If you live in Brisbane, you know the feeling (and your curtains probably do too!). One minute it’s a lovely spring morning, and the next your living room feels like a glasshouse by 3pm. We’ve all done it: shut the doors, crank up the air con and hope for the best. But a lot of… Continue Reading
For a long time, if you’d asked me what I do, I’d have said I’m a Personal Stylist. Because for over 20 years that was my world. I did wardrobe workouts, shopping trips, TV segments, corporate talks and grooming workshops. I loved helping people stand a bit taller when they looked in the mirror. These… Continue Reading
If I had a dollar for every client who’s stood in the middle of their living room trying to choose the right rug, holding two samples going ‘…but which one?’ — I could probably retire early. Rugs cause more decision paralysis than almost anything else in a room, and I get why. They’re expensive, they’re… Continue Reading
White walls are timeless for a reason. They’re fresh, light-enhancing and give a beautiful sense of space. But on their own, they can sometimes feel a little flat or cold — especially in rooms that lack architectural detail or natural warmth. Here’s how to warm up white walls… The secret to elevating a basic white-walled… Continue Reading
Want to be the head of your bed? Looking for a bedroom style makeover without going to the expense of buying a new bed? Well, why not consider an oversized bed headboard? It makes a stylish and luxurious addition to any bedroom. Big, bold, and luxurious, an oversized headboard can make a statement without overwhelming… Continue Reading
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “I want Hamptons Style” I’d be a very rich woman. But I’m not! And while it is my job to ensure my clients get what they want (it’s their house after all) I do also feel its important to help them inject a little of… Continue Reading
Your coffee table is the perfect space which allows you to display items that mean something to you and showcase your personal style. How do you strike a balance between interesting/overcrowded and bland/boring? For everyday, you need to leave enough clear space for coffee cups or glass of wine but with the use of trays… Continue Reading
The beautiful Nikki Parkinson from Styling You The Label has just opened her latest Pop-Up Shop in Latrobe Terrace, Paddington and stylish Brisbane women are excited! Likewise, my stylish clients will also be when they read this and discover they can access an automatic 10% discount just by mentioning that Style Counsel (or Alison Triffett)… Continue Reading
We all know life wasn’t meant to be easy. We got that brief long ago. But you know what? We also contribute to the degree of stress we experience on a daily basis by continuing to repeat old, negative behaviours and putting up with our own worst habits – like these: 1. Not letting go… Continue Reading
Over the last three years, I was privileged to get to know a beautiful young woman. Her name was Emma Betts. Emma Simic. I’m sure you already know her. She’s really become quite famous – but in a way, NONE of us would ever want to be. When I first met her, I naively thought… Continue Reading