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MY FAVOURITE DECOR SHOPS IN OTTAWA
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kitchen remodel in my last house
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my twin sister's mostly kid's rooms decor blog
Amy Samelson has an eye for calm, refined modern spaces. Her designs use rich textures and beautifully subtle colours. It's a modern, clean lined look but at the same time almost sumptuous with the layering of textures, softened with the draping of fabric. It's an easy elegance but a look that is just right for the everyday and perfect for small space living.
Ever imagine what goes on behind the scenes of a magazine shoot? Imagine seeing it through the stylist's eyes. Jason Grant is the Style Director for Australia's most popular interiors magazine Real Living and he kindly emailed us a link to his behind the scenes snaps for the latest cover shoot. I've included just a few but you can see so much more over on Jason's blog. (While I'm sharing blog love don't miss Editor Deborah Bibby's blog for even more insight into a fabulous magazine.) Back to the home. It belongs to Gloria and Stuart Barton and the shots for the magazine are by the über talented Maree Homer (see our post on her here). The interior designer is Tim Leveson and I couldn't resist including more of his portfolio after the jump. It's light, bright and stylishly casual. Grab yourself a copy of the latest Real Living. Absolutely my favourite mag!
Located on a highly desirable street two blocks from the beach in the Melbourne suburb of St. Kilda is this zincalume clad extension grafted to an Edwardian home in a dramatic yet
sensitive fashion. Old is tied to new, modern meets traditional. Bi-fold doors ensure a seamless flow from indoors to outdoors. It's about bright sunlit spaces shaded by seasonal vines, strategically planted deciduous trees and overhangs. Think high end finishes with durability as the key and all on a tight budget. Even the clothesline was given the designer twist, with a rock weight/peg holder adding a bit of flair to a typically ordinary domestic object. Another stunning project by Marcus O'Reilly Architects. (Don't forget to click to read more after the jump.)
If you'd like to send us photos to include in next week's "pets on furniture" post, please ensure your photos follow our basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of furniture must be clearly visible in the photo, so it takes center stage rather than your pet. (Think of it more of a photo of a great piece of furniture...and your pet happens to be sitting on it). And second, the photo must be of decent quality. If it's dark or fuzzy (from a camera phone) then it may not make the cut. Thanks! (Photos, your name and a brief description can be sent to desiretoinspirekim@hotmail.com and PLEASE don't send me closeups of your pet!)
Wed, 21 Apr 2010
