Architecture | Villa Indigo

I think I found my dream home and I am not leaving this place. . .at least virtually. Currently available for rent, the elegant Villa Indigo was envisioned by Spanish studio Josep Camps and Olga Felip and is located in Caldes de Malavella, a municipality in Catalonia, Spain.

Wooden panels hide the residence on one side, ensuring a high amount of privacy. The opposite facade consists almost entirely of glass, visually connecting the rooms with the swimming pool and vast inner courtyard. The architects managed to stylishly combine glass and wood, resulting in airy and welcoming interiors throughout.

Architecture: Mountain Design Hotels | Part II

Back by popular demand, check out our Part I here of architecture mountain design hotels. Hope you enjoy our selection . . . wishing I could escape to one of these now. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Hotel Valentinerhof Castelrotto / Italy / 2011

Lagació Mountain Residence Alta Badia / Italy / 2010

Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Samedan / Switzerland / 2010

architecture: de wet 34, bantry bay, cape town

Ok. here I go again with beautiful residential architecture by SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects & OKHA Interiors. Views that go on forever anchored by the raw textures of concrete, rock and timber. Dramatic volumes defining open plan living areas. Bespoke furniture and high end finishes. A pool terrace that taunts the view and a master bedroom suite that rivals any 5 star resort. Sensual and sensational, definitely a statement home. You’ll find me on the terrace indulging in the view and some sunshine.

Friday. Im in Love.

It has been exactly 4 years since we visited Paris, definetly my favorite city. So I decided to day dream and spend a day in Paris … love these beautiful rustic photographs and beautifully yummy bakery treats I enjoyed while I was there.

Photographs by Marcello Arena

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

Things we love: new york + london double exposures

London and New York would be nice to visit again, so here I am dreaming about my holiday escape anywhere. . . London and New York City; two cities so fundamentally different and yet so amazingly similar. So what happens when two of the most photographed cities in the world come together as one? I am loving this new photographic project by Daniella Zalcman’s. Pretty cool, right? I think for now I will just enjoy these beautiful double exposure photos as my dream London or New York escape is off the cards for now.

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.

travel: me hotel, london

It is coming up to 4 years since we last went to Europe & UK I can’t believe how time flies. Therefore, today I am dreaming of another holiday, escape to London. Located in a sought after region of London, at the southern tip of Covent Garden in London’s art, culture and design district, the ME London 5 star hotel surprises due to an original modern design. The contemporary accommodation unit was developed by Foster + Partners and features 157 guest rooms including 16 suites. The apartments located on the upper two levels come with access to spectacular terraces and extensive city views.

Friday. Im in Love

I thought I share some of my instagram photos of what I have been up to this week. While my baby is still very comfy and overdue three days now I have been doing alot of shopping and catching up with friends and I wandered around this gorgeous city taking in all of the beautiful sites that it has to offer – it really is such a wonderful city! This week I was being a tourists in Sydney, I always wanted to explore Sydney a little more like a tourist, I think there is something wonderful about trying to see the city that you live in through a tourists eyes! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week so far, I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to –Enjoy your weekend. ox

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.