Light'n Up It's Christmas!

Ho, Ho, Ho! The jolly season has begun and what better way to do it than to start with your Christmas lights.  UK stylist Suzanne Stankus and photographer Damian Russell have got all creative on us with some explosively gorgeous ideas in how to brighten up our homes. A blog exclusive folks...

This year it's time to look beyond the tree to add some extra twinkling sparkle inside your home. One word PAR-TY!

A kitty cat's dream. Peace with a handmade white stained, wood cross by UK artist Alex Goacher

Remember Christmas didn't start with the fat guy in the red suit. It's about Virgin Mary popping out baby Jesus. So why not illuminate her with some fairy lights. Who cares if your not religious this will be the talking point for visitors all over the break.

Enough with the twee and bring in the Polystrene chains. This is soooo Tim Winter with a Stankus and Russell twist. Think statement, statement, statement... oh and Bambi

photos by Damian Russell 

  There is never enough dining chairs so make sure you stock up and never let them go. I love mix and match but why not try to stick with one colour... LOVE IT!

This shoot makes me giddy. Suzanne and Damian probably don't know this but they inspired me when I started out in Australia to do what I do. Their shoots have always been breathtakingly beautiful and what makes them stand out is how they create IDEAS that most haven't thought up. Suzanne started her career styling at British ELLE Decoration under the editorship of Ilse Crawford and then moved onto styling the iconic Habitat catalogues. Damian has helped set the tone in how modern interiors are photographed in our favourite magazines. The duo have been working together almost forever. If your about to set off in creating a new campaign then this is your team. And for the rest of us who love to have fun at home then go crazy with festive lights and brighten up your space.

Cheerful Soul

As you know I'm feeling a little flat this week but I have prescribed myself a pick me up. A dose of: a splash of colour. I love vibrant colour used bravely and when it pops against a white backdrop like this I want to eat it. YUM YUM!

Pictures via Marie Claire Maison

Yep it worked I feel better already. Does this home put a smile on your face?

Which Bookcase Are You?

Have you ever considered the furniture you have chosen in your home can describe who you are as a person?

Are you a social person who enjoys to be with a group of friends and meet new people?

Do you prefer to opt for things outside the box and enjoy things to be a little left of field?

Do you believe rules are to be broken?

Do you love beautiful things around you but find it hard to take risks?

Are you a perfectionist and you can't stand anything to be out of order?

I would love to know which Lago bookcase you are and why

Design For A Lifetime

It's moments like these captured by iconic photographer Jurgen Teller that last as memories for a lifetime. If you are an architect, interior designer or a homeowner always keep in mind the memories that will be created in the space you create. Don't design for now design forever.

Jurgen Teller with Son in 2005 New York Times Magazine