A colourful house

I am absolutely a lover of white house but occassionally I come across a fabulous home, full of colour and i just adore it. This is one of those houses. The colours are a smashing combination and would look absolutely divine internally as well. The greenery works a treat as well, giving it such an ornate, stylish feel to the home. Kellie xx

Source: La Belle Vie x

Masses....

Masses of gorgeous blooms, a mixture of fabulous colours and just enough on this beautiful and simple home to give it an outrageously wonderful pop of colour on those three front windows. I always love this tone of paint on a home, it accentuates the gardens perfectly. Kellie xx

Source: Design Darling Pinterest x

Bunches of blooms ...

Our lovely, what were little geraniums suddenly became out of control and needed a big trim. Consequently after a whole lot of cutting back on Sunday, i was left with lots and lots of gorgeous little bunches of flowers, I found all the little glass vases I had and popped them around our home... Below is a couple of bunches on the end of a side table with other bits and bobs.

I also noticed that our first hydrangea flower has come out! I was very excited to see it as our back garden feels a bit green, not too long before the green should turn into a whole lot of gorgeousness. It also means that many of my other favourite flowers will be almost available at the flower markets - spring/summer is always my favourite time of year!

Kellie xx

Ps. I received lots of emails from lovely readers who asked if they could have a little longer to enjoy the 20% off so decided that it will extend til next Sunday (16th Oct 2011) - enjoy! xxx

Morning blooms

Look what I picked this morning from my garden, with all this rain we have had in Sydney, the hydrangeas have gone mad!

Garden joy

Spring time prettiness. Loving those suspended glass vessels too! We spent lots of time in the garden yesterday, it's so good to see all my favourite hydrangeas starting to show signs of life again. I look forward to having little bunches of flowers inside, courtesy of our little garden. Kellie xx

Source: Style Me Pretty x

Patience, patience!

This divine image reminded me that my lovely little sweet peas still haven't bloomed yet... Fingers crossed they are not too far off. I just adore the fragrance of home grown sweet peas. Kellie xx

Image via Style Me Pretty x

Garden party...

I thought this was a gorgeous image! Those large glass windows, the white furniture, the soft floral arrangements and the beautiful trees in the background. The perfect setting for a divine lunch... Kellie xx

Image via Tiny White Daisies, fashion from Net-a-Porter x

Blossoms and where I have been

Oh this lovely picture reminded me that cherry blossoms should be in season very soon. I adore them and always wanted to have one in my garden. With my short attention span and their very limited flowering season i decided that it's probably best to simply buy a bunch or two each season. Oh, and in gum boots - yep i could definitely do that!

On a side note, apologies for being a little absent this week and not visiting your gorgeous blogs. Unfortunately things have been very hectic but I plan on spending lots of time on the weekend catching up with you all xxx

Image from Dress, Design and Decor via Everything Fabulous. x

Having to be resourceful...

Times are tough. My garden of flowers is almost non-existent. It's kind of in between season, too early for my annuals like sweet peas so i've had to become resourceful and see what I can find around my garden. Still, any flowers are good flowers to me.

Think I really need to make a trip to the flower markets and find some lovely roses to keep me happy over the weekend. Kellie x

Photos by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy x

An easter surprise

Just when I thought all my hydrangeas had gone to sleep for the year there was a pretty surprise out the front.

Photos by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy

R.I.P Flowers in Garden

Well it's official. The Sydney sun has absolutely toasted almost every flower growing in my garden. The only thing that is still going strong are my lovely petunias who can't get enough of it. Well the others are burnt to a crisp. I thought I would share with you what I salvaged for my little entry way. The splashes of colour I do like. Kellie xx

Photos by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy

Pretty Wednesday Things

Perhaps I need pretty things as it's the middle of the week. Once this day goes by I feel the weekend is only a peep away. For my next significant birthday I am going to have a lunch outdoors, something full of flowers, sunshine and lovely, girly food (sorry Luke). Kellie xx

All from here. x

Pretty little petunias!

I adore annual flowers. I popped out to the nursery today and bought lots of gorgeous petunias for the front and back garden. My taste tends to change like the wind and I often find myself getting sick of things. I think this is why annuals work so beautifully for me, by the time I am ready for a change the season has ended and I have to move on to something new. Plus they work perfectly around my staple items of hydrangeas and gardenias. Plus annuals especially petunias are full of fabulous colour and brighten my day! 

From here, here, here, here and here. x

Delightful outdoor living

I do adore outside living spaces, in seeking inspiration for my own garden i saw these beautiful designs courtesy of House and Garden magazine. I love each design for very different reasons.

Whilst i generally don't gravitate towards Asian style interiors i absolutely adore this outdoor living space in the first image.... How amazing is that stone tub surrounded by the pond!!! 

And of course here is something so typical (and perhaps boring) of my taste. My favourite hydrangeas mixed with magnolia's and beautiful fabrics on those cushions. So pretty.

What a deck and a half! How natural and elegant is this final design. The natives are divine and incorporates conservation and recycled water. Just fabulous.

Source: House & Garden

Spring garden... Where has the warm weather gone?

I found this picture on Elle Decor, the table top is so pretty. I also love all the flowers and bright cushions that deliver such a lovely and sweet vibe. Its getting colder here in Sydney as we are moving closer to winter, this picture makes me think of a sunny, spring Sunday morning... Sitting in the sun with a newspaper, pot of tea, my husband and my gorgeous dog Lily.

Tea anyone?

Source: Elle Decor (garden image)