A place in the sun.

Once we'd torn our gaze from the beautiful vintage wares, childhood mementos, travel finds and designer pieces, we noticed the amazing ocean views.  Welcome to designer Kirsty Bruce's tiny but perfect sunsoaked apartment (with views).... 



Natural light pours through the Tord Boontje lightshade
 giving the space an ethereal feel.  So pretty!
Kirsty made the bedspread from fabric sourced at
Fabric Fantasy (sadly now closed) and has added
colour with a Missoni throw.





Cherished teddies, otherwise
known as "drainys" were
handmade by Kirsty's 
mum. Made in the seventies
 and affectionately classed
 as their own species,
they still look very healthy.



Gorgeous little weavings bought in Japan.



Vintage ashtrays hold a sentimental collection of coins and
matchboxes - including a box of matches Kirsty's grandfather
 kept from a night out at The Summit in the sixties
 (still a Sydney hotspot for fans of good food and revolving retro
glamour).








The man in the painting caught Kirsty's eye as she drove past
the op shop window he was displayed in.  We think he gives
the room a lovely presence.
The small shell in front of him is from Kirsty's 
grandmother's collection who grew up
in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands (now Kiribati and Tuvalu).
It's small teasures like these that really make a home wonderful!

 

There's such a great story behind this cushion. Kirsty's grandad 
gave her an old copy of 'Motels, Hotels, Restaurants and Bars'
featuring modernist buildings in the USA.
Deciding she'd like to stay in one, Kirsty found The Parker Hotel
 in Palm Springs in all its revamped glory. Complete with gift
shop selling these cushions!
If ever in Palm Springs, The Parker looks incredible. 
And if not, just the website is worth a visit.
http://www.theparkerpalmsprings.com/
When Kirsty found the couch it was in a very neglected and
smelly state (petrol and wet dog apparently). 
She painstakingly restored it and now it's worthy of it's cushion!





After growing up on a farm, Kirsty insisted on living by the sea.

She got the ocean view she longed for and has really brought it

home with tropical themed op shop finds. 

The gorgeous Arabia teacup was, Kirsty says,

"bought in an op shop for all the coins I had on me."

Kirsty's moving to New York.
Farewell and all the best Kirsty. And we'll be inviting ourselves
 over to see what you do next! xx