Yesterday was amazing. My seminar completely sold out, the queues ran the length of the Hall at Decoration + Design in the Sydney Exhibition Centre and the feed back was overwhelming. Thank you so much to everyone who came to the seminar and the book signings afterwards it was an incredible morning. I’m back again on Friday, book signing afterwards too and for more info see here……http://www.decorationdesign.com.au/visitor/attractions/international-industry-seminar-series/.
I get asked alot if dark colours work in hot countries and I say yes they do. I personally love the contrast, and I’m a firm believer that if you ditch all those preconceptions like the location of the property the orientation of the property, the architecture even and just start afresh you are on your way to creating a pretty cool home. Rules, regs and barriers hinder us when it comes to decorating, so does discussing decorating ideas that are somewhat radical with family, friends even the Joneses down the road. My advice tell no one especially if you are going dark, keep it under wraps until the reveal and then watch the jaws hitting the floors!
Happy Decorating
Hey Abigail, just wondered if you are still doing your retail masterclass in Sydney. I’m keen…
Hi Pip we’ve got one running today which I am sure is too late notice, other than that they are only in London I hate to say
O no, maybe, guess it starts at 10! Where are you holding it. If I can quickly offload my 3 year old .,,
Sorry Pip didn’t check my phone for emails the morning yesterday got crazy. I am sure we will be back at some stage
Hey Abigail, my husband has a work trip to London this year for a month so might just have to piggyback on that…now to get him to time it around a Abigail retail masterclass!
Fabulous hope to see you sometime later in the year
I concur with the ‘tell no one’ advice. Holy moly my family are convinced I’m depressed or will become depressed when we paint our dinning room/library/kitchen (walls, skirting and ceiling, I’m doing it textbook Abi style) a dark diesel, green colour. It’s strange how oppinionated family is about paint colour, they didnt have such strong oppinions during the planning of the wedding. X
Its funny that isn’t it, seems there is something about paint and dark paint at that that makes everyone have an opinion
Hi Abigail. I love the central light in this image, do you know where it’s from? It’s just what I’ve been looking for.
Thanks
Kristy
I don’t know where its from I hate to say but it might be worth checking out 221 they might have something along those lines
Serge Mouille light fittings
Of course thank you for the tip
It’s Serge Mouille, you can also try David Weeks – both are very high end, I am afraid.
You know you read too many interior design blogs when you can look at a room picture and identify most pieces in the room ))) or when you walk into a hotel lobby and can estimate the cost of the refurb within 15 mins )))
Second you on that one x
Fab thank you
The seminar looks fantastic – if you’re ever involved in a similar event in London it would be great to know about it. Enjoy your time in Aus (albeit a flying visit)!
Thanks Karen
virtual hugs to you Abigail. You have earned all your success! I’ll go pick up my jaw now.
Thank you
Congrats! You’ve gone really far and you’ve earned it!
Thank you x
Totally agree on dark colours in hot countries. Sunshine and natural light is a joy, but too much is glary and uncomfortable here in Australia. All white rooms give me migraines!