A Simple Way to Bring Your Favourite Art Home

Way back I did a post about Kathe Fraga.

She is a wonderfully talented painter who "lives and paints in a 100-year-old stone house by the sea"

and creates beautifully rich Chinoiserie panels that resemble aged frescos -

 they are layered with vibrant color.

Well, although an original won't be in the budget anytime soon, 

I have just ordered a set of her greeting cards

and am going to frame them for the green room.

Aren't they pretty? I've never been much of a floral girl, but the color is so lush, I adore these.

A large grouping will have some of the effect of a large painting..

can't wait for them to arrive!

If you'd like a set, visit here.

To read more about Kathe, visit her blog - 

she is a rather creative writer, 

and her posts always add a bit of happy to my day.

til next time..

Dawn LeBlanc: Unmasking Beauty through Photography

I'm not really even sure how to describe these images.

A bit speechless - which is very unusual for me :)

My Aunt used to press flowers and make her own stationary.

Every occasion a handmade card would come in the mail, 

the beauty of the most common flowers and foilage was exposed there... 

 forever preserved within.

I cherished them, tucking those bits of paper away...

Thats what these images remind me of.

Photographer Dawn LeBlanc is documenting nature's exquisite radiance for all of us - 

a reminder that we don't always have to create new visual treats,

 we just have to be mindful of the ones we are overlooking.

Lizanthus in Space

Broken

The Sprite

Dahlietta in White

Leaves I - this was the image that led me to Dawn's work..

and finally.. Red Sunflower, can't you feel it's pride in a job well done?

Stunning. Open-mouthed gaping.. so wonderful.

Tomorrow the extended family arrives for a beach day and overnight visit - 

catch you on the flipside :)

til next time...

Are You Ready To Embrace Florals?

What a spectacular weekend!

The sun shone, and we spent more time outdoors than in...

Hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.

With spring in the air, the urge to freshen up the indoors is always next.

I've never been one to fill my home with florals, but lately I find myself embracing them more and more...

These are some easy ways to bring in a little spring without a huge commitment.

Feels like a garden party...

Anthropologie curtains and tablecloth

Classic Indigo shines when it looks like linen and pairs with gold..

Ralph Lauren China

Chris Chun creates the most exquisite fabrics and paintings

Make your own textiles with this La Garoupe fabric from Ralph Lauren:

Or seek out vintage prints for a one-of-a-kind look...

Via Flikr Amy Honey and Some Art Fabric 

Who doesn't love Kathryn M Ireland's brilliant collection? And I adore that artwork...

Some fresh pillows invite restful afternoons..

A playful way to repurpose an old chair..

These delicate curtains are made from scarves..

Lets not forget the walls - sweet flowers..

This fabulous Anna French wallpaper can be used for smaller projects to add a bit of punch..

Or are you really ready to go for it? 

 After so many years of white walls reigning supreme, some of us are going all out, with really wonderful results..

Smells lovely :)

til next time...