
Spaces that stand the test of time, confidently layering colour, pattern and texture whilst cohesively blending old with new. Unique, bespoke, casual and as comfortable as can be. Loving these rooms designed by London based Maddalena Minerva.













Books and art and books and art!!!! I adore this Upper Est Side apartment belonging to architect Carlos Garciavelez and interior designer David Lawrence of design firm Carlos David. Aside from the books and art they created lots of graphic, impactful elements that I adore in what is a simple layout. Brilliant!












Amber Sokolowski and Linette Dai of Soko Dai Design Studio took a 1950s home in Torrance, California that was a 90’s remodel gone bad, and created a magical home with old world charm. It’s classic and elegant and timeless. (Photography: Sara Tramp)














Loving the modern and tropical, Spanish finca-esque vibes of this renovated 1970s home in the South of France. Another stellar project by the talented Baptiste Bohu.















Quinta do Fidalgo, which dates back to the 17th century, has been totally rebuilt and impeccably restored by the current owner. With 8 rooms in total – divided between the main house and the rooms in the basement – it has an unobstructed view from the large terrace over the surrounding countryside. The land has a total of 15ha and is all wooded, has a garden with a swimming pool made from the remains of the old stone water basin, a pear orchard, chicken coop and vegetable garden. The main house consists of a living room with a large original fireplace, a library with television, a dining room with seating for 15, a kitchen, and a service area. On the second floor there are 5 suites, as well as a small living room and kitchenette. The master en-suite is on the first floor and includes a walk-in closet, a room used as a gym and massage room, and a pantry with a kitchenette. The two independent apartments – one studio and one with two bedrooms – have their own bathroom and kitchenette. It is about 1 hour from Lisbon.
I’m unsure which space I am more smitten with – the outdoors or the kitchen. What a gem! For sale for $3.7M USD via The Figaro Properties.


















