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What do you get when you cross chartreuse shag and walls, purple accents, large scale artwork, tall plants and framed photography? This other-worldly NYC apartment designed by creative consultant Carlos Mota. BOOM.

I have never been to Germany, but if I ever to get the opportunity to go, I know where I want to stay! The Flushing Meadows. Our hotel is situated on the top two floors of an industrial building in Munich’s most vibrant neighborhood, the Glockenbach – just a couple of meters from the Isar’s wild river banks. The third floor features 11 individual loft studios with exceptionally high ceilings, each created in collaboration with selected personalities and friends from various creative realms, including music, cinema, design, sports and art. The top floor is home to five variously sized penthouse studios, some with private terrace – as well as the Flushing Meadows Bar. 

Every month an email arrives from Inside Out magazine’s Managing Editor Lee Tran Lam and every month I get excited. The sneak peeks from inside the latest issue of the magazine are always amazing. Today’s is no different. It’s winter down under and it’s just a little grey and chilly. Inside Out’s antidote to the cold-weather blues is a cheery home. As Lee Tran explains…

“I feel like the house belonging to The Family Love Tree’s Katie Graham is a perfect example of this. It’s so vibrant and instantly jumpstarts a good mood. It appears in our July issue and definitely brightens our pages! When her family moved into the home , the 1970s bungalow was “quite Liberace” and they needed to dial it down a bit. I think they’ve done a fantastic job – especially with the exuberant wallpapers. Katie is such a wallpaper fan that she managed to sneak one behind the kitchen splashback, too (despite people telling her it was impossible)! She also managed to pull off the renovation in seven weeks, too – which is pretty impressive.”

Love the wallpaper, the Falcon chair, the West German and Bitossi pottery, the black wall and those dining chairs. Hang it I’m moving in. Styling for the story is by Rachel Vigor, photography by Derek Swalwell. Can’t wait to see more in the July issue out Thursday. Don’t fret if you aren’t in Australia though. You can read along on  Zinio, Google Play,  the Apple Newsstand and Nook.

BOOM! There is no stopping Patrick Mele and his vivacious, flamboyant designs. Talk about wow factor. Neutral lovers beware.

I recently discovered interior designer Holly Hickey Moore‘s work and I love her style. She is focused on creating vibrant, layered, and eclectic interiors. With every project, she strives to design a timeless living environment with multi-generational appeal. She is edgy (and a little rebellious), designing spaces that are complex and unique, yet intuitive and comfortable. She primarily works in New England and Texas but is looking to branch out to New Zealand (where her husband is from) and Australia (perhaps I could convince her she needs me as an assistant ;)). This home in particular I really like for its funky midcentury modern/retro vibe. To complement the architecture, the look is inspired by Palm Springs in the 60s. Accordingly, artwork and décor is bright, bold and beautiful. Restored vintage furnishings and lighting are mixed in with new elements. Additionally, the white walls act as a canvas for the colorful works of art, most of which are original pieces by the family members. The open floor plan and glazing across the back of the house gives a sense of being outside. Can I get a HELL YEAH for the tumbled block tiles above. !!!!!! (Photos: Casey Dunn, designs completed while Holly worked under Baxter Design Group)