Street piano - public arts project

Endlessly Inspiring - my favorite event so far this year would have to be "Play me I'm yours", Created by British artist Luke Jerram, his idea in his own words “to challenge pre-conceived notions of city living and enhance our sense of community by providing free access to pianos all over the city” 

In January Luke placed 30 pianos around Sydney CBD & invited the public to play, Located in public squares, bus shelters, parks, a tattoo parlor, hairdressers and even on a ferry, the pianos are there for any member of the public to play.

Photos by Pia Jane Bijkerk
http://www.streetpianos.com/sydney2009/

An australian wonder

Pia Jane Bijkerk is a phenomenal australian success story, an internationally acclaimed stylist and photographer. Her wonderfully surprising work is filled with romance & eccentricity, vibrant colour & amazing light. Published in Vogue, Donna Hay, Gourmet Traveler and Marie Claire to name a few, Pia currently divides her time working and living between Sydney, Paris and a houseboat in Amsterdam - wow, what a life!

To view more if her mouth watering work visit;

http://www.piajanebijkerk.com
http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress

A meal that's anything but common

English inspired modern food, the fare at the Commoner is about seasonality. Simple flavors, simple food - proud and honest ingredients served on the plate with a lot of love, playfulness and top service.

Furniture worth waiting for

Danish & Scandinavian inspired furniture and home accessories by GreatDane - Great Dane, where have you been all my life?

Inspiring design & lifestyle blogs

My dearest friend Grace (Art director from Taylor&Grace) sends me 

at least 10 new blog emails a day - which keeps my head spinning with new ideas.

Grace will be a guest blogger next week - so stay tuned for some exciting updates

she recommends you visit;

Design for Mankind

A Cup of Jo

Bloesem

Chitra's Closet - Now stocking work from a fantastic artist and jewelry designer Anna Ruby King

I am excited to announce a range of new little bird brooch's by talented artist & jeweler Anna Ruby King. Born in Australia & currently living in Greece - Anna's work is sweet, childlike and organic. 

Her brooch's are hand painted one off pieces of art! - prices range from $18 - $22 each

Anna is also collaborating with me on some beautiful paintings to be applied to fabrics for my next summer season range.

Chitra's autumn living room design tip.

I recommend getting back to nature and

living a life of natural spontaneity!

Close your eyes & let everything go - turn off your mobile -

imagine yourself relaxing in this room with your favorite book!

photographs by Debi Treloar