Michael Penney is a decorator, stylist, blogger, former magazine editor at Canadian House & Home and is a soon-to-be shop owner. He is also a big fan of DIY projects, including dip-dye drapes that he did for H&H mag that I fell in love and have been wanting to do ever since.

I have been a fan of his work for some time as he’s clearly got a great eye for design, creates relaxed yet sophisticated spaces and I think I can safely say that the photos below are going to make you want to start re-decorating!

The following photos were submitted by a photographer we’ve featured before, Jansje Klazinga. Located in a former state building in Bloemendaal, Holland it is the home of Bianca, owner of an awesome online shop called A Day with Kate. Beautiful photos of a lovely home – hope to see many more photos if it ends up in a magazine!

Cloud Studios is the London-based interior design firm of Nia Morris and Louise Holt. They are known for their elegant, contemporary interiors characterised by creativity and balanced by practicality. I love all of their spaces – warm, calm, relaxed and sooooo inviting. 

We received an email about this “cottage” which I think is an odd term for such a HUGE home that is located in probably the most expensive “cottage country” in Canada. The Muskokas are where them rich folk hang out in the summer. And homes like this are not their primary residences! Insanity, I know. The interior of this home is pretty blah, but I was blown away by the views out of each and every window (which are apparently all fancy top-of-the-line windows says the info we were given on the home). Picturesque!

Andersen Sales Representative: Chris Oke
Dealer: Muskoka Window And Door Centre; Jeff Hodges, Randy Hodges, Glen Dalgleish
Architectural Technologist: Draftec Designs Inc.; Mark Jones
Builder: Freeburn King Building Contractors; Dan Freeburn and Greg King

I have had a crush on Toronto photographer Angus Fergusson (ok, his work really) since the dawn of time…or when I started reading shelter magazines religiously. Like white on rice, or stray cats to my house, Angus’ work is all over Canadian mags and has been for some time. The 15 photos below prove I’m not just running my mouth off. (P.S. Jo’s crushing too – see here).