tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31255597310759807572024-02-07T16:17:03.079+11:00Space HealerBronwyn Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004437073800768465noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125559731075980757.post-43727822379948123232015-12-01T15:43:00.001+11:002016-05-16T01:46:22.770+10:00Interiors Addict Interview - My 20 year career to date...<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong><em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Hey Space Healers, I thought I would share the 'non-edited' version of my interview with renowned blog, <a href="http://theinteriorsaddict.com/bronwyn-pooles-20-year-design-career-spanning-sydney-la" target="_blank">Interiors Addict</a>. It was a lot of fun writing this chronicle of my career. I also share some of my new vision for Complete Pad. <br />Enjoy!</span></em></strong></div>
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I studied a bachelor of design majoring in interiors straight out of high school. It was a full-time 4 year degree at the <a href="http://www.uts.edu.au/">University of Technology Sydney.</a> I deferred half way to travel around Europe for a year. One of the best decisions of my life, giving me the self-confidence and broader perspective that only travel can do.<br />
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After graduating in 1998 I was selected for a three month paid internship at one of Sydney's coveted architectural and interiors firms. It was a wonderful firm but certainly wasn’t for me. It was at this moment I had the terrifying suspicion that I wasn't the ‘employee’ type. Holding design on a pedestal, I’ve always respected its power to transform lives, so I felt inept to start offering my services without having professionally worked in the industry. Looking back however, this may have been the key to my success. <br />
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Still living with my parents, I began accepting small jobs, and then one day, a really big job came my way. I was 23 when my neighbour approached me to renovate his waterfront apartment. It was in original condition and needed everything done, including new electrics and knocking out quite a few walls. I was acting as the builder, engaging all the trades, as well as managing the design and procurement. I was getting stuff done the most effective and efficient way I knew how, totally oblivious to potential indemnity. My dad was well aware of the huge risk, but could see the incredible hands-on learning experience that this project was, so he had a chat to our neighbour, (unbeknownst to me at the time), just to make sure my client was technically ‘the builder’. It wasn't until years later, when I was reflecting on how vulnerable I was, that my Dad told me of his involvement. I have countless stories where Dad had my back in those early years.<br />
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<em>Figure 1 & 1a: </em><a href="https://touchint-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bronwyn_touchinteriors_com/Documents/One%20of%20Bronwyn’s%20first%20projects%20completed%20in%202001.%20A%20new%20build%20in%20Waverton%20NSW.%20Scope%20of%20works%20included%20interior%20architecture%20and%20decorating."><em>Larkin Street Project</em></a><em>. One of Bronwyn’s first projects completed in 2001. A new build in Waverton NSW. Scope of works included interior architecture and decorating. Client’s favourite colour was green.</em> </div>
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<em>Figure 2: Larkin Street Project. Shown here is an integrated bedroom and bathroom design in Bronwyn’s Waverton project. </em></div>
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<em>Figure 4: Bronwyn’s client was a successful Northern beaches builder and surfer. His favourite colour was blue.</em></div>
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<em>Figure 5: There were many bespoke features such as the custom shutters, stair treads, dining table, fish tank, bedhead and mirrors.</em> </div>
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I benefited from it being a very young industry. It was extremely specialised back in early 2000. There were architects, interior designers, decorators and no one knew what a stylist was. I had a difficult time with this notion of specialisation so my business model became that a baker; making the cake and icing it too. Our uni course had an architectural focus, so the decorative aspect, particularly soft furnishings, were self-taught. <br />
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I was fitting out an investment property for a client who happened to be the marketing consultant for Australand, a large property development company. One day in passing, he mention that he wasn’t sure if the Harvey Norman plaid sofas, just installed in their latest display suite, worked and he asked me to take a look. Sounds crazy now, but back then people didn’t have many options outside Harvey Norman or Freedom.<br />
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The internet was very new and my cousin James was also starting his own IT business around the same time. James and my Uncle David were probably the single most influential people in my entrepreneurial success. They encouraged and supported me in getting online with a website that made me look bigger than ‘Ben Hur’ at a time when no one else was doing it.<br />
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In recent times, it has been social media that has brought the biggest change. I do feel fortunate to have known business both with and without it. There's no doubt social media has added an extra burden to operations but it has also opened up great opportunity. <br />
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<span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Tell me about your business, Touch Interiors and how you have evolved it over this time?</span><br />
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I never officially made the decision to start my own business. It wasn't until telling a friend over coffee, that I needed a business name, when I finally accepted I was in it for the long run. We brainstormed names over that coffee and Touch Interiors was born; a metaphor for how relatable design moves us, makes us feel. <br />
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Soon after, around the time I met my (now) husband in 1999, I committed to my first office, a converted garage below a wonderful elderly widow’s home, Lucy, located a few blocks from Balmoral Beach. I paid $125 per week and I happily rented that space for many years. From this moment on I had continual work furnishing investment properties for a local real estate agent and very dear friend, Gen, whose support cannot be undervalued. I was also fitting out multiple display suites for Australand’s Balmain Shores, Altair Rushcutters Bay, Paddington Barracks and King Street Wharf developments. I worked on many homes, as well as a nursing home, bookshop in Glebe, upmarket Chinse restaurant and even renovated and flipped my first investment property. I embraced every opportunity. <br />
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<em>Figure 6: Bronwyn's first investment property which she renovated and sold in 2002. </em></div>
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<em>Figure 7: Bronwyn’s </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.balmoral"><em>Balmoral Slopes</em></a><em> project as featured in My Home magazine. Whilst the clients went traveling around Australia for a year in 2003, Bronwyn was left in charge of designing and project managing this four bedroom Mosman home.</em><br />
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<em>Figure 8: Bronwyn designed all three bathrooms with a unique feel using different materials for each. Shown here is the Master Spa.</em></div>
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<em> </em><em> </em><em>Figure 9: Mosman project completed by Bronwyn in 2004. Scope of works included interior design and decoration.</em> </div>
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<em>Figure 10: Details from Bronwyn's Mosman project.</em> </div>
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It was in 2000 when I officially launched the <a href="http://touchinteriors.com/">Touch Interiors website</a>. Dreaming big, as you do, I bought the ‘dot com’ and ‘dot com dot au’. My vision has always remained the same over the years. Inspired by the altruistic notion that interior design should be accessible to everyone, I started offering package solutions on my site, eventually adding a small shopping cart for single purchases. There was no such thing as online shopping back then and my suppliers thought I was cuckoo, but it became a significant part of my business over the following ten years, enough to rebrand the shop to <a href="http://www.completepad.com.au/">Complete Pad</a> in 2005. <br />
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My business has always provided great personal flexibility, something I wanted to protect when my first born, Hugh, was conceived. Despite working comfortably from our first home at the time, I made the counter-intuitive decision to wind things up, rather than down. In 2006 I committed to a three year lease on a beautiful 100 year old cottage nestled within <a href="http://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/">George's Heights</a> in the national park of Mosman.<br />
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<em>Figure 12: Bronwyn and Jason’s </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.cremorne"><em>first home</em></a><em> in Cremorne purchased in 2004. Bronwyn’s previous home office now converted into a family friendly study / playroom.</em> </div>
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I realised the only way to have my cake and eat it too, was to build a design team to allow me to be the hands on mummy I dreamed of, whilst still enjoying career satisfaction. It was a great move and taught me so much about running a small company, becoming an employer and building a business that truly supported my life to the fullest. <br />
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Touch Interiors and Complete Pad were mostly operated by the same team during this time, with my main focus on the mix of commercial and residential Touch Interiors clients. My team and I completed projects of all sizes, including some major commercial ones like a 105 room serviced apartment complex in Western Australia in 2009. This was probably my greatest business achievement because I won the tender over five very large Australian procurement companies who were much more experienced at the time. I also played cupid on this project, when a close friend who assisted me eventually married the whitegoods supplier, can you believe!<br />
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<em>Figure 13: One of </em><a href="http://www.flashmag.com.au/multimag.aspx?magazineid=87"><em>three schemes</em></a><em> for The Broadwater Mariners resort in Geraldton Western Australia - 105 suites completed by Bronwyn in 2009. </em></div>
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<em>Figure 14 & 14A: Rooms included hand painted artworks by Sydney artist </em><a href="http://www.sophietaggart.com/"><em>Sophie Taggart</em></a><em> who flew over to Geraldton to experience its unique landscape, flora and fauna. </em></div>
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Other memorable commercial projects included the Breakfast Point Country Club, multiple F.F.E specifications for multi-storey residential developments, many investment property packages, event furniture for the Red Bull Air Race, an upmarket Chinese restaurant in Kirribilli and Coco Cubano Café and Bar in Crows Nest, (now named The Cornerstone Bar & Café). Clients included Australand, Frasers Property, Broadwater Resorts, Multiplex, Rose Group, Red Bull, Kyko Group and Stockland. <br />
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<em>Figure 15: The Breakfast Point </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.country-club"><em>Country Club</em></a><em> completed in 2005 by Bronwyn for Rose Group.</em></div>
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<em>Figure 18: Bronwyn custom designed the library unit with ladder, magazine rack, floor rug with logo and rowing ore artwork. </em></div>
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<em>Figure 19 & 19a &19b: </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.neutral-bay"><em>Neutral Bay project</em></a><em> completed by Bronwyn in 2007. Scope of works included interior design and decorating. </em></div>
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<em><br />Figure 20, 20a & 20b: </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.middle-cove"><em>Middle Cove</em></a><em> project completed by Bronwyn in 2008. Scope of works included interior design and decoration.</em> </div>
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<em>Figure 22 & 22a: </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.seaside-dreaming"><em>Seaside Dreaming</em></a><em> 1 of 4 suites completed in 2011 by Bronwyn for the Queensland Mon Komo development for Kyko Group. The brief was to create four distinctive Caribbean inspired display homes. </em></div>
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<em></em> <em>Figure 23 & 23a: </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.travellers-sanctuary"><em>Travellers Sanctuary</em></a><em> 2 of 4 suites for M</em><em>on Komo</em></div>
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<em>Figure 25 & 25a: </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.island-breeze"><em>Island Breeze</em></a><em> 4 of 4 suites for Mon Komo</em></div>
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<em>Figure 26 & 27: </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.yeo"><em>Neutral Bay project</em></a><em> completed by Bronwyn in 2012. Scope of works included interior design and decoration. </em></div>
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We moved to L.A. in Feb 2014. My husband, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0050541/">Jason</a>, a film editor, had just finished working on two big Aussie films, The Great Gatsby and Mad Max. There were no new films on the horizon and we had stretched ourselves on a larger new home a few years prior and now had three children. Managing my business meant we had live in Au-pairs. It wasn't a lifestyle for the faint hearted. Whilst being absolutely awesome while it lasted, we both knew it wasn't sustainable. We thought we would put Jason's recent credits to good use and apply for an American work visa. He got one, so we packed the house, moved across, no job, no accomm, but a school sorted for the kids.<br />
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<em>Figure 30 & 30a: Bronwyn and Jason’s </em><a href="http://touchinteriors.com/portfolio/#filter=.spruson"><em>new home</em></a><em> in Neutral Bay purchased in 2011.</em> </div>
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<strong><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">How did you establish yourself in LA as an unknown, despite having a successful career back in Aus?</span></strong><br />
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Well, I'm not quite established yet! I hope to do some fabulous jobs down the track, but for now I'm just dabbling, accepting jobs I can't refuse and ones that fit in with our children’s schedule. I am not entirely ready to get help with the kids yet. I'm enjoying them too much. <br />
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<em>Figure 32: A few of </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bronwynpoole/"><em>Bronwyn’s Instagram</em></a><em> photos of her first L.A. job completed in 2014, located in Santa Monica Canyon. Bronwyn enjoyed using a few of her Australian suppliers such as Armadillo & Co. and established artist, Lara Merrett. </em></div>
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It always surprises me how things work out when you go with the flow. Managing my business abroad has been a delightful change. I can focus on big picture goals, rather than sweating the small stuff. My Sydney design practice is managed by associate designer and long time staff member, <a href="http://touchinteriors.com/about/sydney/">Rhiannon Matthews</a>. She is pretty much the ultimate 'set and forget' employee and I mean that in the most appreciative and admiring way. <br />
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She's been able to take the reins and continue delivering the Touch Interiors promise; liveable fine art spaces that feel as good as they look. We don't adhere to any one design style, rather we seek a deeper level of enquiry to identify our client’s natural aesthetic rhythm and that of their home. Rhi and I talk multiple times a week and she keeps me abreast of everything. Some of our Australian clients choose to engage me for my <a href="http://spacehealer.blogspot.com/2015/05/press-release-special-session-with.html">'Space Healing'</a> service at the beginning of the process. It's my newly packaged service, delivered by FaceTime and my favourite part of the design process.<br />
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When the decision was made to spend some time in America, both Rhi and I weren't quite sure how it would work, but we've found our feet and our genuine respect for each-other has held us tight. Next month I’m flying home to help photograph her recent projects. I can't wait!<br />
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Moving forward, Rhi and I would love to find another experienced, like-minded designer, to work with us under Touch. Rhiannon is off on maternity leave soon, so it's a great time to welcome a new member to our work family.<br />
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As for Complete Pad, that's a whole other story and team. I took the opportunity of moving to America to rebuild my Australian shopping site. After a previous failed attempt engaging offshore developers, I finally had the focus to get the shop back on track with an ambitious new concept. Patricia Bal is my long-time collaborator in Complete Pad and the IT genius behind the new site. <a href="http://www.completepad.com.au/pages/about-us">Jaclyn Schoene</a> is my guru general manager and interior stylist by trade. I made the critical decision to retain their loyalty and dedication by offering a capital incentive / profit share agreement. It meant I could keep control of my business but now had true partners to share the good and bad days with. It has been the best business decision made to date and I'm so incredibly grateful the ladies were all on-board. We are an awesome team and our natural strengths extremely complimentary. We talk multiple times a day.<br />
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<em>Figure 34: Patricia and Bronwyn. Patricia came to surprise Bron in L.A. for her 40th birthday last month. </em></div>
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In more ways than I could have anticipated. Stating the obvious, it's a whole new market; different tastes, different environmental conditions, different values, different architecture, different vendors, different economy. My time here has been spent absorbing all these differences and relating to them in my own unique way. I've been doing a lot of living and having a lot of fun. I figure that it is time well invested in the long run. <br />
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The interior design procurement is as expected; endless options for all budgets. It has been a welcome change. <br />
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As far as business conduct goes, nothing comes close to Australian authenticity. It really makes business so much easier knowing you have a deal by the glint in one’s eye. Here, it is an interesting game, playing against 'smiling assassins' as Jas calls them. Put it this way, you never sit a bad interview! <br />
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Well, only the ones I'm still trying to master; mindfulness, boundaries, acknowledging my IT addiction.<br />
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Developing my instincts for which decisions to make, or sacrifices to endure, or investments to give, have been key to navigating my life. But to develop this, I've had to continually invest in me, by continually getting to know myself, over and over again. A good nature hit always pays-off and recharges my instincts for knowing when to let go, or hang on, or blindly trust. My mum installed this notion in my sisters and me early, always telling us to look after ourselves first. It certainly saved me the likely mother guilt I may have suffered otherwise. I'm really thankful for her advice. It has made me a mostly patient mummy with a good sense for priorities. <br />
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# 1: Know yourself. Identify your strengths and articulate it until you are blue in the face. Take the Gallup Strengths Finder test - <a href="https://touchint-my.sharepoint.com/personal/bronwyn_touchinteriors_com/Documents/Clifton%20Top%205">Clifton Top 5</a>, if you have no idea where to start. Find your niche working to your strengths and you'll never work a day in your life. I think I just ripped that last line off someone because it sounds very familiar, anyway it's solid advice, so I'm sharing the love. <br />
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# 2: Your twenties, (or pre-kid years), are your most powerful years in business so don't stuff around. <br />
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# 3: If you are going to put strategy and boundaries in place, put them around social media. A lot of time is wasted on these platforms trying to build reputation. In the wise words of Australian actor Gregory Rush, 'The cream always rises to the top'.<br />
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· Draft a 5 year, mutually exclusive, business and lifestyle growth plan. Regularly check-in on it. It’s powerful stuff.<br />
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Complete Pad is my Australian online interiors community where you can shop for individual items for your home, and or, connect with a pro to help you. Turning 10 this year, we celebrated with a freshen up and a new pro-centric collection called ‘Unique Pad’; a special area on our site dedicated to freely promoting independent designers and decorators who honour the individuality of their clients. My pet name for these special pros are ‘Space Healers’ and they are the ones who understand the importance of putting their style agenda to one side to truly serve. We believe in substance over style.<br />
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<em>Figure 35: An invitation for Australian designers and decorators to learn more about </em><a href="http://www.completepad.com.au/pages/become-a-featured-pro"><em>‘Unique Pad’</em></a><em>. Bronwyn’s new industry initiative designed to promote pros by leveraging their gifts rather than a distinctive style.</em></div>
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Holding true to my vision since conception, I want to build a platform to empower more homemakers to be authentic, courageous and in control of their decorating destiny. I didn’t want to rebuild just another online shop. I wanted to find a solution to the challenges, both connection and engagement, that homemakers and pros experience. <br />
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Our industry tends to promote itself internally, to one another. We post, tweet and blog about inspo that only a pro can decode. It takes a pro’s perspective to become inspired by that weathered blue wall in Morocco, or that incredible over done interior from our design icon. Only we know how to apply this to the suburban home of a typical client; using it in a way that is authentic to create a space that is uplifting, improving quality of life. It really is a fine art and one that should command enormous respect. <br />
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However, as I suspect, the issue is that we as interior pros, designers and decorators alike, are separating ourselves from the hands that feeds us. The real homemakers and owners, with whom we work, don't think the way that we do and we question why they are not enquiring away at our 'contact us' forms. I want to change this. I want to cultivate a platform that allows clients to really understand our worth. I want to do this for every talented Australian pro who works with real homes. I want to make us more relatable and accessible. I want to help more homemakers create a space that matters. <br />
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I am endeavouring to do this in <a href="http://www.completepad.com.au/pages/become-a-featured-pro" target="_blank">six</a> powerful ways within ‘Unique Pad’, supported by my established online shop that connects with homemakers and owners from all around Australia, all day, every-day. I am seeking interior pros to join me here. This is the mere beginning of my vision, one that I have held for a very long time. I really want this to work because I believe our industry and Australians, deserve and can have, more.<br />
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PS: Can I give my talented photographer, (and cuz), <a href="http://webntime.com/">Matt Craig</a> a little shout out! Many of these images were taken by him. He has been such an amazing support to me over the years. </div>
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So I googled it and discovered I could practically walk from our Santa Monica home.<br />
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Today was my day to visit this iconic home and soak up the creative energy and integrity surrounding this sacred site. My 90 minute visit has totally reinvigorated my deepest passion and calling for design. <br />
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This home certainty was a space for living, ever growing, ever changing and spoke to my designer heart and my Space Healing design philosophy.</div>
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I took this Scandinavian vintage Luna chair designed by Odd Knutsen home on memo this week to show Jas. It was in our price range and was extremely comfy. <br />
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Tonight we agreed to pop into <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/eames-lounge-and-ottoman-additional-options.do?sortby=ourPicks">Design Within Reach</a> and take a seat in the Eames chair just for fun.</div>
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The space matters.... by <a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/02/the-space-matters.html">Seth Godin</a><br />
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<em><strong>"It might be a garage or a sunlit atrium, but the place you choose to do what you do has an impact on you.</strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>More people get engaged in Paris in the springtime than on the 7 train in Queens. They just do. Something in the air, I guess.</strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>Pay attention to the noise and the smell and the crowd in the place where you're trying to overcome being stuck. And as Paco Underhill has written, make the aisles of your store wide enough that shoppers can browse without getting their butts brushed by other shoppers.</strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>Most of all, I think we can train ourselves to associate certain places with certain outcomes. There's a reason they built those cathedrals. Pick your place, on purpose."</strong></em></div>
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My gorgeous business partner in <a href="http://www.completepad.com.au/">Complete Pad</a>, <em>(my Aussie online interiors shop),</em> Patricia, emailed me Seth's post above. Our slogan for Complete Pad has been "Because Space Matters" for some time now. This is the email she sent to me late last night. I really wanted to share it with you.<br />
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<strong><em>There is actually a lot to this post when you read it a
second time. I am going to read this a third time now. ;)"</em></strong><br />
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<o:p>This is just an insight to why I love this woman and the depth of partnership she offers me.</o:p><br />
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<o:p>I particularly enjoyed P's observation on how Seth has deliberately avoided any reference to spirituality. It's so true. It's too confronting and therefore not cool. But he has delivered the message pretty powerfully, hence his genius and mass following.</o:p><br />
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<o:p>I practice yoga when I can, it's not very often. My favourite place to practice is <a href="http://www.naamyoga.com/">Naam Yoga</a> in Santa Monica. I walked in recently and the girls were buzzing telling me about the world class research work they were doing on Sound. It kinda went over my head but the essence I got. They were proving, here and now, that what we call spirituality today will be called science tomorrow. </o:p><br />
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<o:p>I can't wait until the Seths of the world can just be real about it. Then we'll know we have truly evolved.</o:p><br />
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<o:p>Patricia recently flew over to L.A. to surprise me for my 40th birthday. Feeling very blessed to have her in my life and work with her each day. Here we are in my home in L.A. before my birthday dinner.</o:p><br />
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And here's my 5 year old Ash, walking down 3rd Street prom after our restorative yoga class at Naam. <br />
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A few months ago, I was approached by<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/" target="_blank"> HGTV</a>, (The Home and Garden TV network here in America). They were visiting L.A. for a few days and asked me to come in and talk about some of my projects. We met in the beautiful <a href="http://www.kravet.com/" target="_blank">Kravet</a> showroom in the esteemed <a href="http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Design centre</a>. </div>
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HGTV shared some amazing insights with me in that meeting. Their internal research had identified a trend towards authenticity in design and something they termed, The Light House effect. People were seeking homes that sincerely impacted their wellbeing and ones that let in nature and light. <br />
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HGTV asked me to become a member of their professional network to discuss design and my personal design philosophy through a series of interviews for their digital channel. I had to load a selection of images of my work to their professional portal and in doing so I was approached by another department within HGTV who were responsible for running their annual <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/design/fresh-faces-of-design/2015/crazy-for-color" target="_blank">Fresh Faces of design competition</a>. They suggested I enter. So I did. Aaaaaand...my Middle Cove project made it to the finals!!! Whoot!<br />
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So I thought I'd take this opportunity to chat about this project in more detail today, and hopefully demonstrate more clearly my Space Healing design philosophy in action. The project was completed quite a while ago now but in many ways it is still very relevant.<br />
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Simplistically, my philosophy is based on my innate approach to my design work. It is very much like a decision making reference point, where the intent always comes back to one question, how can I genuinely enhance my clients wellbeing? <br />
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Decisions are never based on style outcomes. Rather, I start with determining design relevance by committing to a deeper level of enquiry and observation. I ask myself, how can design inform my clients best life and their evolution? What legacy are they trying to create? <br />
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Once I have clarity, I assess the space and hone into my design instincts, which I have learnt to appreciate is my most highly attuned skill. It is here where I instinctively sense how I need to manipulate the space to bring it's best foot forward, (and my clients), to co-create what I call, spatial and homeowner integrity. <br />
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After doing this work, I very quickly tap into style based visions, which are normally very detailed and descriptive. And away I go....<br />
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So this home was for a lovely family of four whom I have become very close to over the years since completing their home. In no particular order, I am just going to chat about each space as captured here by my photographer <a href="http://www.webntime.com.au/">Matt</a>...<br />
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This is the lounge room / dining room. An open plan space designed to promote the soothing and restful view where one can dream, nourish, reflect and revive. The bushy landscape was the reason my clients were so drawn to this property. Every design decision was informed by the healing aspects of nature. It's energising effects and its ability to transform our mood within moments. The interior was fashioned to bring into play these wellbeing powers to move us from dull and tired to enlightened and reinvigorated. My design solution was to keep the space as simplistic as possible and allow the essential materials to do the work and inform the view. With a carefully selected amount of colour to add comfort and joy, I tired to bring the view inside the home wherever possible.<br />
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This artwork is printed on a sheet of aluminium which shifts this piece from being familiar to something exceptionally unique and rare. The industrial canvas is genius for the space and the perfect additive to bring meaning and purpose to this thoroughfare, beyond its mere mechanical obligation.<br />
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Industrial by construction, I humanised the space with colour, a sense of flow and form. The rug and stainless steel coffee table provided the ultimate family friendly treatment for this heavily used space. Earthy tones were used to identify with the gum tree filled skyline.<br />
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An earth beaten pot suggests beauty and serenity come with age. In juxtaposition with the perfect white walls this pot represents that nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect, just like as the Japanese aesthetic principles of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi">wabi-sabi.</a><br />
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The client wanted a design that maximised cleaning efficiency. All decisions came back to this intent knowing we could make the space more with plants and towels.<br />
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It is all about the amazing contemporary staircase and artwork. The juxtaposition of the heavy materials and the delicate poppies are delightful and in perfect harmony making this space a soulful and soothing experience to transcend through.<br />
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The brief was to create open plan living spaces that incorporated independent spaces for various functions and experiences. We transition the occupant from formal to informal areas using different flooring and pocket sliding doors to allow flexibility.<br />
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The intention for the walnut timber cupboard material was to cocoon the occupant amongst the earth. Earth elements face your back while you face the earth outside. Visually needed to break up the mass of white, but from a sensory perspective, it was essential to create this nurturing environment for what was considered the heart of this home.<br />
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The custom made rug was crafted from 100% goat hair and glued together in stripes to add colour and texture in a flat pile finish which spoke to the concrete floors in a sympathetic tone.<br />
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The artwork was by an energy artist <a href="http://www.sophietaggart.com/">Sophie Taggart</a> who embeds intentions into her work. I was involved in this process to guide the intention for the space whilst my client guided the intention for her family. The result speaks for itself. The client often emails me updates on how this piece has uplifted her life. Each time she expresses a new effect to her wellbeing, which I continually find fascinating and so rewarding to read. This is the essence to my work and what I deeply strive to achieve for each client.<br />
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Empty corners can negatively impact a space making it feel harsh and lacking. This was the case in this room. Adding the simple sheer drape with a very simple fold that complimented the minimalistic space was the answer and instantly imparted a sense of calm and balance.<br />
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The brief was to design a room that maximised TV viewing, nature viewing and family connection. We take this type of brief very seriously and at all times work towards an outcome that honours the inherent beauty of the space and the clients functional requirements. We achieved this by custom designing the modular sofa to work in 3 versatile configurations. Custom cabinetry for storage was designed to work with the unavoidable TV and designed with the intention of balancing the black box with pleasing proportions that spoke to the height, racked ceiling and tree-scape vista.<br />
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The desire for flexible seating drove all decisions for the layout. Being avid entertainers, the client wanted the ability to open and close the space to serve mixed functions; host large parties, meditation evenings and intimate movie nights for her family. <br />
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Shown here is the sofa configuration best suited to entertaining. Designed to have no back facing the guests, the modular sofa allowed for free flowing interaction from each and every space, inside to out. A robust, family friendly and affordable, wash and wear Warwick fabric was selected, <a href="http://www.completepad.com.au/collections/fabrics/products/bronco-plain-grade-b-fabric?variant=3527688705">Bronco Cloud</a>. Budget and serviceability always at the top of our design relevance check-sheet.<br />
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The red lamp was chosen for its artistic qualities and proportions which filled the corner beautifully and provided delightful ambient lighting at night.<br />
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The outdoor dining was carefully considered using a outdoor quality dining setting with bench seating. It was a significant investment. My clients have expressed a few times since, how this investment has repaid them time and time again. <br />
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I hope you enjoyed this little tour and that is somewhat demonstrates how I work from the inside out. Less about the visual outcome and more about the genuine intent to bring house & homeowner in sync. Still interior design, but interior design driven with soul and purpose.<br />
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This project has been shortlisted in the Crazy For Color category in this years HGTV Fresh Faces of Design. I have been selected alongside a handful of other designers and welcome you to take a peak. All votes for my project are of course welcome!<br />
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As always, to you and your home in love and light.<br />
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<br /><em>My New Service</em></h3>
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I am launching my new service today and it's been a long time brewing. I am so excited to finally have it nutted out, test driven and official. I believe very deeply in the extraordinary power of this service and although essentially a very simple concept, it has taken me the best part of my (almost) 2-decade career to fully hone.<br />
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After relocating to California 18 months ago, I have had the opportunity to become very clear on 'why and how' I do what I do. I have identified my core design methodology by truly acknowledging my somewhat different approach and with this new found consciousness I have since enjoyed assisting family and friends with this more heightened awareness of my gifts.<br />
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Leaving my 17 year old design career behind in Sydney and starting my life over again here in Los Angeles, has given me the much needed sabbatical I have been seeking. During this time I have sought to understand more deeply my unique design technique. I have asked myself certain questions; What makes something beautiful? Why do I seek inspiration based on an outcome rather than a visual? And how specifically do I influence the feel of a space? What I now understand, is that I have a particular healing approach to my design work that I term, <a href="http://touchinteriors.com/about/space-healing/" target="_blank">‘Space Healing’</a>. A process where I literally 'feel out' spaces and align them to my clients using colour, placement, texture & purpose.<br />
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Space Healing is my design philosophy and best described as the art of creating a home that is in complete integrity with my clients and their space. It is a design approach that honours the client’s wholly expressed uniqueness and pairs it with their space’s unrealised potential to create interiors that feel as good as they look. This has been my long time mantra for Touch Interiors and a responsibility I have carried since my first job in 1998.<br />
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So without further ado, I present my unique sessions that are on offer to homeowners worldwide.</div>
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<br /><em>What it is</em></h3>
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This is a niche service and is very much for the client seeking MORE. More abundance, more clarity, more feeling, more love, more beauty, more life. This is not just for the client who has more to spend. My goal is to open up a pathway for more homeowners to get the help they need and allow them to truly connect with design, understanding fully that they are worthy of creating, rather than making do or simply making pretty.<br />
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I believe when your home truly reflects your authentic essence and the legacy you are creating for your life and your loved ones, so much more energy is freed up to create the life you truly want. My sessions create sacred time for you to be in intentional and constant creation with your home before you jump into solving problems with WHAT solutions. My sessions create time for the WHY, building your foundation so you can create your feeling, and dare I say healing, home.<br />
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There is no denying that a home that is set up to support you, is priceless. When you take care of your home, your life really does transform immeasurably. Imagine designing a home that erodes the busyness of the day as soon as you step foot inside, a home that inspires more productivity and a home that facilitates more joy for you and your loved ones. The aim of a session is to empower you with the tools you need to make the strategic design and purchasing decisions to create this home. Decisions that save you from costly mistakes, and not just monetary ones, and decisions that powerfully transform the quality and beauty of your world.</div>
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<br /><em>How it works</em></h3>
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My sessions are conducted over Skype or Facetime and last anywhere from 2-3 hours. The first part of the session is devoted to a deeper level of enquiry where I listen and ask questions to bring more clarity and awareness to the things that really matter. It is this part of the session where we create your authentic intention for your home. The second part of the session is set aside to tour your home. You will walk me around your home and I will ask certain questions to prompt recognition and identify potential. You will be amazed at how this simple approach can help you reconnect with your space and see things that you were never present to before.<br />
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Once we have unearthed the WHY we can let the WHAT conversation begin. I will quickly tap into the colours, textures and styles that will work best for you and your space. I freely disclose all visions, all inspiration, giving you the jump start you need to develop your intentional and personal style.<br />
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Once our session has finished you will not be left alone. Whilst I anticipate just one session will powerfully set you up to create this very special home, at any point <a href="http://touchinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Touch Interiors</a> is here for ongoing consultations and support. We have a large network of aligned stylists who can assist you with the specification and procurement services you may require to identify the very tissues required to make your home whole. Whichever way we do this, one thing is for sure, by doing the work you will truly receive all the joy and abundance that comes with creation. And this is the very gift our new service offers a new breed of homeowner who has been waiting for MORE.<br />
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I have limited appointments available for these very special sessions and I want to help as many people as possible. My direct email is bronwyn@touchinteriors.com if you would like to learn more. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you!</div>
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They moved to Neutral Bay into a three bedroom apartment which I was lucky enough to work on.</div>
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Mum & Dad were keen to start afresh and part ways with their full suite of Jacobean furniture that my Grandfather built post-war. Whilst it was skilfully made, this type of furniture wasn't exactly my Mother's cup of tea.</div>
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It was time for a new horizon!</div>
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Looking back on my parents Neutral Bay apartment, it's gratifying to witness their journey and the part I played in helping them create their new reality. A reality that allowed them to step into their potential. A new way of living that truly represented their core and the things they valued most in life.</div>
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It was this very project that we embarked on together in 2007, that ignited a calling in me that I hadn't fully acknowledged prior. </div>
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My Space Healing calling. </div>
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I invested much time to ensure the space I designed for my parents truly reflected their inner being. I wanted more than anything to create a space that felt really good for my Mum & Dad. A space that spoke to their authentic selves in a way that was honest and healing and naturally, beautifully designed.</div>
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Many of the skills & techniques I used to create this healing home were intuitive. Some were practical and others learnt. The success came down to being tapped in and invested in them as people and knowing how to translate that into design. </div>
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All decisions were built upon inspiration found inwardly, intentions.</div>
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<em>"We sold our two story home and bought a large waterfront apartment, something that we had always dreamed about. Bronwyn challenged what we thought we wanted, and suggested alternatives, encouraging us to be a little "bold". She proposed minor structural changes, located suitable furniture, fittings, hardware, soft furnishings, and colour scheme. Thank you Bronwyn, you drew us out of our comfort zone, made us think and feel twenty years younger. We love our apartment and so do all our friends."</em>
- Brian Poole
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Dad's review I invited him to write on Houzz.</div>
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Last year Mum & Dad made the tree change to beautiful Bellingen just near Coffs Harbour on the mid north coast of New South Wales.</div>
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They moved from their Neutral Bay apartment to be closer to my sister Fi and her family.</div>
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I distinctly remember the day Dad called me, excitedly describing the house he had found. <br />
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I couldn't wait to get inside. The Christmas before last, I had the opportunity to inspect this property to assess it's potential before they purchased it. <br />
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Instantly, I saw the magic my parents spoke of and we began discussions on what Mum & Dad envisaged for their new home.<br />
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Fast forward a year, a year where my husband, children and I relocated to Los Angeles, I arrive back home to see what mischief my parents have been up to with their new home and its renovation.</div>
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Mum warned me....<em>"if you don't like something then please tell me gently"....</em> I wasn't worried!</div>
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Mum, <em>(a stylish born & bred Queenslander and successful property agent with a dynamic sense of style)</em> and Dad, <em>(a naval architect with a keen designers mind & eager tool belt)</em> had it under control!<br />
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Whilst I had a lot of influence, I never 'did' this home for my parents.<br />
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Inevitably, living overseas, I had to relinquish some control which previously I was accustomed to having.<br />
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Rather than doing it for them, I guided them, planting intentions, imparting skills and offering support. <br />
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I had complete confidence in them. I knew they were well equipped with an appreciation found at Neutral Bay for what it takes to make a home beautiful and whole and the immense payoff this will have on their wellbeing. <br />
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What bred from this experience is a distinction I appreciate more deeply and the essence to my Space Healing design philosophy which I would like to further hare with you here.</div>
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Peeping just behind, is the timber planter my Grandpa made. I was so happy when I saw it here. </td></tr>
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Over the past 20 years, I have been blessed with all sorts of clients and all sorts of briefs. I spent most of my first professional decade manifesting clients who would let me do it all. </div>
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I wanted to build my portfolio and I wanted an opportunity to really experiment with different styles. </div>
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I knew that if I was granted complete trust to run with my vision, things would get done. They would get done efficiently, they would get done well and they would get done within budget. I would be free to create spaces beyond my client's imagination.</div>
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It was the perfect business model for a designer and rewarded me with a growing portfolio that I was proud of.</div>
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Recently however, I have recognised a responsibility that has taken the later part of my two decade career to fully embrace. <br />
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As a skilled & passionate interior designer, I use to relate to myself as a designer who could heal spaces.<br />
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As a more experienced and in-tune designer, I recognise that a shift is occurring. Today, I am more invested in being a healer who can design spaces. </div>
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Dad's pottery store at <a href="https://mitchellroad.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Mitchel Rd Antique & Design Centre.</a> <br />
It's curved back offering the perfect solution to problematic columns in both properties. <br />
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I have always been intrigued by the healing that occurs when our home and our being are united through design. <br />
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One of two of our wedding urns, which I made my mates carry into the chapel, <br />
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I believe spaces transform us; just like a great piece of art, or the perfect dress that makes us feel unstoppable!<br />
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When our space becomes a physical expression of our authentic self, it becomes our true healing sanctuary.<br />
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I believe Space Healers have an extra something special to offer their clients beyond the design process. <br />
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They take their clients by the hand, on a journey of discovery, to find their extraordinarily whole home. <br />
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A home designed just for them.<br />
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I believe inspiration always starts inwardly, where truths unfold, shining light on the limitless potential of the client & the house that connects them.<br />
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When we move homes, or when we decide to make changes to our existing home, it's a sign that a great opportunity for personal evolution is taking place. <br />
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I have observed this in every client I have worked with. I believe tapping into this evolution is key.<br />
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Like the house that captures you, a space healer does the same. <br />
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They capture you, and see your potential, often in a way that is not even apparent to you yet. They connect this new you, with your homes unique potential, to create what I consider my ultimate professional responsibility; a home designed to feel as good as it looks.</div>
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I believe Space Healers are gifted listeners and decode using their innate sense for colour, placement, texture & purpose to bring spaces and their clients alive.</div>
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Space healers don't impose their style. They dig deep to help their clients find their style. </div>
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It is the ‘why’ before the ‘what’ that makes an extraordinary unique & whole home.</div>
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Space Healing is the art of helping uncover this very ‘why’ to design a meaningful & nurturing ‘what’.</div>
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Had you asked me last month if I successfully Space Healed my parents Neutral Bay apartment, I would have excitedly drafted a 10 page list of 'how' and 'why'.<br />
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After walking into my parents new Bellingen home this month, my thoughts on this have grown. <br />
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I can offer Space Healing without doing it all!<br />
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And more significantly, in not doing it all, I give my client the space to add that extra special touch of magic.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mum wanted to 'surprise' me with her new kitchen despite many <br />
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My first impression of Mum & Dad's home was astonishingly radiant.<br />
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I was quite literally blown away!</div>
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The designer in me resisted pointing out irrelevant niggly design annoyances; because really does the lazy splashback installation showing the adjoining edge matter? Well in some spaces and for some clients it would. But in this case it certainly did not.</div>
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What mattered, was that Mum and Dad truly found themselves in this home. A home they created together. A home they invested much time, intention and love into. A home that authentically spoke their truth and reflected their essence and supported their ever evolving journey.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Beautiful Mumma" by family friend and Bellingen local <a href="http://karleerawkins.com/" target="_blank">Karlee Rawkins</a><br />
Karlee said she wanted to paint a tree that spoke of my Mum - strong, generous & soft.</td></tr>
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Whilst I was available to advise on paint colours, flooring and the general technical & creative stuff, they took the ultimate rein.<br />
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I could never have achieved the same essence if I took the reins completely, blinding them from the process.</div>
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I am so proud of them.</div>
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I understand more deeply the gifts both of my parents have imparted to me; Mum's innate bold style and sense for warmth, and Dad's innate sense for design & function.</div>
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And always giving, as parents do, they gave me this journey to witness the truth I am continually seeking in my vocation. Helping cement my thoughts and techniques around my Space Healing design philosophy.</div>
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In the past, economics and design deliverables have dictated that I, 'the designer', take ultimate control. This used to be my client of choice. </div>
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But successful Space Healing is even more potent with the client I would have shied away from in the past. One who is willing to get their hands dirty, willing to invest some time and willing to be guided & challenged along the way, with a coach, a 'Space Healer', always available.</div>
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More than ever I am seeking that special client who wants a Space Healer, so together we can create true magic. Magic that surpasses both our imagination.</div>
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What a gift that would be.</div>
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I'm not sure who the author of this quote is, but whether it's Albert Einstein, Darryl Anka, Bashar or an apocryphal, it rings true for me.</div>
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I wasn't quite sure how to react. And I certainly wasn't sure how I felt about it.</div>
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I knew it wasn't an accident, or a co-incidence, and this scared the heebie-jeebies out of me.<br />
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Matching the frequency and manifesting my desired reality is something I've been told I do easily in some aspects of my life. I know this to be true but I can't articulate how I do it. I want to study this more in 2015 to learn how I can apply it to other areas of my life. My interest has been sparked!</div>
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If you are interested in learning more on how you can match your higher frequency I found this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3ScXPVi0M&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">video</a> a good place to start.</div>
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In a nut shell the Hero's Journey is the storyline behind many brilliant fables, novels and movies including George Lucas' Star Wars. Essentially there is a hero that is feeling lost, they have a dragon to slay<em> (their fear)</em> once they slay this dragon they find their true purpose....and the net result is b<em>lisssssss</em>! </div>
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The whole Hero's Journey concept totally resonated with me and has helped me identify the current hero's journey I am on; the one where I have three young amazing children who are growing up so fast and who have so much to teach me. </div>
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Admittedly I ignored the call of this hero's journey for quite some time as I attended to the <em>'juggling a business and young family'</em> journey back in Sydney. The call for me to be an even more hands on Mum was always there and getting stronger and stronger. </div>
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It wasn't until Cali that I had the courage to go on this journey. Recently completing a 6 week summer break with the kids, all at home, I fell like I have finally worked through much of this journey....slayed my dragon so to speak and come out the other end with more purpose, clarity and certainly more bliss. It just feels good when you are doing what you are meant to be doing.</div>
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I believe our life is full of Hero's Journey's. Some are short & some are long. And some are certainly harder than others. My next Hero's Journey is staring me right in the face....Arghhh! But maybe I'll share that when I've completed it!</div>
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<em><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"> You have arrived at the end of my Space Healing series on Spruson Street so if you have not read </span></em><a href="http://spacehealer.blogspot.com/2014/05/space-healing-series-11-spruson-street_13.html" target="_blank"><em><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">PART ONE </span></em></a><em><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">it's best to catch up before continuing.</span></em></div>
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<em>(Cont)......</em>Whilst we would love to embark on a larger renovation at some point we are now in no rush. I am so glad we took the approach we did, choosing a smaller remodel with emphasis on decoration taught me more about working with the essence of a home rather than simply creating a newer, bigger one. <br />
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You won't find your home in a magazine or a designer alone. To find your authentic and sensory home you need to dig deep to truly understand how your space can support you and combine this with what your space has to offer. This is the starting point and this is the healing approach I term 'Space Healing'. <br />
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The hat I wear as an interior designer only gets worn well after the essence and purpose, <em>(the 'why'),</em> of the home is clear to me and my client. It is the interior designer that knows how to convert the 'why' into 'what' but it's the Space Healer that uncovers the 'why'.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Now there's my authentic home! This is actually how we style our entry sideboard, featuring my Dad's vintage Meccano and family photos which I treasure.</span></div>
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This angle of our entry vestibule accurately portrays the proportions of the space where the others give a slightly false impression. Finding the right <a href="http://tiggerhall.com/" target="_blank">wall lights</a> to fill the space either side was my priority. Without their elongated neck I would of had that niggling feeling something needed to sit next to the sideboard. You can't see it here, but every sideboard in our home was cut into the skirting boards so they sat flush to the wall. When you have limited space to work with this makes a big difference.</div>
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We recently moved to Los Angeles for my husband's work and we were thrilled to rent our home easily. It was so rewarding to show people through our home who so positively responded to its uniqueness. <br />
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One of the last areas I felt I needed to restore before leaving for L.A., was the front façade of our home. It's small cottage appearance no longer appropriate. <br />
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We had a new painted timber gate & letterbox made along with a hand wrought arbor. My vision however won't be complete until the canopy of roses we recently planted welcomes you in. <br />
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Life is a little uncertain for us right now which is super exciting. We are absolutely loving living here in California and I have recently won a greencard in the lottery. Whilst the thought of not returning to Spruson Street pangs me, I do feel the changes I have completed will hold our home in good stead for any new potential owner. <br />
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But if we return sometime soon, the first priority will be painting the exterior. These pictures don't really show how desperately it needs a fresh coat and colour. I am thinking Dulux European White, apparently this is the exterior paint colour of Balmoral's Bathers Pavilion. </div>
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I invited two people outside our family who have spent a lot of time in our home to write a few words. It was so interesting to read about their experience of the space. I was so impressed with the sentiments of our darling live-in Au-pair Catherine. I was going to write a whole section on how I used colour in our home but Caff has touched on it here like a pro!<br />
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A big thanks to Soph and Caff for these beautiful words and for being such a special part of our lives. After all, no amount of pretty fabric or furniture can substitute for the energy another human brings to your space.</div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><br /> </span><em><span style="color: #999999;">“To walk into Bron, Jas, Hugh, Ash and Darci’s home always felt good. I mention them all, because it was a home where everyone had a space and where everyone was fulfilled with their own Interests. It was a home for everyone who lived there.<br /><br />Nothing was ever out of sort in the way my home seems to be with little children. Everything had a spot, everyone knew where their favourite things were and everyone was content. To walk into their space gave you a feeling of being uplifted and deeply peaceful.<br /><br />The style, colours, unique pieces of furniture, lamps and collected ornaments seemed to wrap you up with inspiration. To be in ANY room, was inspiring, stimulating and calming all at once.<br /><br />It was fun, playful and easy to be there, whether for five minutes or hours, unannounced or invited. The home was always stunning, always 'done', so really, it was like walking into an indulgent boutique hotel, you know, that feeling of awe and just being there is nurturing to your soul. Just to clarify, it was never 'done' so you felt you couldn't touch, there would be dolls and puzzles and little people to step over to get from the front door to the kitchen, but that just added to the realness of this loved and lived in (drop dead gorgeous) home. This was like stepping into a luxurious Boutique family hotel that just felt GOOD all over to be there.”</span></em> </div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><br /> </span><em><span style="color: #999999;">“Bron has been very successful in applying colour in her home to lend both a sense of energy and relaxation. Each space creates a desired mood.<br /><br />The lounge space I find to be most fascinating as there is an array of colour and pattern which work well together to entice a range of emotion. The use of Yellow I found to be uplifting and energising, while Orange brings excitement and enthusiasm, as do her three adorable children. Feature walls add life and interest, while Blue conveys a sense of calmness and compliments refreshing green tones, allowing for maximum comfort in this space. With natural light almost always exposed and views of the wonderful garden and pool area, I felt this space to be extremely tranquil.<br /><br />Each space has been carefully designed, from the eye catching entrance to the impressive 'Playroom' area, a place which encourages her children to express themselves and use their own imaginations. In particular, I love my space. Here I have a feature wall with a travel theme. This I find very personal and a place I like to spend time.<br /><br />The home Bron has created is both warm and chic. It was an absolute joy to share this stunning home with the Ballantines. Happy home, happy family, gorgeous space.”</span></em></div>
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Prior to leaving Spruson Street we were invited to dinner at our neighbours, Lyn and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Cosgrove" target="_blank">Peter Cosgrove</a>. It was a farewell dinner for us all as Lyn and Peter were off to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirribilli_House" target="_blank">Kirribilli House</a> to undertake the esteemed role of Governor-General of Australia. That night Lyn and Peter told us that they have lived in 26 homes <em>(don't quote me)</em> during their married life. Peter shared with us that one of the best things about living in their 26th home on Spruson Street was hearing the joyful play of our three children. We were always so conscious of the noise our children made and this was so incredibly heart-warming to hear and encapsulates our sentiments too. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Beautiful friends, Sahara and Mina.</span></div>
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I think I will look back on the special time we spent in this home as the colourful years. I recently asked a few of my older friends, including my Mum, what the best years of their life was. All three of them said the <em>homemaking</em> years I am living right now....I can appreciate why. <br />
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I am turning 40 soonish and it is such an interesting time in my life. Our youngest Darci, just turned 3 and it marks a milestone for us as a family and me personally as a mother. Professionally as a designer I also feel a big change coming. </div>
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Over the years I have acknowledged feeling somewhat disempowered to do my job as an interior designer effectively. In my ideal world I would live in my clients home for a few days so I could help them determine their 'why' and then help them select the most suitable team to turn that 'why' into 'what'. I guess I would be the intuitive medium between helping them connect with their home....</div>
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In general I am never consumed with <em>'what' </em>I use in a space, it is always '<em>why'</em> I am using it. If I was concerned with the 'what' I would have bought a very different artwork for our kitchen / dining area. 'Why' makes it feel great, where as 'what' may make it look great, <em>(at least from a certain angle!).</em> There is a big difference! </div>
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As a consumer we need to be so mindful of trends and interior styled photography where we never see the why, or more truthfully, where there is no why. This can be a trap that often leads to disconnected spaces where we give into desire for things that hold no association to us nor our space.</div>
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I recently watched the documentary <a href="http://www.iamthedoc.com/" target="_blank">'I Am'</a> by Tom Shadyac. I highly recommend it. Tom, a famous Hollywood director, was on a spiritual quest. During the documentary he sells all of his various mansions for a very humble home. There was one line in the film that I can't shake, he comments that some people, highly developed spiritual thinkers in particular, would consider having more than you need a mental illness. WOW, it got me thinking, do I need that sculpture, that vase, all those cushions....</div>
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....but just because they are ornamental doesn't mean they are not needed. Tom found his authentic home in a less is more way, but we are all on our own unique journey and our space needs to be true to the course we are destined to take whilst at all times being courageous to evolve.</div>
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As a designer, these ornamental items are my tools. Tools to create spaces to impart emotion. They genuinely contributed to my wellbeing, connecting me to my balanced and considered space which provided immense joy, proudly reminding me why I love creating magic in my homes. </div>
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Shy away from preconceived ideas and notions of what you like. Before you start with an 'inspiration board' determine how you want your home to feel. Ask the question that I ask all my new clients, 'what do you want people to <em>feel</em> when they walk though your door', sometimes it is easier to pinpoint what is deepest and most true when we look through the eyes of someone else. Answer this in conjunction with identifying your homes infinite potential and go from there. </div>
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If none of this 'space healing' comes naturally to you maybe you could create a 'mood board' instead of an 'inspiration board' with images that depict the feelings you want to create. My advice here is to limit yourself to one interior picture. One is enough and two is too many, it will cloud the vision and your understanding of the '<em>why'</em>. Include images of nature, colour perhaps or even quotes with expressions of the legacy you wish to create for your life. </div>
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Observe your space and become very familiar with the dull spots that need attention. Experiment with solutions; does it need light; will a mirror help; how will the shape and size of this mirror impact the room; what style of mirror will contribute to the intended feeling, and so on. Then when you have some clear direction start sourcing the<em> 'what'. </em>Here an 'inspiration board' may be of use but only if based on interiors and products that contribute to healing the space and not ones you simply like. </div>
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Most of us don't live in skilfully created architectural homes where the interior architecture is so powerful it becomes ornamentation. If you are a Pinterest user you may agree that so many of the interior images we are drawn too are ones with stunning high or raked ceilings, arched or bay windows, grand open spaces. Rarely can we compete with that! When I '<em>like'</em> something on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/touchint/likes/" target="_blank">my Pinterest</a> page I try to disassociate the architecture from the decorating so to be very clear on what I am actually inspired by. </div>
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Our girls room is the nicest proportioned room in our house by far. It is large, it has 3 dormer windows, an amazing high raked ceiling and stunning views of the North Sydney skyline and palm trees. It's light filled architectural bones make it feel amazing regardless of the furniture I use. My space healing techniques are less concerned with these spaces, they have already been healed by my architect
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Personally I avoid associating myself to any one style. It depreciates what I believe in. Whilst my <a href="http://touchinteriors.com.au/portfolio/" target="_blank">portfolio</a> offers a variety of styles there are some common threads in my work which I guess may lend to a signature of sorts. <br />
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One common thread is balancing the space; this is where I pay particular attention to ensuring the material placement, auditory, energetic and light vibration of any one part of the room is counteracted <em>(balanced)</em> by the other. I did this in our galley kitchen at Spruson Street by adding the curtain and floor runner and numerous other places within our home. This is almost impossible to show in a picture as its success is determined by the peripheral experience of the space, when balanced, subconsciously makes the space feel comfortable and you in control. <br />
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I really struggle styling my interiors for detailed pictures and very much appreciate the work of good magazine stylists when I try. My natural inclination is to shoot wide to capture it all. My eye is so keenly trained to consider the peripheral vignettes rather than the direct ones, so I can balance my spaces and inject my healing touch. <br />
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My paragraph about defining the purpose of the space which I spoke about in <a href="http://spacehealer.blogspot.com/2014/05/space-healing-series-11-spruson-street_13.html" target="_blank">part one</a> is also key to balancing a space and directly impacts the energetic vibration. Working with the light vibrations of a room is another one. Many would disagree with what I am about to say here, but if your room is dim work with that. By all means paint it white but don't be deluded by the hope it will brighten your space.....it won't! <br />
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Purity of form, blended texture and contrasting colours are other techniques I always apply to my work to make them a sensory experience. I try to keep my spaces fresh and relatively pure so they are easily understood. I achieve this in the shapes I use and the way I employ white or black to sharpen <em>(freshen)</em> my spaces. <br />
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Whilst the recipe list for creating my spaces may be complicated, I strive for the end result to look in-keeping, effortless and authentic. I waned my space to be powerful, inspirational and impressive but I didn't want it to look overly designed or have any pretence. <br />
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People say all the time how they <em>‘found the perfect house’</em>….well it’s probably more true that it was the best house they could find, afford or in other cases, design. The key is to make the most of what we have and feather our nest with what is available; whether that be the calling of our own homes true potential, inspiration that unexpectedly falls our way, or more critically, a growing understanding for how a space can support us through life. <br />
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Thank you so much for allowing me to take you through my Space Healing process. I started this blog in January 2012 for exactly this purpose. As we enter a new age where science is increasingly crediting the value of our intuition and consciousness, I feel the time is perfect to share my intimate design process. <br />
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I am not much of a reader but I am sure there are many authors out there with a similar conversation. If you know of any please share. It is an important conversation and one I am very passionate about. No doubt the whole 'healing' association would turn some people off my design approach, but I can't discredit the role I have come to know our spaces play in our holistic well-being. <br />
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I deeply appreciate the opportunity our Sydney home has opened, allowing me to showcase the very essence of what I believe my gift actually is, and it's healing nature. I truly believe the spaces we occupy or hold is intrinsic to the reality we live. It has been a joy to heal the integrity of Spruson Street and witness how this home has motivate my, and my family's life forward in a remarkable way.<br />
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I wonder what our new Santa Monica home will bring...<br />
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<em>(Cont.)......</em>Even though the front part of the house had obvious challenges, it was the back part of our home that initially made me turn away. <br />
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The proportions were all wrong. With two small pavilions housing a family room and a kitchen come dining room, it seemed unlikely to me that a busy family of five could comfortably operate within its walls.<br />
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I remember touring our home that very first time.....turning the corner into the kitchen, expecting to see a vast open plan space. Instead, I spotted the jarring western wall, right at the end of the dining area and I tried to make sense of it, asking myself where is the rest of the house? Surly this can't be all....but it was. It felt so wrong, so unfished, so dead. I then turned around and walked out saying, no thank you.<br />
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Many tricks to the trade were employed to make the back part of our home flourish and become a space we love. Probably the most significant improvement was adding nine white cotton lace curtains to soften the space, by sympathetically improving the flow and framing the vistas.<br />
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Without these curtains the space was incredibly harsh, especially the family room junction that radically flowed into kitchen. <br />
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The other essential ingredient was locating the right artwork for that problem western wall in the dining area.<br />
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I became fixated on finding a piece that would transcend the space beyond its physical boundary and heal the unsettling energy within the room. My main intention was to find a piece that matched the strong vibration of the pool and inject our kitchen with colours that literally lifted the space and increased its flow.<br />
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Thirdly, covering as much of the terracotta floor with a natural fibre matting, to appear like a <em>wall-to-wall</em> floor covering, was critical to increasing the scale of the space and to implant a cosiness.<br />
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Even though this rug was probably one of the more expensive purchases, it was one of the most critical ones. It provided a stable base palette where I could begin to layer my furnishings to create a truly liveable, colourful and warm setting. It also improved the acoustic natural of the space and it physically shielded the room from being a transient thoroughfare, instead making it a wholly identifiable space in its own right. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You know I didn't actually love this artwork as a stand alone piece. It took me some weeks visiting it at the gallery before committing to it. I am so glad I did. I choose it because I knew it would inform other elements within the room and now </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I ADORE it. It completely heals the space and makes it feel bigger, brighter and whole. </span><br />
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I was so excited to see if my inclination of using a semi-transparent lace curtain would soften that awkward junction as well as I had hoped. The natural fine cotton gauze of the lace is incredibly beautiful and juxtaposes beautifully with the terracotta tiles. <br />
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Once my curtains were up I lived with them closed for a while, just to experience their beauty. Ordinarily they remain open and are more decorative <em>(but absolutely functional)</em> if you get my gist.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Large area rug toned down the cold terracotta. And of course, our artwork, that energetically guides us into the room and makes us not want to leave.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our kitchen feels alive with lots of plants and modern day macramé. Achieving this look and the function we needed, without spending a lot of money, was the greatest result for us. Had we of stretched ourselves financially with all new furniture and a new kitchen the space just would not of had the same effect on our wellbeing. It truly was a healing space for us all to enjoy.</span><br />
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<em>Making a small space work</em></h3>
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When it came to selecting our family room furniture I was faced with the challenging proportions of the room's width which didn't allow for two sofas or a coffee table. Essentially, the room was the thoroughfare to the kitchen, so I was mindful of keeping good circulation without compromising the location of the TV or a comfy settee. <br />
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Knowing that larger pieces in a smaller room often create an illusion of space, I decided on an extra deep white cane settee. I re-covered it with family friendly textiles and piled it with an oversized bolster and custom scatters cushions. </div>
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Getting the scatter cushion combo right was more like a science than an art. I very carefully considered the size of each and the way they would be layered to ensure they visually balanced the space. I wanted them all to have a natural casual appeal that only linens and quality cottons accomplish. Each cushion was detailed with a mix of toggles, frayed fringes, tassels and cords to create a bespoke collection that would wow you as you turned the corridor. The bolster cushion and settee upholstery used a hardy child proof faux suede which I could machine wash effectively. <br />
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Finding the right fabrics involved considered thought and relentless searching. There were many edits before finding the right scheme. Playing with cushion sizes was also a big part of pulling off the eclectic mix to ensure patterns and colours were well represented. Initially, I found it difficult to steer away from the classic palette of blue & white. I could have designed 100's of workable blue & white schemes but I am so glad I persisted with finding a more colourful, (a more 'us'), ensemble. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Can you see the lamp shade in the background? Luckily this was one of the only mistakes I made; a beautiful shade but the print was too small for what I felt the room needed. I locked it down prematurely and consequently it wasn't right for the subsequent fabrics and elements I became intent on using.</span></div>
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The floor runner I used at the base of the step shown here is an important element. From the perspective looking towards the cubby house, when I remove this runner, suddenly the room shrinks in size, <em>(it was my space healing party trick performed on many guests)</em>. Essentially the runner visually connects the family room as part of the terrace vestibule and gives the room the extra length it so desperately needed. Layering a space to positively influence its size is one of the greatest design principles one can use. Its impact never ceases to amaze me. </div>
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As we became more intimately acquainted with our home, it was clear that a 70's vintage feel with a hint of bohemian was the perfect style for the backend, complimenting the poolside location and terracotta tiles. <br />
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Adding bright and cheerful colours for my three young children to enjoy and fondly associated to their childhood, was also my express aim. <br />
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I am a big believer that all homes have their own special flower, one that looks so much better than any other flower within its walls. For our Cremorne home it was white lilies, but just sightly opened ones, and for our Neutral Bay home it is most certainly roses. We planted roses outside, I used roses on five of the textiles inside and I filled vases with fresh roses on a weekly basis. Recently we planted a Lamarque climbing rose to crawl over our new entry arbor that frames our entry gate.<br />
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It was interesting to observe how our priorities changed after the first few months of living in our home. Initially, I was convinced we had to use our budget on building a bay window for the white cane settee to slot into, making the room wider. As I began to decorate and witness how we used the space, this desire subsided. New priorities started making themselves known.<br />
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Our back door is our main access into and out of our home, simply because it is above our garage. The feelings I had when I walked into our home from this entry become very important to me and it was definitely an area that needed some love.<br />
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As I walked into the room, the wall that lead from the terrace vestibule into the hallway appeared to be a dead-end. I hated the way the house appeared to stop right at this point without any directional queues suggesting there were other spaces to explore. It felt disjointed and unsettling. <br />
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The other bone of contention that started creeping in was the hobbit like doorway which led out to the terrace. It felt incredibly low and appeared even lower from the stepped up family room. I couldn't actually believe I was about to tell my husband I needed more curtains to resolve this dilemma. But it had to be done, so I began to play with all types of drape designs to give the illusion of height and added some stunning turquoise beaded tiebacks that I carefully positioned higher than normal. <br />
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I think this is my favourite detail of the home. It frames a beautiful vignette from the back door and another as you walk down the hallway.</div>
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One of the first changes I made to our home was a simple kitchen makeover that included painting the existing cupboards with a soft metallic silver and subtle crosshatch brush stroke. I also added new handles and some shell chandeliers which shaded the three existing island counter down lights. I was so thrilled with how the chandeliers worked and blogged about it <a href="http://spacehealer.blogspot.com/2012/02/our-kitchen-chandeliers.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Many of the furnishings in our home were up-cycled from places like eBay and thrift shops; the dining setting and buffet, vintage white cane cupboard, bar stools, macramé planter and antique entry sideboard to name a few. <br />
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Even the lace curtains were made up of 36 discontinued Scottish madras lace panels I bought off American eBay. I think my favourite up-cycled purchase was my Chippendale outdoor setting which I also blogged about <a href="http://spacehealer.blogspot.com/2012/02/mary-valentine-wrought-iron-outdoor.html" target="_blank">here!</a> But by far the most useful is the white cane cupboard which houses all our day to day stuff!<br />
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The second vista that caught your eye was the two large windows on the back wall. I found the empty column between these windows a real challenge. With nothing on the wall between the windows the room felt two dimensional because of its lacking depth. Adding the clock was the perfect solution. I hand painted its body in a soft blue wash so it was subtle enough whilst still catching your eye. And the chiming noise became a familiar sound we grew to loved.<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri light" , "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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I also had the good fortune of packing a few special <a href="http://stuartmemberyhome.com/" target="_blank">Stuart Membery</a> furniture pieces into a client's container that I was importing from overseas during this time. The stunning round Tangiers table is a treasured piece and was key to completing my vision.<br />
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The styling of the garden and pool area needed attention too. Three verdigrises’ herb troughs on the kitchen balcony, striped deck chairs and a special hanging vintage planter on the porch were just some of the garden delights that connected our interior to the magic of the outside world. <br />
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We also lifted six sandstone pavers to increase the size of the garden bed in the corner of the pool to make a tranquil fernery. This corner was my direct line of sight from my kitchen sink so I wanted to make a beautiful vignette here. <br />
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Before long my pavilion of lace, framed by the pool, palms, frangipani and ferns was complete. Any lack of space that was initially such a concern was soon forgotten.<br />
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I could go on all day about other critical elements that healed our home and restored it's integrity; the free form cowhide, the impact of the many large lamps, the oversized carved mirror, the colourful artwork above the settee, all the plants, <em>(I think I counted 17 indoor plants in this part of the home at one point)</em> but hopefully the photos paint that story. <br />
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I have photographed my home almost exactly how we lived in it because my intent is not to show just pretty pictures but rather to showcase how a home works as a symbiotic relationship of interwoven spaces. No smoke and mirrors here, no manipulation of furniture or props <em>(okay maybe a vase or two, or entry buffet arrangement!).</em> <br />
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I have long wanted to blog about my processes behind how I instinctively design spaces. I am really excited to share my ideas, inspirations, approaches and outcomes with you here today. When I finally found this pocket of rare and sacred time to write, I discovered I had so much material, so I have divided this post, featuring our current family home, into 3 parts. </div>
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Ever since I was a young girl, I have always loved beautiful spaces and beautiful things and this is what lead me to study interior design. I became particularly interested in the role rooms, interiors and my preferred term, 'spaces', had on our inner being. The way they made us feel. I have always had a resounding desire to help people realise a personal space they care about. <br />
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When a wise friend and mentor asked me recently, 'why do I do what I do', my answer was clear.....</div>
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So if having a '<em>space that matters'</em> is the ultimate goal, how precisely does one go about making their space matter? Well for me, it has always been about being in constant creation with my space and ensuing it is an ever evolving and accurate reflection of the direction I want my life to unfold. It's about the big picture of design relevance and the role it plays in my life.</div>
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Over the next 3 posts I invite you to discover your authentic home using my own home as an example. I talk about <a href="http://touchinteriors.com/about/space-healing/" target="_blank">'Space Healing'</a>, my personal design philosophy developed over the last 17+ years, which ensures my spaces feel as good as they look. <br />
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My husband Jason and I bought our Neutral Bay home in 2011 just after our third child Darci was born. We previously lived in a lovely home in Cremorne but due to our growing family we were eager to find our next house. With the market slow it was the perfect time to upsize plus my film editing husband had a few months off work before cutting Baz Lerhmann's exciting new film, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ud6haTTfFY" target="_blank">The Great Gatsby</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Neutral Bay is an inner city suburb on the northern side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with neighbouring suburbs North Sydney & Kirribilli. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We took many trips to the house prior to making our offer.</span></span><br />
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I had a very clear list of requirements for our new home; Lots of natural light; A large bedroom for our daughters to share; An isolated guest bedroom; A sense of openness without being open plan, <em>(I have never warmed to family living & kitchen all in one room); </em>Scope to create a home we are proud of with greater potential for renovation down the track; Some beautiful established trees; Convenient location of the laundry, parking & bins; And if possible, a corner block, I have always loved corner blocks! The most important requirement however proved to be the most difficult; a home with a soul, a sense of history. </div>
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Not long after we made the decision to start looking we found 11 Spruson Street, a home that failed at auction twice and one that had been on the market for quite some time. Whilst it ticked all the boxes my first inspection had me existing the door saying it wasn't right. Generally I spot potential quickly but identifying the potential of this home was more challenging and resulted in a few restless nights drawing up plans and scrolling through my camera roll. After a few more inspections I was 90% convinced I could heal this home to a standard we would be happy in. Before we had the opportunity to sell our Cremorne home we bought Neutral Bay. </div>
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Our home was designed by B J Waterhouse in 1920, a renowned arts & crafts architect. Two of his more notable and heritage listed homes were <a href="http://www.nutcote.org/" target="_blank">Nutcote Cottage</a>, May Gibb's home and his own residence, <a href="http://federation-house.wikispaces.com/Architect+BJ+Waterhouse" target="_blank">The Gables</a>, (just opposite our home). Originally our home was the servant quarters to The Gables and was a one bedroom, two storey cottage, on a very large block of land. It was added on by previous owners in the 80's. If it wasn’t for the different shades of roof tiles, the exterior extension appears relatively seamless, but the inside was a different story. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The original floor plan showing a small entryway through to the corridor and another threshold with nib wall leading to the terrace.</span><br />
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The extension was typically 1980's with terracotta floor tiles raised one step high to accommodate a double garage under the house. Our home had restricted ceiling heights as a direct cause to enable the original roofline to meet the newer adjoining one. <br />
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Despite its shortfalls this home had a majestic appeal that was hard to deny. Helped by its large corner block and two of the most magnificent trees, a Chinese elm and crape myrtle, the foundations were all there to create a special residence. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This was the shot that sold the house. For me, this shot captured all the potential.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The room we would use as our girl's bedroom. A truly magical space with its pitched ceilings.</span><br />
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I often ask my clients, <em>"What do you want people to feel when they walk through your door".</em></div>
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I ask this question not because I want them to state obvious associations like comfort or relaxation, rather, I want them to uncover the essence of what is truly important to them and the life they hope to create. I encourage them to be as specific as they can be so I deeply understand what matters to them.<br />
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When it came to our new home, this was an easy question for me to answer. I wanted the people invited into our space to have a personal encounter with our home. With nothing precious beyond repair, there would be no perception of ownership, and they would be in complete control. Whilst this sentiment and intention may not be apparent by looking at my after photos, it was certainly apparent in how I treated people, including my own children, in our home. I was known to open our door to guests, welcoming them by saying, <em>"if our home is not a total mess by the time you and your children leave I will be greatly insulted and take it as a sign that you did not enjoy yourself".</em> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I love our hand wrought gate ,however I was a little unsure of the gloss finish, it wasn't quite what I was expecting. I was hoping for a more aged finish.</span><br />
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We had grand plans to extend the back of the home and possibly add a conservatory but addressing the entry vestibule, correcting the passageway from the old to the new and appropriately decorating the 80's addition become our focus for stage one. In what was a relatively affordable remodel we were able to open up the home and make sense of its rambling floor plan. Small improvements like adding a wrought iron gate to secure an entry alcove, changing the front door's swing and installing panelled glass doors to both the front and powder room made a tremendous improvement to the flow and light.</div>
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We tackled the confusing journey from old to new by creating the illusion of a longer hallway to transition the two spaces. By removing a threshold and nib wall, we created a continuous ceiling that flowed from the original part of the house to the terrace vestibule, which freely opened up to the back part of the home. <br />
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The hallway, which unusually cuts across the width of the house and entered by midsection, appears somewhat short and uneventful. I made it appear longer by visually connecting the terrace vestibule to the hallway passageway. I did this by installing 3 crystal bulb lights, the last of which extended into the terrace vestibule, registering it as one connected space.<br />
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The hallway was now becoming a more exciting and essential part of the home, further helped by a dynamic geometric wallpaper, some timber beading to create simple wall panelling, larger skirting boards and a little seated nook under the stairs.<br />
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These small improvements made a huge impact to our ability to enjoy and feel at ease within our home, but possibly the biggest improvement was made in the main entry vestibule. Here I widened the opening to the hallway to match the width of the opposite wider formal room doorway. I also cut in two beautiful leadlight arches to sit above each opening. This instantly gave the grandeur our home was seeking. To finish it off, I added leadlight cabinet doors next to the fireplace and designed them to complement the existing leadlight windows throughout the home. The results seem so authentic you would be hard-pressed to pick they were not original.<br />
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Decorating the formal sitting room was all about using what we had available. Creating the best space I could using what I had or what I could inexpensively purchase. Eventually we plan to decorate this room in softer colours and plush furnishings, but for now it had to function as a study come lounge room and one which successfully welcomed you from the entry (not looking like an eye sore). <br />
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We had many pieces from our previous home and we were fortunate to pick up a few extra pieces such as the green silk curtains and stunning sideboard off the film set of The Great Gatsby. I also found the gorgeous black overdyed kiln rug from <a href="http://hfoc.com.au/" target="_blank">Home Furniture on Consignment</a> along with a New York parquetry partner’s desk. <br />
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To finish off the room we applied paint stripper to the fireplace wall to create an aged effect. This was initially a makeshift measure until we laid sandstone cladding, but we adore seeing the many layers of paint previous owners have used and now I can't imagine redoing it.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I am obsessed with my Gatsby pieces, in particular the amazing sideboard which has a hand written note tapped to the back, thanking the assumed doctor owner for his medical assistance. I wish I had a photo to show you, such stunning period hand writing!</span><br />
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After a few weeks in our home I began to realise the purpose of each space was never going to be as simple as identifying its use alone. Considering how people journeyed and the vignettes I created throughout the space was key to making my home feel great. And it was the three rooms off our hallway that challenged me the most. <br />
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Firstly we had to identify the function of the smaller room under the stairs. This room had no wardrobe and was next to the powder room which conveniently had a shower. <br />
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The larger room positioned off the terrace did have a wardrobe but for me it was too close to our family room to be a bedroom. Additionally, when its door was shut it made the journey down the hallway feel unpleasant.<br />
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I decided to turn this room into our children's play room, located close to all the action. I healed this space by removing the door completely, which suggested the smaller sized family room located nearby, was connected. It was my intention that this small change compensate for the family room's undersized proportions, and it really did exactly this. Now my family room felt more than big enough, in fact it was now perfect.</div>
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The smaller room under the stairs become our guest bedroom with its carefully considered wallpaper designed to catch your eye from the entry hallway and make the room feel bigger and more inviting. <br />
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I used five different types of wallpapers throughout our home to intrinsically tell each spaces story. Distinct colours, patterns and textures were selected to define each space and seamlessly transition the occupant from formal to informal areas.</div>
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I am resisting the urge to keep walking you through the rest of our home but I fear we will be here for a while. In part 2, <em>which I'll try and post tomorrow</em>, I'll show you the back of the house, the 1980's addition. This is my favourite part, our very happy space, perfectly reimagined for my family and I. </div>
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To be continued.... <a href="http://spacehealer.blogspot.com/2014/05/space-healing-series-11-spruson-street.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><em>PART TWO</em></span></a><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><em> HAS NOW BEEN PUBLISHED!</em></span></div>
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Last year Jas and I decided on a big life change and begun plans to relocate our family to Los Angeles, California. For my film editing husband Hollywood is undoubtedly the place to call home so we tried our luck and applied for work visas......the rest is history!</div>
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The decision wasn't an easy one especially when faced with all the requirements to make it our reality. Jas managed hurdles such as leasing our home, packing our belongings and finding new schools for our children. I tackled the challenge of making <a href="http://www.touchinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Touch Interiors</a> & <a href="http://www.completepd.com/" target="_blank">Complete Pad</a> truly virtual for ease of operation.</div>
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All the hard work and risk we faced has certainly paid off. It has been a huge lesson reinforcing that when you act out of trust and embrace well intentioned change the universe flows and opportunity and reward effortlessly unfold.<br />
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The long awaited Disneyland bribe was of course something Jas and I needed to fulfil ASAP!!!! Still jet-lagged we kept our promise.<br />
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Jas' first Hollywood gig started a few weeks ago cutting the CBS pilot "Battle Creek", Bryan directing with Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad) and David Shore (House MD) as writer/producer. It didn't take him long to find his first job and luckily for me he was by my side for the first month to help settle the family and familiarise ourselves with our new LA life. </div>
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Once we had the kids settled in school I made a beeline for here. Fred Segal is a co-op of designer fashion and a favourite of mine.</div>
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And after a bit of searching I found great coffee made just the way we like it back home!</div>
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I have been busy, oh so busy. I am tired, oh so tired. But I have been dreaming and the future is magnificent.</div>
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<span class="comment-text"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must say I am having so much fun on
instagram. I have met many like-minded people and I am loving getting my daily
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<span class="comment-text"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my new friends, Donna, from Nest
Emporium <i>(she owns a beautiful homewares shop in Thirroul NSW),</i> started an instagram
challenge called ‘5 Things Confessional’. She put me up to the challenge and
in the spirit of instagram I couldn’t decline.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="comment-text">Here’s my post where you may
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<span class="comment-text"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>1/ I wanted to impress my motor biking
boyfriend (now husband), so much that I secretly went to get my motor bike
license. I dismally failed when my neck froze from fear. But according to him
failing was the best surprise ever. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span class="comment-text"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>2/ I am super sensitive to energy. Around
both people and space. I consider myself a space healer. Then an interior
designer. Touch Interiors was named 'Touch' because I have a huge fascination
with texture and surfaces. Their energetic properties and the way they make us
feel. My selections are always dictated by choosing the right texture first
then the right colour. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span class="comment-text"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>3/ The happiest time in my life was
becoming a mother for the first time and taking our new born son to LA for 7
months while Jas cut a film. I have a deep affinity with America and Americans.
I love their positivity, their directness and their Anthropologie where I
seriously hyperventilated when I first walked into their Santa Monica store. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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can't see it in my own work, can you? <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span class="comment-text"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>5/ I love Instagram so much. I love being
part of a community that allows me to share the beauty I see in my world. And I
love seeing the beauty in yours too. I love that I can enter this world
absolutely whenever I want. I love that I can get a social fix lying on my sofa
all by myself. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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a go. It’s easy, fast and so so fun. Make sure you pop by and say hello to me
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Bronwyn Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004437073800768465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125559731075980757.post-68987161970650654492012-10-22T00:54:00.001+11:002015-05-25T09:36:19.420+10:00It has been a busy few months<div style="text-align: center;">
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months ago over a fateful coffee with a very dear colleague Patricia, the
decision was made to get my <i>(now our)</i> vision for Complete Pad off
the ground. I am very excited to announce that the first of 4 very exciting new features for Complete Pad will go
live next month and I am eagerly waiting this long anticipated moment. </span></span></div>
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amount of love, energy & devotion has gone into making it a reality and
there is still a lot more to be done before the rest of our vision is realised.
An enormous thanks to Patricia for her sheer brilliance and dedication in
getting us to the point we are at. I thought I'd share a snippet from our new look with you here today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And to add some more chaos to my busy life I have had floor sanders, carpenters, electricians, painters, wallpaperers and landscapes at our home for the past few weeks. Things are starting to really take shape and it is starting to really feel like home. I just need to find a few moments to get Jas to take some decent pics to share.</span></div>
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Bronwyn Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004437073800768465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125559731075980757.post-90459295814433124322012-08-16T12:46:00.000+10:002015-05-25T09:36:30.876+10:00I'm on Instagram<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Bronwyn Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004437073800768465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125559731075980757.post-67739514099110647152012-08-15T06:22:00.000+10:002015-05-25T09:37:02.532+10:00Marie Olsson Nylander<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stunning home of Swedish interior designer Marie Olsson Nylander sure makes for some stunning images.</span></div>
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Bronwyn Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004437073800768465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125559731075980757.post-5957669819102069062012-07-26T10:34:00.000+10:002015-05-25T09:38:04.503+10:00Buongiorno Beautiful Trim!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just love our global community. To think I just ordered this vintage trim from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagefables" target="_blank">Florence Italy</a> only 10 days ago and now it's sitting on my desk ready to go out to my workroom is, well, quite amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thank you Auria for the lovely little note and extra trim. It made me smile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Their huge, and I mean HUGE, over sized bedhead was delivered last week and I am dying to see it tomorrow. I am also very keen to see their box pleated valance on their bed. I haven't made one like this before but think it will look so beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week in our e-news we wrote about the Fabric Revolution<em> (as I term it)</em> that we are experiencing. There are so many wonderful exciting patterns and colours now available. </span></div>
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Bronwyn Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004437073800768465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125559731075980757.post-53354380617609902782012-06-26T10:19:00.001+10:002015-05-25T09:38:34.640+10:00Antique Stone Stairs<div style="text-align: center;">
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