Are you prepared to be dazzled, frazzled and knocked right off your office chair? And are you prepared to have an unyielding urge to purchase a one-way ticket to Africa pronto? You think I kid and exaggerate BUT I MOCK YOU NOT! We are about to hit interior inspiration overload mes cher amis, and here is a little peak…

There are two words that I like to use when describing my chosen style and decor: raw + sophisticated. And rarely do I get to use these two words together. But this is one of those rare occasions. So pack your suitcases, slap on some sunscreen and come with me while I take you on an epic visual journey through this African retreat. This is one place you will never forget…

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Scrolling back on Debi’s email, I just spotted that I missed a whole bunch of images at the bottom! As you can see I keep myself well-entertained with my own idiocy. And if I wasn’t so damn honest I would have just told you this was part deux. So here we are, part deux of Debi’s gloriously humble abode, how generous is this gal…

While I pack my bags to move in (out you go Debi, you can leave me your family and dog Bingo too!), I will just say that we may all be packing our bags momentarily, and be on the first plane to Africa. Robinson Crusoe, eat your heart out…

We’ve all had a good drool over South African photographer Debi Treloar’s online portfolio, and we lapped up her photographs when we reviewed the book ‘Recycled Home’, but can we get enough of Debi? No we can’t. Because she also just happens to be a lovely person and we love those types at the (blog)house! While chatting with Debi recently I couldn’t resist asking her if we could have a sneak peak into her own London home. And I’m glad I asked!

Debi’s Victorian home in London is bursting with colour and energy. It is a gorgeous collection of vintage, found and rescued, and is splashed with beautiful African artefacts. Loose, real, and sophisticated is how I would describe her home. The stylist in me wants to review this home for you in full detail but I won’t subject you to my ramblings (hmm, unless you ask). But I will say this – have a good gaze at these shots and look at her clever use of colour. Even though it looks like a happy accident, there is actually a rhythm, an order to her use of colour. She has not been frightened by using bold key colours throughout, and it is this confident use of colour that makes this home a knock out. Enjoy your visit to Debi’s place and be sure to pick up the free inspiration from these beautiful photographs along the way…

Larger images of Debi’s home can be seen in the book Flea Market Style written by Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan, as well as a back issue of Living Etc. Thanks again Debi!

Up next: another stunning interior inspiration thanks to Debi, but this one has a twist and I’ll give only one clue: it is somewhere in Africa!

Monday morning procrastination is becoming a very bad habit now that I have a blog. Will you all stop inspiring me!! No don’t, I joke only, I will shrivel up and die if I don’t get my fellow-blogger fix. Here are some of this mornings finds that I simply must share with you…

Maple Syrup Only’s stunner collection of pollys found on the ever-inspiring Maditi Likes.

And then there is this little number:

Su Blackwell’s paper creations found via Marie at là.

found via home rejuvenation.

Must clean house now.

While I was cleaning up the guest quarters getting the space ready for my next guest, I found this little beauty accidentally left behind…

It is from the story of the converted church hall by Michelle Young and I. If you look closely, you can see the reflection of the original stain-glassed windows in the little black glass vase. I found the vase (well, ’70’s tumbler more like it) in an op shop in Sydney somewhere. This is actually my favourite shot from the series – I am a sucker for reflections, and anyone who works with me will no doubt have heard me say way too many times, ‘what if we try shooting it through this mirror?’. Again with the rolling eyes.