Happy New Year All

Christmas day was a lovely day with my family and I hope your day was special too. Our gorgeous summer weather has been temporaily suspended with a rather large dose of rain - however, I am looking forward to 2012 and to seeing the hot summer sunshine back very soon.Charlotte Minty Interior Design wishes you a Happy New Year and have a great evening. Roll on 2012!Enjoy this summery hallway from an Italian apartment found in Sibella Court's new book, Nomad.Photograph via Remodelist...

Read More

Christchurch Rumbles Again.

Christchurch was dealt another blow yesterday - several serious aftershocks shuddered through the city, causing more damage and undoing the hard work that Cantabrians have been doing over the last six months. The psychological damage would be enough to defeat most people and at a time when they should be relaxing with family and friends. My family and I all have lovely homes and to know that Christchurch are dealing with uncertainty, damage, breakages and liquidifcation - it is at once humbling and heartbreaking.I have overseas...

Read More

Merry Christmas All

It is Friday and only two days away from Christmas. It has been a lovely week - relatives arriving in town, friends are getting engaged (congrats Sarah and Richard!), the sun has been shining and everyone is starting to relax while looking forward to the up-coming holiday break. It is great to conclude a year, which has been difficult for so many, and to look forward to a fresh start next year. I only hope that you are all with loved ones on Christmas day and to take the chance to cherish the good things...

Read More

A Stylish and Simple Finnish Christmas

Spotted on Nordic Design - this stylish Finnish home simply decorated for Christmas in black and white with hints of gold and copper. Lovely.Photographs via Lil...

Read More

Glossy Black Doors

I had my last client meeting for 2011 yesterday morning! My work load is easing off and there are only small jobs left to do before Christmas.My lovely client has recently had her house re-painted and yesterday morning, I was admiring the fantastic glossy black front door when I arrived. When I entered the house and looked back, it was white on the inside - just like all the interior doors. I made a suggestion to my client to paint the inside of the door in glossy black as well - the door has great character details and it...

Read More

Simple Italian Holiday Home Surrounded by Olive Trees

A pathway leading to the guest room.A peaceful outdoor area under the olive trees - the seat cushions are made from coffee bags.The living area with a bedroom located on the mezzanine.A fireplace in use.The simple mezzanine bedroom.The bathroom's basin is carved from a block of stone.Recycled timber has been used for the kitchen joinery.A seating area in the heart of the olive grove.The guest room.It is one week to Christmas and as we wrap up our working year, I sense that everyone is just knackered...

Read More

Bedroom in a Barn

Spotted On Remodelista - this lovely barn bedroom scene with a divine cow blanket! This is a range of bedlinen designed by stylish actress, Diane Keaton called K by Keaton and sold in the USA through Bed Bath and Beyond.Read Keaton's Q&A here about her design choices and ideas for the bedroom.Photograph via Remodelist...

Read More

Bright, Fun and Stripes

I noticed this great living room from Design Sponge a couple of days ago - pretty much anything that has stripes, like these cushions and rug, will always catch my eye! Then I was taken by the wayside to something else. Today I got an email from my lovely friend, Adriana, based in Washington DC complimenting the same photo as a 'fun and bright' space. I agree! See the rest of the Vancouver home owned by graphic designer, Nerissa here.Also check out Nerissa's cool online store called The New Domestic,...

Read More

Christmas Flowers from Ikea

Amaryllis - Christmas QueenParrot TulipsA single RanunculusHere are some lovely simple Christmas flowers inspiration from Ikea's Livet Hemma (Life At Home). It is less than two weeks until Christmas Eve and Livet Hemma has some great inspirations for an enjoyable Christmas - go on and have a look here (make sure to translate the pages to english so you can read their advice).Photographs by Nina Broberg via Livet Hemm...

Read More

The Lovely Work of Kara Rosenlund

The kitchen from Rosenlund's Brisbane home.I have started up a 'small practice' group with two other interior designers, which I think is great! I was always jealous of my father's and my sister's small practice architecture groups that they belong to. When you work on your own, having a support group to talk to is just so lovely and there is just so many issues to keep on top of. Another thing that you can share is your sources of inspirations and Kerryn (from my cool new 'small practice' group)...

Read More

A Classy Norwegian Interior Moment

Spotted on Emma's Blog - I like this Norwegian interior with the sideboard and its lovely collection on top. This is beautifully composed and looks classy. This photograph is from a Norwegian book called Naturligvis (Naturally) by Kirsten Visdal. Photograph via Emma's Blo...

Read More

New at Minty & Co - Preloved and Reborn Drawers

Today I am loving the latest additions to the Minty & Co store - these two sets of preloved and reborn drawers. The large drawers were worse for wear when I found them and they needed some serious TLC. After the restoration, they were refinished in a great donkey brown. These useful drawers would look great in a bedroom or as sideboard for a living/dining area. Take your pick.Meanwhile the smaller drawers with the cute retro legs have been smarten up in a sophisicated grey...

Read More

Subtle and Simple from Uh La La Ceramics

Here are some beautiful Danish ceramics from Uh La La. These plates and bowls caught my eye with their subtle colours and simple shapes. These would be a pleasure to use as well as looking at, don't you think? Find out more about the ceramic artist here.Photographs via Uh La L...

Read More

Colourful World of Gorman & Castle.

Here is the colourful world of Castle & Gorman. Castle, founded by Rachel Castle, is well known for her crisp bed linen and one-off colourful artwork, has collaborated with well known Australian fashion house, Gorman to create a limited edition fashion range which includes pillowcases, towels and clothing. Nothing beats a jolt of colour and pattern to get anyone out of a funk.Photographs via Castl...

Read More