Emily Henderson

Emily Henderson just shared this amazing room New York cool meets California comfort that never made it to an Episode of Design Star.

The colourway actually reminds me of her Website header

Check it out Mum! {Inspired by others}

I am lucky my mum trolls through my blog at least once or twice a day!

So I had a thought, this year I am going to make an effort to promote other blogs that I think are fabulous for my mum to check out! (and maybe you).

Take a look at A Dose of Pretty Sara had these lovely chairs reupholstered (the second one whilst in Peru, lucky you, cheap reupholstering).

Sara is pregnant with a baby girl, I Imagine the love for beautiful "David hicks la fiorentina fabric" might look lovely in the nursery design (Good luck Sara).

Image via Ddecorpad

Marcus Design Inc {Before and After}

Nothing makes me happier than finding a fabulous new blog with Before and Afters galore! My days have been very busy lately {always the way leading up to the holidays, why?} so it helps when I get a second to check out an amazing transformation, These pics are too good not too share!

{The Dining Room}

{The Bedroom}

 {The Lounge}

 WOWssssaaa

 You know I am loving those chairs, the cream sister to my Black Velvet ones!

{The Kitchen}

Via: Marcusdesigninc

Blog Love - The Style Encyclopaedia

I have found a new blog that I know you would love to check out "The style Encyclopaedia" - this blog has become my new "go to" for all things stylish. The right mix of interior design, fashion and I know that without a doubt you will fall in love with Sarah's magically witty wordings. 

Sorry for laughing at this post Sarah- I hope you are feeling better. Via: The style encyclopaedia

I remember a short while ago when two of my good bloggy friends  gave me a shout out My first little place and Elements at home I must say it felt good to know that people other than my mum & besties enjoyed listening to my ramblings.

Blog love & some random facts about me

I was super excited when Ashley from A {blondes} diy life nominated me for a stylish blogger award, then I  was humbled when I also received one from Tara of Lauren Lane Decor.

I would like to nominate everyone in my "Daily reading" if you have made it there is it is because I love reading your blog and am proud to have you displayed on my wall. 

The two super stylish bloggers who nominated me, If you have not already- you might like to pop on over and check them out (Click on the banners below).

Here are seven random facts about myself:

1. I love to have a glass of wine when I am cooking dinner.
2. Over the last two years I have lost 20kg working with my personal trainer, he has been great at keeping me motivated, a little bit of running and cutting the carbohydrates helped too. 
3. I am always writing down ideas in a notebook, I have one in my bedside table and one on the coffee table. 
4. I dream that one day we will build our own home. 
5. I started this blog as a "self development" tool as I have never been great at punctuation, grammar and spelling. I have allot of very smart and beautiful friends who have been giving me great advice. 
6. I love to laugh at myself when things go wrong! I believe that you can't change the past but we can learn a lesson from our mistakes.
7. I always fall over - yes - I am the clumsy friend.

You are invited to a party at Black Velvet Chair

Welcome to the Black Velvet chair re-launch party thanks for stopping by!!! Can I get you a Gin and Tonic or a pinot noir, maybe a canape?

        

As you can see over the last week I have been doing a little re-decorating at Black Velvet chair. When I first created this blog I didn't think too much about the design....and then when you all started popping over for a visit I started feeling a little embarrassed as all of your blogs are so beautiful and well put together.

So over the last week I have been working closely with Torri of Digital Confections http://www.digitalconfectiondesign.com/to to design this brilliant new blog. The whole process was so easy, I filled out the order form on the website and a few emails and reviews later it was ready for install! She is such a creative mind and worked with all of my crazy ideas- as you can see we even got to do a silhouette in the header of my very own "Black Velvet Chair"- fitting I think, as it was the black velvet chair that ignited my passion for everything interiors. Thankyou so much for all your hard work Torri! (she also has a Blog here).

Also thankyou to everyone who keeps stopping by and commenting - it means allot to me. I hope that you and your family's have a safe and merry Christmas and holiday season.

Blog Love- Lampshade projects

Loving these Lampshade projects by these beautiful bloggers:

Parlour- If you have not already pop over to Parlour, an amazing blog where Nicole shares her inspirational furniture transformations (she is an Interior designer/ furniture/ Decor designer). check out the project here Parlour- Lampshade

Mr goodwill hunting- As the title of his blog suggests Mr. Goodwill Hunting loves to share amazing "Good will" & "Salvation army" finds, worth a looksie if you have a moment....he leaves me in amazement with the items he finds (and wanting to plan a trip to the US and go to the "Goodwill stores" as the $ is so good). Mr Goodwill hunting- Lampshade project

Happy Saturday!!

Getting to know me

This has been an amazing journey, I am so amazed that the beautiful Amanda from Homely One tagged me in the little "about me" blog game, a little confronting but here goes:

What is your favourite time of the day?
Afternoons- Coming home from a long day at work and enjoying some at home time with my husband, relaxing either going to the gym or cooking a lovely meal. If my mum & sister are in town, afternoons take on a “happy hour” vibe where we prepare a beautiful antipasto plate and enjoy with a glass of wine (Say Kath & Kim?). 

Where and when did you meet the love of your life?
My Husband True & I have grown up as family friends, our love blossomed at the age of 15 when True came to my high school, we caught the bus home together every day. We courted with letters and long phone conversations about nothing, however as teenagers we parted ways after 6 months but remained friends.

It was not until a chance encounter at Officeworks when we were both 18 (I was at University & True was completing his HSC) where we rekindled our friendship and the romance blossomed once more.

What three words would your friends outside of the blogging world use to describe you?
My best friends describe me as Thoughtful, compulsive and loyal 

What country would you like to visit and why?
France. We have been planning a European trip for a while now, after many years of being forced to watch the Tour de France I actually want to go and experience it! The French alps, the beautiful food and I suppose Paris would not be too bad to finish the trip….

What is your favourite dish to cook?
I love Cooking, my favorite dish to cook is chocolate fondant. I have a recipe that is fool proof, I will share it with you next time I make it.

Salt or sugar?
Sugar! See question above...I try to limit myself! (I keep a weekly food diary for my trainer, so that helps)

What are your must have make up or beauty items?
Bio-Oil- It really is a fabulous product. I use it on blemishes and scars & drop a few into the bath every now and again. I used this religiously every night before our wedding to get rid of a scar (from the oven) on my hand, & it worked!  

Cleanse, tone & Moisturise- I change all the time, at the moment I am using Estee Lauder.

MAC makeup- They have training workshops, usually held at Myer or David Jones stores. I try to attend a course every 6 months and stock up on make up (girlfriends and I usually give as a birthday gifts & we go together) The courses are $120 and include a make up demonstration/ tutorial, canapes and campaign, the best part… the $120 is redeemable on make up!.

What are your favourite flowers?
Baby’s Breath, I know they are filler flowers but I just love the delicateness of them.

What are your worst vices...honestly?
Opening my Big mouth…I tend to Say what I think all the time, even if it is a little controversial. Probably not a great idea that my big mouth has taken up writing a blog.

At what time of your life were you happiest and why?
I am happiest in my life when I am being creative, and that is all the time, my mind is always thinking about what I can create, this Blog is a great creative outlet for my random Ideas. 

At the moment I am happiest when renovating our apartment, I am in love with the accomplishment of creating something to make it more aesthetically pleasing than before.

Last year I was happy creating out amazing wedding day. The day itself was amazing, but the outcome of the day was truly a big culmination of the massive amount of creativity, planning and organisation that we both put in, the day turned out magical and we could not have asked for anything more.

And now for a list of a few blogs that have inspired me, they are all well worth checking out. I would love to know a bit more about them if you are happy to play along, I would love to hear your answers

honey n fizz

Elements at home

Signed by Tina

Blog Love

Yesterday when I opened up My Blogger account I was very surprised by what I saw! I had two very special shout outs from two beautiful bloggers Elements at home and My First Little Place Thankyou soooo much girls! it means so much to me.   

 

Thankyou to all of the new readers and followers, it is good to know that it is not just my mum who is finding my little blog interesting. 

 

I Have lots of completed DIY projects coming up this week, a very good friends wedding we attended this past weekend and some Christmas gift wrapping ideas. 

 

Beautiful blogs: