David Scott, a New York interior designer whom Jo blogged about quite some time ago, emailed us to show off his new phenomenal apartment which he completely renovated in a fantastic modernist building in NYC. He says the complete gut renovation took only 13 weeks from demo to move-in (which is impressive to me, as my kitchen gut/reno took almost that long). David has done such a wonderful job creating a modern and sophisticated vibe. Every piece of furniture and accessory appears to have been so carefully selected as each one is eye-catching and perfectly suited. Thank you David for sharing your home with us!

I am rushing to get things done because I am heading out to celebrate my cousin’s 16th birthday. Which is crazy because I used to live with her when she was about 2 or 3. So HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY CRISTINA (Dude)!!!

(That’s her on the left with my niece)

In my rush I simply put together some photos from one of my favourite magazine sites – Bolig Magasinet. All kinds of Danish loveliness can be found there – glossy black floors to drool over, pretty outdoor spaces, funky light fixtures, creative and gorgeous kitchens…

For as long as I can remember I’ve always dreamed about converting a building, such as a barn, a mechanics shop, a church, into a home. Well, some folks in the UK have converted done just that. They purchased a church for £92,000, spent £300,000 in renovations, and it’s now worth about £650,000. I’m not sure that I could live in a home surrounded by gravestones though….EEEKKK!! Would you want to live here?

I am so disappointed with the decor. So much to work with…those blue sofas gotta go. I think the hole thing is just way too church-y. Photos found here.

“Combining a strong design sense with an international background, Sophia Vayda creates clean, elegant, warm spaces. Her influences are far-ranging, from Parisian eclecticism to Scandinavian modernity. Weaving a blend of the contemporary and the classic into every project, she creates a timeless style with unexpected touches.” I love Boston-based interior designer Sophia Vayda‘s use of calm colours to create wonderfully serene spaces. Perfect shades of blue and grey.