Some more delicate settings...........

Simply stunning settings.............

Delicate things..........

Some gorgeous delicate settings.......

More French inspiration......

Simply stunning...............

All things with French inspiration...........

This very stunning French inspired entrace shows how white in many washes and shades can have a dramatic impact.

New Beginings.......

I am very excited about CS Designs new beginning.........
I am now focusing on Interior Decorating and Design so watch this space for lots of decorating tips and gorgeous new spaces and homes that I have discovered.
Enjoy!

We sometimes need to create a lovely quiet space for ourselves when it is time to be creative.  Clear the mind, make your own special space, add some special favourite things and have some creative fun.....

Spring..............

To touch, to hold, to look, to smell, to taste:  the sensual aspects of life are there to be nurtured and encouraged.

Engage the senses and explore the visuall elements around you.  Douse your sensibilities with tactile elements, encourage and incorporate colour and texture into your home and garden to make life an altogether more spirited and rewarding affair.  Have fun!

Gorgeous French inspired clothing...............

Our gorgeous French inspired clothing has arrived in store.  Here is a sneak preview.

Family.....................

Family Living by Judith Wilson

This very inspiring book shows how to create a flexible, fun and stylish environment that everyone can enjoy.  Whether your kids are babies or teenagers, you have an only child or a gang of four, the book addresses all the practical and decorative issues.

This is a very fun book to help create that perfect family home.

Winter Warmers......................

Winter warmer
Keeping it simple....................
Comfort food, being warm and a sense of home.
I can remember as a child being tucked into bed in winter with a hot water bottle.  It was that comforting feeling of  "I am home".

I have passed this tradition onto my children and they love nothing more than jumping into bed with their hot water bottles. 

So gather your family and cook up a delicious meal and enjoy your time together.

Here is one of my favourite recipes.......

Pan-fried veal with soft polenta and blue cheese.

4x 200g veal cutlets

2 gloves garlic, crushed

1/4 cup chopped oregano leaves

2 tbl spoons olive oil

sea slat and cracked pepper

11/2 cups chicken stock

11/2 cups milk

40g unsalted butter

1 cup polenta

150g blue cheese, sliced

Place the veal, garlic, oregano, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat.  Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.  Add the veal and cook for 5-6 minutes each side.  Set aside and keep warm.

Place the stock, milk and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to the boil and gradually add the polenta, whisking to combine.  cook for 1 minute, whisking continuously, until thickened.  Top the polenta with the veal and blue cheese to serve.

Enjoy!

My favourite piece....................

This is my all time favourite lighting piece...............................

Sensational!

Mix it up a little.......................

Mix it up a little............................

Combining different looks is very exciting. This is a gorgeous hotel in London where they have combined luxury with a contrast rough look.

Combining old with new is a fovourite of mine and I love the feel this gives to a home.

Have some fun and mix it up a little.

Where I'd like to be.....................

I would love to escape to this gorgeous setting...............

My favourite things.........................

A few of my favourite things...........................

I love houses in the Hamptons, vintage old pieces, any kind of sitting chair to curl up in and read

a good book, my dog and my gorgeous kids and husband.

Winter warmers................

Winter Warmers....................
Good coffee and beautiful chocolate by the fire on a cold winter evening is what I love.

The indulgence range of books have a fine selection of sweet treats.
Coffee
Chocolate
Cupcakes
Petits Fours

Each book in this beautifully embellished series is a celebration of vintage style, a bygone era when dressing up, serving tea in fine china and writing personal thank you notes afterwards was simply good manners. The recipes include both the classics of their time and new, more adventurous tastes and textures.

A series of books to be adored.................

New Stock arriving daily................

New stock is arriving daily and we are very excited with our new homewares range in store.

Gorgeous kitchen canisters and tea chests complemented with beautiful linen.



Our fun new range of word are an ideal way to make any house a
home. These are available in red, white, black and natural.

Keep your eye out for our new website which will be up and running by next week. Lots of our products will be on display.
Cheers have a great week...................

White washed mango wood furniture............

Wood that has been white washed can create a versatile backdrop. Adding splashes of colour for impact or keep it relaxed with neutral tones of cream, taupe and biscuit. Displays of coral, shells and timber pieces can look great and can conjour up thoughts of lazy days spent scouring the beach for treasures.

ELM TOPPED FURNITURE

These gorgeous free standing pieces are topped with a rustic recycled elm wood. This wood lends itself to both coastal and country styles of decor. Its rustic and durable nature will stand up to the most rigorous treatment and our harsh summer climate. Perfect for out on the deck or inside as appealing and practical everyday furniture.

CLOTHING AND JEWELLERY

The benefits of natural fibres have long been celebrated for their practicality, durability and plain good looks. We have a large range of cotton, linen and silk dresses and tops in a great range of colours, bright reds, lime green, soft pink as well as the ever versatile navy, black and white.

We now have an elegant range of jewellery and accessories. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets, handbags, scarves and shoes. Something to suit everyone.

Keeping warm this winter.................

Keeping warm this winter needn't be a problem. We have some stunning cotton quilts in soft printed pastel colours.

The kids haven't been forgotten, with a range of bright fun girls and boys quilts and doona covers, cushions and throws that will be sure to make bedtime something to look forward to.

Book of the week...................

Flea Market Style by Emily Chalmers.

This eclectic book is full of creative and affordable ideas. Flea Market Style gives you all the information and advice you need to create a distinctively original home.

This is a really fun way to decorate your home.

Enjoy!

One person's trash is another's treasure..................

One person's trash, as the saying goes, is another person's treasure.

I have a love for old vintage pieces, these are not always expensive pieces but beautiful pieces that could tell a story or two that have been cherished and loved and have lived a life somewhere long ago.

So instead of heading to the town shops, try an old market or a garage sale or even a second hand shop.
I love to rummage through an op shop and find old cutlery, fine bone china tea cups and vintage fabrics which look great transformed into cushion covers.
Many a time when I have been to a market I have wished I had bought a bigger bag or a cart with wheels on it.
Some pieces will be welcomed as they are but others will need tender loving care or in need of some urgent repairs.
There is no other feeling like the one of achievement after restoring something old and shabby
back to beautiful piece that will be cherished and loved.
Be inspired...............