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I could spend all day just photographing if I was able.
From large contemporary art 2014 to my favourite botanical artist, Hendrick Draakestein 1686.
18th century French fruitwood dough bin, with 19th century English Parian Ware Jugs
See video..
I recently replaced the plants to my jardinier in living/dining room. They’re quite perfect, but very hard to photograph.
I have many plants inside and outside my apartment, most belonged to my mother Nina, so I love having them around.
I look after my plants even compliment every now and then..
The flowers I regularly place on my dining table “interlopers” to the indoor plants are also well maintained, trimmed and re watered, to last as long as possible.
Thought I’d take a few quick snaps this morning and post.
Flowers and antiques blend beautifully ✨
Two out of three storerooms SOLD!
My son, Charlie will be joining the business next year and eventually taking over.
It’s wonderful having his fresh energy involved.
UP TO 50% OFF all stock.
Come in and see the rarest pieces in Australia!
18th century English country oak gate-leg table.
Charlie restored this table for Behruz, where it sits in their entrance foyer to the centre of a stunning rug.
Charlie’s worked with Amir, Omid and all their wonderful staff for some time now, until he departs for Thailand later this month.
This is Charlie’s ‘thank you’ to the boys
Thanks to Jack for showing him.
I look forward to continuing to teach Charlie restoration skills…
The Kitchen:
The applied wall shelving was highlighted dark green and gold, from memory. We suggested to re paint to blend with the existing wall colour.
Bridget Evans and Suzi Mann, cut back and re painted them, while the furniture was being placed. I had such a wonderful team back in 2010.
Having the best suited assistance is imperative when running a specialist business.
As you can see how nice they now blend in, rather than fighting for attention with ceramics.
We were very proud of this change.
2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content. Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.
2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.
I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.
Always rearranging my showroom as selling a lot recently, so forever changing.
My storerooms are emptying faster than I thought, so workshop is also busy preparing stock.
Come see me Saturday if you’re not away for Easter.
Coffees on me
I know exactly where each piece sits, dressers, coffers, chests, farmhouse tables,
chandeliers, art etc…
Dealing in rare, more one off pieces has always been my way of trading.
My sale is going strong, the best will always sell, so come see me soon
Almost impossible to photograph on such a windy day!
Felt like we were in windy Wellington!
Today I added Mali Moir’s ‘Cape Warthog’ moving Lucinda Chambers ‘Long Distance Love’
above the Italian retro rosewood sideboard.
I’m also trying Martin Tighe’s ‘Still Water’
Keeping Lydia Ciconte’s ‘Bush Fire Burning’ in the entrance, above the mid 18th century
English oak low dresser.
Looking forward to Russell Winnell photographing all when completed very soon…
So glad I never sold this fantastic original 70s French Retro optic fibre lamp many years ago.
Something made me keep it✨