Carolyn Quartermaine ~ Vogue Living Australia

Have you ever come across someone who captures your imagination and makes it soar?

Discovering Carolyn Quartermaine was like that for me. Her taste and aesthetics for beauty captured my imaginings. I purchased her one and only published work that I know of, it is called Carolyn Quartermaine Revealed. There is another title this book is published under, Carolyn Quartermaine Unwrapped. One version is from a British publisher, the other from an American one.

This book has been the one book I go to over and over again for inspiration. Her design style is refreshing and pure with an opulent flow of color and light. She is truly an artist’s artist.

Vogue Living Australia just recently featured her home in their beautiful magazine.

Photos: Vogue Living Australia

Photos: Vogue Living Australia

I encourage you to visit her website Carolyn Quartermaine. She has been named Designer of the year 2008 " Maison et Objets "

I also found this wonderful YouTube interview with her by Trendease.
Enjoy!

A small update: A comment was left by a Trendease representative with a link to more Carolyn Quartermaine. It is a fantastic link. Please check it out here.

Bubbles

SWEET BUBBLES

Happy little bubbles! What joy you bring my heart.
Floating, dancing, joining and then you’re swept apart.

My giggles fill the air and I am tickled to my toes.
My fascination grows deeper, like the blush of a summer rose.

What simple joy you bring to this silly soul.
I dip my pipe again, and once more start to blow.

A silly little ditty by Nancy Burns

Morning

The alarm goes off and already my mind is bustling with all the things that have to be accomplished for the day. Normally I would do my early morning workout, but today I feel like walking.

I tiptoe through the house making sure not to wake sleeping hubby. I gather things for my walk and push open the front door. My face feels the caress of the fresh sweet air and I gently close the door behind me.


The morning sky greets me. . .





Up ahead I see my path and I begin to dream. . .





What paths will you dream down today?

Confections de Marie

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Fleur

Solace

Artful Blogging

I wanted to let you all know that I'm featured in the 2008 Autumn issue of Artful Blogging! I'm super thrilled about it. When they first contacted me, I couldn't believe it and thought they must have me confused with someone else!!

This latest issue is packed with major eye candy and has some of the most beautiful blogs in it. I feel honored to have been included. I hope you all get a chance to pick up a copy. You can order a copy here.

I'm going to be taking a small blogging break, but will be around if you email me. I'll be catching up on getting to your blogs and some other major projects in the works.

Blessings!
Nancy