I simply love the house on the cover of this months House and Garden Magazine. It seems that in Australia we are very traditional in the way that we present the exterior of our homes. Take a look through any UK or Scandinavian design magazine and you seen an abundance of colour used as simple, understated highlights against a back drop of sophisticated and subdued base colour. Mustard, blue and red can often be seen as a highlight colour on a feature door, chimney or window frame hight it just gives it that POP! A refreshing visual experience. So when I saw the gorgeous royal blue architrave frames of the house on the cover this month, I was very happy. Still subtle and unobtrusive to the eye, however by being a little left of centre and contrary to the norm, this topsy turvy, simple addition breathes life and energy to the home and makes you wonder - what other refreshing delights are to be found inside? xx
Sometimes I have to just look up and breath in order to take stock of how far we have come with Watermelon Red. It's gobsmacking really. Who would have thought 5 years ago that little old Coolum Beaches Watermelon Red homewares boutique would become the multi faceted business that it has with the national following that we have. Retail, Interior Decorating, Website, Bridal Registry and now popular online shopping facility expanding the Watermelon Red fan base around Australia! It's very humbling and reward. What a great feeling when we see our long days, vision and hard work pay off. So you can imagine how we jumped with excitement around the store when we spotted Elle Lovelock's inclusion of Watermelon Red in her Insiders Guide on page 72 of the May edition of Australian House and Garden. You don't get tired of that feeling - it's just amazing!!!