Saturday, March 28, 2009

High Tea @ Brabourne Farm




High Tea at Brabourne Farm

Saturday Afternoon
12pm to 3pm
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First Course
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Selection of Delicate Finger Sandwiches such as Ham, Gruyere Cheese and Peach Chutney, Smoked Salmon and Cucumber, Egg and Watercress

Selection of Savoury Baby Quiches
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Champagne

Second Course
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Fluffy Home Made Scones with Clotted Cream and Montrose Farm Raspberry Jam
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Third Course

Selection of Sweet Treats such as Cupcakes, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Citrus Tart, Strawberries with Creme Brulee, Chocolates
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Continuous Filtered Coffee and a Selection of Fine Teas

Friday, March 27, 2009

Have a Lovely Weekend!


Image - Etsy - marinkel

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry ....






How perfect are these laundries - washing and ironing would be a pleasure in such beautiful rooms (well, may be "pleasure" is a bit of an exaggeration, but you know what I mean!).
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Image 1 - Sandra Lane via Sarah Kaye - Images 2, 4 & 5 - Cabbage and Roses Image 3 - Unknown

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Vivid Sydney


Vivid Sydney - A Festival of Music, Light and Ideas

It's All Black and White


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I love black and white rooms like these - do you love them too? Black does an amazing job of bringing together odd pieces of furniture and creates a stunning and beautiful effect that gives a fresh and elegant look to any room.
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Image 1 - James Merrell Image 2 - Nate Berkus Image 3 - Michelle Young (Lizard Agency) Image 4 - House to Home Image 5 - Redcover

Love .... Snowdon


Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Summer Breeze





Close your eyes. Imagine a warm summer afternoon - ice tinkling in the lemonade jug, dogs barking in the distance, the smell of newly mown grass, a gentle breeze playing through these beautiful muslin curtains. You're getting sleepy ......
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Image 1 - Vogue Living Image 2 - Lara Moss Image 3 - Cabbages and Roses Image 4 - British Homes & Gardens

Love .... Bird Cages






Image 1 - Andreas von Einsiedel Image 2 - Tripod Agency Image 3 - Earl Carter Image 4 - Anson Smart Image 5 - Hank Brandsen

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Dressing for Dinner

Love this eat-in kitchen - the chippendale chairs, the marble-topped table, the pendant lights, the painted floor ..... mmm gorgeous.

I sincerely hope Mr Ralph Lauren's PA has my correct address on file as I think this would be the perfect place for a Christmas lunch - I'll have to watch the post for my invitation.



Although all of these dining rooms are different styles and sizes, they all look so inviting and each has a distinctive and individual look - love the chairs, candles, lights .... everything really!
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Image 1 - Domino Image 2 - Ralph Lauren, Country Homes & Interiors Image 3 - Home Image 4 - British Homes & Gardens Magazine Image 5 - Anthony Albertus

Love .... Monograms






Image 1 - Unknown Image 2 - Wayne Vincent Images 3 & 4 - Laura Resen Image 5 - White on White, Stephanie Hoppen Image 6 - My Home Ideas

Monday, March 23, 2009

Pool House Heaven



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I'm the first to admit that I'm the original landlubber and water is just not my thing, but I do love these gorgeous pool houses - they'd be the most perfect place to spend a day relaxing by the pool. Even I might be tempted into the water!
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Image 1 - Polly Eltes Image 2 - David Duncan Livingston Image 3 - Jeff McNamara Image 4 - Evan Skler Image 5 - Eric Cahan

Love .... Magnolias




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Images 1 - 3 - Flickr, Image 4 - Etsy (loriotndorr)

Sunday, March 22, 2009

.... And So To Bed






These all-white bedrooms don't look clinical because of the different textures and layers that have been used. Dark floors, beautiful blankets, pretty doonas, throws and cushions give the rooms a simple but sumptuous feel. What a beautiful place to wake up!
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Image 1 - Elle Decor (Roger Davies) Image 2 - Contacts Image 3 - Home - Creative Interiors for Everyday Living Image 4 - Vogue Living Image 5 - Deborah McLean