Thursday, February 24, 2011

The place we call Home

It's with a little (ok a lot) of excitement that I share these images with you. Our home has been featured in the latest issue of Australian Women's Weekly with Anna Bligh on the cover.

A huge thank you to the following people - Catherine Shields & Simon Kenny for writing a wonderful story and capturing our home so beautifully, Judy Elliott for styling our home so it was ready for Catherine and Simon and Anna Spiro for creating such a beautiful interior for us.

I'm also going to thank my husband for working so hard to provide us with such a beautiful space in which to live and create memories in.

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Our Family

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Our outdoor area enables us to enjoy the great outdoors with comfort

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Our outdoor furniture was designed and manufactured by Verandah House

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William and Olivia are sitting on The Raffles Chair from Verandah House

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Formal Lounge

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Children's playroom

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My design studio

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Olivia's room

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William's room





Posted by Sharnel at 3:09 AM

63 comments:

  1. AmyFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Huge congratulations to you Sharnel, I will look for the latest mag in the Singapore shops... oh, and of course, I will drool and celebrate with you :) :)

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  2. LeoniFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Stunning Sharnel, congrats on being featured in Australian Women's Weekly. I'll make sure to grab a copy when I am out this weekend ;-)

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  3. Jordan - Polkadot PrintsFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Gorgeous photos Sharnel! Your yellow desk is so cute!:)

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  4. JennyFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Congratulations on the magazine spread Sharnel. You have a beautiful home and thank you for sharing it with us. Plenty of shots for my inspiration file without a doubt! ;-)

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  5. Jenny BethFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    your home is breath-taking!!! you have done a wonderful job creating such a lovely place to call home. and congrats on being featured!!

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  6. Style Me GorgeousFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    ooh thanks for showing us more pics :-D Im blown away, I love your house!

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  7. Tiffany RiedelFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Hi Sharnel,

    I saw your stunning house from Catherine's blog,it is absolutely one of the best house in Brisbane! You must have an obsession with blue and white ginger jars!

    Tiffany x

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  8. VickiFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    OMG!! Your home is stunning! Did you build it from your own design or renovate a lovely old building. I love you style and taste. I have a thing for blue and white - well done and congratulations on featuring in the magazine.

    Vicki

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  9. Jennifer BirkheadFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Umm, just a little bit in love with your house ;) x

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  10. melliFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    congratualtions on the feature..absolutely gorgeous..you have gorgeous style just love it xx

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  11. LouisaFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    What a lovely home and beautiful family. Your home is just breath taking Sharnel, I have shared the image of your design studio in my {YELLOW LUST} post. Thank you so much for sharing xo

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  12. Suzanna ~ Mon TresorFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Absolutely stunning sharnel, what gorgeous style you have and what beautiful photos xx

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Oh Sharnel. I am so disappointed....

    Impeccable tablescapes and now a seriously droolworthy house?

    How are us mere mortals ever going to stack up!?!
    Your home is just divine (and I am turning a little green! LOL)

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  14. April of Smidge Of ThisFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Just simply gorgeous. Your sunshiny yellow desk is my absolute favorite part. It must be a joy to do your work from that lovely workspace!

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  15. KristinFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Just breath takingly beautiful!! I would never want to leave such a beautiful place. Most of seek out places like this to go to for a short stay, you live in one!!! Very blessed.

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  16. SweetSugarBelleFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Okay, Sharnel, if GLORY comes to visit, I want to stowaway in her suitcase! Your house is gorgeous!

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  17. AdrianaFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    lovely home & lovely family :)

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  18. Kelly GreenFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Sharnel, you have a stunning home and it is ffurnished to perfection! A true haven ............. and very exciting to be in the good ol' WW! Well done! KG

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  19. StaceyFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Just beautiful but not nearly as beautiful as the warmth your home & the people that live in it, exude in real life! I am honoured to have visited your home a couple of times now and I love how incredibly grateful you are to call such a place home and how dedicated you are to your family, friend and creative endeavours! Stace PS I would happily live in your toilet!

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  20. Linda McCubbinFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a wonderful feature, the pictures really do your beautiful home justice. Love the picture of William and Olivia on the chair.

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  21. TeresaFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    More gorgeous photos! I am in the process of building, and your photos have given me the inspiration to keep going when things are getting difficult. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. AnnaFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Congratulations Sharnel! You have a beautiful home.

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  23. Bec Watts | Yummy Mummies & Mini MeFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    wow sharnel, you guys live in a fantastic home! so stylish, yet looks so comfortable and inviting! it is just gorgeous! thanks for sharing, and well done for the feature! xx

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  24. Letitia Linke - The White ShedFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Oh Sharnel!!! I am off to get a copy how absolutley divine. You are one very clever lady. Letitia xx

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  25. oscar and rubyFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Oh what a beautiful house! Love that outdoor area. It is styled so perfectly.

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  26. KarenFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Sharnel this is really a beautiful house. The light, the colours so stylish and a unique look love love it Thank you for sharing.
    Kind Regards
    Karen

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  27. Oh Gorgeous BabyFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Wow gorgeous home, no wonder you are excited to be in the magazine. Especially the same issue as Anna Bligh as I am sure it's bound to be a big selling issue.

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  28. BrookeFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Congrats on your feature. Your home is stunning. That play room makes me wish I was young again!

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  29. VieraFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Sharnel your home is beautiful. Designed, decorated and styled perfection.
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  30. Kerri - Driftwood InteriorsFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    What can I say Sharnel - I couldn't love it any harder if I tried! It's absolute perfection, and I'm so happy for you. So well deserved! K xx

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  31. Ruby Ruby DesignsFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I want more pics! Stunning, you must be so proud

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  32. Wisdom.Courage.LoveFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    What a lovely home, i really love the style of it! Congrats on being featured in Women's Weekly, I don't tend to buy many mags but will definately be going to pick this one up...

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  33. Anna WhiteFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Sharnel, found your blog through Kerri !
    Congratulations on your featured article in WW..such an amazing thing to happen...and your home is just gorgeous..but not as gorgeous and your little family..wishing you all the best in your future ventures.
    Anna x

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  34. KatherineBFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Sharnel your dream home is just stunning - I totally LOVE your style. William - I am jealous of your room!! LOVE all the Olivia books you have too! You kids are so lucky to have such wonderful parents and such wonderful lives. I love also that you credit your wonderful man - Perry you are a good man - Sharnel you are one lucky lady. Just a beautiful family all round. Thanks for sharing your home Sharnel xx

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  35. Porchlight InteriorsFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Looks fabulous Sharnel, congratulations! Tracey xx

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  36. shannonFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    How gorgeous Sharnel. Absolutely lovely. I'm off to get a copy.

    I love all the personal touches and the fact that it's still a practical house that you let your kids play in, rather than a showcase.

    Well Done - before long your'll be a house-hold name (if you weren't already). x Shannon

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  37. Gelati ArtFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Your home is utterly amazing Sharnel! How lucky you are! I'm off to buy a copy of WW to see more! Cheers, Vanessa x.

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  38. Soulful MamaFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Wow! Sharnel, your home is absolutely amazing! Congratulations on the feature.

    ~ Clare x

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  39. AngeFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Congratulations on your exciting publication!
    While I adore the interior of your home it is the exterior that I have really fallen in love with!
    Angex

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  40. KerryFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Over from Kerri's. Your home is stunning and looks like it's full of love. Well done to you all.

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  41. LeesaFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    OMG I am so in love! Can I come live with you! Absolutely beautiful!

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  42. Lo xoFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Sharnel, your home is beautiful. Congrats on the feature. Thank you for sharing with us xo PS. You have great taste in children's names...I have a William and Olivia!!

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  43. HeidiFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful home! I especially love the mix of colours and fabrics in your study.

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  44. Pineapple VillaFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    wow what a totally amazing home you have created. It is so stylish yet so family friendly at the same time which i LOVE. Am off to buy a copy today and am thrilled to have found you have a blog. Mel xx

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  45. KritFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Your house is beautiful, I want to see more lol!! Do you have any more pics in the archives or anywhere else to share. So gorgeous!!

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  46. My Pigeon PairFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Oh how divine! Sharnel your home is simply breathtaking! Congratulations!

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  47. cocoliniFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Your home is simply stunning. Perfection. You will not believe this but I have admired your house for a while not knowing who it belonged to. We are house hunting for acreage and often drive by "this gorgeous house" and I always drool. When I read your blog yesterday morning I did a double take - it was the house! Of course I go out and buy the WW and then I make the discovery that both my husband & brother-in-law know your husband! Such a ridiculously small world. I look forward to meeting you one day. Congratulations on your beautiful home and article in WW.

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  48. MillieFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    How rewarding it must have been seeing your vision turn into reality Sharnel. You have a wonderful 'Can Do' take on life that is truly awesome & very infectious!
    Millie x

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  49. CV LoveFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Omg, beatiful house, i love

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  50. AlejandraFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I'm in love with your house, the colors, the furniture and all the accessories. Of course I already knew you had great taste, but WOW!!

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  51. RubyJuFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Just finished reading the write up of your house in AWW. WOW....your house is just stunning! There are some many beautiful elements and ideas. You have done a wonderful job! I too love Ann Spiro's styling!
    Bec {rubyju}

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  52. Trish @TheOldPostRoadFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    LOVE the hydrangea painting!
    -Trish

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  53. Anna SpiroFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    It's so exciting to see your beautiful house in print. You and your family are so lucky to live in such a lovely home filled with beautiful things. I'm sure there will be lots of memories made in this place you call home. Thank you for asking me to be a part of it's creation. It's the type of house which will only get better with age...

    Anna

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  54. Emma BurgessMarch 1, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Hi!

    I have popped over from Kerri at Driftwood Interiors. Your home is gorgeous. Just love it! Thank you. Can't wait to read more... Emma.

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  55. CAKE Creative Co.March 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Oh Sharnel... it is simply stunning. Not surprisingly, I am in love with your personal style. Now when can I come for a visit? :)

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  56. The Beauty MethodMarch 2, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    You have the most gorgeous home! And I really love how you thanked your husband! Gorgeous thought! Miss Walker xoxo

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  57. JackiMarch 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Wow!!!! What more can I say, an absolutely stunning home. We are just about to paint the exterior of our little weatherboard, and I would love to know what brand and colour of paint was used on the exterior of your place? Keep up the great work, your blog always brings a smile to my face :) Thanks

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  58. KirstyMarch 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Such a timely post for me - I'm trying to createa beautiful reading nook for my book-loving son and have a vision of forward facing book shelving like in your children's playroom. Is it custom?? If not where from??

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  59. SharnelMarch 11, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Kristy - yes it's custom
    Jacqueline - the colour is Silkwort, it's a Dulux colour.
    Thank you everyone for stopping by.
    x

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  60. Anette WillemineMarch 13, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful home you have!

    Best regards from Norway,
    Anette Willemine

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  61. Merci-NotesMarch 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Dear Sharnel,
    I have just found you and must say I most love your Thank You to your Husband. Your home is beautiful... only outdone by your sentiment.

    With Kindness,
    Mary

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  62. julesFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Hi - a late addition - what a beautiful home! I was wondering which colorbond roof colour you have??

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  63. KioAugust 27, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I love to have a home same as yours.

    Outdoor furniture

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