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I was in need of a little pick me up today. It is chaos at my house while we are in the middle of getting the tile in our kitchen and foyer done – which means pulling up hardwood, old ceramic tile, asbestos vinyl tiles under first of 2 layers of subfloor etc. etc. We thought we lost a cat in the process (I found her this morning hiding in the basement rafters). Living through renovations is hell – add 8 cats means it’s hellish beyond words. Anyhoo, I came across the portfolio of interior stylist Claire Brody and I thought this was just what I needed. A ray of sunshine while I’m holed up in my bedroom waiting for the dust and chaos to end. Happy Friday!

There is something about Australian Design at the moment. (Actually it’s been happening for quite a few years now but I shouldn’t boast.) Innovative, fresh, client driven and, well, frankly hot! It’s a simple house but the glimpses of what’s to come, the promise, through windows, down corridors, across courtyards entices you on into the house, leads you on while light streams in and vistas are framed. Courtyard House by Robson Rak Architects & Interior Designers

Photography by Shannon McGrath

In the city of Gerona in the Catalonian region of Spain, a graphic designer and a fashion designer have joined forces to create stylish spaces redolent with that slightly eccentric, always decadent European eclecticism. 18th century antiques sit beside 20th century icons, French with Italian and Belgian, layered with silks and linens, leather and velvet… and always art. Piso Villa by Dalla Polvere.

To. Die. For. Especially that first dining room – love the monochrome scheme. Via Emma Donnersberg.

I love Paris apartments. I love art. Put the two together and designed by the insanely talented Emma Donnersberg and you have an uber-chic pad that I want to hang out in forever.