11 Oct
A big thanks to François for tipping us off to the website of Herbst Architects, based in Auckland, New Zealand. Their designs are works of art, and I’m in awe of how they merge the indoors with the outdoors. And as I mentioned last week, I’m a big fan of wood walls…such a simple and graphic way to bring nature indoors. (Also loving the stone/mesh walls – Jo says they’re called gabions – seen in the 3rd photo and then again after the jump).
4 Oct
Just had to pop back to say congratulations to the lovely Camilla Molders on making the Top 50 Rooms 2011 as judged by Australian House & Garden. The smile that stretched across my face as I flicked through the magazine and thought “I know that room, I know that designer. We’ve drunk too much together.” Well deserved Camilla. (This photo is snagged from the magazine website and is by Derek Swalwell. Camilla if you have a larger file we’d love to have it so I can upload it nice and big.)
13 Sep
I spent yesterday at my sister’s cottage, enjoying what is likely the last decent weekend of the summer (although I did have jeans and a hoodie on for most of the day…this time of year is SO depressing). This means I did not have time to get a blog favourites post ready. Instead, I thought I would just keep this random with some items I have on hand.
First up, some photos I took Friday since I had the day off work and decided to spend a couple minutes rearranging some pieces in my living room. I LOVE this lamp that I bought at Homesense a while back and have had it crammed in a corner of my bedroom since it came home with me. I decided to move it next to the front door alongside my black Eames leather side chair, and switch out my Mexican tin mirror with my huge beaded rosary (also picked up in Mexico). Nothing too exciting but with no renovations on the horizon for this year I’m back to giving a sh*t what my house looks like. Because that Eames chair is a favourite of Felix, he has claimed the chair in the majority of these photos.
Despite the following action being out of focus, I thought it was hilarious that I managed to capture a little brawl.
Remember Tom’s fabulous apartment that I blogged on Wednesday? Well, his apartment was filmed for a promotional video for his building and he just received a link to it on YouTube. Check it out!
One last quick item: Yesterday I came across the following photo of a kitchen that I found rather odd. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an island shaped like this before. I’m thinking a large rectangular (read ‘normal’) island would have made more sense…
via Period Living
23 Aug
A couple of weeks ago I featured the work of stylist Solange van Dorssen (here), and she sent along a bunch more photos, including the beachfront home of architect Alejandra Galvalisi. It’s located in Punta del Este, Uruguay and was featured in Argentinian magazine Revista Living. It’s an interesting mix with rooms covered in corrugated steel, bright and airy rooms painted all white, and ends in a backyard oasis of stone and wood. (All photos below = Stylist: Solange Van Drossen/Revista Living Photographer: Santiago Ciuffo/Revista Living) P.S. That’s Sol in the first photo.
16 Aug
I am STILL on the hunt for hardwood for my house additions/renovations (see this post) and OMG it’s tough when you’re as picky as I am. I was just going through some of my photo stash and came across these photos…dear gawd if this flooring could be mine….
(photos by Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer)
2 Aug
Tamzin Greenhill is an interior designer based in New York and special projects editor for Elle Décor magazine. I am a fan of her designs – timeless and somewhat classic yet with a slight edge and a touch of sophistication. Spaces you could entertain in that would wow your friends. I’m a bit surprised at how smitten I am with the first photo. Such a simple kitchen yet had a subtle chic vibe…
21 Jul
This weekend is the opening of’ The Hampton Designer’ Showhouse which is not only the best showhouse of the year, but also includes one of my favorite design teams, Tilton Fenwick, who created one of the most stunning “rec rooms” i’ve seen in ages.’ This, of course, is my opinion only from the few photos I’ve seen’ online so I can only imagine what it looks like in person.’ I can’t wait to get in there and take it all in!’ The show opens’ this Sunday, July 24 and is open through September 4.’ If you’re looking for inspiration or simply something to do this summer, I highly suggest making the trip to Bridgehampton
1224 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehamtpon, NY
Sneak peek of the room designed by Tilton Fenwick.’ How fabulous are those pagoda lanterns?
One more detailed photo’ by TF.’ I don’t want to give too much away!
I look forward to seeing the crowd this weekend and for those who don’t live nearby I’ll be posting plenty of pictures after I see the show in person.’ Stay tuned for some fabulous design
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14 Jul
French photographer Alex Profit emailed us recently about his new web site tastyhotels.com (an al dente selection of hotels, guests house, self-catering…), but I was too awe-struck with his portfolio to really get into it (…yet – perhaps that’s for a future post). His composition is mesmerizing, the spaces are simple and gorgeous and I love the mostly muted colour palettes. P.S. As soon as I finish typing this sentence I am putting that first faucet photo into my bathroom inspiration folder.
2 Jul
If you are looking for a modern sofa that flickers with a hint of retro elegance for a resulting timeless piece, you may fall in love with one from Sophisticated Living. Their sofa designs are confident and fresh, ranking high on quality and comfort. Many of the sofas are modular, meaning they can be arranged in a variety of ways to fit your specific space perfectly. Sophisticated Living also promotes your personal creativity even further by offering custom-made services so that you may essentially design the sofa of your dreams. Although, if we could have our pick right now, weâd definitely take “Peahiâ – their newest addition to the sofa collection, as displayed in the photo above. Inspired by the initial rays of springtime sun, this highly inviting sofa is fun and original with captivatingly colorful fabrics and patterns. Be sure to stop by Sophisticated Living to learn more about their modern retro sofas and see their full range of fabulous products.
6 May
Nathan, a photographer in Edmonton Alberta, wanted to share the bedroom makeover that him and his wife Brandi executed – to perfection! It’s my favourite colour scheme – and he even included a gratuitous cat-on-the-bed photo. 
It’s been months in the making. We’ve been working away, slowly but surely, trying to refinishing our bedroom. Unfortunately I don’t have any ‘before’ pictures, but it definitely didn’t look like this! Picture beige walls, no curtains and black bedding. Horrible.
I refinished these small tables myself a couple months back. They were espresso brown with boring knobs, so I painted them a warm white, antiqued them a bit and found some great new hardware. Simple, cheap, effective
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