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Medieval minimalism
Remove yourself from the modern world with an escape to a medieval watchtower overlooking the Carpini valley in Umbria, Italy. Secluded valleys, breathtaking vistas and a 12th century building...
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Hector Sanchez
A creator of beautiful images, an artist balancing his composition, an alchemist of light. New York-based Hector Sanchez is my new photographer crush. Passion and beauty, colour and composition.
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Bob Coscarelli
Chicago photographer Bob Coscarelli creates magic with his camera. "I've always believed that beautiful design elevates quality of life. We seek out possessions and experiences that enrich us. My job...
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LOVE
There's something so dramatic and breathtaking about a neutral space with moody, dark colours. LOVE this one by Lukas Machnik.
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Concrete sophistication
New from SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects & Antoni Associates. A sophisticated take on the beach house vernacular. "The brief called for a beach house suitable for a family of...
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Design Journey 2012
Entries for the 2012 Corporate Culture Design Journey competition are now open. Design Journey was originally created to support the future of Australasian design and since its growth it has become an...
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Another Glebe home tour - part 1
On Sunday I had the honour of another personal tour of a home that is part of the Glebe House Tour this year. This home is quite a bit different than the last one (featured here and here) in that the...
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Another Glebe home tour - part 2
Here are photos of the remainder of Kellie and Warren's new/old home. (Don't forget to get your tickets for the tour this Sunday! I can't wait!) At the end of the first post I showed you the living...
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Design Crew
Got a problem? Need some help? Just standing there shaking your head? Don't know what to do? You're not alone. Send us a link to photos of your design quandary and let the Desire to Inspire design...
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47 Park Avenue update
I have about 10 minutes slotted do get a post done for today. I spent the day yesterday helping my sister and her husband close up the cottage (BOO HOO!) as fall has suddenly arrived (30°C drop in...
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Domus Civita
"I thought that I would let you know that we have just added a simply stunning new property in Italy to our collection - it opened in August 2012 ... Here a short description: The 14th century home is...
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Ábaton encore
Showroom and workplace, home and office. Spanish architectural, property development and construction firm Ábaton live what they preach. Not hard to live like this though. Located on the outskirts of...
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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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Reader's home - a tiny Swedish apartment
Karin, a devoted DTI reader from Umeå, Sweden, is selling her apartment and sent us a link to the real estate listing. It is a tiny studio that has been completely renovated. It's adorable, and perfect...
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Stalking OTT
Spring has sprung in Australia and what does that mean? Blossom and hay fever, spring cleaning and auctions. After a long barren winter with scant few properties to real estate stalk suddenly I am...
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Stalking subtle
Sometimes one can just have too much boulle and ormolu. Sometimes there is such a thing as too much fun. Today's second house is a more subtle take on luxury. Starting with an equally impressive...
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Maristela Gorayeb
I was pleasantly surprised when I came across the portfolio of Brazilian interior designer Maristela Gorayeb. Her style is a favourite of mine - a mix of ethnic and modern. She works with each, and...
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Reader's home - Orsi's tiny flat in Hungary
I'm so excited to have yet another reader's home to share with you this week. This one is Orsi's flat in Hungary. My flat is in city center of Budapest, it is very small only 398 sqf (37 m2) in an old...
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To let ....
Looking for somewhere to rent? London, SE1 not too far from the Tate Modern, the Old Vic and the Young Vic. Walk to the city via the Millennium Bridge. "This impeccably restored one-bedroom loft...
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Subway tiles
Stuart McIntyre I love subway tiles. Always have, always will. Classic, inexpensive and graphic (and can be made even more graphic with contrasting grout colour). I thought I'd do a post today on what...
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