I have never seen a more vivacious, flamboyant, vivid and spirited home than that of creative consultant Max Hurd in collaboration with designer Benedict Foley. This Victorian terrace house in London could not be more fun and energizing. The attention to detail and the somewhat random colours used throughout his home….someone with a home like this must have such a wonderful outlook on life. I want to be his friend. Photos by Boz Gagovski via House & Garden.

This fairytale castle for sale in Cantal, France, was built in the 15th century, is 5 stories on over 5 ha, with 12 bedrooms, a formal French garden, tennis courts, swimming pool, parkland, fruit orchard, and is one of the prettiest châteaus I have ever seen. I am DYING over this one. For sale via Patrice Besse for 850 000 €.

Because I was so enthralled with that spa setup in my last post I went poking around the portfolio of Montréal landscape architecture firm Friche Atelier and found several more beautiful outdoor spaces they have designed and wanted to share them as well. We Canadians may have short summers but we take advantage of every second of the decent weather and having spaces this thoughtfully designed is sooo worth it. Photos: Caroline Thibault

My mind is once again blown by this modern family home in Montréal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood. Totally unassuming and blending in with the surroundings as la Shed Architecture always does SO WELL. Then you walk inside and Kim has a minor coronary that this is a house in Canada and IT HAS AN INTERIOR COURTYARD. One of my dreams come true. And then you have the stone steps leading to an outdoor spa and I’m dead. Landscape Design: Friche Atelier. Photos: Maxime Brouillet

This Paris apartment’s previous owner had lived here for many decades. It was essentially a time capsule (check out the before photos here) when the new owners came into its possession. Agence Véronique Cotrel understood the importance of trying to maintain as much of the history as possible (bless them for doing “God’s work”) and removed carpet to uncover original hardwood, restored doors, hardware, cornices, windows and bathed the main spaces in shades of white. The result is so much fresher, and open and airy and gives an air of modernity to the otherwise historical space. What a beauty!!! Photos: Amaury Laparra.