Saturday, December 29, 2012

Laminated Cushions

Have you seen our range of Laminated Cushions?  These cushions are perfect for outdoor living or for kids play areas as they are easy to wipe clean with a cloth if food or drink spills on the surface of the cushion. 
 
 
Check out the full range online now - www.escapetoparadise.com.au

Friday, December 28, 2012

WHERE I WANT TO BE: Alila Villas Soori, Bali



 

 

 
In a land already known as one of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the world, Alila Villas Soori in Bali somehow manages to invent a whole new level of style and sophisticated luxury.
 
Alila Villas Soori in Bali, recently opened, may be new, but it is difficult to imagine it having not been there. Surrounded by mountains, verdant rice fields, and black-sand beaches, this distinguished property overlooking the Indian Ocean blends seamlessly into its surroundings.

Individual villas are generous with space and light, and contain all the critical design elements and amenities associated with modern luxury living.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas to you, our treasured reader!  We wish you a safe, happy and healthy Christmas surrounded by your loved ones.


We thank you for your valued support, friendship and comments over the past year.  Keep your feedback and comments coming - we LOVE hearing from you! xx

Caprese Salad


Ingredients:

2 large ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 large fresh mozzarella or bocconcini ball, thickly sliced
Handful of fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup (60ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method:

Overlap the tomato and cheese slices on a serving plate. Scatter over the basil leaves, then drizzle over the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

So simple, but full of flavour! Enjoy! :) x x

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Bamboo Salad Bowl

Turn your home into a tropical beach house with this beautiful hand painted 
Bamboo Salad Bowl made from environmentally friendly bamboo.
 
Available online now - www.escapetoparadise.com.au

Monday, December 17, 2012

Christmas in Paradise

Here are some gorgeous tropical and coastal themed Christmas trees and decorations to get you into the festive spirit!  Are you all organised for the big day?
 ... Only 8 MORE SLEEPS! x
 










 
We wish you a safe and joyous Christmas!


 

Friday, December 14, 2012

Tropical Style Beach House

How amazing are the bright, bold colours in this beach house, designed by Mona Ross Berman?  I absolutely love the aqua bathroom and painted floor in the master bedroom!  Which room is your favourite?  
 










 
There are plenty of fun, inspirational ideas that you can take from
 these pictures and create for yourself in your own home. 
 
Happy decorating Paradise Lovers! x x

Monday, December 10, 2012

WHERE I WANT TO BE: Asaba, Shizuoka, Japan





 
Step back in time and into the Japan of centuries past; into a world of beauty and simplicity next to the river Katsura. Asaba welcomes guests to the kind of place that legends are made of.

Choose between twelve rooms and five suites designed with simple, gorgeous Japanese luxury in mind. This may be an old inn, but it has been impeccably maintained and perfectly updated and is now a lovely ryokan.

If you feel the need to get out and explore, the Hakone National Park, Izu Peninsula, and Mount Fuji are all located in the same region as Asaba. Or simply spend a day or evening in the town of Shuzenji. When you’ve made Asaba your temporary home, you won’t want to leave it for long.
 

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Shell Cabin in Southwest England








How amazing is this little shell cabin? Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean in southwest England, this little treasure used to be a coast guard lookout that’s now owned by a private family.

This gorgeous coastal retreat was created by shell artist Blott Kerr-Wilson using only three species of shell: Gold-ringer cowries, white Bubble shells and small dark Nerite. Blott used several thousand shells to complete the piece....and a bucket load of glue!

Image Source: www.beautifullycoastal.com