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Tuesday, 4 November 2008

aussie beach chic


in my travels around sydney this week i have discovered  a definite decorating style - 'aussie beach chic'. many small interior design-style shops have opened in the suburbs of sydney that are full of gorgeous and quirky home-wares to suit the casual australian beach lifestyle. 


there is a mixture of old and new with a great retro feel,


lots of candles, lanterns and both Asian and Indian artifacts 

this French farmhouse table looks fab with the wooden bowls and glass jars of coral


i love the stone colour of the Buddha displayed with the grey patterned fabric cushions, oversized lampshades and the white earthenware vases

this window display caught my eye - more for the chinese style shelving than the selection of objects 

and this little boutique, with it's fire engine red door, planter box and shade awning was just the cutest

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15 comments:

  1. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries4 November 2008 at 08:28

    I can see some of those finds fitting in here on the coast ... and Coco Red is soooo cute...hope you enjoyed Cup Day ... Dzintra

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  2. Oliveaux4 November 2008 at 09:56

    Love aussie beach chic. That last shop is very cute! Amanda x

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  3. Brown Button Trading4 November 2008 at 11:52

    ooooh, more places to add to my list to visit when I'm next in Sydney - thanks Vicki! xx

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  4. Julie @ Belle Maison 4 November 2008 at 14:44

    what a beautifu, chic little shop! love your photos!

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  5. 72 and sunny4 November 2008 at 16:56

    those pantone mugs are HUGE. I never realized that! love the red door. So elizabeth arden 70s {I know that's not the intent, but it makes me love it more}

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  6. Anonymous4 November 2008 at 17:22

    I am always amazed at how I can't find one particular style to call my own. My favorite style is the informal french country in its scaled down version but also find myself attracted to other styles as well. I guess you could say I'm eclectic in my taste and love putting all sorts of things together. It makes for a less informal and stuffy look.

    If I had passed the Coco Red shop I would HAVE had to go in and check it out!

    Kris

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  7. Anonymous4 November 2008 at 18:35

    Great photos V!!

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  8. Fifi Flowers4 November 2008 at 22:11

    Cute store! FUN items! Sooooo... now you are in Australia?

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  9. la la Lovely4 November 2008 at 22:38

    These places look so fun!!! Looks like you are having a great trip!

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  10. Viera4 November 2008 at 23:29

    Great Australian style. You picked beautiful little shops . Thanks for inspiration!

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  11. cotedetexas5 November 2008 at 10:29

    cute shopping!!! that last store with the red door is so cute. I've never been down to Australia - I would love to go one day! if the flight wasn't 48 hours from Houston! haha!!!!! have fun!

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  12. Porchlight Interiors5 November 2008 at 12:07

    Thanks for the gorgeous Sydney images - reminds me that its almost time for a shopping trip! Tracey x

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  13. Mélanie5 November 2008 at 15:09

    Thank you for sharing these lovely shops with us

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  14. Millie6 November 2008 at 05:56

    I'm so glad these gorgeous stores are giving the old shabby chic stuff a jolly good run for their money! Much more the relaxed & informal Aussie way of living Vicki.
    Millie ^_^

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  15. cathypentonatelier6 November 2008 at 12:50

    Thanks Vicki for stopping by my blog!!! My daughter would adore those red doors !!!! Take care Cathy

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