I was all prepared to continue the saga of Sydney versus Melbourne that has developed in my real estate stalking but here’s the rub. I suddenly realised that both houses I had bookmarked are from… Melbourne. Sorry Sydney. Maybe next week. Love the history of this 19th century grocery store in Port Melbourne now converted to a quirky family home. The romance as well as the scars are proudly incorporated into a home that is fun and one of a kind.
What’s hiding behind this next petite historical facade in Albert Park? More than you’d expect. Renovations in Melbourne are known for getting as much “bang” out of their block as possible without losing amenity. This is an elegant, contemporary extension of a simple wooden home with a not so simple price tag. So brash and bold and quirky or refined, clever and hidden? What’s your choice? Melbourne or Melbourne?
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?
Jessica Klewicki is Big Blue Photography. Her shots are crisp and bright, clean and minimalist. She distills the essence and presents us the real jewel, the real room. Close up details are almost touchable, textures beckon to you from their 2 dimensional realm. Enjoy!
Straight from my email inbox to you. Brian Park (definitely one of my photographer crushes… see how I gush here) emailed with a link to his latest interior work, photos of the Hamilton Design Associates’ Hampton Showhouse master bedroom sitting room. Wow! Talk about brave colour and pattern mix. It’s edgy and fun and Brian captures the room so well. I was also taken by his shots of this house in Bellport, NY also by Ellen Hamilton. It’s a completely different look and feel but Brian brings it to life for us. It’s light, bright and casually elegant. Don’t miss the rest of Brian’s portfolio. And equally stunning is Ellen Hamilton’s portfolio! A must not miss.
I was messing around in Messana O’Rorke’s portfolio the other day (as you do) and fell in love with this farm cottage and addition (Ten Broeck Cottage). It’s a bold but simple juxtaposition of old and new, classic childlike house and believe it or not a trailer home as inspiration. Each building stands alone yet interconnected respecting the other. Simple minimalist lines from the 18th century and the 21st. Stunning.