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Lauren Liess
Simplicity. Comfort. Nature. Ease. Relaxed Luxury. These words define Lauren Liess' Virginia based design firm. I typically gravitate towards more modern design but wow, I'd be quite happy in any of...
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in Him's interior design
Being an interior design firm must be a bit tough in a city where space is at a premium. in Him's interior design is based in Hong Kong and clearly have to deal with very small spaces - and it doesn't...
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Whale Bay getaway
More Pacific bure than your typical New Zealand bach this family beach house is perfect but definitely not precious. Kids flung on daybeds and stray sand underfoot, wet swimmers hung over railings and...
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Island bench
Funky solution to a long narrow kitchen dining area. Sliding steel and glass doors in this extension to an old terrace house open to blur the line between inside and out allowing natural light deep...
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Patrik Hagborg
I can't get enough of Swedish interiors. All that white, bold colour accents, vintage vibe, eclectic mix of styles.... and in this case it's all captured effortlessly by photographer Patrik Hagborg.Â
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Industrial eye candy
Industrial spaces make me happy. They have history, texture, patina, are filled with intriguing and eclectic vintage finds, and to me exude a lived in, comfortable and very casual feel (if done...
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Stalking Harry Seidler
I'm stalking a modernist gem today. Stalking a piece of Australian architectural history. My Australian midcentury modern friends will be going weak at the knees. Here's what the real esate agent says...
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Christmas with Freedom
Anyone else out there with no Christmas mojo? I'm at a loss this year when it comes to how and what and why bother. Thank goodness for Freedom who have come up with the cutest little videos to help and...
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A light-filled loft
I have been dreaming of tearing down my house and rebuilding for a few years now. The only way I would give up that dream without any doubt would be if I could find an amazing loft or some sort of...
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MAKE, reuse and respect
A Californian Bungalow trapped in a 50s time warp has been given new life by Melbourne based MAKE architecture. Reminders of the house's past link to the new. Where possible materials were reused in...
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Monday beauty
I'm facing my Mondayitis. I'm not running away to a virtual bolt hole. My new solution is a strong dose of something beautiful. Today I'm in love with this glorious photograph by Beth Evans. Drink it...
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Monday's pets on furniture
If you'd like to send me photos to include in next week's "pets on furniture" post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of...
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Jukka Rapo
Easing you into the work week with some exceptional photography from Finnish photographer Jukka Rapo. I SO want this little cabin retreat in the first group of photos. *SIGH*
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Coogee apartment
The renovation and extension of this 1930s duplex by Virginia Kerridge Architect saw a double height box added behind the building extending the lower floor apartment. The contemporay space provides a...
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The cook's kitchen
I had to revisit the MAKE architecture portfolio. There was a kitchen renovation I had to share. The kitchen/dining area of this art deco home was upgraded so that the owners could run a cooking...
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Lajeunesse Residence
Here is another doozy by _naturehumaine. We were hired by a young couple to do a complete renovation of a house built by the clients grandfather, now housing its third generation of the same family....
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Skyline
Is this the ultimate home cinema? Pass the popcorn and roll the film, I'm moving in. Perched on a ridge line in the Hollywood Hills, the Skyline Residence by Belzberg Architects may incorporate...
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On the porch
It's probably too late in the year. It is probably too cold. Snow may have fallen and the trees are more than likely bare by now but next year ... next year as summer fades and the autumn closes in...
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Heart Home sneak peek
The winter issue of British magazine Heart Home is launching tomorrow and it looks seriously promising, as per usual. They sent me some photos to share with you all and after twisting my arm (HA -...
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A weathered warehouse
I saw this story on the website of magazine Garden & Gun and while on the subject of magazines, thought it was worthy of sharing as I love a good warehouse conversion. This warehouse is in...
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