Sleepy Saturday

It's just another laid-back, relaxing day for little old me. Today I'm going to laze in one of these...

 from here

...until I drift out of bed, oh look, here I am...

 

here 

..and have a leisurely one of these...

here 

... before spending the day here...

 here

Wait, that's someone else's life. Here's what I'll really be doing...

I'll be cheering in the crowd....

here

(looking exactly like this of course)

 ...watching this...

here 

...and this...

  here

...and this... 

 here

...and you know what, I wouldn't have it any other way. Although I must admit, the first scenario is rather appealing at times!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend,

Kerri x

It's on my list.....

.....of  must-haves for the renovation of our home. A large, covered, glorious timber verandah, that is. Painted white of course. With a pitched roof, exposed beams, beadboard, and all sorts of other lovely bits and pieces. Just like one of these....

all images from here and here

Happy Friday

Kerri x

Flower power

Morning everyone,

I've been painting for many years now, and I find it interesting to go back through my photos and see how my work has changed and evolved over time. 

One of the things I enjoy most about combining my art with interior work is being able to custom design artwork to complement my design schemes. In keeping with a floral theme, I thought I'd share a few of the large-scale floral commissions I've had the pleasure of painting.

'oriental I'

'oriental study III'

'bouquet II'

Have a great day
Kerri x

Bathing beauty

Hi all,

Now that the renovation of our main bathroom is all but complete, we can start on the ensuite. As it's just for the two of us, and all teenagers (and occasionally husband!) will be banished, we can be a little more adventurous, and luxurious, in our selections. In the interests of consistency I plan to incorporate some of the elements of our main bathroom, but overall the plan is for a room with its own individual look.

The room is small, so the use of more luxe materials like marble won't break the bank. One thing that's certain is colour - most definitely white. I'm thinking a marble-topped vanity, white tile, and a serene atmosphere. Here are a few inspirational examples to get things underway.

david jimenez 

james michael howard

country living

unknown - sorry

atlantabartlett.com

Dreamy examples, don't you think? Now, how to choose just one.....

Happy Wednesday
Kerri x

Pony boy

I'm always on the lookout for unique pieces, those things that add charm and individuality to a room, reflecting your personality and style. These things can't be bought in one shopping trip; they need to be collected over time.The lovely Lauren over at Pure Style Home recently did a fantastic post on the topic of 'undecorated' spaces and her words really struck a cord.

I firmly believe every room should contain at least one unique or vintage piece. It needn't be expensive, or valuable, but the fact that it can't easily be bought by all and sundry is what makes it so special. Art made by your children, something collected or gathered on your travels, or a piece chosen just because you love it is what it's all about.

I loved this little pony as soon as I saw him. He once would have been an old rocking horse, but his handles and base are long gone. Regardless, he's just perfect and is the sort of piece you could add to a room for instant charm.

what a sweet little face!

Isn't he lovely?

I'm not sure where he'll end up, whether I'll keep him for myself or if he'll live with a new owner. But that's besides the point. I do know he'll add that special touch wherever he is.

Enjoy your day

Kerri x

The big reveal...part 1

Morning all,

Before I unveil the first of the paintings I mentioned here, I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who popped in to my blog and for all your lovely comments - you've made my week! This little bloggy community is so encouraging and supportive and I sincerely appreciate those of you who took the time to visit and drop me a line.

Ok, so here's the first look at the paintings for my young client's room. There will be two more to be added to this triptych, but this is the first.

Here it's previewed in my daughter's room - it has the best light

With these paintings, I wanted to achieve an aged, vintage look, so the background is heavily textured, almost like old plaster. I always try to add texture and movement into my backgrounds, as I find it adds that extra dimension. We've used a cherry blossom pattern, using the de Gournay wallpaper as inspiration, but as these works will be in a child's room, I wanted to keep it looking young and fresh, and a little less 'perfect'.

There's lots more to add to this room, including soft furnishings, window coverings, lamps and accessories, and I'm enjoying every minute of it!

We're doing white roman shades trimmed with pretty ribbon...

like this

...similar to these (imagine with a pink trim)...

image from here

...and lots and lots of other goodies.

I  have a few other tricks up my sleeve for this room re-do. Let's just say that the artwork arrangement won't be quite what you'd expect. Intrigued? Curious? That's the plan! Tip..there was a little hint in my original post.

I'll show you some more of this little project soon, I promise.  I'm having too much fun for it to be over just yet!

Happy Monday,

Kerri x

Don't forget....

from here

.....to pop in tomorrow for the first peek at the paintings I mentioned here.
Hope to see you then!

Kerri x

Paint it Pretty

image courtesy australian home beautiful magazine

 
The latest issue of Australian Home Beautiful arrived in my letter box this morning, and I just had to post this image. It's a pretty combination of modern elements and vintage pieces, with the addition of this hand-painted floor.

You can achieve this look without going to the effort and expense of painting your floor. I've often painted canvas floor rugs to give a similar look without committing to something so permanent. They look great in kids rooms, they're sealed so they're tough and washable, and can be stored away when you feel like a change. And even better, you can keep them to pass down to the next generation.

Have a great weekend everyone, I'll be back in the next few days with the finished artwork I mentioned in my previous post. Stay tuned!



Kerri x

Sneak Peek

 
Hi all,

I don't know about you, but it seems the weeks are flying by, and the last few have been ridiculously busy. Today I plan to take a breather and get back into my studio for some long overdue art therapy.

At the moment I'm working on some paintings for a lovely young lady's bedroom. I'll be back tomorrow to show you the work in progress, but here's a look at some of the inspiration behind the design scheme:

from designzie.com

from chip.lv

from thepalmgifts.com

from here

Have a great day everyone!

Kerri x

Bedroom makeover

My youngest daughter has very definite ideas about how her bedroom should look. For her 7th birthday, she decided she wanted her walls painted pink. Not pastel pink, HOT pink. Every wall. After much aggravation discussion, we agreed that she should have one wall hot pink, the others white.

She loved her room for quite a few years, changing bedlinen, furniture and accessories daily often. I would arrive home to find she'd completely re-arranged everything. By herself. Dragging things if necessary. Determination is not something she lacks. Anyway, she announced one day she wanted a whole new look. White. Everything - walls, bedlinen, with a few silver/taupe accessories. To say I was surprised was an understatement. But I wasted no time organising to have her room repainted.

Here's the before (actually during) :

And here are a few of where we're at so far:

I love this photo - she was little five-year-old flower girl

We're still working on some things here. I'm painting some new artwork as we speak, and we need to replace the window coverings, but she loves it so everyone's happy. I should add that she plans on a career in interior design. Somehow I think she will do exactly as she says!

Enjoy the rest of your day

Kerri x

Inspired living

Morning all,

I just found this image tucked away in my file. If you're lucky enough to have the space, why not copy the owners of this home and combine a library and dining room.

The room is in the home of Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Fitzsimons, in their beautiful Federation home in Sydney. When describing her home, Lisa speaks of  'fresh flowers, books, dogs and kids'. My sentiments exactly.

Here are a few more pics of their home

 

  

Have a great day

K x

images by Prue Ruscoe/

Stonewalled

I have a thing for stone. Strange I know, but I love the look and feel, the texture and colour, and if it's old and aged, more's the better. Combine it with ocean views and a bush setting or two, and it doesn't get much better as far as I'm concerned.

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

  

  

......delicious

K x

images from here