Touch of gold

For the longest time I hated gold. I would not wear gold jewelry, would never put it anywhere in my home...I though it was tacky and preferred silver/stainless steel. Over the years it has slowly grown on me and now I find myself happily wearing gold jewelry (even the pieces I got as a kid from my Italian relatives for religious events), I LOVE pendants with the underside in gold leaf, gold faucets, and I even asked for gold cutlery for Christmas. I love this Piso Barrio Gótico, Barcelona by interior designer María Lladó. It's just he right amount of gold and deep yellow that adds a decadent, slightly exotic feel. 

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Diane Bergeron update

It has been eons since Jo blogged Melbourne-based interior design maven Diane Bergeron. I stumbled upon her portfolio recently and was once again intrigued. A riot of colours and patterns characterizes her energetic and inviting spaces. This is eye candy at it's finest. 

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Robins Way

I just had to share another amazing renovation by Bates Masi Architects. This '60s house in Amagansett, NY is the weekend retreat of an interior designer and a DJ. Patina and history retained, a couple's style allowed to shine through. Take a look up at the ceilings. Between the existing ceiling joists. Woven natural rope. Acoustic baffling, important to the DJ owner but also a wonderfulyl textural and a connection to vertical design elements and fittings. Such a cool weekender. I'd never want to leave to return to the city. Interiors by Rawlins Calderone Design.

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Far Pond

A beautiful home on the banks of a wetlands pond in Southampton, New York. A perfect house for a perfect site. This '70s kit house has been renovated by Bates Masi Architects, sympathetically respecting the original home but addressing sustainability, latest technologies and the relationship to the site and view. A house, an environment, enriched and enhanced. Perfect.

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Heather Nette King encore

I could not get enough of Australian stylist Heather Nette King's portfolio last week, so here's another glimpse. FAB-U-LOUS spaces. Picture perfect styling.