I Saw I Smiled

To make a crappy day brighter 

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I didn't know what to blog about, 

so here are some random images that made me smile.

If you've been following my blog you know I love all things Catherine Martin. These are the 4 covers of the Collector's Edition Vogue Living Australia she edited several months ago. The issue was simply lovely cover to cover, and between cover to cover. 

Image via Studio Pip and Co

Pretty anyone-can-do. Image via ish&chi, though I think the original image may be from Decor8. 

Black&Spiro interior that takes a weird alcove and makes it better. I found the image on VT Interiors Library

I like porcelain. And heads with things sprouting from 'em. "Behind Quiet Veils of The Blue Willow" 2001 by Red Weldon Sandlin. Picture: Newark Museum via NYTimes

Catherine Martin

Its about time someone has challenged the Florence Broadhurst stronghold on Australian interiors. Why didn't someone tell Catherine Martin earlier she'd be perfect for the job? Set/production/costume/art designer (someone obviously didn't tell her it isn't humanly possible to do everything either) for Moulin Rouge, Romeo&Juliet, Strictly Ballroom and the upcoming Australia. The stories didn't have that much of a hold on me (sorry, Baz) but the sets were riveting and lingers on your mind. There are features of her and her amazing home in this month's Australian Vogue Living and Home Beautiful. Look out for her stunning black "Lace" wallpapered entryway - it's a religious experience.

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Her designs made by Designer Rugs. "Pheasant" and "Acacia"

"Lace"

"Feathers"
"Peony"

Catherine Martin at home, with Nicole Kidman's costume in the background. First image below is from Home Beautiful, following images from Vogue Living.