Mim (noun) – A fusion of modern with old world charm, light and shade, minimalism with maximum impact. This Melbourne based design firm creates a modern glamour with a clean line and a luxe but less vibe.

Moody blues, brightest lightest white, gradual greys, colour full vibrant colour. UK photographer Lucinda Symons sees a room through her lens and finds the meaning. A shutter snaps closed and there you have it, the inspiration, the look. The images are simple yet tell it all. Favourite? The moody room above.

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?

• Be still my beating heart! So beautiful, so vibrant. New and exclusive to Designer Rugs is the Easton Pearson collection. Brisbane-based and internationally renowned fashion designers Lydia Pearson and Pamela Easton have brought their passion for textiles and design to a new medium, these gorgeous rugs.



• I know I know! Christmas ideas already? I loved Aaron R Thomas’ lucite christmas tree when I saw it a couple of years ago and OMG I schemed and schemed to get one just like it. Well it’s available here. Problem solved!



• Fusing art and design is Rome-based lighting brand In-es.artdesign. Think industrial designer meets traditional artisan producing stunning statement pieces. It’s like moon gazing.



• Caviar20 – specializing in unique 20th century furniture, art & objects. Delicious little morsels. Here are my favourites.



• Don’t you just love the colours of the Breakfast range by Brissi! Storm grey, white and taupe. I’m already planning boiled eggs and toast soldiers and big mugs of tea, crisp linen napkins, newspapers and a sunny spot.



• OK couldn’t resist. I’m ending with more christmas goodies. Lovely handmade doves by Kylie for paper boat press. Oh and Kylie will be at the Finders Keepers Market next weekend at the Old Museum here in Brisbane. Maybe I’ll see you there. Too much fabulousless from new designers and artists. (Sydney to come soon.) Details here.

Check out this fab work place. mono is a Minneapolis based company that believes in the power of simplicity, putting it to work to create innovative communications for clients that include Herman Miller, Apple, Blu Dot and the Harvard Business School. I didn’t write that… I got it from their website 🙂 but you know what? If their work space is a representation of who they are and what they do and how they do it then this company is way cool. See more of where they are “forced” to come to work each day here. Thanks T.scott!

Remember this dream home? I just had to take another look at envelopeA+D and I was not disappointed. Modern but with soul these homes (and a couple of restaurants… hey good ideas are always inspiring!) are the result of a collaborative effort that translates the clients needs and desires and crafts a beautiful and functional solution. It’s all about enclosure and the place of client in the place if you get what I mean. Love it. Just don’t tell my (blind) husband about that birdcage in the house or he’ll just have to have it.