Displaying posts from September, 2020

“With iconic Sydney Harbour as it’s backdrop and flooded with natural light the brief for Wolseley was to inject high Parisian style and design into a suburban setting. This involved the complete transformation and refurbishment of an existing three story semi-detached townhouse through considered custom detailing and materiality. The home retains a strong connection to the external environment and is accentuated by bold strokes of drama and ethereal forms.”

A contemporary home with an old soul and an eye to the future. By Sydney-based interior designer Mrs Smith.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe

“Set in Sydney’s vibrant, inner-city suburb of Darlinghurst, this two-storey apartment has been converted from an uninspiring and unimaginative space into a luxurious retreat-like home in the heart of the city for a professional couple. From replacing the small staircase with a grander, more open design to installing dome ceilings and painting every single wall surface, this apartment underwent a major renovation to create the couple’s dream home. The home is now an inviting, light-filled space that boasts postcard-like skyline views from every room. The interior was designed with a personal collection of furniture, artwork and décor items that have been collected and curated over decades of travels both locally and globally making this residence a true home.”

A beautifully curated place for these global travellers to put up their feet and contemplate their next journey. By Marco Meneguzzi Design.

At the beginning of August I received a surprise direct message in Instagram from local photo-based artist Christine Fitzgerald. I recognized her name immediately because I have admired her work that is sold through Studio Sixty Six, an art gallery here in Ottawa. She received a government grant for a project and decided to photograph gardeners in the time of the pandemic, and to my absolute delight, she wanted to include me. Her process is very antiquated, involving wet collodion photographic plates and the subject standing completely still for upwards of 12 seconds. Christopher Snow, a videographer, produced a video on Christine’s process and this latest project of hers which explains more in detail of how she created these incredibly beautiful photos.

For those who don’t know what I look like, this was my photo, shot in my backyard with my potted flowering hostas in front of me.

I am so honoured to be part of Christine’s project. It’s been a very tough year for me, and the month of August in particular as my husband spent it in Prince Edward Island saying goodbye to his father who passed away a couple of weeks ago and on my birthday (while my husband was still away), I had to make the really heartbreaking decision to have our sweet cat Milo, who had been with us about 16 years, put down due to the sudden onset of an apparent brain tumour. Seeing the results of this photo shoot and being a part of something so special is something I will not soon forget. My backyard had been my refuge during all of this so it really meant alot to me.

I wanted to share some screenshots of Christine’s work available at Studio Sixty Six. Each one is just stunning.

And because I am slightly obsessed with this 8mm film filter I found on Instagram, here are some photos I snapped around the yard.

Week in, week out, it’s always the same. If you have to drag yourself into work on weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Tai Jewelry by Carter Design.

This art-filled Georgian Revival home in Charlotte, North Carolina was designed to be family friendly and is so warm, comfortable and casual. Style was not compromised here, and I am particularly smitten with the simple, Parisian café vibe of the kitchen. The home has a subtle beachy, Caribbean vibe. By interior designer Barrie Benson.