I simply love Satara's outdoor furniture. Their peacock chairs and day beds are stunning. Here is some inspiration for today...
We had a bit of an overhaul at Divine Finds today. Our stock has been leaving the shop really quickly (thank you to all our customers who keep coming back for more!), but the down side is that the shop can look a little worse for wear sometimes! Our beautiful seagrass cane lounge, Bentwood rocking chair, trestle table, garden stand, adorable mirror and assorted chairs all left the shop today leaving it looking almost as bare as when we came in. Here are some pictures of what we managed to pull together by closing time.
Many of you have probably already heard of Vintage by Lou Lou, so this blog may be no new introduction. Lou always have a fabulous range of vintage finds and a really appreciation for the history of a piece - whether big or small. The girl behind the 'brand' is absolutely as lovely as her goods. I met Lou through her ebay store and was fortunate enough to purchase a number of pieces while I was initially setting up my store. I found a kindred spirit. Above are some of the photos off her recent blog featuring the Ipswich markets (a project I know she is passionate about). If you have a spare weekend it would definitely be worth a visit and you will always find Lou there with loads of goodies. Lou is currently working on a range of blue and white cushions and seat pads for my store. I am so looking forward to posting some pics of her handy work. If you haven't checked out her blog it is well worth a look! 
I am sure I am not the only person in the world who has forgotten their sister's birthday (please tell me I am not!). I knew it was coming up some time this week. I just didn't register that it was TODAY! Anyway, just in the nick of time I whipped up a 'last minute' birthday high tea. No flowers. No fancy gifts. Just simple home cooking enjoyed by our mum, my sister's children and mine. Sande from 'A Gift Wrapped Life' would be horrified! At least I can make it up to her next year. 
I feel like I have a truckload of chairs to renovate when in fact I only have a dozen. They are piled up on my back veranda which is acting as added motivation to get the job done! I am really looking forward to choosing the fabrics that people will be sitting on for the next few years....quite a privilege really! I'll be out shopping for tables (and a few more chairs!) Monday night so these treasures have friends. Please feel free to send my your ideas...brainstorming with brilliant minds is always fun!
Setting up my shop always comes with a few extra benefits...like vintage shopping! There are some beautiful finds in the Woolloongabba Antique Centre and this exquisite piece was my favourite for the day. Are these not the most beautiful colours for a lamp? I totally love it! I can imagine it surrounded by pale blue striped sofas and floral drapes! 
I am currently working on a new range of blue and white cushions with the wonderfully artistic, "Vintage by Lou Lou". These delightful fabrics will mark the beginning of the creative journey. I am dreaming of a large denim cushion with white pipping teamed up with a smaller floral cushion with ruffles...but who know what ideas Lou has in store. While this process is going on my husband will be painting up some adorable cane. Hopefully when the two meet we have perfection! Stay tuned for the result.
