New York. New York.

My lucky, lucky cousin is entering the fray of New York City at the moment. Since flying in from Sydney town, she has been delving into local flea markets, visiting Brooklyn Ikea and making a little space of her own in her student flat...we may just have to pack up our bags and head over there for a visit.

This is where I would be heading if I went there - based on a fleeting visit years ago and discoveries through my blog travels...New Yorkers I know this is not even the tip of the iceberg!

Number One has to be Anthropologie...doorknobs and curtains and jewellery oh my

Second is the Metropolitan Museum of Art - yes the divine Alexander McQueen exhibition is currently showing.

Third would have to be the Brooklyn Flea. I would just need a shipping container to bring back all my finds.

Fourth would be Broadway. I think I would have to ration our show intake..

Fifth the Metropolitan Opera. As an occasional singer I would love to dress up to the nines and go to the 'Opera'.

Renee Fleming

Read all about it...
A gorgeous new book which will also guide a designer through their NYC travels is The Stylists Guide to New York by the wonderfully creative Sibella Court...

Sibella's home in NYC when she lived there

Images: Diane James, Shelter, MET, Brooklyn Flea, Broadway.com, Renee Fleming, Moodboard

Morocco. Brighten Up Your Day.

I am yet to travel to Morocco, but the colour and vibrancy of design seems to be a hallmark of this culture rich city.

I have tried to steer away from the tiles and pavilions and instead give you a sense of the magnificent colour that Moroccans have around them everyday.

I can see some beautiful bright pops of colour appearing in my jewellery collections...

Images: Blog Lovin, Rozzie, National Geographic, Completely Totally Madly, Peter Svarc, Arabic-food

I Love Paris.

I love Paris in the Springtime.....well it's nearly Summer and I'm not in Paris, but who can resist a few gorgeous shots of this romantic city.

It is just too hard to do it justice in a few images, so here are some black and white portraits which remind me of the city's creativity, elegance and joie de vivre...

Black and white photographs just add to the mystique and cool factor of this city don't they....


Images: Elainev Photographer, Hip Paris, Photaouf, Sartorialist, Etienne Muslin