Displaying posts from December, 2017

It’s summer in my part of the world and I can think of no better way to spend my Saturday than pottering around in my garden after I have finished the morning’s paper. Perhaps a dip in the pool to cool off as the temperature rises. Later in the afternoon it will be time to crank up the BBQ to feed the friends whose children are dive bombing the pool. If there is a nip in the air after the sun sets there is always the fire pit. It’s a perfect Saturday… except my backyard looks nothing like this one by Landart Landscapes. Oh well in my dreams I guess!

Don’t we all dream about it? A light filled Scandinavian getaway in a summer time holiday hamlet? Perhaps in the Hamptons? For Jessica Helgerson‘s clients it isn’t a dream. Pale wood, white painted wood, handmade white tile, marble and brass. The perfect palette. It may be a departure from what we have come to expect from interior designer Helgerson but it’s simple, light filled beauty is so inspiring.

Photography by Matthew Williams

It has been some time since I have featured 40 Winks, dubbed the world’s first ‘micro boutique hotel’ when it opened in 2009. This 2 guest room space in East London is packed with charm and whimsy and I had to share more photos because it is absolutely stunning. (It is designed by David Carter)

Photos: Marc Rogoff, Alionja Adrianova, Paola Russo, Annalisa Cosentino, Melissa Gidney, Lorenzo Melissari, Helen Wilson, Lydia Chang

Snow Blackwood calls Linda Schmidt the “cat lady”, although she is quick to point out she doesn’t mean “loud wallpaper and leaky roof” crazy cat lady. “This cat lady has a restrained color palette and refined taste for antiques mixed with a traditional-modern style.” When Snow shared Linda’s kitchen by Anne De Wolf of Portland, Orgeon based Arciform I had a visceral reaction. I loved it. This wan’t a trophy kitchen, a status proclaiming, bells and whistles, keeping up with the Jones kitchen. No this was a kitchen for cooking, cats and comfort. It’s easy to see the the relationship between designer and client, the understanding, the friendship. This is a room with soul… and style and sophitication. That goes without saying 😉

Photography by Christopher Dibble

Layer upon layer, blue on white. A home for relaxing, for entertaining family and friends. Expansive ocean views and expansive hospitality. Natural elements are celebrated yet subtle and a fresh look comes with a change out of accent colours. Imagine earthy tones or shades of green. Plett House by Yvonne O’Brien of South African The Private House Company.