“Townhouse in Landskrona. The narrow site is sandwiched between very old neighboring buildings. Three thin slabs are projected into the open volume, softly dividing its functions. The continuous interior space is opening up to the street, to an intimate garden, and to the sky.”

A stylish white box takes root like a weed in a city sidewalk crack, grows towards the sun and shows that it is a beautiful flower. Clever urban infill design by Swedish architectural firm Elding Oscarson.

Can’t help myself. I’m still stalking. How about a two bedroom terrace in South Yarra, Melbourne? Stylish inner city living just metres from the action. Love the kitchen and want to steal that cockatoo painting. On open for inspection days I’ll be on the patio with coffee and newspaper. Link here while it lasts.

We know you love blogs and online magazines. We know you love original content so we know you’re going to love this. There’s a new kid on the block and we’re excited. “the generalist is an oasis of extraordinary spaces, places, design, decoration and the people behind them. Living in general. Homes in particular.”  Houses, design, people and places. It’s perfect. With access to the archives of the Content Agency, the generalist is a must read full of inspiring spaces like this South Fremantle home of artist Alessandra Rossi and her husband Piero Castellati, a building conservationist. The place is, as they say, their very own “work in progress” using alternative materials and building methods while still paying homage to the house’s original features.

Images Simon Kenny/Content Agency via our new crush the generalist.

Saturday again and you know the story. I’ve spent my spare moments flitting from real estate listing to real estate listing during the week. I’m a stalker but I’m fussy. Not quite right, bad photos, I need more photos please, house is amazing furniture is deplorable or no furniture at all! Can’t quite put my finger on it listings with something that has me nodding “yes”. This week’s leftovers include a penthouse terrace with a view of Sydney Harbour to die for, a cosy reading nook, a place to work under the stairs and an autumn leaf hall in Prahran. All via realestate.com.au.

With a palette of whites, creams and greys Dallas based designer Brant McFarlain of R Brant Design has taken a Sante Fe style adobe home built in the 1900s and given it a fresh, sophisticated look without losing its historic appeal. Light oak floors, bespoke joinery, modern furnishings and handcrafted accessories complete the transformation.