This stunning newly built 8,000 SF, 5-bed, 8-bath home in Dallas was Belgian countryside inspired and has such beautiful proportions and details to give it an air of elegance but also a bit of rustic, southern appeal. Filled with bespoke finishes, centuries old antiques, sculptural furnishings, it’s a wonderful mix of modernity and history. Design: Shane & Pierce; Builder: Pierce Jordan Development; Landscaping: Bloom and Grow.

Not much of an intro for this château because there isn’t a description in the listing, so all I can say is this is located in Argentan, France, is 600 sqm, 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, has some outbuildings that look in great shape (there’s a photo of the inside of one – to die for!) and the decor is absolutely charming and move-in ready. Sooooo pretty. For sale via Kretz for €1,790,000.

Vin Papillon, a popular restaurant on Rue Notre-Dame in Montreal’s Little Burgundy district, was a real pleasure to design. This project invited us to explore colours and textures in a new way. Every choice was made with the intention to create a unique ambience. The unusual colour palette is a nod to the restaurant’s tasty and refreshing menu. Our aim was to pay tribute to the restaurant by evolving the decor while preserving its unpretentious, family-friendly atmosphere.
Anytime I am in Montréal it’s usually to hit up the flea market, and/or get a tattoo and then we come home. Next time I’m seriously thinking about trying to get a reservation here. It’s soooo pretty! Deisgned by Blanc Marine. Photos: Annie Fafard (except maybe the last one, from Vin Papillon website).

As summer has come to an end and I brace myself for the impending doom of yet another brutal winter here in Ottawa, I am grateful for the portfolios of fabulous landscape designers such as UK based award-winning Kate Gould. She can clearly create magic in both urban and country settings and they’re functional as well as beautiful.

Though you wouldn’t know it, this Chicago suburbs home was a completely new build. It honors classical design principles and timeless traditional architecture while embracing a colorful, livable spirit. Formal elements—columns, moldings, a sweeping stair, and a grand two-story library—are paired with bold palettes, playful patterns, and antique furnishings to create rooms that feel both historic and fresh. The result is a home that balances proportion and permanence with warmth, wit, and modern comfort, standing as a testament to Chicago architecture and design.
I love the contradiction of formal and whimsical elements in this house. Serious, but nah, just kidding. Design: Summer Thornton; Photos: Thomas Loof; Architecture: Heidi Lightner Architects