Albert Hadley.

Albert Hadley was such an inspiring interior designer.  He was one truly gifted man. 

Every time I see one of his designs, my heart does a little dance. 

And how can I forget Mrs. Astor's Upper East Side library. Such glamour.

“Decoration is really about creating a quality of life, and a beauty in that life that nourishes the soul, that makes life beautiful. That’s what all this is about, not just what’s in and what’s out” – Albert Hadley

- Mon Sparkles

 

 

38 degrees and sick.

Melbourne is meant to reach 38 degrees tomorrow.  We have had such an inconsistent "summer" (if that's what you call it!).

I have somehow managed to come down with the flu. Yes, that's right - in the middle of summer. During times like these I turn to the one and only Sleep Tight by T2. It contains lemonbalm, jasmine blossoms, lavender and rose petals. Such perfection.

- Mon Sparkles

Jonathan Adler, Happy Chic Colours.

I recently picked up a copy of Jonathan Adler's "Happy Chic Colours".

It is such a pretty and upbeat book. Absolutely everybody should go out and buy it!

Jonathan has thoroughly gone through a range of Chic Colours throughout the book including: blue, yellow, black, red, beige (which he described as "Chambeige"), orange and green. There are handy hits and colour palette suggestions throughout. 

All in all, a very good read!

What other interior decoration books (aka bibles) do people LOVE?

Until next time. 

- Mon Sparkles

Living Room Envy.

I have some serious Living Room Envy right about now. 

I am enthralled with some of these picturesque homes.

Candace Bushnell:

Absolutely love the above space and cannot fault one thing. The abstract art countered with the neutral setee is perfection.

Aerin Lauder:

This living space is from Aerin's East Hampton house. The colour palette is very sea appropriate, however I am not loving the straw-like carpet.

 
Jessica Stam:

Very inspired by this space, but I feel the colour of the curtains are letting the room down. It is hard to tell but they look like inverted pleats. The hue/tint combination in the curtains/wallcolour is just too much for me.

  Nina Garcia:

Again, perfection. Nina Garcia is a true style icon in my eyes. 

 
Jennifer Lopez:

Love this space.  Absolutely flawless. 

Fellow bloggers, have you got any favourite Living Rooms? If so, please share!


- Mon Sparkles

Hola.

Hola! 

This is a lifestyle and fashion blog with a sparkle of miscellaneous ramblings. 

I am a 20-something Melbournian, who is planning on making 2013 the most memorable year EVER. I know that is a very big call, but I can feel it in my bones. 

- Mon Sparkles