Ready to travel with me again today back down to Australia, only this time to view another store that focuses less on the little ones and more on sophisticated, elegant design for those who only desire the best... Oh yes, we shall visit the store of blogger and interior designer Anna Spiro photographed by Jillian Leiboff. Anna shared her home on decor8 not that long ago, do you recall? If not, click this link and brace yourself. It's that good.

It doesn't seem fair that Anna can have such a gorgeous home and shop now does it? :) Some people are living the good life and this is what inspires me to stay on course with my own goals and dreams - the good examples of others who work hard to realize their dreams. We all deserve to live the life we desire and it's nice to see those who live real and live larger than life. To me, this is Anna Spiro. She's just barely over thirty-years-old and has already accomplished so much in her life. Check out her retail store Black & Spiro. Isn't this grand?

What do you see that you'd love to own? I like the lamps best and that darling pink and white chair. I love all of the ethnic prints and patterns... it's like taking a trip around the world just stepping through her doors.

Thank you Anna for the tour, and thank you Jillian for the inspiring photographs that you took and sent in to me. I greatly appreciate that you've shared your visit to Black & Spiro with all of us here today. Readers, Jillian talks about her visit to B&S on her blog if you'd like to read it.

(images: jillian leiboff)