Ned Update & Thank you!

I just wanted to thank you all for your lovely emails about Ned. He is doing very well and has been enjoying his visits to Black & Spiro each day this week immersing himself in fabric samples, trimmings, fabric remnants and well anything he can sink his teeth into. Thanks again for your kind thoughts and well-wishes!

Black & Spiro Today

After a few requests for some more Black & Spiro Tutu cushions, I've finally had some made. There are only 2 currently available in the shop {as per the design above} if anyone is interested.

Breakfast Inspiration

If you haven't already seen this blog, Simply Breakfast written by photographer Jennifer Causey, then you must right now. I adore her recent Paris Breakfast. Such a simple yet beautiful pleasure to enjoy and yet if you're anything like me in the mornings I just don't spend the time. Jennifer has inspired me. Maybe I should prepare a special breakfast for my boys this Sunday morning.

It's a Summer Night Party in my Secret Garden.

Summer Party anyone?

You are all invited to my imaginary summer party tonight and
every night this week, in case you missed tonight.

There will be fruity frozen drinks, lanterns of coarse, all of the flowers in the garden are blooming and the sun is just setting. The pool is perfect for dipping in toes and for anyone who has the courage to jump in. The Ipod is playing my Favorites Playlist and there is a mouth watering spread of fruits, dips and hors d' oeuvres on a most beautifully decorated, candle lit buffet. Help yourself and enjoy, Heidi

Image via Flickr, Liquid Sky Arts


Image via Traditional Home.
Image via Ariella Chezar. She is the BOMB!



Image via Christina Schmidhofer.

Another Job In Progress

Here is another little job I have been working on. I will post more pictures of this one as it evolves also. I found these vintage lamps and had the orange and white patterned shades made to work with the client's existing Karlee Rawkins painting....a completely different look to the job in progress I posted yesterday.

Job In Progress

I thought I would show you my new Annabel Sofa with a box pleated skirt which I had made based on an old style for a client's beach house I am working on at the moment. I am teaming the sofa with these navy and white stripe frilled cushions I've just received back from our cushion workroom. I can't wait to see this house come together. The fabric on the sofa is one of my favourite Ralph Lauren fabrics. I'll post photos once the job is completed, I promise!!

Dream Beach House.

I ran away this past weekend with my husband and little boy and we went to the beach. The town we stay in has this most fabulous house in the center of it, so I did a drive-by, I couldn't resist. Enjoy, Heidi

The big door is for the boat. I love this house.

All images on this post via Heidi Claire.