For no particular reason except to spread the love. Drum roll please….. it’s time for a reading guide! It’s the usual story. Some are new and some are just new to me. Others are not in English while some are not quiet all about room porn 😉 Whatever they are I enjoy them all. I hope you do too.

Come on in. The cottage looks promising. The yard is a little overgrown and the frangipani is putting out it’s first leaves. I’m sure it will be green and lush soon. Is anyone home? Lovely living areas and simple serene bedrooms. Kitchen is cute. What’s down there? A little grey studio but we can’t get in. Is that the water? Oh and a boathouse with a jetty. Open the door…. WOW! The house is lovely but I would be happy just sitting here forever, glass of white wine in hand perhaps some cheese. Sometimes I hate real estate stalking when it’s not for real. House for sale on Dangar Island in the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney – from my usual stalking ground realestate.com.au. (And here’s the link while it lasts.)

Love the portfolio of San Francisco photographer Caren Alpert. The natural light is so crisp and clean. Her compositions may be quite simple but the photos are strong because of it. Strong and serene and focused. I guess honesty is the word I’m looking for. There’s no artifice just a great talent capturing great shots. Check the food portfolio while you’re at the website. Yummy. (I should write a food blog. I love food photography so much!)

Think tailored, understated yet elegant. Add a dash of fine architectural detail, polish it up with warmth and comfort and you have the timeless designs of Christoper Maya. They are casual and classic at the same time, family homes that you want to come home to again and again. P.S. I want a secret room at the top of a ladder too!

I needed to share another location I found at Airspace. This one is the way too cool Oak Rooms, a gentleman’s club with a modern twist in Notting Hill. It’s dark, it’s moody, masculine and quirky. Love the floor. Look at that herringbone! Lots of inspiration for an office maybe? If my husband were a room? Just kidding honey you’re not so dark and moody but still quirky.