I’ve been busy with some spring cleaning today, and I put a few new chevron pillows on my sofa to spring it up — but it feels nice to take a seat and visit you for a moment to share the photography of Clare Plueckhahn from CI Studios in Australia. Do you know her work?

I just spent 20 minutes wrapped up in Clare’s world via her online portfolio and now I want to make a big salad, have a glass of mimosa and some grilled swordfish and eat on the beach, and oh yes…totally redecorate my flat and buy some new clothes while I’m at it. That is what I call inspiration! Here, have a peek…

I particularly LOVE the store photos she took of the Midi Boutique – this delightful shop is owned by Jess Young in Lorne, Australia and it looks beautiful. I could move in and set up a little bed and desk and be all set. I see a rug and a scarf that I’d love to own, and so now I’m wondering how is the designer for both pieces. I’m referring to the rug that the model (or perhaps that is shop owner Jess?) is shown walking on and also the scarf on the white shirt against what appears to be a chippy white ladder.

I must confess a little something… I am dying to travel to Australia! I have to make it over there eventually… I really do. Seems the Australians are so sunny and creative! My travel must-see list includes Copenhagen, Sydney, Christchurch, Tokyo and St. Petersburg. What are your travel must-sees?

(images: clare plueckhahn)

Tags: photography

33 Responses to “Clare Plueckhahn Photography”

1 Tamara commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:12 am

Gorgeous images! So fresh and bright. You really should go to Australia. I have been a few times and it is a wonderful country. You just need plenty of time to really make the most of it!!
.-= Tamara´s last blog ..The Battery =-.
2 ThiliBlooms commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:20 am

Beautiful photos! And I love that scarf.. I just shipped a bloom to Australia.. I wish I could go there and deliver it myself :)
.-= ThiliBlooms´s last blog ..New pink bloom =-.
3 Lori commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:34 am

oh my. again, want to go to there – SO bad.
.-= Lori´s last blog ..beautiful pictures =-.
4 Gingiber commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 8:42 am

Oh my! Those colors are so inspiring for spring! I love those blankets in the opening image.

*sigh*
5 Tammy Moore commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:09 am

I’ve started Spring Cleaning, but I’m dying to update my wardrobe with some bright, fresh colors! Thanks for the inspiration – I’m drooling! :)
.-= Tammy Moore´s last blog ..I am not Bakerella =-.
6 Gosia Maj commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am

This is such a tasty combination of nice food photos and interior images – relaxed, warm, inviting. Love it.
.-= Gosia Maj´s last blog ..Snapshots from My Hometown =-.
7 belinda commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am

YES! Come to Australia! You’ll love it here and we’d love to have you xx
.-= belinda´s last blog ..why write when you can stamp? =-.
8 Lucia commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:56 am

very nice photos and what a lovely store!! Love the outfit of the girl carrying the tray
9 Lucia commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 9:56 am

and good luck with your apartment hunt!!! takes time but when you find it it will be the best!
10 juliette commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:05 am

We’re doing a round of Scandinavia this summer b/c it’s tops on both our lists, but also on my list is coastal Italy, Australia/NZ, Spain, and I’ve always dreamed about taking a Trans-Siberian trip. Honestly though, I feel I’ll end up in Hawaii and doing a PCH version of the American West Coast as our next mega-trip b/c my husband is dying to do that with me!
.-= juliette´s last blog ..Roadtrip 2010: dream Stockholm =-.
11 Sil commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 10:53 am

Love these images too!
If your are thinking about traveling…..
You should came to Argentina also, you´ll love it!
Greetings from Buenos Aires
xx
Sil
12 monica from hola!design commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am

I’d love to go to Australia! but Sweden is my all-time dream destination.. I’ll go very soon, hopefully!
.-= monica from hola!design´s last blog ..The internet sends me cake..or cookies. =-.
13 Tanya commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:40 am

There’s a sense of joy in every photo, no matter what its of. Brilliant.
.-= Tanya´s last blog ..Attitude of Gratitude =-.
14 Amanda {Mocking Bird} commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 1:42 pm

It’s a sunny place, so I think it’s just naturally ingrained in us to celebrate with colour.
Beautiful photography.
.-= Amanda {Mocking Bird}´s last blog ..Tie Strings To Clouds =-.
15 Kirsten commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 2:08 pm

I love those photos! That rug is very pretty too :)

My travel wishlist:
-Copenhagen
-Stockholm
-Paris
-New York
-San Francisco
-Florence
.-= Kirsten´s last blog ..KaaTeee: @Sebdude nog minstens anderhalf jaar te gaan maar dit was even een belangrijk vak :) =-.
16 Debra commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 2:21 pm

These pictures are all really nice. I love that little shop I like small personable boutiques. You don’t really see those around much these days at least not here in the States. I would love to go and shop at her shop.
.-= Debra´s last blog ..Purple Dangly Earware =-.
17 Allison commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm

Oh these photos are so inspiring! I want my world to look like this! :)
18 Judith of Felicity Crew commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Ooh, what a great place to live in! And as far as travelling is concerned, I’d also love to go to Australia and New Zealand one day. These places sound so relaxed…
.-= Judith of Felicity Crew´s last blog ..reserved listing for aek04cheer =-.
19 Holly@Huset commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 5:23 pm

If Copenhagen is on your list, you definitely must put Stockholm on there as well. Make sure to go between the 15th of June the 15th of July when the days last forever and you can sit outside at some wonderful cafe, drink white wine while the sun sets at midnight! Nothing beats cycling around Copenhagen also at the same time of year. You’ll love Scandinavia!
20 Kristin commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

This shop is gorgeous. It’s in Lorne, Victoria, on the Great Ocean Rd, one of the most spectacular stretches of coast in Australia. That is Jess pictured and she is the sweetest shop owner. I visit the shop every summer when we are in Lorne and stock up!

You would love it.
21 rebecca commented:
April 9th, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Hi Holly,
Midi Boutique looks beautiful, can’t wait to get down there one day soon and have a look. Lorne is in Victoria by the way, it’s a little coastal town situated on the Great Ocean Road (a journey down it is one of Australia’s delights), guess you’ll have to extend you dream trip!
.-= rebecca´s last blog ..I love Playschool =-.
22 decor8 commented:
April 10th, 2010 at 12:50 am

Holly – Thank you for the tip! I’ve been to Stockholm — it was wonderful! I want to go back again soon.
23 lindsay commented:
April 10th, 2010 at 7:35 am

I spy a couple of scarves and a rug I adore! Beautiful pictures. Love all the light.
24 Monica commented:
April 10th, 2010 at 2:25 pm

What a beautiful shop & I love the rug! Your right all you need is a bed:)
.-= Monica´s last blog ..a box full of Spring {LUSH} =-.
25 Frau Mayer commented:
April 10th, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Mmmh, St-Petersburg is one of the coldest and most depressing places I know.
As for the travel plans – until recently I used to think Marrakech was my dream destination. Well, Morocco is absolutely no place for vacation.
Australia seems to be a kind of place where you’d need a minimum of five weeks to see a bit of the country. And yeah, right now it’s my dream destination, too!
.-= Frau Mayer´s last blog ..Wallpaper decisions =-.
26 Jolette commented:
April 11th, 2010 at 1:49 am

What a fantastic store! Going to the website and Clare’s gallery right now. I love those throws and folksy frames at the top as well as the long-sleeved dresses (my favourite) and magenta baskets with lids. The whole place is so light and colourful! Great photographs.

If I ever get the chance to travel, I’d definitely head for Portugal and Spain first, but most of Europe is on my list.
.-= Jolette´s last blog ..A little birdie told me =-.
27 imogen commented:
April 11th, 2010 at 2:16 am

holly,

thankyou for continuing to feature australian people and their amazing works. it’s hard sometimes for us aussies to see great designs and pieces overseas and not be able to get our hands on them, only using them for inspiration. but it is great to see there are so many talented australian’s out there.
28 Nenaghgal commented:
April 11th, 2010 at 4:16 am

Just beautiful photography – so colourful and full of life. Thank you for sharing with us.
29 Poppy&loops commented:
April 11th, 2010 at 9:29 am

hi ! I come very often to read your blog that i loooOooove !! I’m french so I don’t understand evrything you write (but I hope you’ll understand my english !) but love the pictures. Keep going on !
Bye,
Sophie
.-= Poppy&loops´s last blog ..Vente privée terminée ! =-.
30 Lisa commented:
April 11th, 2010 at 10:58 am

Beautiful pictures and what a beautiful boutique! Really inspiring!
31 Cindy commented:
April 12th, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Love, love the scarf on the white ladder….Any info ?
Would love to purchase one! Help :)
32 Agnieszka commented:
May 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am

I really am full of admiration for the harmony, colors. Thank you for your posts:)
33 Lisa commented:
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:38 am

Hi Holly! This portfolio has just made me feel happy all over! Sure do need it — it’s been one of “those” days, plus it’s freezing cold here and there are rolling blackouts. Thanks for making my day better! :)
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