L.O.V.E

To say I love these insanely beautiful chandeliers is an understatement. 

However, something tells me I wouldn't quite be able to afford the price tag, but I'd be a very happy bunny if I happened to own one! 

Stumbling across these beautiful images is precisely why, at times, random web surfing is productive and not a complete waste of time! 

Found over at a lovely blog African Daydreams....somehow!!

I'm completely in agreement with Tapiwa, the author of the blog, describing them as 'gently floating creatures from the deep'. These beautiful fittings reminded me straight away of giant squid or jellyfish. Very elegant and ethereal ones at that!!! If you simply can't live without one, take a look at Willowlamp's website and I wish you all the best making a decision!!! 

Happy weekend everyone! x

All images: Willowlamp

Things are a changin

Beginning right here.

Those of you who know us, or those lovely people who have been following this blog, will know that just over two years ago, both Steve & I set up our practice, Coachhouse 8 Ltd, leaving behind 26 cumulative years at a local architectural practice.  What was both an extremely exciting and also slightly daunting time, has turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made and has also opened lots of doors for us in the process. 

This lovely Victorian terraced house is one of them and will be keeping us extra busy over the next few months as we will be converting what is currently an old office into a lovely family home for us both. This is another exciting stage in our lives which we're really lucky to be embracing and I'm hoping the diary of renovations will also become a refreshing new phase on this blog. 

I really hope you stay tuned to follow our progress and I'll be sure to keep you up to date with the day to day decisions, and knowing Steve & I, disagreements!!! 

Thanks for listening. xx 

165 days later...

Hey there, remember me?!

No, I really don't blame you! Things have been pretty busy these past few months and I'm not even going to pretend I'm great at multitasking, so this little blog right here unfortunately slipped by the wayside, (again!!!)  

No more I tell you, no more! From now on I pledge to be a better blogger (I know you've heard this one before), a better multitasker, and I promise to post more exciting images to make you wanna pop back for more!

I'll be back tomorrow to let you know what's happening round here as we've got a few exciting things coming up, but in the meantime, here's some happy memories of the past few months.

Not one,

not two,

but three awesome weddings of three very special friends!

I was so happy to be a part of these special days, each and every one amazing in their own unique way.

xxx

All images: my own

Today's Delights

This gorgeous book which was delivered this morning.

Creative Walls by Geraldine James.

I found it hard not to sit down and read it from cover to cover!

Little peeks of wonderfully creative homes and stunning imagery.

Very inspiring indeed!

This calligraphy found whilst immersing myself once again in Delight By Design.

Blair's blog never fails to enchant me.

The Hydrangeas in our office.

Am I weird when I say I could stare at them all day?!!

Ok, perhaps a little bit, but the varying shades of the petals really are amazing.

Definitely one of my favourite flowers without a doubt! x

All other images: my own

Lusting after...

...this floor!!!

Interior by Mim Design found over at the lovely In My House blog.

Do visit their website if you get the chance...the walls to match this floor are pretty darn good too!

Image: via Mim Design

A right Royal weekend!

Larry and Bonnie -

Summing up exactly how I'm feeling after the wedding of the century (how gorgeous did she look?!) and a weekend spent with not one but two crazy dogs. Hmm, would love to be away on honeymoon! Happy 1st May everyone. x

Why I love Living etc (so damn much)

You turn the page and this stares right at ya!

Think I need to find somewhere for this one!!

Here and available here.

Images: Jim Thompson