Journal

studio visit klein reid

  Whilst in New York I have made some awesome new friends James and David are Klein Reid, they produce an amazing collection of ceramics out of their studio that I had to visit whilst in town of course! click here to see and learn more – I love New York!  

win 2 tickets to melbourne workshop with the broad place

My friends at The Broad Place (who taught me how to mediate) are traveling to Melbourne to host an afternoon workshop at The Art Series Hotel on Saturday 2nd of May on the essence of how to live a High Grade Life. It will be filled with philosophy, ground breaking thinking and practical ways in which […]

NYC

store visit schatzi

Some times when travelling you find the best things by accident – I was just walking along Mission Street  and stumbled across Schatzi a really cool vintage Home and Personal Effects store that I loved! Schatzi 1908 Mission Street San Francisco

new stuff from castle and things

The Castle and Things  collection is always full of colour and fun, It’s true Im a HUGE fan and I’m loving these new things available now – click here to see more and to buy online

colourful san francisco

San Francisco is full of colourful street art especially off Valencia and Mission streets Im totally loving it!

cloth book

I may be away but I’m still keeping you up to date with whats happening back home! For over 20 years Julie Patterson founder of Cloth Fabrics has been designing and printing textiles ( all made in Australia) her work crosses many mediums including soft furnishing and rugs – She has a very distinct style […]

see you this wednesday nyc!

See you this Wednesday night for my next Book signing with Bludot 140 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012

store visit march

I must admit I love a city tip whilst travelling and to be honest I have been given a lot for this amazing trip Im on. Whether it’s something to do or see , somewhere to eat or a store to vist, i have love so many of these suggestions – feel free to keep them […]

bend goods

Whilst in LA I met the super cool guys from Bend Goods ( Thanks Daniel!! ) and visited their equally super cool studio ( and i mean SUPER cool) I love their mid century style and fun use of colours. Founded in 2010, Bend is a design and manufacturing company they design functional products for the home […]

blues, timber and brass

Currently Im loving mixing Timber and Brass with shades of Blue –  Blue is one of my all time favourite shades just like the ocean and the big blue sky!  This decorating mix is classic, calm and casual and yet still Modern. Why don’t you give it a try! Here are some great finds from […]

san francisco

So hello from San Francisco! so far I have checked in to The Good Hotel –  checked out the Golden Gate Bridge and the famous Painted Ladies (its’ a term in American architecture used for Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details) you know […]

melrose trading post

One of my favourite places to visit in LA is The Melrose Trading Post vintage market at Fairfax High School (corner Melrose and Fairfax) on Sundays. You will ee sure to find all kinds of cool stuff, Vintage clothing and goods, Plants, Crystals and a whole lot more. If you love vintage flea markets this […]

the piece collective

The Piece Collective is one of  my moist favourite stores here in LA, I always have to head back when in town- I mean take a look at the front of the store, I think its one of the most instagrammed and pinned on Pintrest images ! have seen. It has a cool edit of […]

griffith observatory

LA is HUGE and I love the view of the city in all it’s expanse from Griffith Observatory It’s one of my favourite places to visit here a definite must do when visiting LA.

more la la la

As you can see I’m totally loving LA! Of course no visit is complete without lunch and The Ivy and a visit to Kelly Wearstlers Flagship boutique. I discovered  Crystalarium and did a little window shopping at Marc Jacobs (I’m still lusting after that bag) and Bookmarc and coffee from Alfred Coffee and Kitchen on Melrose

bludot LA

The awesome team from Bludot Furniture are hosting my 4 Book Event whilst Im here in The USA – check out their La store…   Bludot Los Angeles 8000 Melrose Ave Click here to see their Collection