Real estate stalking for a cause

Mission Australia

Some of you may know that I no longer work as an interior designer but now work for a homeless health team. During the day our team provides outreach mental health assessment and treatment to the homeless within the inner city of Brisbane, Australia. At night I blog about beautiful houses. Quite a dichotomy. More than 100,000 men, women and children are homeless in Australia on any given night. Half of these are younger than 25. Today I heard that my usual real estate stalking website realestate.com.au has partnered with Mission Australia for the month of May to House the Homeless, a campaign to raise both funds and awareness of the plight of homeless people in Australia, and more specifically, Sydney. For each person who clicks on housesforthehomeless.com.au, realestate.com.au will donate $1 to Mission Australia, up to a total of $100,000. 100% of every dollar raised will go directly towards helping house the homeless so please make a difference and visit now. Click over and perhaps allay a little of the guilt that comes from dreaming of gorgeous and expensive rooms. Some people just dream of a safe place to sleep.

Out of the box

Scott Weston unfolded his concept and now he's delivered on his promise to reveal the "real" room. A chill out space for Sony at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. A place to preen an be seen. Great space Scott and it's hard to believe that the whole thing will disappear in a matter of days!

Here's what Scott had to say. "The finished room as requested. We thought you might like to see the real deal - just like the model only bigger. Fashion Week launched Monday 28th April & our client Sony thought our idea was so innovative that they asked us to do a mini- version at their main store in the city (Sony Central). We have a topiary space with architect designed printed carpet, curtains & glowing pots with peacocks & cranes studded with fresh flowers. We then took the idea further & designed cotton voile scarves in purpose designed boxes wrapped in tissue paper to give to the main fashion editors- Vogue, Harpers Bazaar & the A-listers. We have a team of florists coming in daily to look after our topiary family, keeping them young & beautiful!" Some one get me an invite and a glass of champagne!

Environa Studio

Environa Studio is one of Australia’s leading sustainable architecture practices that integrates architecture, interiors and landscape into some pretty phenomenal spaces. Such incredible materials used such as the different wood and tile flooring, and perfectly placed windows to take advantage of the landscape. Modern masterpieces.

Swinging in the breeze

Real estate stalking my home town again when I came across this open plan family home. Clean modern lines and family friendly finishes have not stopped this light and airy building from being stylish. Great cross ventilation and cooling ideas here, perfect for the subtropics. I wish I was the lucky kid with my own timber screened deck and THAT hanging chair.

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You can see heaven from the deck

I must stop searching real estate sites particularly when I come across fabulous houses on fabulous blocks of land. This Sunshine Coast house is just a few hours north of where I sit and I think it's love at first sight. Look at that view! The architect has wisely chosen to not compete with the spectacular site but to enhance it. The house is modern and seaside holiday tough but there are just enough luxuries and ....that view! Can anyone lend me the money?

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