Sometimes the simplest projects can be so satisfying! In our Florida house we had a lot of straight edge room transitions and I?ve been dreaming of adding arches to doorways for some time. When I discovered this Etsy shop, I saw I could make it...
Christmas in July might seem a little too early, but let’s face it, Christmas decorating requires a lot of planning and it’s never too soon to get the party started! We are huge fans of Christmas decorating, every year we feature a ton of... -
Knightsbridge Regency Townhouse is a project designed by Woldon. Woldon has completed a full refurbishment and extension of a Grade II Regency town house and mews in Knightsbridge. The house was unmodernised with many original features lost through... -
I?ve returned from my trip to France and Italy. I took two days off to rest and recharge and acclimate to the different time zone before jumping back into projects around the house here in Florida. My daughter is with me so we?re spending time at... -
Theresa Passive House designed by Forge Craft Architecture + Design is a high-performance renovation and addition that blends the historic preservation of a 1914 Craftsman bungalow with a modern volume and innovative sustainable design. The 2100-sf... -
Our neutral cabinet paint colour: Benjamin Moore – Inukshuk
While I?m loving the trend of moodier kitchens with rich walnuts, olive greens, and deep blues, I believe you can never go wrong with neutral cabinet paint colours.... -
Elsternwick Residences designed by ADDARC take advantage of the tree-lined street, substantial allotment size, wide frontage and orientation to create two family focused dwellings with a singular façade expression. This uniformity and consistency in... -
This project designed by Brooke Aitken is a major renovation of an older apartment with incredible views of iconic Sydney Harbour, particularly The Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbour Bridge. The design work was significant. Walls were knocked... -
I?m inspired by my travels to Italy where hand painted ceramics are part of the aesthetic in this region of the world. I stumbled upon a collection of hand painted ceramic sinks that caught my eye. It?s been my experience that basin sinks are less... -
House Through the Red Gate is a project designed by Artel31. Like so many Cotswold farmyard conversions, House Through the Red Gate was formed from two listed Cotswold-stone byres. Photography by Charles Emerson.
While there can be... -
Highland Park A Frame is a project designed by September Workshop. This Midcentury A-frame cabin nestled into a hillside in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles was in need of an update. Royal blue walls, an orange staircase, and lime green... -
Greetings from the Cinque Terre! I?m here with my 20 year old daughter, it?s her first glimpse of Italy. Today we?re taking a pesto making course in the town of Manarola at a restaurant with spectacular views (it?s ranked #1 on this list for its... -
Repulse Bay is a project designed by Pure AW’s Designers. Elegantly reimagined family residence, marrying modern aesthetics and natural textures with homely warmth, catering to evolving lifestyles and offering picturesque views. Photography by... -
Layà Villas designed by Comma Projects is a collection of residences that elegantly stand along Morotai Street, named in homage to the Indonesian island’s historical significance in the Liberation of the Philippines during WWII. Aptly named... -
The term “quiet luxury†has been floating around the internet for a while now, and I just can’t imagine a more perfect way to describe a space. This Notting Hill duplex, designed by none other than Katie Harbison, has left my jaw agape... -
Since we bought the Florida house in 2022, I?ve been meaning to paint the front door, but it took me two years to finally get around to doing it. I was inspired by the door images I kept in a Pinterest file, I found myself turning time and again to... -
This apartment designed by Juliana Garcia Arquitetura is a renovation project located in the city of São Paulo. Among the client’s requested premises are the integration of the kitchen with the living room/TV area, the possibility of expanding the... -
Native Dog Cabin is a project designed by Chindarsi Architects. The site sits on a spur of land jutting out into the Southern Ocean between Bremer Bay and Dillon Bay. Enjoying ocean views to the east, south and west, it is surrounded by beaches and... -
Today I am flying to Nice, France to meet my daughter, she?s been in Spain for a week with friends and now it?s my turn to be with her. It?s our first mother daughter trip together, I?m very excited to be showing her the Côte d?Azur! We will be... -