03 August 2014

Spanish Sunday Eye Candy

When I think of Spain I think of cement tiles.  You see them indoors, outdoors, in pools, on risers. Modern flats in Barcelona have a unique look.  Similar to Parisian apartments, they keep historic architectural details intact.  But the flooring!  Oh the flooring!  That's where it differs...









via Rue Magazine
photography Eric Cuvillier and Adria Goula


02 August 2014

Weekend Inspiration: Scandinavian

My home improvements continue as we speak, and this may go on for another week!  Having a day job makes it a bit harder to keep up with posting more inspiration on this space.  But I strive for the best…

I found this lovely Scandinavian digs on Trenderser via Bo-laget currently for sale in Malmo.  White, white, white!  With warm woods and light greys to match, it is just heavenly!  I'm swooning over the wishbone chairs mixed with other mid-century ones to complete that casual, cozy dining area…  I am sooo excited for my trip to Stockholm this fall!  Thankfully I have a wonderful friend who lives in Malmo who I should pay a visit-- an hour's train ride wouldn't be half-bad, would it?















27 July 2014

Pardon the Appearance




As a rookie blogger, I search ways to improve the site for viewing pleasure.  This will be a constant attempt to be better in more ways than one.  Please pardon the appearance for the next few days…




















Amber Road

Bookmarked on my laptop is an emerging design team comprised of two sisters that have reunited and merged their holistic approach to design and people's lives.  Amber Road is based in Sydney and has explored their admirable philosophy in both residential and commercial portfolio.

"We create places which feed the five senses; a seamless, holistic design experience. We are not about fads or fashion. Always, our aim is to make design that encourages people to be the very best they can be"

I am quite in-love with this duo!  I admire their concept, aesthetic, and their responsible relationship with nature by means of sustainability.  They have a fantastic background and a line up of projects.  Everyone must have their eyes peeled on these women as I'm certain we will see more and more of them.









Cronulla Residence, above, is one prime example where Amber Road has demonstrated their philosophies.  From the get-go they were engaged in the clients' minimalistic aesthetic.  Minimal design may sometimes appear cold to some, but Amber Road was able to embrace warmth by introducing different wood tones and using sculptural furniture pieces and commissioned art work and photography.  The landscape architecture payed homage to the properties natural environment.  I just looove the intelligent use of natural birch ply throughout the home, and in some areas acting like sculptural installations.


source est Magazine via Amber Road
photography Prue Ruscoe