One of our favourite interior designers Julia Edelmann of Buckingham ID (and mustn’t forget one of the stylish Material Girls) sent me a little taste of her latest job. After 2 years working on this project it’s time for the scouting shots. Julia apologises that they are rough but promises more when the true unveiling comes in a couple of months.

“I am soooo excited about this project. Amazing family, an historic preservation and restoration of an 1870’s Italianate Mansion in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago set on 5 city lots, green and self sustaining in many ways (up for LEED certification), full of Christian Liagre, Jeup, Droog, El Schmid, Kevin Reilly and many amazing items from the Holly Hunt showroom, Edelman leather, Mokum, Donghia, Lee Jofa and Kravet textiles and wall coverings, Ligne Roset, Saarinen, vintage Paul McCobb and Steelcase, Oly, BoConcept, Atelier Lapchi carpets, Bright Chair and amazing objects from my world travels and oh so many talented local commissioned artists… Ahhhhhh… a dream job. This family truly wishes to share their dream with the community at large to treasure our city’s heritage.” My head is spinning with the thought of all those names! Hurry up Julia. I can’t wait. I need to see more. You are such a tease 😉

… everything white and bright by photographer Anne Naumann. Beautiful beautiful images. More fabulous photos here.

I love seeing inside the homes of our readers. (I love seeing how people live all over the world.) Suzie lives in a semi-detached (semi) in Sydney with her family. A big fan of Scandinavian style she emailed apologies that the photos haven’t been styled. This is her home as it is everyday. I love the floors, the Tolomeo lamps, the wooden window shutters, the bathrooms are to die for while her little ones’ bedrooms have charming vintage touches. Know what I like the best? The ugg boots on the floor, the toys as important floor decor and the ironing on the kitchen table. The house itself isn’t what is precious. The family inside is what is important.

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?

• • Nothing more exciting than a fabulous interior designer’s website that is unless it’s an updated website or even better a brand new one. First up Anne*Coyle Interiors.
    Next is Coddington Design. Melanie has a fabulous new website with even more gorgeous rooms.

    
    And finally what we all have been waiting for (in my case over two and a half years) Anna Spiro has launched her Black & Spiro website. Fabulous fabulous fabulous but you already know that because you’ve all been flicking through her portfolio hundreds of times since the launch a few days ago.

    

• • Just opened in Toronto, Atelier 688 is a gem of a design space started by artist/photographer/writer Alex Jowett. Think handcrafted unique design, quality workmanship, vintage and reclaimed materials. It’s where art, design and fashion collide. You’ll find more here.

• • Craving that iconic designer cushion but still on the hunt for a great price. Check out etsy store Plum Cushion. Kelly Wearstler’s latest fabric range, that notorious Chiang Mai Dragon, super ikats and lots more.

• • New from Bodie and Fou these simple, almost minimalist eco-friendly art prints. The Nest, Type Map, Hedgeraw and Endless Love are right on trend and gorgeous and fit an IKEA frame!.

• New York based Maki Yamamoto is Fabricteria Maki. Her fabric panels can be used as window treatments, space dividers, wall hangings, art pieces or bed spreads. Each piece is custom designed and hand sewn to make it a one of a kind artwork. She calls them fabric jewels.

Remember this photo from earlier this month? I found it in photographer Eric Johnson’s portfolio. So often we never find out the designer or stylist responsible for the room itself. Not this time. All these gorgeous rooms are by interior designer Lori Graham. And her style? It’s old world meets urban cool. It’s layering and textures, brave colour choices and a modern twist on elegance. It’s perfectly lovely!