Displaying posts labeled "Outdoors"

The second of today’s stalking targets. Just moments from the other house but so different. A worn patina to its facade and a country meets artist meets historical meets faded charm feel. Favourite rooms? I’d love to sit and gossip with friends over a large pot of tea in the kitchen and my inner crafter is coveting the craft room. So which one could you live in? I’m leaning towards… hum… this one. Link here while it lasts.

Please, please, pretty please can I go to Cottonwood Farm? Right now? Do not pass go, do not collect $200? I’m exhausted. I think it’s Monday. I spent one day in bed and the rest of the long previous days at my new venture (more of that to come soon I hope). I think I deserve a fantasy break. In real life fabulous but even in my dreams pretty darn good. 61 private acres below a World Heritage National Park, stylish cottage, peace and quiet. Bliss. Ah! if only….

I looooove this home in Mill Valley, California. It was recently renovated, extended and decorated by Urrutia Design (principals are Jason Urrutia and Martha Carvalho). The interior is lovely (fabulous dining room!) but the landscaping and particularly the backyard oasis is a DREAM! The outdoor shower is so freaking cool – matching the tile to the cedar shingles. Brilliant!!

We have all seen (and fallen in love with) shots of photographer Paul Massey‘s Mousehole, Cornwall home but did you know you can rent it for a holiday stay? And look at the view! Oh my! My trouble would be that I wouldn’t want to give the keys back. The Oyster Catcher via Unique Home Stays.

Planted firmly in the hillside and blurring the boundaries between inside and out the house sits on a country road on the way to the Snells Beach in the North Island of New Zealand.  Referencing farm shed and beach the building steps down over the site with walls that open to spectacular vistas of field and sea. Stylish and casual but with a simple elegance. Brick Bay House by Glamuzina Paterson Architects.