Thank you Adore!

Thank you to Loni for featuring Oliveaux in the current edition of Adore Home magazine! I am happy it is a long weekend here....will be nice to spend some time reading. Have a lovely weekend! Ax

Happy Snaps

I thought I would share some of our latest Instagram photo's of our front window. We did a quick rearrange this morning at the shop because our beautiful bone inlay chest of drawers sold over the weekend. I love the combination of pink and green which is just out of sight on the front two chairs — so cheerful, especially as the weather is cold today compared to our normally warmer Brisbane weather!

Our Jonathan Adler vases with David Austin roses from my garden. They look delightful, like little fascinators and they smell absolutely beautiful. Fresh flowers always make me happy! Hope everyone's week is going well....Ax

Beautiful details

As you know I always love looking at homes for sale online and this weeks browsing has uncovered some beautiful examples of the lovely architecture we have in Brisbane. So I thought I would share one of the homes I am loving this week, which is currently for sale....The Queenslander architecture originated in the 1840's and is generally referred to the style of home in our region. This is such a stunning example of the beautiful details these homes have!

Amazing windows and french doors!

Hope you all have a wonderful end to the week....Ax

{Images via realestate.com.au}

Sneak peek...

Isn't this just the cutest garage? The lights were installed last week and were the finishing touch on the old barn, which has been completely transformed into a garage come workshop space. I especially love the new doors which were custom made. It has been a non-stop effort since January on the cottage for our clients...it has been a privilege to be a part of the journey and to see all the progress and hard work that has gone into making this a lovely home.

The old door came off another barn on the property and looks like it has always been there. More images of this lovely home soon.

We all love a giveaway..

To celebrate the arrival of Jonathan Adler in store, we are giving away a JA Pop Candle to one of our facebook followers - all you need to do is comment on this link for your chance to win. Good luck and enjoy the weekend!

French bistro chairs

I hope you all had a lovely Easter break. We had wonderful weather here in Brisbane and I spent the long weekend catching up with family and friends....nice and relaxing! This week it is back to work at the shop and organising client projects which is always fun and never really seems like work!

Kitchens are one of my favourite spaces in a home. The addition of great bar stools always completes an island bench and is worth getting right. One I am very fond of is the French bistro stool. They comfortable and practical while adding a certain charm to the kitchen don't you think?

Oliveaux French Bar Stool

The bistro chairs look fabulous in this dining room. I love the colours and relaxed feel of this dining room.

Oliveaux French bistro chair

Today at Oliveaux....

...our shop footpath today

I am very excited to received our delivery of Fiddle Leaf Figs which we will sell at our shop. As you all know I love to add them into the homes we decorate. They add such a wonderful sculptural element to a room. The challenge for our clients has always been locating them around town. So we have decided to add them to our footpath!

Classic Ginger Jars....

Our new front window display is full of beautiful blue and white ginger jars and vases. I had some fun this morning re-arranging the window and unpacking new stock. I love using these classic blue and white pieces on client projects.

Our new garden planter works well either inside or outside.

I love the use of the planter in the courtyard of Mark D. Sikes home.

Blue and white planter in store now at Oliveaux....

Our shop window display

{image credits: 1. Oliveuax 2. House Beautiful 3. Habitually Chic 4. Oliveaux 5. Oliveaux}

Weekend reading...

It has taken me all week to find enough time to sit down and read the latest edition of Lonny.

It is wonderful to see them back again.

Have a lovely weekend!

Gorgeous Garden

As you know I love gardens and this Sydney garden is simply beautiful....I rediscovered this home while flicking thru my files this afternoon!

I arrived back yesterday from Sydney where I spent the weekend catching up with my sister and doing some buying for the shop. I am always inspired by the beautiful harbour and architecture of the homes there.

{images from House and Garden}

Dreaming of the Riviera...

Daydreaming of escaping to the French Riviera, the sultry air, beautiful waters and coastline...is it ever to early to start planning?

Fuelling my desire for an escape to the beautiful mediterranean is the fabulous new 'Cote d'Azur collection of indoor/outdoor fabrics...I look forward using some of them very soon. However, in the meantime after enjoying a very warm week in Brisbane and I will be content just to relax by the pool this weekend.

Happy weekend...Ax

Christmas Joy!

{Image: Anna Kern}

Well, most of the Christmas preparations are done...presents are wrapped and almost ready to relax for the holiday season - there are always a few last minute things to do!

May your Christmas be filled with friends, fun and laughter! I am looking forward to Christmas day and all that it means...

Merry Merry Christmas dear friends

...and a blessed 2012....Ax

Loving this classic style...

These gorgeous images are from the latest edition of House Beautiful which was a wonderful read this month. I love the black and white entry way of this classic beauty! Lots of white paint with black accents and timber...add a few decorative pieces and a great lantern...voila...a wonderful entry.

Mixing some of my favourite pieces...a chinois feature chair, cross stools and great fabrics. Gives this room an updated look on a traditional style. I always love being surrounded by books not to mention they add both decoration and along with the different textures it all works together to give interest to this neutral living room.

Island style...

Oliveaux

We have been rearranging the shop this morning and unpacking new things that have arrived in. I am loving so many of the pieces and have resisted taking some of the home for myself! One of our wonderful client's popped in with some beautiful big frond's this morning which we have put on top of our Caribbean buffet. I love how they give an island feel and add's some life to the front of the shop...perfect for our warm Queensland weather as they last really well in our heat.

Thank you also to Ivy & Piper for the mention in the latest edition of their magazine. Be sure to take a look as there are so many wonderful things featured.

Enjoy your Tuesday...Ax

p.s. Oliveaux will be open late for the next two Thursday nights leading up to Christmas....so stop by and let us help you find that special gift. We will also wrap it for you!