Monday, May 31, 2010

THE SOCIETY INC

 
I just adore "The Society Inc" in Paddington .... it would have to be one of my favorite stores in Sydney. I was away for the theme launch of "NbyNW" but I got to have a peek on Saturday and it did not disappoint .... as you can see from the window display, just beautiful !!!
 
 Stylist extraodinaire  and owner  Sibella Court just has the most amazing eye ..... and is always so accommodating and inspiring .... (plus she always looks amazing as well !!!)
 
 The theme was a treasure trove of flags, cushions and odds and ends all in vintage inspired reds, whites and blues ... but I think the "piece de resistance" was the "Vivienne Westwood" Flag wallpaper above the fireplace  .... it was a piece of art in itself. (sorry didn't think to get a photo but it's the same design as the cushion below) .... just great !!!

 
... and don't you just adore the painted floor ....... I always want to go home and repaint everything after a visit, whether it's my bathroom in "Pirate Black" (Still planning that one) or an old chair in"Rosa Rugosa".....
 
  These are a few goodies I picked up on my visit ...... 

 
 
This multi purpose "Rosewater" spray which can be used for anything from a spray for yourself, your clothes, or your room .... and it smells divine, I've gone mad spraying myself and everything around me (glad I bought two !!!) ... and the bottle goes very well with all my other bathroom goodies.
 
 
 I also picked up some great little Mexican garlands (think this one looks pretty cute on the mirror) and some "Chalkboard Paint"  ..... I went for black but they also come in the most amazing colours. (not even sure what my plans are for this).
 
 Also this nice little addition (the red lantern) to my daughters collection .... the white one was bought from the store a while back ....
 
....  and you gotta love a French flag .... It's going to live here on my desk for the moment .... but I'm sure it will pop up in all different spots.
 
Sibella even wrote down some great places to visit on my upcoming Melbourne trip .... think I can trust these tips !!!!
So if you happen to be in the area pop in and have a look , you'll be glad you did.... and check out that wallpaper !!!!
There are some great pics of Sibella's space here as well.

 and finally .....while playing around with my goodies I spotted my dog Malcom looking very "Society Inc" ..... and very relaxed  .... think he would fit in very well at Sibella's !!!

6 comments:

nkp said...

Love your goodies. So jealous that you're a hop, skip, and a jump away from heaven, er, I mean Society Inc. I can't believe you met her. She's like celebrity as far as I'm concerned. And Malcolm, well he's just plain adorable!

Diana Mieczan said...

What a great goodies...I am so jealous. I adore her and how cool that you met her!
Kisses, sweetie

If Jane said...

oh love love love..i cannot ait to hang out/shop with you! ;))xx

stuff sonia love said...

love to visit
xoxo

Galit said...

Oh I'm jealous!!
I just wrote about The Society inc and Sibella and fins this store a magical place that is definitely on my very top of destinations once I'll get to Sydney!

Great goodies you got for yourself!! xx

Leila Sanderson said...

Hey Mandy, Just having a snoop around your blog!! When are you coming to Melbourne? Or have you been already? I've got a top tip for you!! I just discovered this amazing store in Williamstown and I'm pretty sure you'll love it! Its called Lost Ark 294-296 Kororoit Creek Rd Williamstown Nth 3016 (Melways ref 55 F7) Its open every day. As it says on there pamphlet '5000 square feet of furniture and collectables'! We just sent a florist friend of ours there and she went totally mental and almost bought the whole store!!! If you want anymore Melbourne tips let me know! X