The Perry Beach House

This month I have a feature in The Australian Womens Weekly on a stunning beach house owned by the Perry family.

This house is in the same beach village that my little houses are in and I met Justine and Andrew after a stroll along the beach one day.

I can remember what the house was like before they bought it - indeed we had considered buying it ourselves but turned up too late at the auction! It consisted of two very rundown old fibro shacks which they kept and joined together with massive awnings. Justine has decorated it with a combination of minimal modern and vintage which works really well with the old house with sleek renovations.

Its a great escape for the Perrys who wanted their young children to experience the uncomplicated fun of extended holidays at the beach. Lately whales and their calves have been coming close into the beach.

You can now rent it - contact www.outriggerawnings.com.au

More Xmas decorations...

I really love some of these festive decor ideas from Living Etc Magazine. Its great to see ideas for a modern interior, like the one with the orange chair with simple "JOY" letters on the hearth and hand drawn bauble on the pillar.

The simple idea of baubles on plain vase is nothing new but a good one to remember.

Festive Decor Inspiration

Each year its fun to come up with a new decorating ideas for the festive season. Here are some unusual and stylish concepts that have taken my eye. I love the oversize baubles hung over a small-ish table and the simple idea of a card or paper tree on a mirror.