Oh I need a little calm in my life at the moment. Frantic is the word that best describes my work load. I’d love a little zen like corner like this. I don’t think I’d sit here though. No I’d stand just where the photographer has and muse or perhaps I’d just smile slightly as I rushed past on my way to work! Found in the portfolio of photographer Romain Ricard.

A modern extension to an inner Sydney house sees contemporary concrete and timber “boxes” provide the owners with courtyard living as well as extra living space. Love the sliding walls that open the inside to the out as well as the second garden on the roof. Long Courtyard House by Scale Architecture.

Love the mix of modern and traditional, concrete and gilt. Devonport, Auckland house renovations by McKinney + Windeatt Architects.

… and it’s Scrubby Bay. Nestled between the rolling hills of Annandale, a working farm and luxury holiday escape east of Christchurch, New Zealand, is a private guest house for 14. Remote, luxurious, magical. The subtle beauty of the design by architectural firm Pattersons only enhances the experience of this very special slice of paradise.

And to match this spectacular scenery and outstanding design is the photography by Simon Devitt.

I have two huge days at work ahead of me. A wedding, a breakfast, a birthday high tea with a complete reset for each. It’s times like these I wish I worked in an office again instead of catering and events planning. Cue the daydream music… perhaps an office like this one by Danish design firm Søren Rose Studio.