Perfect Way to End a Winter's Day!

Things have been a little hectic here at Mitchell House Interiors this month, so it is nice to finally "slow-down" & enjoy my new books that I have just received!

It is a cloudy & cool Winter's day here in Brisbane so what better way to end the day then snuggling up on the sofa with a fur blanket, a hot coffee & browse through these lovely books- all research for work of course 

:-)

My new  Design books!

Book 1- A Life Less Ordinary

Just some of the gorgeous images from this book

Lovely neutral colours & shapes

Book 2- Black & White (and a bit in between)

Classic black & white inspiration!

Shades of blacks, greys & whites from Nature

Love the earthy neutral colour palette in this space- great balance of light!

Book 3- Decorating with Colour By Farrow & Ball

Loving the painted timber detail on the back of this bench seat.

Just Stunning!

I have always loved this Farrow & Ball wallpaper.

I hope you all get a bit of inspiration from these images & are able to apply some into your homes! www.igigigeneralstore.com, www.farrow-ball.com, www.kembleinteriors.com

Ciao for now Bella

"Black Doors"

By having the black door in the centre & the black fencing, down pipe
& Number 4  on either side they have balanced out the black.
 Greenery with scented roses creates a soft fragrant entrance!!

As I have now nearly completed my stairwell ( just need to create some artwork to hang) my attention has now turned to our Front Door!!

We have been thinking about painting our front door gloss black to tie in with the top rail & main posts of our stairwell. It's just screaming out to be done & it will suit the  Modern Classic look I'm creating for our Townhouse.

What colour front door do you have?

What would you like to have?

Here are some inspiration images I have found via Pinterest for Black Doors:

I LOVE these black barn doors!!! Oh to have a large
 property with a barn-sigh!

You can also follow our Doors & Gates Pinterest board here: http://www.pinterest.com/blondelily/doorways-gates/  

for more inspiration & other colours too!

What a classic Front Door-Oh to see the rest of house!

A more Modern streamline look- added by the
symmetry & simplicity of the windows

A Modern Classic with crisp white exterior
& simple potted greenery

Ciao for now Bella xo

Weekend Project- Reinventing pot plants

A couple of weekends ago I found an old brown pot in my backyard which has been empty for ages.

I nearly threw it out as it was a very bland pot, but it was in perfect condition & I preferred to re-invent & recycle it instead.

My old brown pot before I got my paint brush to it!

On with the first coat

& "TAH DAH" just 3 coats later with my new fiddle-leaf fig
 plant & we have a brand new classic white pot plant for our
stairwell.

Well this weekend has been really windy & cold outside & I have been inside most of the day in my office/studio working on a Client's Interior Project & drawing my next art piece. More on those in the next coming weeks.

Ciao for now, Bella

Expanding Our Horizons

Wow......this year is flowing by so quickly already!!!

I can't believe its the end of February.

Well.....this year sees Mitchell House Interiors working on a broad spectrum of Projects.

I have recently  finished 3 concepts for a New Camper Truck Range!!!

These trucks are made locally in Brisbane and will be on display at the Caravan & Camping Show this year.

Here are some pictures of the Concept boards.

I have also been working on a Mini make-over for a Day Spa- I will be getting photo's of this Project soon and will post them up here. 

Ciao for now Bella

Concept 1- The Byron

Concept 2- The Daintree

Concept 3- The Southern Highlands

One Amazing women to another!

"I concur"

I know how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many friends who are creative, talented and gifted- I prefer to have quality, NOT quantity when it comes to my friends!

Recently a good friend of mine Fran-who is a  Singer/Songwriter/ Entrepreneur  - (check out her blog here http://www.francescadevalence.com/fdvblog) shared a post from another amazing women in America Stephanie St.Claire 

(check out her blog here-http://blissbombed.com/category/blog/) which I have deeply connected with!

 Thank you Fran xoxo

As I am also embarking on my own creative journey as an Interior Designer/ Artisan / Entrepreneur I have found these blogs so uplifting and encouraging. I get an amazing boost of energy from reading the blogs of other women who have had the courage to live there dream! They also give me a great sense of belief that "I" am on the right path too.

Thanks Ladies and keep the creative juices flowing.

Ciao for now Bella xoxo

Perfect December Market Day in Brisbane!!

Handmade place mats,
designer cushions,
white oval tubs and lanterns

Part of our Stall on Sunday

We at Mitchell House Interiors would like to say a "BIG THANK YOU" for all the lovely people who purchased on Sunday at our stall at the Eagle Farm Markets! To those of you who purchased our candles we hope they fill your home with joy :-). The sun was shining and the faces were smiling!

Our next Market day is on Sunday the 22nd of December at the Eagle Farm Markets in the Casual stall area- 7am - 12:30pm.

For those of you who have "Liked" our Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/MHInteriorsPtyLtd

We will be having a special offer for you on the 22nd at the Markets- Stay tuned for details.

Ciao for now Bella

Our Next Market Day!!!!!!!

Mitchell House Interiors will be at the Eagle Farm Markets in Brisbane this Sunday (8th) from & 7am- 12:30pm.
We will have our exclusive candle range, Limited Edition Prints by yours truly, handmade items and Home Decor.
Eagle Farm Markets has a great range of stalls and a lovely atmosphere, So come and support your local artisans and marketeers!!!

Also on Sunday we will be releasing 2 brand new candle fragrances- Ivy, Moss & Sweet Pea and Hampton Holidays!

Other Fragrances in the range are:
Peppermint & Sandalwood
Coastal Drift
Bohemian Nights
Sweet Tobacco
Sunny Coconut
Monsoon Magic- Limited stock
They come in 3 sizes- Votive, Large and Extra Large.

OUR CANDLES ARE 100%SOY WITH WOODEN WICKS AND ARE MADE RIGHT HERE IN BRISBANE!!

**Candles make Excellent Christmas gift ideas**

Hope to see you there.

Ciao Bella

Our Candle Range

Some of the items that will be available on Market Day!