And because it is then it’s time for a holiday reading guide. OK OK I’ll fess up that I’ve been so busy today helping a friend with some art pieces for her new place that I had no time to sort through all the links that came in for WINKS. Perfect excuse to spread the love and introduce some of the blogs I’ve lurked on lately.

What a fabulous way to end the working week with these beautiful shots from Toronto photographer Angus Fergusson. I’ll chant the usual mantra about great light, composition, angle, grasp of colour but really it’s the photos that do the talking. That old cliche about a picture painting a thousand words…. true.

If minimalism is you’re thing then French photographer Jean-Pierre Lemoine has a portfolio that will warm your heart. When you think of minimalism as cold Jean-Pierre’s shots make it cool. His photos are clean and crisp at the same time adding that hip French touch. And don’t get me started on the light!

Stylist Tony Hutchinson pulls together a look that speaks of elegance and a time of leisure, the finer things in life but also the things that matter like home and hearth. With a portfolio that is rich and fresh, bright and white it’s no wonder you’re drawn in to this fabulous white wonderland. Images here from Tony’s rep’s site but you’ll find many more inspiring photos on both sites.

Serendipitous. That’s what it is when you find a house featured in a favourite magazine (Inside Out), check their digital teaser (dammit not there) resign yourself to not sharing and then an email from the owner pops up in your in box. Matt Eastwood turned an ugly 80s ducking into this bright white swan. Project managing it he removed walls, joining rooms and creating the perfect space for his well curated collection of design classics. Matt you’re in the wrong business! Interior design calls. Check out all of Matt’s inspirations on his blog things i have seen.