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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Monday Musings - Hearth and Home


Due to an Internet glitch, I am only posting my Monday Musings on Tuesday! So apologies for the delay, but perhaps it is still Monday somewhere in the world?

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Some new clients of mine are planning to renovate their fireplace which got me to thinking about the type of fireplaces that I love. And since we are in the grip of winter here in Cape Town, I thought it fitting to show you my collection of favourite fireplaces. 



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Via My Paradissi


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So why don't you light the fire, pour yourself a glass of red, and sit and contemplate which of these you like best?


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Till next time

Sharon x


Thursday, June 21, 2012

Art - Big and Beautiful

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I love the impact that an oversized piece of art makes!  

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Whether it is an exquisite tapestry....


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....or a magnificent oil painting...


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....or a spectacular screen....


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... or even an amazing mural...


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... a piece of art on such a large scale makes such a statement.



I'll be back on Monday with some more Monday Musings. Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!


Till then


Sharon x


Sunday, June 17, 2012

Monday Musings : In black and white

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I 'm not sure if I would decorate an entire room in black and white. I might find it a bit stark and possibly too sophisticated for my taste. But I do love a black and white floor. It is a look that combines beautifully with the more mellow tones of antique furniture. It can also work equally well in an entrance hall, a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom or even in a conservatory or on a veranda as these examples illustrate.

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Black and White Kitchen Floor Tiles
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Wishing you all a lovely week ahead. My children start school holidays on Friday. Yay! No lunchboxes for 3 whole weeks.

Till next time


Sharon x