Where It All Began

A friend asked me the other day when my passion for interiors, design and styling began. So I decided to share with you all too.

It was many years ago (12 to be exact) and I was working at The Conde Nast Publications namely VOGUE Australia, VOGUE Living and VOGUE Entertaining & Travel magazines in the advertising department.

Not only was I fortunate enough to work with extremely talented professionals, but I was surrounded by beautiful, fabulous design. Our office was styled impeccably by industry leaders and decked out in the latest interior products by some of the best companies in the country. Who wouldn't love that?

VOGUE Living was my favourite publication and it triggered a spark somewhere deep inside me; I was hooked on all things beautiful. Textiles, furniture, flooring, even gorgeous cutlery has me swooning.

Since then, becoming qualified in design and styling and flipping through every design and interiors magazines under the sun, VOGUE Living still stands strong as my beacon of inspiration.



The latest issue of VOGUE Living.

Here’s a fave issue from my back-catalogue (Oct/Nov 2001) including a photo-shoot of our office make-over. Who wouldn't be inspired working in this divine setting?

The reception desk, top left, made for a beautifully welcoming reception. The meeting room, top right, doubled as a function room on the odd occasion.

The front of the building, top, was repainted in a chocolate-olive colour. (And that would be me walking out the front door !) The waiting seat just outside the sales directors' office, far left and the waiting room, left, which was next to reception was a divine place to greet guests and have small casual meetings.

A gorgeous bathroom adorned with black and white framed photography. And below the super stylishly designed work stations.

That is where my passion first began and as I said I am still inspired by the unique publication that is VOGUE Living.
However I am awe-inspired every single day of my life by some of the most talented stylists and designers who blog. I love reading about their projects, businesses and what makes them tick. Some of the most talented people in this world are sitting behind their computers blogging away and I thank them for their inspiration.

Have a fabulous Friday.xx