Be still my beating heart
What a simply beautiful kitchen! What a stunningly beautiful photograph! Oh the blue. The aged timber. The copper sink. The history and style. Sigh. Photography by Helen Norman. The woman is a genius...
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My previous post of Sera's work was all about white. This time it's a mixture - in black, bright and a few extras I could not resist.
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Imagine living in the bustling, densely populated inner city suburbs of a cosmopolitan city. Imagine living in a home that sits on a very small piece of land. Overlooked by neighbours. Imagine living...
View ArticleMark Bolton
I am already totally sick of French classes and feel like my brain is about to explode. There's a reason why I vowed to never go back to school after getting a Psychology degree and diploma in Computer...
View ArticleJo isn't the only one...
...who loves black. There's something I find really intriguing about one random black wall. Black kitchen cabinets make for a sexy kitchen (particularly when paired with white subway tiles which...
View ArticleFriday escape
I thought I would help Kim with her French studies. A weekend away. A full French immersion experience. French food. French wine. Speaking only French. The food and wine are for me. The French is for...
View ArticleJewel box garden
Formal hedges, luscious green. Like cut and polished precious emeralds. Sparkling pool, stone and tile. Manicured loveliness in suburban Hurstville, Sydney. A magnificent urban oasis by foremost...
View ArticleBeautiful
The colours, the light, the rug, the shot. Another stunning photo by Canadian snapper Virginia MacDonald.
View ArticlePaul Raeside update
I have been a huge fan of Paul Raeside's photography for quite some time (Jo is as well) and always find his work so intriguing. Perfect compositions and OMG how he makes the natural light work in his...
View ArticleHome of a glamourai
A couple of weeks ago I blogged a little peek into the home of fashion bloggers Jane and Judy Aldridge. Today I thought I'd share a little bit of Kelly Framel's home. Her fashion blog the glamourai is...
View ArticleSteendyk
Steendyk is a Brisbane based design studio that brings a sculptural quality to their work. The practice is passionate about sustainability but also about exploring the beauty of a space. Elegant...
View ArticleSlow
Can't believe we have been in our new old house for almost a year and it seems like we have barely scratched the surface of what needs to be done. Not that I'm worried. I have come to know this 150...
View ArticleReader request - going bold with trim
My apologies for not having done any reader request posts lately - stupid French test took over all my free time last month (and these posts usually take me a few hours to prepare). Anyway, this...
View ArticleTwo for tea
I thought I'd end off the work week with a funky café designed by Manju Pinnell. It's the Cardamom Pod Vegetarian located in Broadbeach, Queensland. This café is beautiful - full of colour, life,...
View ArticleSaturday stalking
The weekend has once again rolled round. Time to sit in coffee shops, newspaper in hand. Pass me the real estate section please. I wonder what I can't afford this week. Look! This one is open for...
View ArticleNew book!
I was stoked to get my hands on a new book (out November 1st, from Clarkson Potter) by Celerie Kemble called Black and White (And a Bit in Between). Being a HUGE fan of black and white decor, this...
View ArticleRussell Smith
Dear Mr Smith, I am writing to let you know how much I admire your body of work. I love what you do with a camera. Down right sexy. Out and out bad in a good way. I'm captivated and intrigued by the...
View ArticleReader's home
Nicolás and Jaunita live in Colombia. This is their charming home. Don't you love taking a peek into homes from all over the world? I know I do. I feel I've come to visit on a rainy afternoon. There's...
View ArticleButler Armsden Architects
Butler Armsden Architects, based out of San Francisco, creates homes that make me want to weep - for joy. Spectacular modern design yet comfortable and casual. I love that they can modernize a home yet...
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