You know what I say about working on a weekend. If you have to drag your sorry self into work then let’s hope it’s somewhere stylish. I would have no trouble putting in the extra hours at the offices of Evans and Partners by Bates Smart.

I think I just found my perfect weekend escape. Beautiful house, beautiful surroundings, salt water pool, tennis court, chicken coop, organic veggies, barn, an amazing mid century furniture collection and just 90 minutes from Sydney.

“Gunu Berrima is a boutique retreat in the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia. Just a short drive from the historic village of Berrima, the native bushland 100-acre property is home to a haven of Australian wildlife. The Tuscan homestead is engulfed by a natural food farm (Eat Fit Farm) producing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables for Sydney health food company (Eat Fit Food). The contemporary-meets-classic house interior has been custom-designed by celebrated decorator Jason Sullivan, with commissioned art from the new face of Italian abstract art, Marco Lorenzetto. Adorned with all the comforts of a holiday-house paradise, guests of the 3 suite retreat can enjoy the great Australian outdoors as well as tennis & swimming all from the privacy and comfort of the farm.”

If I could I’d stay forever. You can book Gunu Berrima at airbnb.

One more for Meg’s inspiration file. Scandi style. Tick. White and wood. Tick. A lovely accent of palest blue and a smear of berry colours. Linen, leather, velvet, thick wool. Fantastic Frank has done it again. And the good news is that this apartment is still for sale. You’ll find the listing here.

My friend Meg loves all things Scandinavian so when she asked for help decorating her tiny apartment I knew where to look for inspiration. Why Fantastic Frank of course! This real estate company is know for the fab styling and magazine worthy images that set their listings apart from all the others. Meg loves all things white and wood. I think we hit the jackpot with this teeny 26 m² apartment. Mirrors bounce the light and “extend” the room while the autumnal hints are so pretty. If you love it and have to have it unfortunately it has been sold but you can find the listing here.

“Why, oh why, have two dining tables so close to each other?” we hear readers lament on occasion on the blog. “It’s a bit pretentious.” “They will never use them.” “It’s all for show.” Well not in this kitchen. They’re for table tennis. (And large dinner parties and for the 14 children they have. Just kidding.) Wonderful kitchen. Wonderful home in Battersea, London via Airspace Locations.