Blue & White.

With the very recent news that fashion icon Oscar De La Renta passed away, My instagram, Pinterst and favourite blogs were inundated with the most beautiful images of his incredible designs and brilliantly decorated homes. Oscar showcased his collection of blue and white porcalien so beautifully, functionally and uniquely. It generated a conversation at Portobello Home about just how useful it is as a decoration element. Classic, timeless, functional and colourful. Blue and white added to a space en mass, as a singular feature or to create interest and colour to a landscaping idea, will never ever date, As Mr De La Renta has quite perfectly proven. Ive pulled together some of our favourite rooms, vignettes in our showrooms or images that have always been a go to for inspiration.

An image of a room from one of Oscar De La Renta's homes in a House and Garden decorating book in 1970. I love how he has used the drum stools to hold the lamps. Timeless perfecton

A vignette in our Richmond showroom last year showcasing a n eclectic selection of pieces from our collection.

Our antique birdcage displaying coral, shells and our ceramics perfectly.

A beautiful example of blue and white as a centrepiece in formal dining.

A favourite image of our Richmond showroom recently.

Interest and texture to the mix with glass objects, antiqued mirror and sea shells

A fresh container arrival at our warehouse. Always very exciting and nerve racking.

Not only is this tiny kitchen a great argument for why you should paint your ceiling a dark colour, I also love the display of treasured blue and white mixed back with rattan peices. Perfect combination.

I love the simplicity of this urn used to hold greenery. Perfect.

From one of my favourite Verandah magazine issues. Drum stools are the perfect decoration element for outdoor spaces and so versatile.

Oscar proving the functionality of the drum stool. Bravo Mr De La Renta you were an exceptional talent.

The perfect bedside companion. Pink flowers, no matter the room no matter the type, always work.

Perfectly poolside. An affordable and spectacular landscaping addition.

All of the pieces pictured in our showrooms are available at both Richmond and Balnarring showrooms. Otherwise please contact us with any queries you may have.