which way up.

Traveling around New Zealand and you can't get much better than this! A day out at Lake Matheson - can you even tell which way round it goes?

muted tones.

 

I love the muted tones of this Cornish home featured in Living etc.  My favorite features are the stained glass panels in the door, the large wooden kitchen table, wood paneled walls, log fires and the comfy seats waiting for someone to join them with a hot chocolate and a good book!

sneak peek.

I have been missing my local cafe in Brighton called 'The Mock Turtle' that serves the most amazing array of cakes and home baked goods. So I have decided to draw a cake display instead.. here is a little sneak peek of what I have done so far. Will post the finished illustration soon.

down under.

My time in Australia has nearly come to an end. I have traveled from Perth all the way up the West coast, across the North of the country and back down the East coast ending in Sydney. It was a lot of driving with many beautiful sights and a lot of kangaroos. I was even lucky enough to see 3 koalas in the wild! Here are a few shots I took along the way.

a home for books.

One of my dreams is to have a bookshelf so large that I need a ladder! I have so many books and magazines scattered around my home that it would make things a lot simpler if I had one huge bookshelf covering an entire wall - not only will it mean I can organise my books but it also adds a great focus point to a room. There are so many options when creating bookcases whether it be an entire wall, spread over two floors, framing a window, around a door frame or even as a door.

real living.

I have not even finished reading this months issue of Real Living but already I feel the need to share some of the gorgeous pictures from these Australian homes. The bold bursts of colour realy add to the summer feel of these homes - if only we could have the same outdoor spaces in the UK without fearing our cushions would get soaked by rain!

happy camper.

Today I am off to buy a camper van for my trip across Australia - very excited!

when in perth.

Got a few days in Perth? Here are some of the recent experiences I have just had and certainly recommend them to anyone planning a visit.

Take a guided tour through the stunning gardens of Kings Park and finish it off with a picnic overlooking the skyline of Perth city.

Swan Valley wine tasting ... maybe a little too much! hehe.

Get a birds eye view.

Visiting the E-Shed markets along the harbour front

Finishing it all off with some fish and chips on the beach watching the sunset!

happy snappy.

Just some happy pics by Jen Gotch for a bank holiday Monday - hope everyone is enjoying a day off work! x

textile creations.

I have just been in Java, Indonesia, where bird catching is a very popular pastime and each house is decorated with birdcages displaying a variety of birds signing their heart out. Abigail Browns birds are a beautiful alternative and are suitable for indoor decoration. There are many species to choose from - above are a few of my favourites.