Absolutely Beautiful.

I was so flattered to be in such amazing company in Australia's Real Living magazine this month. Anna from Absolutely Beautiful Things was featured in their November issue, as well. Her home has all the texture, color and lightness I love. Since we're having a heck of a time finding the magazine here in the States, I wanted to share some of the beautiful photographs of her home, and her shop, Black & Spiro, in Brisbane, Australia (thanks again to Jo for these photos!). It feels a bit like Aussie World this week in design blog land, (courtesy of Desire To Inspire) doesn't it? And I'm getting the itch to get down there.

I love everything about this room - all those gorgeous pillows, which I believe are
Black & Spiro Couture Cushions from Anna's shop pictured above, the sisal flooring,
that great ottoman-slash-coffee-table, and last but not at all in the least, that slouchy,
comfy pink corduroy sofa!! Man-o-man is her husband cool for allowing that. It looks
fantastic, but, I'm wondering if it must have been the comfort level that won him over.

Anna is a girl after my own heart, I think we may be re-upholstering soul sisters
on two very distant continents. She gives some very sage advice - don't discard
the old stuff you're bored with, recover it, paint it, just give it new life.

I love all the little details like the pink striped pillow contrasted with the great black and
white one, on what looks to be an amazing little settee. Everything has a great scale about
it, and looks as though it's "just enough" of everything, with nothing too overdone. Lovely.

To read more about Anna, and her Brisbane shop, hunt yourself down a copy
of the November issue of Real Living Magazine, or visit her Absolutely Beautiful blog.
Again, nice to be in your good company, Anna, and I hope one of us jumps across
the big pond one day soon so we might meet. Your home, and shop look stunning.