Monday, May 11, 2009

Fabulous Fifi









If you are oohing! and aahing! over these lovely images, go visit the fabulous Fifi, here and try not to drool some more! I thought you (Suzy), in particular, you know who you chintz lovers are!) might enjoy some soft, romantic images after all these modern, stark images we have shared here lately!
I am in love with these as much as all the sleek modern masterpieces we normally feature, maybe it's just nostalgia (read old age) creeping in!:)

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Happy Mother's Day


Here's to all of you Mums, and those celebrating their Mums, out there, have a lovely heartwarming day! oxo

Friday, May 8, 2009

Transparent Home in the Hollywood Hills


















This masterpiece of modern minimalism and transparent view, described as "Jetliner" view drive can be found in the Hollywood Hills. For a mere $4.95 million, you can hang here with your peeps. Designed by Angelo Cassiello, Grand View House, is, in a word, spectacular!

Turks and Caicos Paradise





Seth Stein London based architects' residential project in the Turks and Caicos makes me want to go island!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Congrats to Darsden!


Congratulations to the lovely Darsden (RamblingsaboutWhy), on achieving milestone one hundred posts! Visit her clever post here and meet a whole bunch of great other bloggers!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Japanese House of Depth







Shiga, Japan is the location for this minimalist gem known as House of Depth, by Kouichi Kimura!

Calming classic loveliness in London




Love, love this loft conversion....











Photographer, Paul Massey's totally renovated London Victorian terraced, five bedroom house renovation is so calming and lovely, it makes me swoon. Though modern is lovely, the character here speaks volumes!

Dorset Home by Richard Horden

Richard Horden's home

Richard Horden's home


Richard Horden's home

Richard Horden's home

Richard Horden's home

"Less materials, more nature" is architect. Richard Horden's motto, and one that aptly applies to his award-winning home, a contemporary, low-level new build on two floors. Designed to blend in with the landscape, the glass and steel structure is set into the hill overlooking Poole Harbour and draws inspiration from the sea, trees and birds, letting nature make the biggest impact. Comprising a Living area on the upper level divided into kitchen, study, sitting and dining areas. Four en-suite bedrooms, below, plus a storage room for a piano and sailing equipment Garage Designed to be big enough to hold two Smart cars Location Overlooking Poole harbour, Dorset! Wowie Zowie!