Andrew Bordwin

Posted on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 by midcenturyjo

A wonderful way to end the week. New photographer crush Andrew Bordwin. Beautiful shots of beautiful spaces. What more could you want. Thank you Mr Bordwin.

Midcentury in Castlecrag

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 by midcenturyjo

Midcentury meets contemporary. What happens when an interior designer buys a house from an architect’s house, a house designed and built in 1966? She respects its past and creates an inviting and stylish modern home for her family. The architect is Ervin Mahrer and the interior designer is Tina de Salis of Tina & Louise Interiors (sorry couldn’t find a website for either). Now it is for sale here. Sometimes real estate stalking induces serious, serious house envy. I’d love this Castlecrag home. It sits in a harbourside suburb of Sydney originally planned by Walter Burley Griffin surrounded by other midcentury gems. I thought I would include a picture from the original listing in 2009 (as well as a link) when Tina de Salis purchased the house just to show you the changes that have occurred. Amazing!

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My Freedom insider sent me another peek at Freedom’s new range for Summer. And for Aussie readers a sweet little family and friends offer of 15% off until Sunday. Pop over to my page and you can print off the offer then hop into participating stores and get some extra bang for your buck. Hmmm there is a rug I have my eye on…perfect timing.

Stalking courtyards

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 by midcenturyjo

Seamlessly integrating internal and external living is this extension to a 19th century terrace house. Positive and negative space, a double void emphasising height, sleek and stylish modern finishes extending from the original sandstone. A clean lined contemporary take on the inner city courtyard makes the perfect escape from the inner city bustle. Real estate stalking in Paddington, Sydney. Link here while it lasts.

TaC Studio

Posted on Tue, 21 Aug 2012 by midcenturyjo

Light, space and views on a small infill lot in Atlanta, Georgia. Simple levels of living climb up and down to provide a home big on style and small in footprint. With the kitchen as the hub architects Cara Cummins and Jose Tavel of TaC Studios have placed entertaining and family gatherings at the heart of this home. A contemporary aesthetic with colour, texture and art bringing the rooms to life. Love the staircase with its handwritten journey.