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I would LOVE to plan a trip to Europe one day. I went once to Italy when I was 4 to visit family (my mom is Italian). That is the extent of my European travels. SAD. Of course I’d have to visit Italy, but now it looks like I’d definitively have to plan a trip to Paris too, and stay at the new (opened Jan 2011) 4-star hotel called La Belle Juliette. It’s located in central Paris, a short walk from Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Jardin du Luxembourg where the world of fashion meets Paris’ most luxurious boutiques. It’s chic yet cozy, luxurious yet refined, thank to the decor prowess of Anne Gelbard, the Parisian expert of “home couture” and architecture by Vincent Bastie. I think I’m in love! (Thanks for the link Alain! Photos by Jerome d’Almeida)

Couldn’t wait to show you this reader’s home. This style of house is common in my part of the world but they are seldom as cute as this fabulous family home. Amy emailed with pictures when the call went out for Bris Vegas houses for a Sydney stylist to snap. Amy’s place would have been perfect except for one thing… she has just sold it and moved on to her next renovation project. How sweet is this house and I love the decking in the garden with its sea of grass and boat! Amy included some before photos too so you can see what she started with. (If you have a house in the Brisbane area you want to our stylist to consider you can email here.)

If you haven’t entered already head over to our Freedom giveaway. $750 voucher first prize and second prize of a $250 voucher ain’t so shabby either. Our Aussie and Kiwi readers can enter here where you will also find all the details. Good luck!

Here is the second of today’s reader’s homes. It’s an update of Sandra’s home decorating projects. (We featured her chair redo, dining room and den previously). She’s completed her biggest task – sorting out the living room. I really admire Sandra’s eclectic and global vibe – right up my alley. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Today’s first reader’s home comes Amparo, who lives in Uruguay. She began decorating her new apartment a couple of months ago and now that it’s finally ready she wanted to share it with us and our readers. Love the vintage radio! Thanks Amparo!