things we love: masculine interiors

A little bit of masculinity love today. I really enjoy all of the masculine spreads in this old issue of Lonny!

currently crushing: Piece of Pink

Love the bold pink piece of furniture in each of these spaces.  A little peice of pink to brighten any room.

Friday. Im in Love

Lamp over my shoulder, plenty of pillows, a blanket within reach, breakfast and tea. I could do some serious damage on a book (or magazine, or my laptop) in this cozy corner over this weekend. – Hope you have a great weekend! ox

Currently Crushing: Maroon

When seeking a base accent color for a living room, maroon is an excellent choice when decorating. This pleasant shade of rich red is warm, comfortable and inviting, and it can be successfully used in a space of any size. Maroon can create a welcoming, well-decorated atmosphere, it is also a great fashion statment for these winter months.

Things we love: Grey Days

Every now and then it is good to stop and think. Slow your life down, relax, put your playlist on and I think grey days are perfect for that. I love gray days. Gray days makes me want to cuddle up with a big cup of tea and a good book…Gray days inspire me…

Architecture | Ramat Hasharon House | Levy Chamizer Architects

This bright and breezy contemporary home by Levy:Chamizer Architects is located in Ramat Hasharon, on the central coast of Israel. This house is both sleek and refined, but the most impressive is the smoothness of the stucture of glass doors that brings lightness to the house.

Currently Crushing: think big . . print big!

Big trend lately that I am crushing are the oversized prints that add an instant wow effect to any space. You can either buy a print or make your own by printing an oversized personal family picture. Instant “Oh la la” effect. Guaranteed!

Architecture | House’s Award Shortlist

Houses Awards recently announced their 2013 shortlist for 125 residential projects across the eight categories. Presented by Houses magazine, the Houses Awards is an annual program celebrating Australia’s best residential projects. From inner-city terraces, warehouse conversions, apartments and townhouses, to freestanding homes that engage with the site and respond to the diversity of the Australian landscape, the projects on the shortlist illustrate accomplished design for the way we live.

Each year, the Houses Awards entries provide a unique insight into contemporary residential design and the contribution Australia’s architects and designers make to enhancing the way we live today. Below are just a few of my favourite projects.