge is from the lovely @organisedb.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Her beautiful shells have travelled far, originally collected in NZ! It's so lovely to look at something and be reminded of precious memories... thank you @organisedb for sharing the shell love with us today! :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Will you be tomorrow's lucky feature... be sure to post your beach inspired shell photos this weekend!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Have fun!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GwrajaDRJWc/UPkb7_5UKbI/AAAAAAAABXA/5hKqCuoiUHc/s1600/662393b6614b11e29a4b22000a1fb593_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GwrajaDRJWc/UPkb7_5UKbI/AAAAAAAABXA/5hKqCuoiUHc/s1600/662393b6614b11e29a4b22000a1fb593_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We also had to share another of our favourites - a lovely vignette of sea shells from @</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, arial; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">sugasuga_buddsbeach</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, arial; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ax8-CswH-H4/UPkcZaYg5MI/AAAAAAAABXI/BITei5pC-90/s1600/379ef9c0610211e2af9822000a1f9331_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ax8-CswH-H4/UPkcZaYg5MI/AAAAAAAABXI/BITei5pC-90/s1600/379ef9c0610211e2af9822000a1f9331_7.jpg" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, arial; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8946974013391441099.post-62401909031278263462013-01-17T05:08:00.000-08:002013-01-21T01:59:48.269-08:00<br />
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Summer inspired Instagram Challenge</span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I know we all love a good instagram challenge, so I’ve decided to celebrate all that’s summer with a little challenge. My challenge is all about sea shells! We’re all living at the beach here in Australia at the moment during this heat, collecting sea shells and using them to adorne our homes...so, I’d love to see your collection! The challenge is to take a photo of your favourite collection... be creative, and have some fun... take a photo collecting at the beach or style a wonderful image of your favourite collection in your home... be as creative and as fun as you like... I’ve seen some beautiful summer inspired images of late, beautfiul shells and corals... lets create a board to remind us of summer!</span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Simply take a photo and <b>#myshellcollection</b> tag us <b>@villastyling</b> so we can see your image, make sure your profile is set to public so we can see your beautiful collection, you must be following us on Instagram or Facebook or both!</span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It’s as easy at that! Lets finish the challenge on <b>Tuesday 22nd January, 5pm</b>! </span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">During that time our favourite photo’s of the day will be featured on the blog and our facebook page!</span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">At the end of the challenge we’ll give the most creative and summer inspired image a gorgeous gift pack full of new and vintage sea inspired goodies to decorate your home with!</span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Let the fun begin!</span></div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rDWNm9kcJNY/UPf1bURB7BI/AAAAAAAABVg/QuvTG4Eg3hE/s1600/IMG_8441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rDWNm9kcJNY/UPf1bURB7BI/AAAAAAAABVg/QuvTG4Eg3hE/s1600/IMG_8441.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJoWyYICH9c/UPf1fubPNrI/AAAAAAAABVo/UEVD06LynPg/s1600/IMG_8435+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJoWyYICH9c/UPf1fubPNrI/AAAAAAAABVo/UEVD06LynPg/s1600/IMG_8435+copy.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
The Design Villahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191646115158020411noreply@blogger.com0