Dear Dexter (I hope I may call you Dexter),

It’s really not fair. Not only are you a great photographer, you get to hang out in the coolest houses. I know it’s work but look at that view! I mean Dexter your job has perks. I’m trying hard to find fault but it’s impossible. Your work is stunning. The light in your photos is so bright, so white but it only makes the shadows so much more inviting. It’s no surprise you’re based in Spain. No it’s really not fair. I want to be you.

(Portfolio of American born but Barcelona based photographer Dexter Hodges.)

It’s Hollywood Hip. Not particularly Hollywood Regency, although there are elements here. It’s sleek and happening, all cool with endless views from the Hollywood Hills. Think groovy. Think stylin’ baby. Drinks by the pool and beautiful people on the rise. Interior designer Darryl Wilson’s work isn’t a cliche. It’s just the Hollywood dream.

The old adage is true especially if this “fisherman’s shack” is in your price range. OMG the view, the boathouse, the wonderful retro vibe of the main house. If you buy this for $4 million (yes! that’s not a typo) please spend a little more on the interiors (or employ a better photographer AND a stylist for the next photo shoot) to make the dream complete. I can tell you I won’t be the new owner! Just a little too out of my price range. Link here while it lasts.

This post has been brought to you by sunny Australia where it’s warm and wonderful. Sorry all those under a blanket of thick wet snow. I’m so cruel 😉

Stylists – the partners in crime of photographers, responsible for the looks we love in magazines. Everything is perfect, the room is wonderful. Oh we want our homes to be just as lovely, just as stylish! Actually I’d love a home as light and bright as the one just below. It belongs to today’s stylist Aaron Hom. While you’re at his website don’t miss his tabletop portfolio. So pretty.

Welcome to the first new post of the new year and I couldn’t think of a stronger way to start than with the portfolio of photographer Bobo Olsson. Fabulous rooms captured with such skill. Great eye, great light, interesting angles and composition. Once again a Swedish photographer and a Swedish rep site but Bobo’s images are mature, brooding. It’s like Scandinavian style on steroids. Big, beefy and rich. Yum!