
Dallas designer Leslie Jenkins creates homes that are cultivated, collected, classic, and custom with a nod to the traditional. But with flare. And in this case she dubs it “french flare”. It’s pretty pastels (I particularly love all the shades of green used), pretty patterns and attention to detail everywhere you look. Gorgeous!


























This West London Edwardian home was sensitively renovated, which is evident as soon as you walk through the front door – that floor!!! It is top to bottom charming as h*ll, filled with bold colour choices and personal treasures for an eclectic mix. Character aplenty. Designed by Howark.















Nestled among magnificent Moreton Bay fig trees, Waverley House is a calm sanctuary shaped for a family seeking connection to home, nature and each other. Sam Crawford Architects transformed the 1950s bungalow with subtle yet strategic moves, a lowered ground floor draws living spaces into the garden, while a new lightwell and roof periscopes channel daylight deep inside. Charred timber defines an upper level separating parent and child zones and a central spotted gum staircase forms the heart of the home, linking spaces while allowing independence. Verdant gardens now wrap the house, creating a serene backdrop for daily life.























Photography by Brett Boardman.

Nestled in Kenwood between Napa and Sonoma, this vineyard retreat was transformed by Lauren Nelson Design into a welcoming hideaway for a young family. Known for blending function with feeling, the studio created a home where summers flow easily between pool and living spaces. Vintage pieces were refreshed with hardy fabrics, while each room tells its own cheerful color story, echoing the charm of traditional English cottages and inviting carefree gatherings.



























Photography by Michael Clifford.

Tropical color, open-air living, and a central courtyard make this Sayulita beach house feel like a dream getaway. Doubling as a personal vacation home and and a full-service rental, Casa Rosada blends boutique hotel amenities with all the charm of staying at a friend’s (very chic) house. I wanted it to feel like a love letter to Mexico—drawing on old haciendas, traditional courtyard houses, and that saturated, sun-soaked spirit you find in historic homes across the country. Chukum walls, hand-painted murals, handmade tile… it’s a house built around light, color, and the idea of “why not?”
Designer Summer Thornton created this oasis in one of my favourite places in the world for her and her family to enjoy. This is exactly how you do Sayulita in style!




















