My Little Projects

Inspiration: classic country wedding

I love the whole classic feel of these images, almost effortless & timeless. A classic wedding is a simple wedding, with elegant, unfussy details... (i especially love the Vera Wang bridesmaid dress)

(i will post details of each image soon)

Inspiration: Pretty In Pink

Pink doesn't have to be sugary sweet or garishly bright. Here is a selection of cool pinks from interiors to prints to shoes...

Top row, from left: The stylish Continentale hotel in Florence, Cute peachy pink shoes from Anthropologie

Middle row, from left: I love this floral coat, other gorgeous clothes & interior products & style ideas can be found on Hall & Glory, Dotswold wallpaper from Anthropologie

Bottom row: Hand crafted marquetry for wall panels designed & made by Aryma for Stella McCartney, London

Inspiration: Print & Pattern

I think Print & Pattern may be my new favourite blog. Print & Pattern is a blog full of the latest trends in patterns and design. It is such a useful resource for all designers, and I could browse through it for hours....

Inspiration: Green With Envy

Although the rain may not be our ideal way to start the summer, it certainly is good for our gardens! Luscious green shades and zingy summer brights are filtering through fashion and interiors. I especially love this funky green chair (great for outdoors) by Jean Marie Massaud found on Porro.

From top left: Bright floral print fabric cushions from ideal home magazine, contemporary floral designs (great for wedding flower ideas) by Ink and Peat, beautiful fresh vintage style fabric designs by Amy Butler and this amazing low outdoor chair by Jean Marie Massaud (Porro Designs) found on Living etc.

Inspiration: Mood Boards

I love scrapbooks, pinboards & cuttings albums. But I love seeing what inspires other people even more. Whilst browsing Flickr I came across some wonderful collections of personal inspiration boards. Here is just a small selection:

Top row from left to right: wonderful moodboards by Sweet Nee

Middle row from left to right: Tea & cake and ML Cassid

Bottom row from left to right: Pintuck and Aunty Cookie

Interiors: Jeffrey Bilhuber

Elle Decor explore the world of Jeffrey Bilhuber this month. Jeffrey Bilhuber is an interior designer & stylist with his own company that deck out stylish New York & london apartments and even hotels. His work is meticulous, styling every detail so that the interiors have a perfect mix of cool modernity and home comfort. In Elle Decor the images of his own personal pad in New York show his eye for detail and his eclectic style.

Interiors: Cool Down Under

A couple of years ago I spent a fantastic 12 months in Australia, working in Sydney & Melbourne and frequenting many of the hip bars. We lived really near Kings Street Wharf in Sydney for 6 months and made Bungalow 8 & The Loft our local. Sydney bars felt chic, stylish and cosmopolitan. Melbourne bars on the other hand, felt quite edgy, cool and underground. Here are some snapshots of these great bar interiors:

From left to right: The Botanical in Melbourne, 2 of King Street Wharfs best bars in Sydney Bungalow 8 and The Loft, Longrain has a restaurant in Sydney & Melbourne.

Inspiration: A Fine Romance

Last year I got married and it really was the best day of my life. The only problem is that I could only wear one dress on the day! I am a true romantic and adore pink, here are some beautiful romantic inspirations.

From top left: Stourhead is a wonderful place to visit and is also a national trust wedding venue, that has a temple chapel and a fairytale castle turret Stourhead, wedding bouquets from Real Flowers, Carmen Rose gold metallic leather sandals by Rupert Sanderson on net-a-porter, handmade cream flower light garland is by Vanilla Designs, and unfortunately I can't find the link for this floaty pale pink dress but I thought it may be from Model Novias.

Inspiration: Hippy Chic

I have often been called a 'champagne backpacker' and was really excited when I spotted these luxury Yurts in Conde Naste Magazine (Aug 04). There are also some gorgeous bohemian dresses in various designers collections this summer.

From top left: Luxury under canvas holidays in France by Canvas chic, 'Barefoot elegance', beautiful dresses by Alice Temperley, a vintage ice cream van you can hire, that sells an 'eclectic' range of flavoured ice creams by Lolas on Ice, dress from the spring 07 collection by tibi and finally these fabulous boots by Gucci.

Inspiration: Young At Heart

There are some wonderful websites offering cute products for adults who don't grow up. I have ordered the letters from viaLetter for my husband, a really unique gift.

From top left: Handmade 'love heart brooches' by Lapin & Me, 'summer fun bunting' from Lovesmelovesmeknot, 'red sweater home made girl in chair' by artist Julie Arkell from Earth Angels Toys, cut out letters that you can send as gifts from viaLetter.