Katie Ridder can create the most wonderfully traditional rooms but they still have that wow factor. Texture, colour, pattern all play a part. This former decorating editor from House and Garden and House Beautiful is equally at home with antique crystal chandeliers or midcentury sputnik lights.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the work of Sharyn Cairns. This super talented Australian photographer has a portfolio that will leave you drooling. Beautiful photos and a great grasp of how to bring out the soul of a room.

Have you noticed that house plants are back? Not just your designer orchid but potted plants. Even bunches of flowers are being replaced by leaves and branches. I haven’t seen this much greenery inside since the 80s and it’s a trend I’d love to see continue. I’m currently tending three maiden hair ferns in my bathroom and all four of us are loving the group showers. OK too much information.

Caldwell-Beebe	Aimee Herring
Steven Randazzo	Arbogast Design
Arbogast Design	Annie Schlecter
Kim Cornelison	Steven Randazzo
Sacha Dunn	Cindy Ray
Tria Giovan	John Gruen

P.S. Why this post now? I came home to find that my body corporate had cut down a 60 year old tree that overshadowed my courtyard. Why? Because we are suffering a very serious drought here and the tree roots had found their way into the pipes. Sad that the cheapest option was chosen. It’s an ugly scar now. Bye bye tree.

An interesting object is the door. Practical and symbolic. Entry and exit. External, internal, barrier and welcoming. Private and public, open and shut but always a rite of passage. Today I asked my husband to leave. Doors.

Tria Giovan	Mel Yates
Michael Mundy	Alexandra Rowley
Steven Randazzo	Thomas Loof
bodron+fruit	David Hicks
Aidlin Darling	Meg Braff
Annie Schlecter	Aimee Herring

Justin Bernhaut

Stephanie emailed us. “I moved into a new house about a year ago and found your blog. I Love, Love, Love referencing it for inspirational pictures and ideas!!

Now I have a new project that I would love your help with.
I just recently found out I am pregnant with my first baby and Im already thinking about decorating the nursery of course!

However, I don’t want to do typical pink or blue. And I don’t want the nursery to look too babyish.
I know that sounds crazy – but the rest of my house is stylish and I don’t want one room to ruin the look! Selfish I know!”

Not at all Stephanie. Here are a few ideas. There are even more on the Flickr group Modern Baby Nursery Designs and of course the fabulous AT:Nursery is a must visit. Don’t forget to click on the label children’s rooms below to go to other kid’s rooms we have featured. Good luck with the new baby and the new room!

re:place	Domino
Bill Kingston	Greg Natale
It’s what I do…	Megan Morton
Aqua Vitae	re:place
house n baby	Design Conquer
New York Interior Design	Modern Nursery