amanda mclauchlan

I came across Amanda McLaughan via desire to inspire. Her photography is genius - so beautiful, simple, creative and natural. Simply stunning!

stylish christmas decorations

These pictures demonstrate that using grey can create a beautiful Christmas look.

images via The Style Files

all over now

I came across this neckalce at Luella & June - isn't is gorgeous!? The "all over now" necklace is created by Elva Fields (it's well worth checking out her website).

I might need to add it to my Christmas list!

lesley dilcock

I came across a book at my sister's house recently and as soon as I opened the cover I became completely captivated and could not put it down!

"Global Style: Exotic elements in contemporary interiors" is written by Lesley Dilcock and the photography is by Catherine Gratwicke. The images are gorgeous - stylish contemporary interiors with global influences.

Lesley Dilcock was one of the founding members of the UK edition of Marie Claire, becoming its first fashion director in 1988. Clearly, she still has a good knack with design and style more than 20 years on!

I gravitate towards interiors that encompass global design - so creative, unique, eye catching and symbolic. This book is simply divine!

mark tuckey

I have been adoring the furniture Mark Turkey creates for quite some time. I even occassionally find myself popping into his Melbourne store to browse his beautiful pieces and imganing them in my own house one day!

With a team of 15 experienced furniture makers, Mark Tuckey designs and creates original furniture (chairs, tables, cabinets, beds, storage, etc) from new and recycled, predominately, Australian timber.

If you haven't come across Mark Tuckey furniture (I am forever finding his pieces in homeware magazines), then it is well worth visiting his website and even his store (if you're located in Melbourne or Sydney).

I hope your enjoy looking at the pictures as much as I do!

new arrivals

New vintage kantha throws have recently arrived at iley and I'm so excited! They're beautiful.

Sourced from Rajasthan, India, the kantha throws are created from vintage cotton sari fabric and delicately handsewn. Each throw is unique - not one throw is the same.

Perfect as a quilt, blanket, or to cover over a bed or a favourite armchair - I'm so tempted to keep one for myself!

stump stool

Apologies I have not posted for a few days - I have been in Hong Kong on a shopping trip with my sisters! We had a ball, but it was exhausting! I don't think I have shopped so much in my life!

Anyway, back to reality now and back to blogging (which I missed!).

Below are three stools, harvested from a fallen maple tree, and upholstered in white leather. I can just imgaine these stools in an all-white room - how cool!

Image from Cumulus Project.