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In the mood for grey today....

Scandi Serenity

How do the Scandinavians do it? They just seem to have a way with pale soothing spaces, like this beautiful home, of Danish designer Hanne Berzant, who designs By Nord, a nature-inspired collection of homewares and lifestyle products.
In this home, I love the look of the pale wooden floors and crisp white walls balanced by a handful of darker pieces and creamy off-white elements. My

shimmer

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I'm imagining an airy light-filled loft space, with lots of white, mirrors, and a handful of beautiful well-chosen pieces. 


Somehow, when you put together the things you truly love, it just works.

Modern Romance

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I'm imagining a beautiful cottage full of sunlight, flowers, and beloved items picked up over the years, creating a tranquil and romantic home.
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Hope you all had a pleasant weekend. I know I did. My boyfriend and I got to have a lazy day, on Sunday, doing whatever we liked. We went to the Port Adelaide Market, where I found a lovely

Neutral territory

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Who says you need colour to create a beautiful room? These images suggest otherwise.


I find these rooms soothing yet dramatic, lacking nothing for want of colour. Contrasts of light and dark, fascinating objects and artwork, along with touches of ornamentation, combine to entice the eye in these spaces. 

A single pop of colour

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I love both of these elegant table settings, from pale and wintry white with evergreens, to bright and glamorous in gold, pink, and red.
Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday season!

Library Dining Rooms

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There is something so cozy about dining in a library, surrounded by loads of books and collected objects. Maybe it is the comfort of clutter, which adds texture to the space, and brings a charming sense of informality, that makes a library a great place to gather for a meal. Also, combining two room functions just makes sense, for those of us who are

Room Love: The Color Aqua

Calais Chandelier from Z Gallerie


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If I had to choose a favorite color for the home, I would probably say aqua. Serene, soothing, easy on the eyes, like a calm lake on a warm spring day... I adore aqua. "The Dream House" will definitely have its share of aqua, that's for sure! (That is, the home I am dreaming of...which, one day, I believe