The magic of Marco

The older I get, the more I come to believe that I'm a traditionalist - I love a trend as much as the next person, but in my own home I veer more towards a more classic, timeless style. Perhaps that's why I'm so enamoured with the very classic, very beautiful work of Sydney based interior designer Marco Meneguzzi Design - he describes his style as being influenced by Belgium and he believes in a 'relaxed elegance' which complements the Australian lifestyle. The examples of his work shown on his site attest to this refined approach:

For more gorgeous examples of Marco Meneguzzi Design check out their website (much better images available there).

[All images from Marco Meneguzzi Design]

Cafe: Two Bob

Melbourne has a heavy sprinkling of semi-industrial style cafes, so it's a refreshing change to see this new cafe in Clifton Hill that's influenced by Scandinavian style. Two:bob cafe looks like a really nice and airy place to hang out for coffee and lunch. I'm definitely going to give it a try next time I'm in that neck of the woods:

Two:bob Cafe, 270 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill (Tue-Sun 7am-4pm)

For more Two:bob Cafe information and images check out the ever-fabulous Broadsheet (definitely my go-to source for what's happening in Melbourne)

Eat: Cliffy's Emporium

My husband and I are heading up Daylesford way tomorrow to do a final inspection on the new house before settlement next week. After we've performed the necessary duties I've put in a request to have lunch at the local institution, Cliffy's Emporium:

Weather wise it's going to be a beautiful day tomorrow, so I hope we score a table outside. 

Of course, I'll have to pick up some local produce while I'm there.

Don't you just love that colour blocking!!

[All images from Cliffy's Emporium]

Sofa so good

Starting to think about sofas for the new house - none of these Molmic sofas fit in with my intended decorating scheme, but I really like them nonetheless:

House: Brighton

Reading through the local real estate mag I came across this bit of contemporary gorgeousness in Brighton that's currently up for sale. It's slick and streamlined and screams 'high quality' in both its layout and finishes. I wonder who will be the lucky (wealthy) person that gets to snap up this bit of prime real estate?

[All images from Buxton]

Today I love...

Pretty flowers all in a row @ Natural Art Flowers:

The Iva tote shopping bag from Fabric and Handle:

(If you're quick you there's still time to enter the giveaway at Marion House Book to win a tote bag from Fabric and Handle. Skip on over there now.)

The lovely little blue jug on the left, from Aeria, has really taken my fancy:

These beautiful illustrations by the very talented Nigel Peake - I am so enjoying perusing his 'In The Wilds' book at the moment. It's such a gorgeous, whimsical take on nature and structures:

House: Chewton Charmer

If we hadn't already bought a little weekender, I'd seriously be thinking about this cute miners cottage that's up for sale at Chewton (just outside Castlemaine in the goldfields region of Victoria). I love how the owners have stayed true to the cottage's roots while at the same time giving it a very contemporary feel...

See the link here while it lasts.

[Images: Waller Realty]