My Nod to Spring

It’s a little weird that I am sharing my spring vignette with you and it looks like this outside.  But that is Spring for ya, especially here.  Just yesterday I was excited to see the bits of green peeking through my yard and today it’s a full blown winter storm.





This is just off my garage entry.  We call it the “shoe cabinet” and I usually like to do a little bit of seasonal decor on top of it.  For spring I like a simple, sort of garden-y, cottage-y feel.  A blend of *AsCloseToPastelsAsIget* colors but nothing to matchy-matchy or themed. 


*A couple quick tips for arranging accessories… Vary your heights and colors in such a way that your eye easily follows the flow.  Also, leave some space for the eye to rest.  I like to have a variety of textures and elements that compliment each other. Group like items and try to add interest and your own style.  Play around with your layout and make it feel good to you, that is most important.





I have my eggs and dollar store moss pieces {LOVE} piled in a sweet patina planter with a wire trellis.  I used to have sweet ivy growing in this but I killed it with my brown thumb it somehow died. :(  I may try again.  Then I got this cute stone urn that had the sweet little bird on top.  It was only $4 and very cute, but as I was putting it into my car I broke the little birdy off.  I was just going to glue him back on but then tried this boxwood bush in the hole and liked it!  So the little bird friend is just hanging out below. 
 



I have a rustic ‘Home Sweet Home’ sign stuck in the back with a mirror and my little colored glass bottles on a sweet doily to the other side.  I have had these little bottles for 11 yrs!  I heart them.





For a bit of the unexpected, I hung my dollar store hanging planter with my version of the jute twine eggs, on my lamp with some ribbon.  The planter was black and I painted it and aged it a bit.  On my eggs I wrapped some moss bits and extra vines I had around them.  They turned out really cute, but I am not gonna lie…I added the vines because I did a impatient job of wrapping my eggs and there were some spaces.  I like the final result.  (sorry about the darkish picture)





I hope you enjoyed my  “Nod to Spring” Vignette.  I hope it is not snowing where you are, and I hope you have a Merry Christmas  Happy Easter!  

I’m linking up with…

Announcing IDESIGN!

Capella Kincheloe Interior Design is excited to announce a new service, IDESIGN. 

Sample Dining Room Part of IDESIGN Package

What is IDESIGN?  IDESIGN is a low-cost option for those who want to retain the interior design services of Capella Kincheloe Interior Design.  Done entirely online, IDESIGN is ideal for those that have a limited budget, want to decorate in phases, or are do-it-yourself types.  I create the room that you want despite distance, budget, or time constraints.  IDESIGN works for large or small residential spaces.

How does IDESIGN work? First, to better understand your design aesthetic and taste, you fill out a questionnaire about your home and lifestyle.  Also include 5-10 inspiration images pulled from magazines, books, stores, etc.  You send low-resolution photos of each wall and measurements of the room.  I provide detailed instructions on how to do this.  This is the Client Package. 

From these materials, I create a personalized design experience.  In about 2 weeks, you will receive the IDESIGN Package, with detailed information on your personalized room design.  This typically includes suggestions on paint colors, wallpaper, windowcoverings, flooring, furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, mirrors, item reuse, and fabrics.  You will receive a detailed floor plan with furniture placement.  You will receive a list of my sources, online and if applicable, local, to purchase the suggested design elements.  At this point, the execution of the design is left to you.  You can follow my plan exactly or use it loosely in your own time frame.   

IDESIGN Rates? Cost is $500 per room for IDESIGN Package.  

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The Lindrum 58

Metricon Homes

This home is offered by Metricon Homes, a prominent project home building company, which I had the pleasure of walking through a few days ago, and I must say, it was simply a "draw-dropping" experience. The overall white theme was striking and yet inviting...

I loved this home, just loved it to bits!

The open plan living/dining overlooking the alfresco is noted as spacious and clean looking.
Metricon offer this home, the Lindrum 58, for a base price of $442,400. Yikes!

I have to say, the kitchen in his home blew me away!

The white contrasted with dark timber was simply divine...

This bedroom is not the master, simply one of the kids rooms with it's own ensuite and WIR, not too shabby!

Here's the Master!

The master bedrooms in these large project builder homes are always gorgeous, and this one was absolutely stunning. Spacious, relaxing, elegant and stylish!

This is a perfect example of how to do an elegant effective WIR.

Designated Home Theatres are now a "given" in luxury contemporary homes, even we have one here in our new home! Friends who visit us, and live in older smaller homes, are always "awed" by our home theatre! They are simply luxurious!

...luxury like a fire place, which really offers only little warmth, and ducted heating renders them unnecessary anyway. But doesn't it look nize!!!

An upstairs balcony with shutters for privacy, love it!

Of course it has a designer pool to match!

Indoor/outdoor rooms are so "in" right now, we call them "alfresco".

AND here is the Master Plan if you like, notice how every bedroom has their own bathroom and WIR!

And what does their website say about their home!

WOWEE

Unusual Furniture Design pics

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Beautiful Grande Brighton Beachfront

My Favorite Home to date

Property Summary

PRICE CATEGORY: Over $9 Million

Category: House

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3

Garage: Double

Close to: Melbourne: 9km (direct line)

I just can't remember when I saw a home and fell in love instantly, but this one has achieved that for me.
Rather whimsical, romantic, modern, inviting, warm... blah blah blah

Doesn't this room just blow you away!

And then there are these rooms to follow!

It just gets better...

I notice this home is open for inspection tomorrow, I wish so much I could get there, I just don't see that happening!! damn
I'd love to ask the agent more about the interior decorators...

Do you know how bad I want to walk up these stairs - so bad...

What an amazing bedroom!

This home is the epitome of beautiful, to me.

Those lights over to the right of the view, that's Melbourne city in all it's glory!

And this is the wonderful Brighton Beach, 10 mins to the city!

AND here is the Master Plan if you are interested!

AND here's what the Agent said!

Absolute Golden Mile Beach Frontage

Elegantly renovated 12 months ago bringing the c1939 family residence back to former glory, this property offers luxury beachfront living in Brighton’s Golden Mile.

Hollywood styled heated pool overlooking the bay
Marble kitchen with Miele appliances and built in dining overlooking the bay
Home theatre
Panoramic bay and city views from most areas
Beautifully finished formal and informal rooms
Main bedroom boasting bay views, dressing room and en suite.
Four further bedrooms
Three bathrooms
Study
Hollywood style pool set in a private garden overlooking the bay, 8 camera security, cellar, 4 gas log fires, heating/cooling, surround sound, 4000L rainwater tank, double garage.

WOWEE