The como hotel, melbourne … so elegantly refurbished

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While recharging the batteries last week with a week at the beach, I had the luxury of both starting a new book and devouring as many magazines as I could get my hands on.  Fuelled with inspiration and ideas to share, I was then promptly stopped in my tracks … technical problems … the blog was clearly not going to happen from up there.  After my initial melt down, I came to the conclusion that it was probably a good thing and maybe I was meant to actually have a holiday. 

Anyhow, here I am in my new laid back state of mind … sharing with you some of what caught my eye as I perused.  The Como Hotel in Melbourne (boutique hotel in Sth Yarra)has been slowly and quietly, with doors still open, refurbishing.  Very much of the moment,  this unusual combination of colours is elegant and very clever.  I have always loved chocolate brown with duck egg blue and aubergine … but oh that punch of citrus is gorgeous !!    

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Pure indulgence !!

PS. I think there is something quite luxurious about these deeply buttoned ottomans.

images: habitusliving.com 

Rug inspiration from madeline weinrib, new york

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Madeline Weinrib is well known for her beautiful rugs and carpets … and fabric, cushions and on it goes.  

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This rug is very special … that extra dimension which may have something to do with the fact that Madeline is also an established painter.

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Always fabulous contemporary designs and heirloom quality. Start thinking about what a rug could do to bring your room alive or tie it together with just the right colours.  A rug can be the focal point of the room … with everything else played down or pared back in terms of colour and design.  Give it some thought …  it may be the perfect touch before you start your Christmas entertaining.

 

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