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?

• TWINE is all about natural materials rendered honestly and simply into useful, well-designed products. TWINE is about the warmth and love that resides in products that are handmade or the inherent charm and history of objects with a past. TWINE is more value in less goods and the everyday usefulness of joy, beauty, light, humor, color and love. And while you are there stop by Jenn’s other store ROMP.
• Totally coveting these pieces from the Maarten De Ceulaer Leather Collection – A Pile Of Suitcases and A Desk of Briefcases. The concept, the colour and I’m sure the feel of the leather and the smell, ah the smell. More great Belgian design.



• Philip Nimmo is a tour de force in the world of iron, with highly sought after collections of fire screens, lighting, furniture and unusual pieces. His Ironworks collection uses unique materials, such as horn, mica, glass, acrylic, and semi-precious stones. One of a kind statement pieces.



• Kylie from paper boat press is having a sale. From now until August 24 simply write the discount code WINTER in the shopping cart area to receive 25% off ALL purchases. I love her vessels. I love her cloud brooches. I love her tags. I love her quote pencils. I love.
• I have an itch and it needs to be scratched. I crave vintage and I crave the vintage finds at etsy shop 26 olive street. The photography is fab! OK I have a serious liking for their blog too 🙂

Thank God it’s Friday! And that we have lots of lovely images from Canadian photographer Donna Griffith! So talented and so inspiring (and funny… read the info section). Great use of light and clever composition but what I love most is the sense of whimsy in her work. Enjoy!

I love revisiting websites of my favourites whether designers, stylists or photographers. It’s the joy of finding new work. I have been away far too long from Sydney photographer Anson Smart. While I featured his work a long, long time ago I’m so glad I stopped by again. OMG! Anson your portfolio is amazing! Fresh and fabulous! Lap it up dear readers. This guy is an international top gun (which is ironic if you read his profile while you’re there).

…. an Australian coin that is. I’ve been real estate stalking again this time in Sydney and came across two stunning homes for sale. Talk about polar opposites! Strangely I’m drawn to both. Which one does it for you? The gothic rock star 70s glam or the minimalist modern with that knock out view? Links here and here while they last.

More Scandinavian design and once again a great demonstration of understanding the site and how a building can relate to its environment. Swedish architectural firm Wingårdhs designed both these houses. Wide walls of glass address the views while private areas provide a warm cocoon. It’s the spectacular and the everyday. Today’s post is also a celebration of great photography. Åke E:son Lindman takes an already impressive design and adds the drama through his clever photography. Not just light or angles or composition it’s his understanding of the architecture itself. Both websites will delight you.