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  • In the frame

    Tuesday, Mar 24, 2009

    Do you have a bare wall in your home that is in desperate need of some decoration, but you’re currently lacking inspiration (and budget)? I did. It was a space that I’d been umming and aahing over for almost a year.

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  • 'tis the season

    Thursday, Jan 15, 2009

    It’s Christmas and I’m sitting at my desk eating Valentine’s Day chocolate hearts from a press release that was sent in this morning!

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  • What a day

    Friday, Nov 28, 2008

    Friday was a busy day. From professional to party - all in one day. I was up with the Kookaburras and on my way out to the Good Food Affare at Castle Hill Showground.

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  • Art and framing story

    Monday, Nov 17, 2008

    I’ve just finished shooting an Art & Framing story. My taste and penchant for perfection outweighs my handyman talents and I have a whole new appreciation for the ‘art’ of well aligned, perfectly hung pieces.

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  • On the move

    Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008

    There’s not too much to write home about this week but I can’t overlook the fact that we’ve finally moved back into our old office …

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  • The Dulux dog

    Wednesday, Oct 08, 2008

    Its our busiest time of year... trying to do the December issue while at the same time squeezing a Christmas issue in there too - not to mention trying to get 2009 underway as well.

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  • Children's rooms shoot

    Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008

    It all went off without a hitch.... or as close to that as humanly possible. I'm am at home working on my copy and replaying the last two days in my head.

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  • David Jones Flower Show

    Friday, Sep 05, 2008

    Inspiration comes in many forms and sometimes in unexpected places. Who would have thought that on this grey, rainy, miserable spring (!!!) day that a chain store could be my source.

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  • It's not all champagne and swanky bars

    Friday, Aug 01, 2008

    But sometimes there is just that! Paul, Janet and I went along to the launch of Dom Perignon's new champagne bucket designed by Marc Newson on Tuesday last week.

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  • Mouse pad and notepad in one!

    Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008

    Doh a deer... these are a few of my favourite things.... well, just one at the moment actually.

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  • Re-covering

    Monday, Jul 14, 2008

    So, it’s a week from my shoot – six sleeps actually, or four working days, and I haven’t been able to find a suitable bed head for the ‘bright’ page of my bed linen shoot.

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  • Shopping on eBay

    Friday, Jun 27, 2008

    You’ve got to love internet shopping! I recently made a fabulous purchase and am totally smitten with my new marble occasional table.

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  • Sewing

    Thursday, Jun 19, 2008

    Note to self: Just because I own a sewing machine does not make me a gifted sewer.

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  • Getting Dressed

    Friday, Jun 06, 2008

    Forget from “desk to dinner” or “casual to cocktails” … what about from packing boxes in the courier dock this morning to a fabulous Royal Doulton product launch and lunching at Rose Bay? How does one manage practicality and glamour all in one outfit?

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  • Storage Shoot

    Saturday, May 24, 2008

    I’ve had such a productive day – you know the type, when everything is falling into place and creativity is flowing. I shot “the list” this morning for our July issue.

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  • Early Start

    Saturday, May 24, 2008

    Glamour! I cannot escape it. It all started becoming very evident recently starting at the DesignEX Champagne Breakfast our Style Team attended (juice please, too early for bubbles).

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  • Let's Start at the Beginning

    Saturday, May 24, 2008

    I am Vivien: resident stylist at H&G for almost three years now ... and at this very moment extending my skills as a green but enthusiastic blogger.

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