The last minute Christmas rush driving you nuts? You know that coffee is a cure-all. I promise. And no one does the coffee/cafe scene better than Melbourne. Mammoth by Technè is one of the latest hot spots.

“The brief was to create a peaceful, happy space that had a nod to subtle reference points including West Coast USA, summer holidays and the aesthetic of Wes Anderson films.”

I can definitely see a Euro 80s vibe as well in colours and materials. Very cool spot to escape the shopping crowds… if only for a little while.

Photography by Tom Blachford.

A classic style with a touch of modern. I think I’m just a little smitten by this Atlanta, Georgia kitchen by Carter Kay Interiors.

Known for her dramatic and experimental interiors Kara Mann has created what at first appears to be the counterbalance of her perceived “Goth” style for this Napa Valley home. Relaxed elegance, laid back flair with seamless interior/exterior living. Light and bright and liveable. You can almost feel the breezes fluttering the drapes and the sound of friends and family chilling by the pool.

Just a splash of colour to cure your Mondayitis. You can thank me later. 80s apartment makeover by Melbourne-based WOWOWA. (It stands for WoodWoodWard Architecture not a double fist punch acclamation.)

Why doesn’t my backyard look this good? Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show entry by Nathan Burkett Design.