The Key

Blame the key I say... yes that is what sold me on this teak Fler Sideboard. The turning mechanism makes the coolest sound when you lock and unlock the door. Kind of clunky sounding but retro cool. I just had to have this key, so lucky I liked the sideboard that came with it!

Original Fler Teak Sideboard

A little collection displayed on the Sideboard.
Fler Teak Sideboard

Bits and bobs in the hallway...
• Fler teak sideboard from Lou's Shed in Unley
• Painting by Artist Carey Potter
• Eames replica (sorry not original) hat/coat wall mounted rack
• Crazy looking plant from IKEA and plant stand a second hand find
• West German Vases from EBAY and North Adelaide Vintage & Fashion Fair 
• Hoop artwork by Gretel Girl
• Giant peg from Hobart Museum shop
• Vintage glass bottle - my Mum found this at the dump before I was born. I used to roll around on it when I was a kid!
• Original 1950s wall light
• Wall painted in Dulux Pale Tendril Quarter

Toodle-pip!

I've just spent the past week pulling together a new brand and 4 websites for my partner in crime... Denis Smith - Photography Video and Media will officially be launched in the new year and we are feeling pretty excited about our new business adventure. Looks like I will be getting a bit of styling work and art direction on the side too which will be fun!

So where did I find my inspiration for this colour palette and logo? Of course it is retro/vintage inspired using the colours from the interiors image above. The organic shape resembles a retro TV and the traditional serif font adds a quirky contrast - kind of reminds me of a subtle yet modern take of the TV program "Get Smart".

Maybe this colour palette could be the inspiration for our design studio too!

Toodle-pip!

The exhibition was to feature the crafty skills of Adelaide's Yarn Bombers and their take on the modern tea cosy. I invited two lady friends who I knew would appreciate a display of handmade wooly sweaters for teapots to wear on cold evenings.

My Favourite "Pineapple Frenzy"

Adorable - Sold with the teapot too!

"Itsy bitsy, teeny weeny..."

"Lamington" by my friend Kate

Magazine Gallery "Folk Art Fanfare" Event

To our delight we were also treated to a selection of cocktails (Gin or Pimm's), served in more cutely dressed teapots! Teapots teapots everywhere! Unfortunately the little sweater I fell for, "Pineapple Frenzy" was already sold when we arrived. Brilliant event idea though, through and through. Bravo!
 
Magazine Gallery
Clubhouse Lane
(Just off Hindley Street) Adelaide
(08) 8212 3773 

Toodle-pip!

It is exciting to share with you this amazing makeover, but first to fully appreciate the heart and soul that went into it, make sure you check out my previous post with the before photos here >

 

Saturday morning the perfect day for taking the 1 hour drive to the Barossa Valley from Adelaide. I woke up early eager to hit the road, as I was doubly excited to finally meet the lady behind this gorge property, and of course seeing it in the real!

Fiona has done an incredible job of creating space and light while retaining the original vibe of this 1950s abode. I think my photos pretty much tell the story - but basically there were lots of oooohhhs and aaaaahhhhhhs as I was shown around this amazing home.

So enjoy this little behind the scenes capture. (More photos can be found here too.) Also, rumor has it that Fiona is planning to rent the home out as a super stylie weekender. Yes please!!

Front stair detail

Eames rocker and le klint lamp in the entrance

New hardwood floors throughout the home

The open plan dining area featuring an original George Nelson Light pendant

Eames Chair and Nelson Bench from Living Edge.

Open plan living with amazing outlook to private courtyard with pool

Feature fireplace dividing the dining and sitting areas.

Looking through the fireplace / feature stone wall. Chairs by Jamie Durie for BigW.

Pool recliners from Bunnings!

Rear elevation from the terraced garden.

Light and Bright Shop Space - just what we like!

It's new, it's retro modern and I love it. My Modern Nest is a sparkly new shop that recently opened its doors in Port Adelaide. (Actually the official opening was on Sunday, and first day of trade yesterday.) I have been crazy flat out this week so missed the opening, but a quick visit today was the perfect way to temporarily escape the Messagemark madness.

Just some lovely details in the shop. I want that paper holder thingy!

First impressions, the shop space is light and bright, and has a minimalistic feel which is perfect to display the mid-century furniture and home wares.  This is certainly one to keep an eye on as hand picked items are added to the shop floor. If you are a fan of Parker, Fler, Marcob, TH Brown, Noblett then you are on the same page as the owners Sarah and Ben!

1950s Bathroom Cabinet (very tempting)

And I've got to fit in a sneaky plug for Messagemark. You will find our vintage inspired prints dotted around the store too looking super sweet against the rich teak furniture!

Keep up to date with new stock via the My Modern Nest Facebook page. Better still, stop by if you live in the west!

My Modern Nest
Shop 7-8 / 202-204 St Vincent St
Port Adelaide SA 5015

Phone 0403 566 849
Email mymodernnest@gmail.com
Web mymodernnest.blogspot.com.au