Archive for the ‘Inspiring Design’ Category

I have been a huge fan since their 2010 show “9 By Design” and still think Cortney and Bob Novogratz, hosts of HGTVs Home by Novogratz, are the most exciting design team to come on the scene for quite some time. Sure, you may not find everything they do to your liking, but they always […]


Thank you Samir Sufi, whoever and wherever you are. I am mostly a coffee drinker, but when I do drink tea there is always the annoying situation of what to do with the tea bag. Thanks to Sufi it can now pulled into the handle instead flopping around in your cup and by pulling back […]


A Winter Haven

04Feb13

John Guy had always wanted to design and build his own home but when he saw this 1970′s stone house located on an idyllic landscape, he couldn’t pass it up.  The house had been neglected for 20 years and was a series of dark rooms with low ceilings that Guy has transformed into warm, inviting, […]


These delightfully quirky and colorful spaces are home to Haydn and Terri Cornner along with their two daughters and chocolate Lab, Doris. Haydn is a painter, illustrator, and graphic artist whose work leans toward the surreal, having been influenced by Hieronymus Bosch and Fergus Hall just to mention a few. The house vibrates with color and […]


Eye Candy

26Jan13

These stunning shots are the work of Jean Allsopp, who has years of experience as staff photographer for Southern Living and Coastal Living magazines. She perfectly captures the beautifully designed spaces and the details that make them so intriguing.   pb


Yes, these gorgeous interiors are contained in only 3 rooms, and wow, what wonderful rooms they are. The owners recently sold a newer, larger home located in Gothenburg after finding they preferred this smaller apartment located in an 18th century building where they could enjoy city life in the heart of Stockholm. The minimal space […]


Back to School

14Jan13

Yes, the holidays are over, but this home is so subtly decorated that there are many touches I would include year round. The touches of greenery, sourced from the surrounding property, are most welcome during the often dreary days of winter and add warmth to this already stunning home located in Leksand, Sweden. Owner Yiva […]


These retreats are not for the faint of heart, no, these bedrooms declare the fearless personalities of their owners, loud and clear.  Caution has been most delightfully thrown to the wind, and I think, with fantastic results. Whether it be bold colors, eye-popping patterns, or intense moodiness, these rooms feature components that are one-of-a-kind, just […]


This charming four story hotel, located on the outer edges of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is a beautiful homage to Juliette Récamier, a Parisian socialite who was most popular during the days of Napoleon. Designed by Anne Gelbard, the spaces harken back to the times when the leading literary, artistic, and political figures flocked to her salon to experience the latest […]


Laderfabriken

19Nov12

Laderfabriken or Leather Factory, located just outside Stockholm, has been turned from a defunct building to stylish apartments by Oscar Properties. The property will have the full services of fitness room, cinema room, children’s playroom, dog spa and offers terraces with lake views. A lovely soft industrial look, if there is such a thing.   […]



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