My little sisters bedroom- Designer wall decoration

Because she listens to her big sisters advice & was directed read my post wardrobe inspiration - wall decoration - my little sister along with some help from mum made a feature wall in her bedroom using her favorite designer shopping bags. I really love this idea as every bag tells a story. 

I remember the big white Chanel (secret) bag bottom right was from her 21st birthday present, Mum & I snuck out of the hotel in Honolulu to go and purchase a pair of sunglasses she had been coveting. We asked for the "secret" bag just in case we ran into her on the street......all I can say is lucky we did!.

 She has a Key/ padlock obsession...

The brass & marble side table @ Home

Here are some photos of the side table in the lounge - sorry for the blurry late night photos (I will take some proper lounge photos when I get a spare minute at home in natural light). The table is so convenient & I love that the table ties the chairs in as a permanent fixture in the room. If I am blogging at home you will usually find me sitting in a Black Velvet chair with a remote & wine in hand - hence the practical styling of the remotes on the side table.

PS: I am in dire need to update the wall of frames behind - I am thinking 8 large frames in a 4 by 2 arrangement- What do you think? .

Fabulous followers-

Please don't forget to enter the giveaway Here

Ebay Find- Side table

In the 40+ degree heat on Saturday afternoon I dragged my dear husband to Western Sydney to pick up this beautiful brass and carrera marble side table. You can't really tell from the shocking listing picture but it is amazingly stunning & totally happy with the steal price of $8...+ about $30 in petrol and tolls. It is now sitting proudly between the black velvet chairs in our lounge room, the brass on the table matches perfect with the brass nail head trim on the chairs (photos to come).

Not an ordinary RUE post....

You might remember from the current issue of RUE where Kim Johnson and Jo Walker from Desire to inspire were interviewed. It has stuck in my mind since reading because they were asked the question.....

"2010 design trends you'd be happy never to see again"

I have been pondering the question for a few days "What 2010 design trends you'd be happy never to see again?"

My answer- I don't want to see another Hermes Birkin Handbag featured/ styled in a room. Don't get me wrong I love the Hermes Birkin it is a super stylish beautiful crafted handbag - But- I think that look has been done and done and done.

And I now pose this question to you.....

What 2010 design trend would you be happy never to see again? 

Unpredictable wedding photo inspiration

Sometimes unpredictable items  make for the best wedding portrait backdrops. 

(Images are by Jonas peterson )

What a great transformation of the regular old backyard Hills hoist clothes line.

Or the clean lines of corrugated water tanks.

The February Giveaway

It is the first day of February & time for the monthly giveaway. 

I am super excited about this one!!!!!!

I mentioned back in November 2010 that I was lusting over a Gold bowl that was featured in Lonny magazine, you are very lucky as I have one bowl to give away to a Black Velvet Chair follower.

The beautiful bowl is white and copper and is made of paper mache, it comes from Etsy seller etco and measures 3 1/2 inches wide & 1 3/4 inches tall, this would make a perfect catch for your rings or jewelry.

(Note: not designed to hold food or liquid)

How to enter the giveaway

1. Be a follower of Black velvet chair.

2. Leave a Comment on this post - Tell me where you would put this bowl or what you would put in it?

As usual the winner will be calculated by random.org.

Entry is open to all Black Velvet Chair followers- I will post worldwide.

Entries close and the winner will be announced midday Friday the 18th February 2011.

My very first art purchase

As soon as I saw this stunning painting on my blog roll I knew it had to be mine, for those of you who read Sketch 42 you might remember seeing this painting? Well someone named "Samantha" snatched it up within a few hours.....That was me!!!!

So last Friday I was full of giddy happiness when the DHL man dropped off a large flat box to my office. On a side note- next time the construction crew ask to see your new painting don't show them- I had men asking if I would like to buy their children's artwork. Ummmm OK your child's painting is great but it does not compare to this piece of art.

The real test was on Sunday when hubby returned from a trip away, I was nervous what would he think as he always tells the truth.... Consensus? He loves it "Great colours, good choice hun" (what can I say my man knows good style).

I have placed it in the dining room & coordinated a few bits and pieces on the sideboard to compliment the colours, I feel so lucky that I get to gaze at it when I am in the kitchen as it makes me feel so happy.

I am thinking of a thin silver metal frame to compliment the silver bottom of the Eiffel tower chairs- what do you think?. 

Via Nicole Cohens- Etsy store here

I am now pondering what the *stylish* men in the construction crew have on their walls at home?