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: 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.

a peek inside: monique lhuillier designer home

Having dressed everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Nicki Minaj, Lhuillier is best known as a red carpet regular for her signature sweeping gowns. So it was no surprise to us that when we came across her spectacularly decorated L.A. home we found the most warm, sophisticated and feminine aesthetic that’s completely in tune with Lhuillier’s design philosophy. Should I even mention that shoe collection!? No comment. I hope you enjoy the peek inside as much as we did.

  

Currently Crushing: Scandinavian Interiors

Ice cold winter days like today have an ambiguous effect on me. On the one hand, I start dreaming of warmer, sunny spring days with colourful blooms. On the other hand, I keep thinking of Scandinavia, the cold climate and the sophisticated designs and interiors. So, I’ve spent the evening browsing through some of my favorite Scandinavian interiors magazines and I got hooked on this simple Scandinavian beauty in Danish Bolig Magasinet.

a peek inside: ivanka trump home

Ivanka Trump seems to epitomize uptown elegance. So, we weren’t surprised to find that her Park Avenue apartment, which is featured in Elle Decor’s October issue, is pretty, cool and composed, just like its owner. I had to check out this issue after a friend told me about it so here it is.

She told the magazine: ‘I’m detailed to a fault. When we were moving into this apartment, and I was pregnant, I went a little nuts with the nesting instinct. 

‘I want a home where kids can live happily and my husband can put his feet on the table or lie on the sofa watching TV and not be worried,’ she explains.

‘Nothing should be so precious that you can’t use it.’

Architecture: Mountain Design Hotels | Part I

As winter is approaching us slowly here in Sydney, we explore the architecture of some mountain resort hotels around the world. beautiful buildings that are hiding behind their wooden facades accurate architectural details, draw new concepts of luxury. Hope you enjoy our selection.

WHITE POD Alpine Ski Resort, Monthey / Switzerland / 2012

ALPINA DOLOMITES Compatsch / Italy / 2010

EDEN HOTEL Bormio / Italy / 2012 (More here in our previous blog)

THE CAMBRIAN Adelboden / Switzerland / 2007

Friday. Im in love

Yes, the weekend has me dreaming of amazing getaways … this one is the wonderful Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia. I’m still on a private island in Cambodia … in my dreams 

Have a wonderful weekend … and dream away. ox

interiors: megan hess home

Megan Hass Melbourne’s fashion illustrator shares her home with her husband, architect Craig Yelland and their two children. Their penthouse is located on the roof of an 18th century church. The renovation saw the exterior preserved with the interior gutted, allowing Megan and Craig to start from skratch. I love how she kept the base neutral which means you can completly change the mood with art and furnishings. Stay tuned as we peek inside her wardrobe, which she says is her favorite room in the house ‘It’s my happy place’. Check out her illustrations we blogged about in our yesterday’s post here.

 

Currently Crushing: Megan Hess Illustrations

Megan Hess is an amazing Australian fashion illustrator. I adore her style. Think Tiffany & Co, Audrey Hepburn, vintage Hollywood glamour and New York Art Deco rolled into one. So dreamy…. I think I would like to live in one of her illustrations. Hess has created art for many renown brands to feature in their campaigns including Vogue, Tiffany & Co, Sex in the City’s author Candace Bushnell has featured her illustrations on her book covers, Bloomingdale’s, Italian Vogue, Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, Rolex, Bergdorf Goodman to name just a few.

You can purchase your very own Hess illustration. You can visit www.meganhess.com to find out her stockists. For now I’ll leave you to admire these….Stay tuned as we check out her beautiful home this week.

travel: dream escape w hotel, maldives

Dreaming of a getaway … I’m thinking this one could be perfect more than perfect the luxurious W Retreat & Spa Maldives, looks serenely beautiful … with amazing views, a wonderful location and rooms that look gorgeously rustic.