Kitchen by Patricia Stewart Design. Elegant, timeless.

It’s like time has stood still. Allum House, East Killara, Sydney by John Hunt of Payne & Hunt, 1966-1968. For sale via Modern House.

I want to be here. Now. Please. Imagine having a little getaway at the end of the garden, on an island, down on the lake, maybe by the sea. A bit of grass, a lot of water and this. Here. Now. Please. By Dutch architectural firm 2by4.

Oh dear lord help me! I don’t know where to start. I can’t find the words to describe how much I love this harbour side home in Sydney by Hess Hoen. Old meets new. Layers of texture and simple luxury. Stone and oak and linen and tile. Oh my! It has me flustered in the very best way.

With its decadent mix of contemporary and traditional, deep, dark, dramatic colours balanced by calming white and stunning Sydney Harbour views this over the top Darling Point apartment spans the top floor of a 1930’s grand home. One moment over the top, the next calming and restful. With a hectic work weekend ahead of me this is my virtual escape. I need to spoil myself. You can too. The Darling Point Pad is part of the Contemporary Hotels group.