{beautiful details : smokey violet}

Loving the juxtaposition of bright spring bouquets against smoky lavender and charcoal grey marble, of course with some ornate details; chandeliers, gilded mirrors and marble . . .

Inspired Interior: Purple Accents

most sane (and probably quite right) people wouldn't dream of including purple in a colour scheme for a chic, well-used room in their home that they want to stand the test of time. I cant blame them, I wouldn't either. I do, however, think people should certainly consider shades of plum, violet and cobalt to accent their neutral decor.

Used cleverly with safer neutral hues; white, grey, cream - purple can lift the tone and add interest to a room, be it in the form of a feature wallpaper or tiled wall, to rugs and other soft furnishngs to minor touches like a simple, pretty tablescape or a huge vase of beautiful purple flowers.

Inspired Interior: Eco Chic

My somewhat unhealthy obsession with this glamorous Arkansas space, which interior designers Chris & Anne Laidler call home, is sort of justified with the fact the building materials & furtnire were all sourced locally or made domestically. Items that they didn't need were donated to Habitat for Humanity. The results? A home that is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum-certified yet still looks stylish. Obsessed.

Happy Weekend: Saturday Brunch

My favourite start to the weekend is without doubt, Saturday brunch. Croissants, home-made granola & yogurt, waffles & pancakes with plenty of hot coffee & freshly squeezed juice tends to start the weekend off on a perfectly (the champagne is optional). One day - my breakfast table will exactly resemble the beautiful marble affair above...