This stylish, industrial style studio in the heart of Fitzroy (in Melbourne, Australia) is decorated by Lynda Gardener (which you might know from the White House in Daylesford). The White Room, which can be rented for short stays, is furnished with unique vintage furniture, industrial lighting and layers of pure French linen and handmade sheets. French open doors open to
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Today is International Women’s Day and to celebrate this I would like to tell you about two wonderful organizations that I have been supporting for years. The first is Women for Women. In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in
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IN LOVE WITH: HANDMADE TILES FROM TINE K
I am in love with these beautiful handmade tiles from Tine K. The cement tiles are made by talented craftsmen in Morocco with many years of experience with traditional craft & passion and inherited family skills. They can be used as flooring, as decoration objects on a table or up against the wall (e.g. below the hand soap in the
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A SUMMER HOME ON A DUNE IN PORTUGAL
This lovely summer home is located on a dune in Comporta, Portugal. This village lies on the Tróia peninsula, a 13-mile long sandy spit in the north of Portugal’s Alentejo region. The location is ideal as there is a dense forest on one side and on the other there is the Atlantic. The decor of the house is simple with
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A HOME IN THE HEART OF THE SOUK IN TAROUDANT
This beautiful house is ideally located in the heart of the souk in Taroudant, Morocco. It belongs to landscape architects Arnaud and Eric Maurières Ossart who divide their time between Mexico and Taroudant. When they discovered the building it was completely neglected but they transformed it into a beautiful home. All decorative objects are made by local craftsmen. Arnaud and
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WEEKEND ESCAPE: A BEACH COTTAGE IN EAST SUSSEX, UK
This lovely beach cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex (England) is for rent. There are three bedroom which makes the cottage suitable for up to 10 guests. A great place to spend a family holiday (Winchelsea beach is nearby)! The shabby chic beach style decor with a slight industrial touch works really well I think. You can find more information about
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THE FASHION FILES: CAFTANS FROM TWO NEW YORK
Last year I started my resolution to be a more “conscious consumer’. This means buying less (mass produced) stuff and spend more on higher quality goods. My wardrobe is a lot smaller now but I know have more beautiful fashion pieces that last longer. If you are interested you can read more about conscious consumerism here and here. One of
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A PHOTOGRAPHER’S HOME IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
This beautiful 100 year old home in Stockholm, Sweden, belongs to photographers Kalle Gustafsson and Sara Bille. Their apartment is filled with vintage finds (such as the kilim rug) and Scandinavian design furniture such as the Eames chairs (image above) and Arne Jacobson’s Ant Chair and T Chair (images below). Kalle has a preference for dark wood, 40s and 50s
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INSPIRATION BY INTERIOR STYLIST EMILY HENSON
Today some beautiful images from the portfolio of London-based interior stylist Emily Henson. Emily has a thing for colour and pattern and the belief in creativity before consumption. Amen! She is also the author of two books: Modern Rustic and Bohemian Modern.
