Express Yourself

For last week’s Weekly Photo Challenge, I thought I would share with you some photos to show you some of the work I did at home over Christmas. I’m so late with this post, considering that this week’s challenge has already been released and I’ve seen some great posts for it!

Over the holiday break, I went into nesting mode. With so much travel throughout the year, I relish the holidays when I can spend time at home with family and friends and I love to do things around the house. This time, I painted the walls in my living room, including a pink feature wall and installed some pendant lights that my best friend gave me for Christmas, and I also painted my front door (which I’ve posted previously here).

For those of you who were with me for Photo101 in November, you may remember that I posted a photo of a feather that Gidget had kindly munched up for me (see the post here). The feather was about 3cm long in real life. I decided to have the photo printed on canvas and have put it up in my living room, it’s now 120cm long!  I love how my fab new pendant lights bring out the colour in the top half of my feather.

The pink feature wall wraps around on the right to go down the hallway, where I’ve scattered photos all over the hallway.

My home is a place where I have completely expressed myself, in shades of pink and lilac, with hints of turquoise and lots of white. It’s a cozy space where I love to spend time when I’m not flying around the country 😉

Many thanks to The Canvas Art Factory in Brisbane for their excellent work in printing and stretching my canvases for me, they do a fabulous job.

Ah, home sweet home.
x desleyjane


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42 responses to “Express Yourself”

  1. jillypopmusic Avatar

    Dj, your living room is amazing! Can you come decorate my place 😉

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      LOL sure give me 24 hours to get there!
      Thanks!

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  2. nty6x Avatar

    Superb crib 😀 i really loved that canvas print! Elegant and simplistic!

    Im actually in the process of figuring out which photo i wanted on canvas! Such a difficult decision.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks so much. It was a tough one. And a wasn’t sure if my tiny feather would enlarge ok but it did!!

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  3. fffrail Avatar

    You have such a beautiful home! I adore all the colours and textures, it is absolutely fabulous 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks luv, I appreciate that!
      How is your “decisions decision” thing going?

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      1. fffrail Avatar

        Aw thank you for asking!
        I’m not really much clearer on the situation 😦 I’m applying for different things related to all my choices so fingers crossed something comes through soon! 🙂

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Fingers and toes!

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  4. tildy1 Avatar

    I love your style! The colors are great. Are those all your photos on the wall too?

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Tildy. Yes all photos are mine 😄

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      1. tildy1 Avatar

        They look good on your walls. I’ve thought about doing that someday!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          It’s nice to see it and be reminded of that trip, or that party, whatever memory that warranted a photo ☺️

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  5. Loretta Avatar

    This is so beautiful Desley, love your cozy home with all those amazing colors and splashes of pinks and purples. Isn’t it wonderful when you can finally put your stamp on it and say “this is ME, this is what I want”? Great style, great perception, you never know till you try right?

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      LOL, exactly! I spent so many years renting, not able to do anything. When I bought my home, my best friend gave me a picture-hanging pack as a housewarming present. SO liberating to be able to put what you want where you want. And well, fancy having a pink door!! X

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  6. andy Avatar

    super awesome !!

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  7. Amy Sampson Avatar

    Beautiful! I love all of the pink! So many people are afraid to decorate with pink.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Amy, I find it such a comfortable colour. And happy!

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      1. Amy Sampson Avatar

        It’s said to be a very good feng shui colour for bedrooms. 🙂

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Oh well then, my bedroom is sorted too!!

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  8. LifestyleswithLia Avatar
    LifestyleswithLia

    Your home is absolutely beautiful! I love the way you’ve decorated and the color patterns you chose… Thank you for giving us a look into your pretty place! 😃

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Lia, took me a long time to get to this point, but I’m very happy here ☺️

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      1. LifestyleswithLia Avatar
        LifestyleswithLia

        It really shows from your photos how comfortable and cozy a home you’ve created! Bravissima👏

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  9. Mara Eastern Avatar

    Yes. This is you. You are extremely skilful and you created a home that must feel like home for you; I’m rambling, but I’m very impressed by what I see!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks love, I’m happy 😊

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  10. eclecticoddsnsods Avatar

    That photo on your wall came out amazingly well, did you thank Gidget for making it look so different? lol. The colours you have used I am in love with, totally what I would have if i were allowed hehe. It sooo looks like how I imagine YOU…love it ❤

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Aw thanks Justine, it certainly feels like a very happy place to just be… Yes GG had an extra treat when I saw the canvas, I love it! xox

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      1. eclecticoddsnsods Avatar

        its amaaaazing yous hould sell it x

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Oh goodness I thought you meant I should sell my house!!!

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  11. gfchopstix Avatar

    Looks very cozy and relaxing – nice to have a home that you are comfortable in, and look forward to spending time in.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you, yes it’s important to have it if you can, I think 😀

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  12. gfchopstix Avatar

    Oh yes, and I love the canvas print 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thanks!! Me too!!

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  13. Andy Townend Avatar

    You have a beautiful home, ok pink may not be my own choice but it looks wonderful and you have great taste and style!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thanks Andy. I’m sure we could get you into pink 😉

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      1. Andy Townend Avatar

        Actually I am happy wearing pink shirts, and have done often!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Good work, that’s what I like to hear!

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          1. Andy Townend Avatar

            In fact I need to buy a new shirt so will see what i can find!

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  14. pommepal Avatar

    Such a gorgeous colour scheme perfectly matched with all the accessories, even little GG has a pink glow as she looks out of the door.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      LOL, thanks PP. She loves pink (luckily)…

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      1. pommepal Avatar

        Yes I remember previous pink posts about the gorgeous GG

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