Kim T Designs Fabric Wall Art With Matching Cushion Covers

Kim T Designs Is Now Selling Jewellery Online

2009-08-04T03:05:00.001-07:00

Well i have done something totally different and decided to sell a gorgeous line of Earrings made by local Hervey Bay Artist Erica Scott. Erica Studio as she calls herself is a well know Glass Artist here on the Fraser Coast. Attending many Markets and Craft Events, Erica's handmade kiln fired jewellery is a hit with locals of all ages.

We recently both had stalls at an Arts & Craft Festival, held at the Hervey Bay RSL and i found myself drooling over her superb Jewellery. It did not help that she was right opposite my stall. I found myself gazing at her work in between customers and of course gave into temptation and made a purchase.

I got talking to Erica and decided that i loved her work so much that i would love to sell it as well. As i have the luxury of having my own website we both thought it would be the perfect opportunity. I do hope to have another website in the future, totally independant of Kim T Designs, to sell 'Erica Studio'.

Ready Made Wall Niche

2009-06-05T15:00:00.000-07:00

I was watching TV last night and saw these 'Ready Made Wall Niche's' on Better Homes & Gardens. I did not catch where you purchase these but i will be finding out and i will let you know.

Ok so here is the link to the site.

http://www.profilesinplaster.com.au

Painted Feature Walls Are Out Now

2009-06-05T14:36:00.000-07:00

OK so you want to know what is hot and what is not in the world of Decorating & Interior Design. You have come to the right place. Here a a list of do's for 2009.

*Wallpaper Feature Walls Are Back.
*Hallway Niche's Are Still Hot.
*Brightly Painted Coloured Walls Are Not So Hot
*Calm Neutral Tones on Walls Are Still In (Dulux Hogs Bristle is a very popular colour)
*Bright Kitchen Splashbacks Are In - Red, Apple Green and so on.
*Art, Art & More Art, It Is In Now, Replacing The Painted Feature Walls For Colour.
*Mirrors Are Still Hot, Especially In A Small Room To Create The Look Of A Larger Space

So no excuses now, get that reno started and make your Home or Office sing.

To Bing or Not To Bing

2009-06-02T15:58:00.000-07:00

Well all was revealed this morning on Australian TV morning shows. BING is the new Search Engine that will revolutionize how we search for stuff on the internet.

Yesterday while checking my stats on KIM T DESIGNS FABRIC WALL ART & CUSHIONS i noticed a link from a place called BING but i did not follow it up. Now i know what it is all about. I like the new Search Engine, i like how it displays relevant pages from my website at the side, so the person can go straight to the price list page if they want.

I suppose time will tell as to how many people catch on and start using Bing. Some of my results are less than exciting, being on a lower page than they are on Google but the more my name is out there the better, that is how i see it anyway.

'As Still As Night'

2009-06-01T20:34:00.000-07:00

Well i have just checked my website and i have another order to do. This time i will be making a 60cm x 90cm x 1.7cm piece in the 'As Still As Night' Design. I will add a picture for you to look at. This design is very Contemporary, very Earthy with the focus being the branches of the Tree. It is available in other colour ways as well, like Lime Green & Moccha or Black Background with White Branches.

New Designs Just Released On Kim T Designs

2009-05-26T16:43:00.000-07:00

Well i have just published the new designs that i have available on my website. The reason i had to wait was that i was waiting on the fabric samples to arrive from the UK before i make them available for viewing. I am however still waiting on the 'Red Leaves' & 'Petals' samples to arrive, so i am unable to release those two just yet.

I will let you all know when i do receive those two samples. I have not counted all of the designs that are in my store as yet but i am sure that i will now exceed more than 60 different fabric designs to choose from.

Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Purchasing Any Kind Of Art ???

2007-10-09T18:51:00.000-07:00

You have just finished painting the inside of your home. The need for some kind of art is inevitable. Are you after that piece with superior elegance? Does your home boast a casual or formal theme?
What colours do you like? How big is the wall you wish to put art on? What size piece would suit the wall? What is your budget? Are you artistic? Is ready made or DIY for you? Do you want an original piece that boasts your individual tastes, a limited edition artwork?
Once you answer and overcome all that may arise, you may then be ready to make your purchase. It will be very exciting choosing art for your home or office, but please ask yourself some of the questions above first. This will help you make the correct decision. All eyes will be drawn to that wall, it will make a statement about you. What do you want it to say about you?

Sale On Now At Kim T Designs

2007-09-30T17:40:00.000-07:00

Kim T Designs is having a sale. Prices have been discounted by 50% on selected items. The enormous savings will help your wallet in these tough economic times. Kim T Designs Wall Art and Matching Cushion Covers have a very reasonable price when items are not reduced. Go ahead and grab yourself a bargain anyway, you deserve it.

New Fabric Designs Coming Soon To Kim T Designs

2007-09-18T15:00:00.001-07:00

As you can see from the title of this post, i will be releasing some new Fabrics when i receive the samples from the UK. These new designs are very modern along with all the fabrics that we now have here in the store.

The great thing about these new patterns is that they will mix and match with some of the other themes. For example i am liking the idea of having the boldness of the Florals coordinating with the lines of the stripes. Some of the colours are not for the feint hearted mind you, but there is also some soft, neutral tones that will please the less adventurous of us. I am sure that just about anyone can find the right selection here at Kim T Designs.

Retro Rooms For Modern Kids by Carmen

2007-09-15T22:09:00.000-07:00

I started my working life in the advertising industry, producing tv
commercials for 20 years. When my children were born it became
apparent that it was not going to be easy balancing the demands
of production with the demands of young children. Beautiful living
spaces have always been a passion of mine, so I did an interior
design course and, upon obtaining my diploma of Interior Design
last year, I set up Retro Rooms. My years in production mean that
I am used to working with tight budgets and even tighter deadlines,
and I have an “everything is possible” attitude. I also have two
young children, so I completely understand the demands they put
on their space.
The idea for Retro Rooms was born when my children were babies
and I realised that most of what was available for their bedrooms
was generic and uninspiring. I wanted to create rooms for them
that reflected their personalities, as well as complimenting the style
and décor of my house. I have always loved vintage items,
especially from the 50’s and 60’s. I like to incorporate elements
from these eras in my designs, whenever possible.
We are based in Sydney and we offer an online service that, by
working from your pictures and measurements, allows us to
provide you with concepts, designs, colour swatches, floor plans
and shopping lists. We also offer full interior design, concept development and project supervision.

Whitewind Pty Ltd trading as Retro Rooms ABN: 17007 377764
67 Morgan St, Petersham NSW 2049
Phone (0412 ) 415 863

Paperdoll Room

This bedroom was created for a 3-year-old girl. I wanted to create
a room for her, which was not overly pink and sugary, and
something that could grow with her. Aiming the design above her
age means that she feels like “a big girl” and she loves showing off
her room to visitors! It also means it will last her for longer and
hopefully, by updating accent pieces, it will last her for many years.
I grew up playing with paper dolls and have always loved them.
When I saw the Paper doll Fabric I fell in love with it and found it
for sale on Ebay in the US (it had been discontinued.) I had it
made into a duvet cover and matching cushion covers. I then
collected pieces to match- cushions, throws & curtains – once I
started looking I stumbled across things in just the right shade of
blue in all sorts of places. I had the feature wall colour custom
mixed to match the blue in the girl’s dress in the fabric. I also found
that I had two other minor themes running in the room- pom poms
and polka dots. The pom poms are featured on the cushions and
hanging in front of the curtains. The polka dots are in the border of
the duvet cover and in various cushions. I found old paper dolls in
mint condition on ebay and turned them into wall art. I also
collected small pictures which were paper doll related and have
displayed them on the fireplace mantle, which has been painted
silver. An art deco mirror hangs above the fireplace and a string of
fairy light roses hang at ceiling level. The floor is covered with
sheepskin rugs and a red chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

The main wall colour is Dulux Off White
http://www.dulux.com.au/html/home/index.aspx. The blue feature
wall is painted in a custom mixed colour from Porters Paints
Duchess Satin range and the fireplace is painted in Duchess Satin
Oyster http://www.porterspaints.com.au. The wardrobe, chest of
drawers, bedside table and sheepskin rugs are from Ikea
www.ikea.com and the pictures are vintage and sourced on ebay.
The chandelier was purchased from Light Up Willoughby
http://www.lightupwilloughby.com.au . The chair was found in a
second hand store. The fabric used for the duvet cover is by
Alexander Henry from the Sage Glen Paper doll Range.

Cowboy Room

This room belongs to a 5-year-old boy. I was inspired by the
cowboy imagery that was so popular when I was growing up in the
70’s- it seemed that every boy dreamed of having a cowboy
bedroom. I started with the Cath Kidston Cowboy print duvet
cover, and repeated the turquoise and red in the bookshelves and
old school lockers, both of which provide a large amount of storage
for clothes and toys. The bed was sourced on ebay and powder
coated for a durable finish. The cowboy theme is continued
throughout the room with custom artwork, old vintage advertising
posters and a cute picture made from 50’s cowboys in a box
frame.
The main wall colour is Dulux Plaster and the bookshelves and
lockers are painted in Dulux Hot Lips (red) and Jaded (turquoise)
http://www.dulux.com.au/html/home/index.aspx. The duvet cover
is from Cath Kidston www.cathkidston.co.uk. The red floor rug is
from Freedom furniture www.freedom.com.au. The cowboy poster
above the bed is and old advertising from the 50’s as is the poster
above the fireplace. The painting above the lockers is by artist Bob
Daly. The bedside table is from Ikea www.ikea.com and the
bedside lamp from Little Lighthouse
http://www.littlelighthouse.com.au/joomla. The toy trunks, lockers
and bookcases were all second hand store finds

Festival of Arts & Crafts Hervey Bay - Sat 1st Aug & Sun 2nd Aug 2009

2007-08-24T03:26:00.000-07:00

It was nice to receive an invitation in the mail today, to attend the local Arts & Craft show here in Hervey Bay. I am very appreciative of this as i missed out on it last year as it was held a little earlier than August and i had only moved to Hervey Bay in the middle of June so was a little late to be included.

The Festival of Arts & Crafts is running for the 19th year this year so i am very excited and judging by the crowds last year it should be a good one again. I did go to it and have a look around and the talent is just mind blowing let me tell you.

As you may know, Hervey Bay is famous for Whale watching and this Festival of Arts & Crafts just happens to co inside with the start of the Whale season in August. Many tourists flock from the southern states to get away from the cold and to catch a glimps of these beautiful creatures in the ocean, from tours that depart from Hervey Bay everyday during Whale Season.

So if you are in Hervey Bay or you are on your way over to Fraser Island, please do stop in and have a look at all of the local talent and what they have to offer. I am sure that you will be able to purchase something original to take back and show off to your friends over the boarder.

The Festival of Arts & Crafts starts on the following date -

Saturday 1st August 2009 - 10am - 4pm
Sunday 2nd August 2009 - 10am - 4pm

Held at the Hervey Bay RSL, Torquay Road, Pialba, Qld 4655
(Look for Big W Hervey Bay and you will find the RSL)

I can't wait to see you there, come and say hi and let me know that you saw it on my blog.

Wedding Gift Registry With A Difference - Get Some Art In Your Wedding Gift Cart

2007-08-24T00:16:00.000-07:00

Here at Kim T Designs we are always trying to think of new ways to help out our clients, so that is why i have decided to offer a Wedding Gift Registry Service in our store. The concept of Bridal Registries has been around for years now, so it is not something new by any means but i think it is a great idea.

You do not want to get 5 toasters and 12 Kettles do you!! You will most likely have all of those anyway. What you may need is something to liven up the walls in the new home that you have just purchased or the old home that you may be renovating soon.

It makes perfect sense to deck out your whole home with Kim T Designs Fabric Wall Art doesn't it. You can choose from many different Fabric Designs and colours, we will then list them for your guests, email or send them a copy of your list and go from there. All gift wrapping and delivery will be taken care of from our end and organized to go straight to you or even to your guest.

Please email me if you are interested in this service and i will work with you to create your ultimate Wedding Gift List.