Archive | April, 2011

Trends we love….Red Coral

Red Coral accents have always been a favourite of mine. The deep red skeletal form of coral is appearing in a myriad of homewares, from cushions, towels and napkins to jewellery, dinnerware and candles. Incorporate this vibrant interior coastal accent into your decor for a splash of oceanic style. The contrast of white and red works best. [...]

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Seashell Gift Boxes

Just arrived…our new Seashell Gift Boxes. Gorgeous. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter Sam ♥ You may also like:Coastal Obsession of the Month – Lobsters!Autumn has arrived…..Plumeria Coastal Home – OPENING IN BRONTE DEC 2012We’re OPEN Sunday 21 April!

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Gucci Summer Campaigns

I first started working for GUCCI in 1996, it was a love affair like no other. The history and tradition, the smell of the nappa and the iconic GG logo, I was hooked. I prided myself on presenting that boutique as per Italy’s specifications. The lillies had to be just right, the scarves and ties [...]

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LOVE LOVE Retro Australian Surfing Monthly from the 1960′s

We can’t get enough of these Aussie re-prints onto canvas of ‘The Surfing World Monthly’ magazines from the 1960′s. They capture the innocence and beauty of the surf culture in Australia at that time, from the long boards to the gingham bikinis. The very FIRST issue of Surfing World from September 1962, Vol 1 No. 1. [...]

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Behind the scenes…cheezels and seagulls.

Another photo shoot another flock of seagulls, must have been the cheezels we had. Big thank you to my assistant on the day, Monique. Her ability to balance at the edge of a cliff for the perfect shot didn’t go unnoticed and she was duly rewarded with a free  lunch for all her hard work [...]

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The beauty of Mother of Pearl

Mother of Pearl also known as Nacre is the iridescent substance that forms the lining of fresh and salt water mollusks. The chief sources are the pearl oyster, fresh water pearl mussels and the abalone. These mollusks are normally found in the warm tropical waters of Asia, Japan and California and can be also found in the [...]

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Autumn has arrived…..

A nip is in the air, and I LOVE this time of year, how did you spend you weekend?? Our Retro Australian Surfing Magazine prints have arrived!! On stretched canvas and framed, in homage to the Australian Surfing culture…..can’t wait to shoot them down at the beach. But the weather has turned here in Sydney and [...]

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We aim to please and reward…free gift time YAY!

For the month of April, all orders over $100 will receive our cute Montego Urchin Collection. Cream, Lilac and Pink Urchins all waiting for a home, be quick only till April 30th – which is also my birthday:) such a great day lol http://www.coastalhome.com.au/ You may also like:The beauty of Mother of PearlAustralia’s finest Shell [...]

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Tropical Trend – The Monsterio Leaf

It’s appearing on cushions, wallpaper, jewellery, lighting and placemats and I can’t get enough of it. The Monsterio plant is a native plant of Central America and grows naturally in the jungles as a creeping vine. The perforations in the leaves are an adaption to it’s natural environment. The holes allow the water and wind to flow through the leaves during [...]

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It’s hard to hire good help!

I love receiving new stock, and shooting it for the catalogue. I always have my little 4 legged children to help me with the process, they pass me drinks, make sure the lighting is right and order in takeaway. No thats a lie, they do nothing, they look bored most of the time and fall [...]

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