I love a great cup of coffee and I love a great cafe to have it in. The perfect way to kickstart the week.

“The detailing takes its cue from Japanese furniture design, balancing form, colour and texture. Dark framing elements add solidity and structure to the pieces while the textured speckled infill panels add colour and a sense of playfulness. The café design is an exercise in simplicity, playfulness and restraint, allowing the space to compliment the elements within it, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.” Wynyard Café in South Melbourne by Adele Bates Design.

If I was an employee at Blush Flowers in the Auckland, New Zealand suburb of Parnell I don’t think I would be actually working. No, technically I’d be floating on a cloud of perfumed beauty. That’s why there is no one in shot in the shop. They are floating high, just out of sight, above the photographer’s head. The design is by owner and creative director Kelly Karam with key pieces by Douglas and Bec.

Because I can’t get enough of these Melbourne-based interior designers. Hawthorn Residence by Doherty Design Studio

With only a couple of days until winter in my part of the world we are still experiencing summer temperatures. Where is winter? I want to pull out my winter wardrobe and layer up. Instead it’s perfect weather for lounging around a fabulous backyard swimming pool like this one by Pepo Botanic Design. I guess I shouldn’t complain too much.

What could be more marvelous? More wonderful? More inspiring? What could be more enjoyable than more from Melbourne-based Doherty Design Studio? Presenting the Malvern residence. You’re welcome.