Wednesday, July 4, 2012


I have only recently come across the work of this wonderful American designer and I am so smitten with her style. 




Her interiors have such an easy elegance about them.


She uses beautiful antiques but in a casual way that makes the spaces friendly and inviting, not stiff and formal.


Her colour palette is mostly neutrals with small splashes of colour here and there.


Her interiors are geared towards family living and entertaining friends.



She clearly has a love for French furniture and cleverly mixes these pieces with other styles.


Soft blues are often used in amongst the neutrals.


The old architectural elements add such a wonderful accent.


Her kitchens effortlessly combine beauty with practicality.








Her bedroom designs are romantic and understated.











The exteriors are as beautiful as in the interiors.





And the designer herself is as gorgeous as her designs.


I hope all my American readers are having a wonderful 4th of July.

Till next time

Sharon




Source: http://www.kellyharmondesigns.com

Interior Harmony - Kelly Harmon

Sunday, July 1, 2012

I have always loved the Union Jack and since it is Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee year this year, and London is hosting the Olympics, and more than 17 years ago, I managed to find myself a lovely British husband, I thought it opportune to do a post on decorating with this iconic flag.

Via This Ivy House
Perfect for cushions...

Via Eclectic Revisited
...paired with...


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...linen...


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...or leather...


Via UKTV



Via Casa Decorado



Via Heartbeat Oz

Via Nicety Live Journal
....or even upholstering an entire chair.

Via Gap Interiors

It looks great...

Via Gap Interiors
 ...on the wall...

Via Interior Style and Design

and just as great...

Via Henhurst Interiors

... on the floor.

Via Abbey Guesthouse


Via House and Leisure

It can also be used to adorn a table...


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...or cosy up a bed.

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So here's to the Union Jack and wishing all my British readers a wonderful year.

Till next time

Sharon x


Monday Musings - The Ubiquitous Union Jack

Monday, June 25, 2012


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?

Via Cote de Sud

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. 



Via Belgian Pearls


Via Latte Lisa

Via Campagne Decoration


Via Beautiful Room of the House Blog



Via Pinterest


Via Greige


Via Decorpad


Via My Paradissi


Via Particular Poetry




Via House Beautiful


Via House Beautiful



Via Doesn't cost the earth


Via Cote de Sud


Via Cote de Texas


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Via I Heart Shabby Chic


Via Roses and Rust


Via Roses and Rust


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


Via Barbie is a Bitch on Tumblr


Till next time

Sharon x


Monday Musings - Hearth and Home

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

This new creation took weeks to make and I am very pleased with the end result. I used PMC to design the middle portion and soldered bronze edging that I carefully hammered and polished. I added aquamarine and amethyst for added interest. The hinge was used to work around a challenge with the design....so here's to happy mistakes...and creative solutions!

Midievil Hinged Cuff PMC and Bronze