Amelia Herbertson is an artist living her dream job in the stunning countryside of Orange in regional NSW,  Australia. She shares some insights into her world and her love for drawing, spending time in the garden, her family and her beautiful house

Her whimsical paintings, drawings and etchings are rich with detail, colour and design.  She’s heavily influenced by her beautiful surroundings and connecting with the land and nature

I'm on the band wagon with the whole geometric trend. Love. it. Perhaps it's the solid colours and their combinations that bedazzles the eye? Who knows, I'm just going with the flow....

Top to bottom: Hand Carved Stamps from Extase, Printable House Warming Invitations by Oh Happy Day, Printable Graphic Gems Gift Tags by Minieco, Geometric Wall Art by Britnni Mehloff, Geometric Mobile by Where Techy Meets Pretty + Etc, Faux Hammered Gold Rings by Fall for Diy, Pineapple Origami Pot by Madame Citron, Accordion Candle Holders by Minieco

Do you love purple? It wasn't a hue that's been on my radar but I'm now convinced that it's the most stunning and lush colour since the announcement of "Royal Orchid: Pantone Color of the Year 2014" in early January. 

According to the Pantone Color Institute (yes, it's an institution) the colour is:

captivating, magical and enchanting Radiant Orchid. An invitation to innovation, modern and versatile Radiant Orchid encourages creativity and originality. Imbued with a harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and its rosy undertones emanate great joy, love and health.

I'm not sure if I buy all the marketing speak, but it has changed my mind on the colour purple. What are your thoughts?

Click here for an interesting history of 50 years in colour

Credits: Abstract watercolor painting by Louise Art Studio and Royal Orchid Paint Chip Cookies by Bake at 350 

Gorgeous wrapping inspirations for Christmas – Black, white and brown craft paper

Left to right Elizabeth Heier, LillMi Builds Homes Again, Unknown, D.Sharp Journal, Modern Country, Weekday Carnival and below beautiful free printable gift tags from designer and illustrator Oana Befort

Did you know that when moving into a new home, hanging artwork is one of the last things that people consider or not do at all? I have to admit that I am one of those people as I'm staring at blank wall right now

In my search for some interesting prints, I recently stumbled across these cool customised designs by Sydney based designer Hayley Pankhania from Ollipop. For $49 there's a lovely selection of illustrations to choose for the home, children's room and even for your pet dog or cat complete with moggy's name. Hayley can even adjust colours to suit a particular colour scheme. So now there's no excuse for naked walls

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