Maxine Brady

Posted on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 by midcenturyjo

Welcome to the portfolio of Maxine Brady. Beautiful styling in lovely homes. Sweet vignettes crafted by one with the gift. Once again a talented stylist adds another layer to a room. Gentle, pretty and fun. Real and inspiring. Makes you want to pull out your teacups and cram them with gorgeous flowers. Photos from her rep’s site.

Decisions decisions

Posted on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 by midcenturyjo

“A brilliant factory conversion complimented by an enormous garden oasis creates a unique, versatile and totally captivating city-edge living experience. Fashioned into two distinct residences offering flexible accommodation options, both highlight the rustic architecture of the original building along with contemporary design elements, each featuring two bedrooms, bathroom and additional powder room, enormous open-plan living/dining area complimented by a quality kitchen and full-sized laundry plus separately metered services and ducted heating systems. Enchanting full-length garden provides a blissfully private outdoor environment with vine-laden pergolas, immaculate landscaping.” Sound like a real estate agent’s spiel? It is. I lifted the copy straight from the listing. I had to because all I am capable of saying is “Yum yum yum… want… need” then become speechless over the number of Grant Featherston chairs in these homes. I must stop stalking. It’s bad for my health. I have raised blood pressure from all the envy. Decisions, decisions. Which one would I live in? Both 😉 Link to this North Fitzroy home here while it lasts.

Tracery Interiors

Posted on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 by midcenturyjo

I love these first few rooms by Tracery Interiors. Old and new, one off pieces mixed with clean lined upholstery pieces. Details and balance. Soft glowing wood tones with that aged appeal. At other times clean modern lines but always with a warmth, a softness. Well considered spaces and inviting designs. It’s not always greige though. LOVE the red laundry. Based in Rosemary Beach, Florida and maintaining an office in Birmingham, Alabama, Tracery Interiors also has a blog brimming with their design process and shots of their inspiring shop.

Messy perfection

Posted on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 by midcenturyjo

 

I love this house. I love the large rooms and wonderful light streaming in. I love the history, the architectural details, the old wooden floors, the dark bathroom with the tub as centre of attention, the art leaning against the walls, the old dining room table and believe it or not, the mess. Hallelujah a real house! There are dishes in the rack, shoes in the bathroom, the throw rug is not artfully draped and a pile of coats in the hall. This London house is from 1st Option locations. You see it warts and all. It can be perfect when the stylist comes to straighten and preen and the photographer to compose and crop. Any other time a family lives happily here. I wish it was me 😉

Stalking in Melbourne

Posted on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 by midcenturyjo

Little would you know what waits behind the very traditional facade of this North Fitzroy, Melbourne home. It’s clever, it’s bespoke, it’s the home of an architect (Buro Architects). Love the stair. Almost more of a sculpture than a series of steps. It’s a narrow space but a very sophisticated design solution. This is why I like virtual stalking. I would walk straight past this modest exterior in real life and never guess.