Stylish Homes: Sass & Bide's Heidi Middleton

I've always liked to think of the Table Tonic online store and shop as a homewares/lifestyle equivalent of Sass & Bide. Colours, bohemia, handmade, vintage, eclectic - the parallels are many. So when I stumbled upon this INCREDIBLE tour of designer Heidi Middleton's Palm Beach home, I almost had to have a weak cup of tea and a lie down. It's all... too much. Almost! And PS How did I guess there would be a Juju Hat amongst the madness!

"The entire front of the house facing the bay is open, basking in sunlight throughout the day and displaying breathtaking sunsets at dusk. The walls are covered in smooth white stucco and the windows kept in their original floor to ceiling frames. “The house has a colorful history," begins Heidi. "We have slowly been 'chipping away at the diamond' with small to medium sized renovations and now have plans at council to make some significant changes like adding another story to the top level. I have designed a large room/walk-in closet as part of the new floor.” - via Tales of Endearment.

See more photos (yes, there are more!) and read Natalie Joost's diary of her afternoon at Heidi's home ("A Colorful History") over here on her very cool blog, Tales of Endearment.

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Sneak Peek: Australian Country Style June 2012

Thought I'd share a great article in the June issue of Country Style magazine called "A Child's World" featuring lovely ways to decorate children's rooms with a worldly, timeless touch. Maps? Yup, still going strong!

The June issue of Country Style is on sale now!

Suzanis + Real Living mag: Happy Hump Day!

I've had so many compliments on our Mexican Suzanis since they've been hanging up in the new TT shop. And for a change, we have a few stunning multicolour pieces in stock (they never seem to stick around for long!).

Click to see the full range, available instore (Shop 6, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon NSW) and online at tabletonic.com.au. There's even one Aqua Suzani (below) available for pre-order now!

In other news, the brand spankers new July issue of Real Living was found shivering in my wet mailbox yesterday! I had to stop myself Instagramming the whole thing last night (my Instagram username is tabletonic) - it's such a fun issue - on sale Monday!

So. What rrrrreally excited me? Exhibit A: My shop neighbour Sonja of Tiny Bird Fame on page 38...

Exhibit B: A Table Tonic "Suki" Moroccan Wedding Blanket on page 106...

Aaaand Exhibit C: Lovely US Blogger Cass LaValle of Coco + Kelley on page 41...

Happy Hump Day Tonic-ettes!

OMGA I'm a Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female!

Oh my Giddy Aunt (OMGA), I'm a Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female! And by golly am I in good company. Every year, Cosmopolitan Magazine holds it's FFF Awards and I would love you to vote for me in the Entrepreneur category. You need to vote in all 11 categories, but it's rather fun playing favourites (however be warned: the Blogger category is mega hard - the choice includes the authors of The Design Files, A Pair & a Spare, The Edit and The Unbearable Lightness of Being Hungry AND MORE!). Like I said, the nominees are a little bit awesome.

The Cosmo Crew have picked their nominees, now help decide Australia's top Fun Fearless Females. Register and vote for your favourite 2012 semi-finalists in the 11 categories for your chance to win a PANDORA Birthstone Ring worth $59. The top three semi-finalists in each category, as voted by you, will go through to the final round.

In addition to Entrepreneur and Blogger, categories include Role Model, Fashion Designer (look out for the Bassike girls!), Author, Singer, TV Personality and Rising Star.

Click on over and start voting (and look for me in the Entrepreneur category)!

Shop update: The Royal (window) treatment!

I had a bit of fun with the window at the Table Tonic shop yesterday (this visual merchandising business is fun!). The Union Jack cushions have been called to attention and it's looking and feeling rather Royal! PS The Union Jack cushions were, until recently, our number one seller and I just noticed they've been bumped off the perch by these!

What do you think, you like it? The elephant side tables are $330 each and would have to be one of my favourite new products. I wish I'd seen these when I was redoing Anoushka's "big girl room"...

I bought the console table (buy it here) from the divine girls at Complete Pad (they were so helpful and sweet - Hi Gemma and Rhiannon) along with the gorgeous Elm console in the middle of the shop AND my soon-to-arrive desk chair! And after flicking through Mr Tonic's giant Dulux swatch book, I found thee perfect powdery turquoise to paint it - Dulux "GLIMPSE". We have love in the house.

Have a beautiful long weekend, and if you're in Sydney, come down to the TT shop tomorrow (Saturday) and say hi!
Shop 6, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon. Ph: 0414-508-473.
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday CLOSED

Public Holiday Monday CLOSED

The Table Tonic retail store is OPEN!

Well, second only to moving house, opening a shop has to be one of the best excuses for neglecting your blog, right (please say yes)? To say May 2012 was one crazy month would be an understatement. But today, Tonic-ettes, the paper has been torn down and the Table Tonic retail store has opened it's door (and it's been a really fun day)!

I've met several blog/instagram/twitter followers and sold some beautiful TT treasures too. I have heard the word "beautiful" a lot. I have received some gorgeous flowers - thank you Vanessa (Hyacinths) and Richard and Karen (Parrot Tulips). And I am so SO happy with how everything has turned out. Feeling truly blessed.

I'm in the arcade with Mark Tuckey, Franks Bar and Tiny Bird - all well worth a visit as well! Please pop in and say hi next time you're in beautiful Avalon. And don't forget, the Table Tonic online store is open 24/7!

Table Tonic Shop 6, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon NSW 2107

(CLOSED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)

Ph: 0414-508-473