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Story and Styling by Tim Neve Photography by Johan Palsson on COUNTRY HOME IDEAS

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Try a taste of luxury in your own home with a feminine but modern palette of dusty pinks, metallic greys and gloss black. French-inspired furniture, plush homewares, scented candles and fresh roses displayed in vintage urns complete the look.The result is pure country with a romantic flair.

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Designer craft papers aren’t just for present wrapping. Mix prints, chic stripes and dots to customise storage boxes and notebooks with flair. Eckersley’s stocks every colour of the spectrum.The craft papers are from Eckersley’s and the Diamonds & Pearls strands come from Spotlight.

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SILVERSPOON BOUTIQUE Our cover was shot on location at a gorgeous, recently opened café and boutique at The Junction in Newcastle. We chose this location with divine marble fireplaces, ornate black wrought-iron chandeliers and tone-on-tone flock wallpaper as the perfect backdrop for a new take on modern country.

Store owner Caitlin Pomroy hand-picks luxurious homewares and white-washed furniture pieces, as well as specialising in children’s clothing and bedding – all with a simple country charm. In addition, she has set up a glorious outdoor courtyard dining area, where a selection of afternoon-tea delights are served so her clientele are happy to stay and relax while soaking up the unique atmosphere.

ABOVE: Retro-inspired kitchen canisters in shades of pinks will motivate you to start baking – and they look picturesque on display. Cake canister, mixing bowl and three-tier stand available from Spotlight. Flatware tea towels, $5.99 for a set of two, also from Spotlight. Eat-Drink-Enjoy wall sticker, available in gold or black, $79.95 from Domayne.

BELOW: Plush cushions in rosette ruffles and padded with diamante studs add instant boudoir glamour. Black diamante cushion, $105, Diamante Butterfly frame (in cabinet), $75, both from Silverspoon Boutique. Silver Boudoir Rose cushion, $29.95, Pink Velvet Penelope cushion, $29.95, and Metallic Tux Stripe cushion, $34.95, all from Spotlight. Lace scarf, vintage urn and porcelain bird are stylist’s own.

Create fanciful vignettes in your home with delightful objects you love and collect. Silver French chest, $1395, mini pink Louis chair, $65, French Industrial clock, $171, and Bus Roll scarf, $57, all from Silverspoon Boutique. Similar black and white candlesticks, black vase and assorted candles are all available from Spotlight.

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For a romantic but bold look, we love dusty pinks, metallic greys and gloss black to give a modern, feminine feel. Tone-on-tone flock wallpapers add tactile interest without being overbearing in pattern. This scheme balances the depth of a black feature wall with the contrast of pure white furniture and a whitewashed floor and ceiling to keep light bouncing around so the space doesn’t feel dark. The backdrop wallpapers are Taillandier col Noir (black) and Unique (grey-white), both from Urban Basics Design Studio.

SILVERSPOON BOUTIQUE 94 Glebe Road ,The Junction NSW (02) 4962 2382

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