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Joanna Swanson for Est

It's that time again. Est Magazine Issue #8 is live. Creative Editor, Lynda Evans is justifiably excited by the year's first offering. "This issue we take a peek inside homes based in France, Australia and the Netherlands, and find a common thread among the owners, that is to simplify life. Seeing the beauty in ordinary utilitarian objects, whether it is a timber alarm clock or a natural bristle dishwashing brush, the simplicity of design and its form takes it way beyond the realm of its function."

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Marjon Hoogervorst for Est

"The Trend Report from Amsterdam's AnoukB shows us how we can instill a little green into our lives. Symbolising renewal and regeneration, Pantone's colour for 2013, Emerald Green, can positively affect change both in the home and in the way we see things. Looking to nature's cues when introducing colour to our homes and wardrobes will ensure an instantly invigorated scheme."

Marjon Hoogervorst for Est

"Founding editor of Inside Out Magazine, Karen McCartney takes us on a tour of London and her favourite haunts from stores to pubs to hotels, and I have to say Karen looks truly in her element ensconced at Ten Bells for our photo shoot. Joanna Swanson takes us on a tour through Oman in search of luxe accommodation and unique travel experiences and once again you will be working out how to fit this into your next travel itinerary."

Georgina Skinner/Abigail Ahern for Est

I can't get enough Rue

You too? Don't worry. Now you don't have to wait for each new issue. Today, Monday, Rue Magazine will launch Rue Daily. It's fresh editorial content on a daily basis! Yeah! What can we expect?  Everything from fashion to entertaining to beauty and, oh course, beautiful interiors ... like this Lexington, Kentucky home by Hannah Maple. (Thanks Rue Daily for the sneak peek.)

Rue Daily will extend Rue's fresh, approachable take on designing a beautiful life. It's interactive and inspirational. What else could you want when you want more Rue?

Saturday share

I'm starting the design process for my new kitchen. Floors weren't particularly on my radar but they are now. Looks like the old ones will have to come up and new ones laid. I have a thing for white boards. Not necessarily white painted floors. I'm talking white stained, limed, light timber floors. The search has begun. I'm trawling the web. But then what do I find? A great post on Australian interior designer Shareen Joel's design hub Share Design. (It's a great online source of inspiration as well as naming the names and giving the links for product.) Tips & Trends: Beautiful Timber Flooring. Bingo! I've always loved Shareen's floors in her Sorrento beach home. Gorgeous aren't they? Hmmmm .... thinking the same for my kitchen would be fabulous with my white painted brick walls. I'm madly clicking links and finding new suppliers ... and importantly for me Australian links. OK now I'm off to find more posts on Share Design that will cut down my search time like one on floor stains and washes. Thanks Shareen for doing all the hard work. Now that's what I call a Saturday share!

New Style Generation Gen.One

Swoon! Nordic interiors. Fabulous photos. Fabulous photos of Nordic interiors! What more could you ask for? New Style Generation by Iben Ahlberg & Niels Ahlbergis is a series of e-books available for download on your iPad with iBooks or on your computer with iTunes. Like a cool coffee table book yet interactive all for the price of a magazine. Gen.One is the first in the series created especially for iPad. Take a peek inside the homes of Nordic designers and trendsetters. The details, the inspiration, the ideas. Zoom in and drink it allin. Original content. Original homes. Here's a little teaser of what you will find. And come back later for look at Gen.Two.

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Sarah's chairs

Remember our Matt Blatt competition? Those fab chairs? Sarah, the lucky winner has sent us a pic.

"I just wanted to say another big thank you for picking me as the winner of the Matt Blatt Acapulco replica's, they've arrived and are as comfortable as they look. I prefer using them outside but when I'm not, they make a nice little nook under my favourite painting in the lounge room!"

Very cool Sarah!