In Conversation with Susan Hargraves
Susan Hargraves – Residential Stylist As seen in SNAP VICTORIA – January 2009 – “Design Feature” Susan Hargraves is perhaps the most well recognized Residential Stylist in Victoria. Her ability to mix styles, her deep knowledge in the decorative arts and her ability to create functional furniture layouts has caught the eye of recognized magazines, [...]
Decorating for a New Year’s Eve Party – Part Two
There are plenty of banners available at party stores that you could hang near the entry way of your home or even outside the front door. You can make a banner too, if you are the artistic type. A metallic banner can match a more sophisticated theme. If you are having a party where there [...]
Decorating for a New Year’s Eve Party – Part One
Hosting a New Year’s Eve party often includes decorating for the night. Decorating doesn’t have to be a huge deal, there are several ways you can decorate easily and quickly without having to spend too much money. First you should pick a theme to go with. Many New Year’s Eve parties are adults only, in [...]
The 10 Best Champagne Flutes
One of my favourite activities for New Years Eve is to sip some fizz and of course this needs to be done with a stylish champagne flute. For the last couple of years I have had the pleasure of using my set of Iittala Essence Champagne Flutes – I think they achieve the right mix [...]
Merry Christmas !!!
Every year it is a special and nostalgic occasion when I set up my old Nativity scene for Christmas. This Nativity has been in my family for generations and I was the lucky one who got it as a family heirloom a couple of years ago. My great grandmother made the silk and velvet clothing [...]
Last Minute Christmas Decorations – Part Two
Greeting cards are something that you already have on hand that can easily be used for decorating. You can even use cards from past holiday seasons if you don’t have enough for decorating from this season. Display them on your mantle among sprigs of greenery. Use a hole punch in the corner of each card [...]
Last Minute Christmas Decorations – Part One
There isn’t very much time to finish decorating for Christmas. If you are hosting a Christmas get together at your house, you may want to do some speedy and cheap decorating. Never fear, there are several things you could do very quickly. For Christmas dinner if you don’t have any Christmas plates or settings, you [...]
Our Holiday Card
Our Holiday Cards have been sent and from what we have heard they have been very well received. This year we tried to create a Holiday Card that was different, fun and also environmentally friendly. In July 2008 we had our Open House with a modern baroque theme to celebrate the completion of our studio. [...]