The Escala Penthouse of Christian Grey { Fifty Shades of Grey }

I am currently halfway through the third book, and every little bit addicted to the story of Christian Grey (fifty) and Anna Steele. The Escala penthouse referred to is real, although the images and floor plan don't match the descriptions in the book (no secret rooms) there are still many likenesses. The apartment on the top floor of Escala recently sold for $6 million, the all-glass window home marketed with Grey’s famous piano in the corner.












Via: urban development group












Via: Daily mail

Tuesday at Home

I have been having alot of fun lately styling playing spaces around home. 

We went Skiing last week, on the drive home I picked up this beautiful blossom branch on the side of the road.

I Love how the petals fall on the buffet, they remind me of snow and cleaning.

Skiing was fantastic, I got brave and tackled a few jumps.

Here is a $10 Thriifted black ginger jar lamp, upcycled with Ikea silver GENJS Shade

Greg Natale- A touch of black {Inspired}

Greg Natale can do no wrong! I just checked out his recent work, obviously designed with the design mantra that every room should have a touch of black!

Afraid of wallpaper? {STENCIL}

I recently found OMG stencils and DIY stencils on Etsy, they make stylish stencils in fashionable patterns like Greek key and chevron.....all of the patterns are amazing, I am not sure I can pick a favorite.

PINK {Camera pics}

I have a major fascination with all things PINK, it probably stemmed from my childhood where everything was PINK (no doubt by request) pink bike, pink dress, pink bedroom complete with pink bed, pink quilt and pink bedroom suite, you get the idea.

New PINK Shirt from Portmans

My new perfume Forbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein (gift from the hubby)

My little niece Lilliana love some PINK also!

Training for OXFAM with the girls Here is our blog and Teamspace

Flowers!

Sunset last weekend

I might have just given a male colleague a pink canvas shopping bag with the words “PINK” on it to carry some files. 

Historical photographs {Inspiration}

I have developed a little obsession with historical photographs lately, I think it stemmed from an image I saw of Sydney’s North Shore Tram tracks. The obsession probably goes hand in hand with my love of antiquing, tangible visual items of a life gone by. 

Here is a little collection of photos that have tickled my fancy lately:

Central Railway Station, Sydney - alcoholic beverages price list

Rock swimming pool at Cronulla Beach

Cronulla Beach, Sydney

Manly Ferry Wharf c.1941

Federation decorations, Bridge Street, Sydney


Walsh Bay, 1949


Sydney Harbour Bridge, under construction

A "House" that is close to my heart, the Sydney Opera House

Sydney opera house construction, 1960's

I hope you enjoyed the little historical tour.
Feel free to have a browse around NSW State Records all photos Copyright.