Slow down Santa...Slow down

Does anyone else fell a little overwhelmed by how quickly Christmas is speeding towards us.

I am actually almost done with my gift shopping, my tree is all decorated & looking fabulous.

 I have all of my gift wrap & ribbons ready to go!

The christmas day celebrations will be at my brothers house, so minimum thought or effort is required by me for the day.

Are you hosting the festivities this year or do you get to put your feet up & enjoy someone elses hospitality?

Why do I feel like this little Santa in the above pic???

I feel life needs to slow down, just a tad!

The past month has brought about so much change in our lives, all positive but hectic all the same.

Seeing my older 2 children instantly transform into adults has thrown me a curveball I was expecting them to do this, one at a time, with 2 years between them.They both have full time jobs, dreamchild no1 has moved  out & is living 4 hours away at her fathers house. She is really happy &  earning great money& with  only  7 more days to wait to get the results from her higher school certificate exams, fingers crossed she gets the mark she needs to get into University.

These are pics from her Year 12 formal (Prom)

Time to cut the apron strings Trishy & accept these babies are grown ups!!!!

How about you, do you think 2011 could do with an extra few weeks or will you be glad to see the back of it & start fresh for 2012???

CHEERS

Trish xxx

P.S I will post some pics of my tree soon, I have been enjoying seeing all of your amazing Xmas decor!



Table scaping

I  had to share this beautiful dining room table scape with you.


 dining room design by Chicago kitchen and bath Rebekah Zaveloff

There are so many different elements at play here, I guess you would say its an eclectic take on a traditional style

 design by Chicago kitchen and bath Rebekah Zaveloff

I love glass & silver teamed with timber.

Chandeliers always make me swoon!!!!

A simple floral arrangement is something I would like to master.

 The colour scheme is very warm & inviting.

A rather relaxed take on what I imagine to be the formal dining space.

What do you think, love it or hate it????

CHEERS

Trish xxx

Spaces to love

I have had these images saved to my drafts for a while now & thought I should share them with you.

Prepare yourself for some divine eye candy!!!!

living room design by Toronto interior designer Jennifer Brouwer

I am seriously loving this look. I am hoping we can afford to put timber floors in the dream house & then I will work towards talking the dream guy into painting the internal doors black, I don't like my chances though, its a little to out of the ordinary for him I think!!!

closet design by Toronto interior designer Jennifer Brouwer

Is this the most incredible wardrobe you have ever seen? I love the mirror doors...

contemporary kitchen design by San Francisco architect Mahoney Architects & Interiors

A beautiful room with a tranquil view...

traditional family room design by Detroit home staging The Yellow Cape Cod

There are those black doors again, not to mention that stunning wing chair, don't you just love it?

traditional staircase design by Seattle general contractor Logan's Hammer Building & Renovation

and here we have a great little study nook atop a very lovely stair case...

& do I spy another black door?

traditional entry design by San Francisco architect Gast Architects

traditional exterior design by San Francisco architect Gast Architects

Whats not to love?

I especially fancy those stone walls...

traditional living room design by San Francisco architect Gast Architects

The same stone repeated on the fireplace...I am all for continuity,

inside & out

contemporary kitchen design by Minneapolis architect Charlie Simmons - Charlie & Co. Design

As you may know I am a little obsessed with white kitchens so it would be NO surprise to see one in this post.

Isn't she pretty!!!

contemporary kitchen design by Minneapolis architect Charlie Simmons - Charlie & Co. Design

Fabulous!!!!!

traditional bathroom design by San Francisco general contractor Dijeau Poage Construction

I'm just going to put my feet up here on this little window seat & dream for a while, the kids will never think to look for me here..

He He He !!!

Which one was you favourite?

Now I know the beautiful wardrobe/closet is naturally every ones first choice, especially if it came full of designer clothes, bags & shoes,

Sooo

I will let you have a second choice....

Oh & what do you think of the black doors, have you, or would you, be daring enough to paint your doors black?

Have a tremendous week everyone!!

CHEERS

Trish xxx