OMG. Are you dying? I am dying. 
Love the retro details...
I am wondering if it gets any better than today's house tour? I am thinking probably not. Should I just call it a day now? Because I seriously cannot imagine a more beautiful little pad than this! (I know, I know I say that all the time, but it's always true!). So gorgeous and yet so liveable - beautifully styled, yet accessable and 'real'... I am truly in love with the Brisbane apartment of Alarna Zinn of Little Jane st! I'm also SUPER impressed with Alarna's incredible magazine-quality photos...! HOW good are they? Full marks all round!
Alarna moved from a small country town to Brisbane 9 years ago which she says seemed at the time like moving to the 'big smoke'! She studied Graphic Design, and after finishing her studies, came with the idea for Little Jane St, an online boutique stationery shop. (YES, another one to bookmark!). Little Jane St is now 2 years old and has just launched it's brand new super cute online store! Alarna runs the business from her home studio (aka garage!), and she says she feels so lucky to be able to do something that she truly loves each day. It's set to be an exciting year with lots of new products to be launched in the coming months - stay tuned!
Alarna lives in her 'teeny tiny' Coorparoo flat with her soon-to-be-Husband, David. (Coorparoo is about 10 mins from the city centre). She says that the struggle for more space drives them both completely mad at times! (I can definitely relate to that!). It's an older style unit, with what Alarna describes as 'the ugliest carpet ever'! Well, I see she has omitted to photograph any carpet (hee!), but I have to say, I do love the way she has rolled with the 60's styling instead of fighting against it! The lovely little retro details such as the vintage kitchenware (and that gorgeous painted owl!) really make this space. After 5 years here together, the pair have really put their creative stamp on this lovely little home.
Alarna's favourite thing about her unit is the big top floor verandah... There's a big bushy tree which meets their balcony, giving lots of privacy.... and they even have enough room for a small vege patch! There are some very friendly little possums and apparently a rather demanding and noisy bird that likes to visit regularly - Alarna says 'we enjoy the company!'
Huge thanks to Alarna for sharing her gorgeous pad with us - and for all the wonderful photos (pre-formatted! Awesome! I love graphic designers). Do pop over to Little Jane st to check out her wonderful goodies online. (Little Jane st also has a wonderful blog you should definitely visit!)
Bedroom details.. Nice styling with the messy bed Alarna! And how is it that the Ikea cushion looks positively designer here? Much better than they look in store!
Mini Vegie patch on the balcony... with Little Jane st ceramic garden labels of course!
Little Jane st ceramic garden labels
A few more of my fave Little Jane st goodies... love the gorgeous cards designed by Alarna.
great apartment and really beautiful styling and photography. And who doesn't love an unmade, but yet still glamorous bed!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely home Alarna. I love the owl and gotta check out your shop for your products. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the feel of your apartment Alarna! Bought some Little Jane St cards at the Finders Keepers markets in Brisbane last year :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a beautiful apartment you have Alarna. Love the retro feel, especially the owl! When your garden labels are available, will you ship to New Zealand?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hannah
Fabulous place, and beautifully shot! thanks, j
ReplyDeleteNope - it doesn't get any better! Absolutely lovely! I have the exact same fan - do I get kudos by proxy?
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one of my favourites featured here - the wood! the greenery! ....swoon.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful and she's super nice too. I was visiting Brisbane and Alarna took me under her wing and introduced me to all these lovely beautiful bloggers and makers.
ReplyDeleteHorah Brisbane! Alarna and I live in the same suburb too, so there's hope for injecting a bit of style into the area yet!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Lucy - you are such a gem! Thank you to you and your lovely readers for your kind words:) and many thanks for taking a tour around my little 'shoebox':) Rubyrhino, I will contact you about the labels pronto!
ReplyDeleteThanks again Lucy!!
loving your style Alarna!! there are some real treasures in your home. :)
ReplyDeleteCute as!! And so Alarna.
ReplyDeleteAlarna!! your house would have to be the most amazing, gorgeous home I have ever seen. I love every single detail!!! the colours are just beautiful and the photos are AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeletegah!! so inspired!!!! and Lucy, you have done it again, your finding ability never ceases to amaze me! hahah.
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So gorgeous, as always it's the little details that turn a house into a home. Love!
ReplyDeletexx Kit
Such a cool, retro look. Love the owl!
ReplyDeleteThat owl on the stool in the first photo...i want it!
ReplyDeleteOooo I was so excited to see Alarna's apartment featured, she so generously let me stay with her on my recent trip up to Brissy, it is as gorgeous as the photo's suggest!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kitchen! I have a bread bin from the same set as the little floral canister in front of the cook books, love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - so nice to see a glimpse into Alarna's home x
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite home tours ever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning space, I love all her retro bits and pieces. I just came across her website the other day, so it's nice to get an sneak peek into her home too!
ReplyDeleteoh that tiny tiny bunting is so cute! and i love the skinny laminx fabric xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful little home! I adore her shop + blog, so it's inspiring to see how creative her home is.
ReplyDeletelove the & symbol pillow- where can I get one?
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