Day dreaming again!

 So I'm looking for inspiration, I need to change the windows, (forgot to post some photos!) I'm thinking I want to change the store around, which of course caused some groaning from those I work with! Hello! Have you met me? LOVE change...Anyway, I got a little side tracked and decided to look for ideas for my new dream house...

Of course, my winding drive.

                                                          I can't decide on which facade?

And then I thought, I've got to have a sublime entry/foyer.
I'm loving the simple clean lines and then a little drama with the beautiful french chaise. I think for those nights when one must wear a ball gown, this staircase is perfect!

                                                   .  I think I could handle eating brekky here....

                             Kitchen ideas for my doting husband to cook said brekky in.

Okay, back to reality, I've seriously got to do some work...  I'm very busy don't you know!

 Hope you all have a lovely weekend, xxxx               

Images courtesy of Architectural Digest, Verandah Magazine,Reckless Bliss.

Finally! Some Food.

Kitchen is open for business!  As of Saturday that is.  Breakfast and lunch at the Hamptons every day of the week if you wish ..Who wouldn't?!

Our very talented chef, Paul Frazer will be creating some delectables for you all!
Baked eggs and chorizo, Smashed avo on Leavain sourdough with Yarra Valley Persian fetta... Yuuuummmmm....or perhaps lashings of Lescure butter with preserves on sourdough... Hungry yet?
Look forward to seeing you!


Back to the store bits and pieces...... We've just recieved our new range of Le Creuset french ovens...SO very Gorgeous... Beautiful Mathias Provence candles (Hand blown pleated venetian glass) exquisite!

We've also decided here at Hamptons that we will endeavour to create some theatrics in our windows, so I'll be posting as they're created.. I've got a creative bunch of people here!

We've just hung out the washing this week!

BE GOOD!!!!

Happy Easter!!!! It's good Friday, which means the beginning of a lovely long weekend and some quality time spent with our amazing family..
Our move to Queensland was a lifestyle choice ( The best move we ever made!)as our eldest daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia almost two years ago. She's still on treatment and doing very well, but sometimes we end up back in hospital with mishaps..

Which brings me to write this blog! Alex is back in hospital at the moment, being an absolute Trojan... We re lying here together reading trash mags and drinking hot Milo... And writing blogs! We re hoping to be out for Easter... It's looking good! I just wanted to say a big big big!!! Thankyou to all the amazing medical staff who look after all these amazing kids... They make the stay a little bit easier...

Remember it's Good Friday... Be good and donate to the Good Friday appeal... It makes a massive difference to a lot of families...

Eat some chocolate!!!!!
Taniaxxxx

From Hell to Hamptons!

Okay... so maybe it wasn't that bad... I did always look super gorgeous in my matching pink rubber gloves and polka dotted shower cap( keeps paint off your hair).  Ahhh...  glamorous days... Anyway, its been a pretty amazing 5 weeks to get to the Hamptons, well worth it. I'm still pinching myself.  Mind you, I never want to paint anything other than my toenails ever again. We have learnt a lot along the way, so I thought I would bore you a little with some before and after photos.
      Don't laugh too hard!
 Taniaxx

The old florist facade

The now dining room

Welcome!

Luke and Dad hard at work

The wonderful Grandads that made our life so much easier

Yay! Paint!

My Dad and my Uncle (amazing electricians) put the lightshades up.

God.. I love white

My very first blog!

     Well, Hello! This is my very first blog ever!  I'm actually pretty nervous,( and a little bit excited!). We have had an amazing first week and I can't thank everyone enough for their support and encouragement.
     A big thank you to some new friends who have been invaluable, kerri@driftwoodinteriors.com.au, keren@thebrowntradingco.com.au, and Judy at info@verandahhouse.com.au. Thanks for all the kind words ladies! I feel privileged to be part of the Brissy scene and I can't wait to show some before and after pics!