… “borrowed” from Kim’s flickr

WINKS – weekend links. Here we list what has come in during the week, things we’ve found and things we think you’ll want to see. If you’d like to see your blog or website featured email us and if we think it fits with our readers we’ll link you. So what’s in this week?

• Designers Rally and Kathy Dupps live, work and create their original handmade textiles in Bali, Indonesia. Katherine Rally Textiles, antique techniques and a modern touch. Their bold, beautiful batik textiles are available as pillow covers, napkins, tablecloths and fabric by the yard.

•  How can a planter cause so much lust? I must, must, must get my hands on these pots by Atelier Vierkant.  Simply stunning.

• Energy efficient lighting is a must but why is it so ugly? Why can’t we do our bit for the environment but still be stylish? Plumen may just be the answer… if you live in a country with a 230v system. (The website will tell you if you don’t.)

• A very Australian vibe for these stools. Iconic bushranger Ned Kelly’s helmet and bushies sitting around the fire billy tea in hand. Rough and natural timber or for a quirky contrast plastic moulded from the timber form. The Ned Stool by Darcy Clarke.

Beautiful photos of beautiful rooms. What better way to end a frantic week! I love the light. Soft and dreamy. The photographer is Max Kim-Bee. Domino, Martha Stewart Living, House & Garden, Elle, he has shot for them all and it is not hard to see why. Soak all the beauty. Now if I could only soak in a tub like the ones below…

The artist is famous… and successful. The artist has an enviable home. Historical yet quirky, stylish and lived in like a pair of expensive handmade Italian moccasins too well worn to wear out and about but you can’t help yourself. When the walls aren’t adorned with wonderful paintings they are tattooed with whimsical murals. I want to grow up to be just like the famous artist then I could afford to buy his quirky home. Maybe he’ll just let me live in the converted stables until then. Link here while it lasts.

Photographer Lisa Romerein specialises in food, travel, lifestyle, architecture, interiors and…. “lovely”. She excels at “lovely”. Look at this portfolio! Just gorgeous. I want to jump through the screen and make myself at home in every photo. If that is part of Lisa’s mission statement then she’s succeeded. Lovely light, lovely rooms, lovely feel to each shot.  Just lovely.  P.S. Ever wonder how to “lift” heavy oak furniture? Check out the perfect blue to liven even the most dour of dark wood.

Lucia Korcarz is a young architect in Argentina. She has just finished her first house associated with Anthony Sibbald. Located on a farm 100km from Buenos Aires it is so stylish, casually elegant and practical. It’s simplicity is its beauty. A wonderful career ahead I think.