Bright things outdoors....

I really do love cushions outdoors. It makes for such a beautiful relaxed space. Yesterday was such a warm day, i just cannot wait for summer to hit. Lovely cocktails, longer days and back to the beach. On countdown. Must get our outdoor space all gorgeous again ready for these favourite parts of summer. Kellie xx

Source: Turquoise Tulips & Bliss x

Afternoon thoughts...

Darling spring like spaces, teamed up with stylish fashion this afternoon. The gorgeous shot with the blooms reminded me I must head off to the flower markets this week to check if peonies are in yet. I'm on countdown mode to have a lovely bunch at home- one of my favourite parts of spring time! Kellie xx

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Source: Home Designing, Going to the Chapel Tumblr ,The Decorista Tumblr, NetAPorter x

Colour outdoor inspiration...

More colourful, stylish outdoor spaces teamed with stunning fashion. Clearly I have spring on the mind... Only a month to go. It's always strange to read about the weather on the other side of the world and it's stinking hot! But in Sydney, it isn't quite starting to warm up! Kellie xx

Outdoor areas from House to Home and dresses from Net A Porter x

A relaxing and lovely outdoor space

Even though I have seen this outdoor space so much in blog world lately it hasn't hindered my love for it. That stunning fabric on the tablecloth is just stunning and works so perfectly well with that furniture and printed pink fabric!

Image via House Beautiful x

Blue and white, hydrangeas and a pool!

It still might be pretty cold in Sydney at the moment, but that certainly isn't stopping me from thinking about summer and time spent around a beautiful pool, sipping a cocktail or two.

This darling outdoor space suits me perfectly with all that blue and white decor and those delightful hydrangeas blooming away on the table. Seems that I do adore coloured piping as well at the moment. What a fabulous place to sit back and relax... Now back to work to focus on 'serious' things!! Kellie xx

Images via Elle Decor x

Red trim - a winner!

I tend to never be drawn to red in interiors. I a bit the same with clothing as well, like it on others, just not for me. I think it's to do with me having blonde hair or something silly like that. I did however adore the red in this delightful outdoor space. The red trim on seating look amazing, especially teamed up with the black, high gloss cane. There is still hope for me and red to develop a strong, long term relationship! Kellie xx

Image via Jeffrey Alan Marks 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

Gorgeous, gorgeous cane...

Whilst the view here is delightful, what I was most interested in was that painted cane furniture! What a beautiful colour and just shows you, that old cane furniture I know Mum has hiding away in the garage, with just a tiny amount of effort, can come up looking stylish and new again. Throw on a gorgeous cushion or two and you have a winner! Kellie xx

Image via Vintage Home x

Quick DIY: An outdoor coffee table at my place

Mum popped by on the weekend for a quick afternoon tea and decided I needed to give our outdoor table a quick DIY facelift. This table has been painted all sorts of colours and this week I have used a Porter's Paint {Duchess Satin /Ambassador Stirling colour) to make it look pretty. The metallic finish is such an interesting look for an outdoor piece but nonetheless I was delighted with the result and was happy to see it sparkling alway in the natural light.

I also couldn't resist showing you that bunch of yellow roses. Such tiny little flowers on each stem but so, so many of them. Think I might have to find more over the weekend. Kellie xx

Photos by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy x

Hiding in a pretty tree house

Fancy hiding here today? We'll hide together I won't tell anyone... Kellie xx

Found here. x

Bees and ribbon.....

Generally i am not a yellow kind of girl, i think i have changed. Firstly there are the cakes and lollies, the ribbon is stunning and the little bees... Well it's all just too fabulous if you ask me.

Love this stuff, makes me inspired and happy. 

Kellie xx

I love this gorgeous work, see it all here. x

Indoor & Outdoor.....

What beautifully styled spaces. One outdoor, one indoor. I am constantly looking for new ideas and gorgeous products that are interesting and unique. There are so many things here that appeal to my senses.

1. Outdoors.

2. Indoors.

Very beautiful and inspirational....

Source: Elle Decor, Megan Park, McGuire, Madeline Weinrib, Anthrpologie

Planning for spring time!!

My lovely husband is going to build me a deck (he is an accountant by the way). The  motivation for this is that i have this gorgeous umbrella and just don't have the current space outdoors to fit it properly to really enjoy it! My umbrella is similar to this image below, apologies for the quality, just couldn't find one that was nicer, many other images seem so tacky! It's winter here in Sydney, but it won't be long and spring will be here!

So as my husband works out how is going to build this deck and what he needs to do it, i am going to focus on what i do best! What type of outdoor furniture should i select for outside. See i could do a table and chairs sort of thing, but, i really want it to be a place we can laze around and enjoy the sunshine, read the paper or have cup of coffee...

What sort of style do you prefer? I have found some ideas here...

The gorgeous umbrella just like mine! 

I do love the plants and beautiful furniture here.

I wonder if my accountant husband can work out a way to suspend these fabulous baskets :)

Now i didn't want table and chairs but i do love this fabric and use of beautiful colour.

Source: Elle Decor, Real Living Magazine, Haute Living, Graham & Green

Gorgeous outdoor furniture

 

Kate, my talented best friend recently shared with me this Robert Plumb faux bamboo outdoor furniture range and i have to say, i adore it! The colours are lovely and the printed fabric is such a refreshing change to the outdoor furniture we have been seeing of late!

Source: Robert Plumb