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A modest, narrow cottage all dolled up and extended. A new lease on life with clever low line windows to let in the light but allow privacy… plus you get cool glimpses of legs walking, or in my case stalking, along. Love the concrete floors, the wine storage in the galley kitchen, the little ponds at the base of the windows, the traditional facade which never lets on that something bright and shiny new is hiding just behind. You’ll find the house in Northcote, Melbourne. Link here while it lasts.

P.S. Australian real estate agents please stop with the HDR photography!!!! Hmmmmmm…. deep breath. Calm now Jo 🙂

I’ve got a Brazilian architect to share with you today. Luciano Dalla Marta went above and beyond with this spectacular residence (condo I think) fit for a queen. Modern yet warm and despite the massive space it’s inviting. I can’t imagine having enough room for all those seating areas. WOW…the furniture I could buy…. 

Knock, knock. Helloooo! Open the door please. Please? I want to move in. The designer calls it “vintage vernacular”. The language is colourful, a little old fashioned but definitely with street cred. A little retro, a little indie, a little Hollywood Regency glam. A lot of lovely! Fab house by Brett Mickan Interior Design.

One day I’ll finally get the opportunity to meet/visit Jo in the subtropics of Australia, and she can explain and show me first hand what it’s like to live where indoors can meet outdoors year round. Sure, you could live that way here in Canada, but someone will eventually find you frozen in a pile of snow. In the meantime, I can dream about living in a very warm climate in a home with large moveable walls that expand your living space….such as these spectacular homes designed by KIRK Studio (who coincidentally has an office in Brisbane – where Jo is).

A fusion of modern with old world charm, light and shade, minimalism with maximum impact. This Melbourne based design firm creates a modern glamour with a clean line and a luxe but less vibe. That’s how I first described Mim Design‘s work back in 2009. Nothing much has changed. Except the body of work has exploded. Perhaps a little more layered, a little less minimal. Beautiful, clean lined modern interiors that surprise the senses and embrace modern living to the max.