Scott Waterman is a favourite artist of mine whom I blogged about a little over a year ago. He’s also a favourite Flickr contact as I love keeping up to date with his latest works. Well, he emailed the other day with a link to a post about some of Asian-inspired art on the blog Chinoiserie Chic. Since I am not only a huge fan of Scott’s, but a huge fan of Chinoiserie, I thought I’d share a glimpse into this facet of his work. (Check out Beth’s post for more photos and details).

I blogged about the wonderful photography of Rachael Smith a while back and thanks to a reader’s tip it seems she’s got some more juicy eye candy for everyone’s viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Perhaps a Gustavian inspired home isn’t you idea of the perfect place to relax. How about a stay at Les Sources de Caudalie, a hotel in France surrounded by vineyards and châteaux, offering cooking classes, wine tasting courses, and a vinotherapy spa – treatments that combine naturally warm spring water with vine and grape extracts. Oh my…sign me up!!

(via AT Casa)

Everyone needs a special place to relax and unwind – be it a windowseat or a little reading corner somewhere… Well, the following home screams (in a very soft, peaceful voice LOL) serenity from every square inch. It’s a whitewashed Gustavian home that is devoid of almost all colour (might drive me mad after a bit of time tho’) and would be an incredible place to escape to.

Via AT Casa

I love this Swedish penthouse that is up for sale…well, most of it. I’d just lose all the huge, plain and ugly carpets to show off the gorgeous hardwood and do something about the kitchen. The green is icky.