• A big reveal…plus a peek at how I’m styling my glass kitchen cabinets!
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    A big reveal…plus a peek at how I’m styling my glass kitchen cabinets!

    September 3, 2023 - By 

    This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here Did you hear the news? No, my kitchen isn’t quite finished so I don’t have that reveal ready just yet (although it is starting to feel so cozy because I’ve been styling my glass cabinets!) … but believe me — this reveal is even better than a kitchen, so much more exciting! Y’all … this February I’m going to be a …. grandma! My empty nest won’t feel so empty any more! My daughter Courtney is having a baby!  You can watch the adorable announcement video on Instagram here.…

  • A New Zealand Home Creates Space for Connection with Fisher & Paykel
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    A New Zealand Home Creates Space for Connection with Fisher & Paykel

    September 2, 2023 - By 

    A New Zealand Home Creates Space for Connection Fisher & Paykel appliances set the stage for entertaining in a New Zealand home by Studio John Irving Architects. When Sandi Young tapped Auckland architect John Irving to design her home on New Zealand’s northeastern coast, she wanted a space that would reflect her outgoing and welcoming personality yet also serve as a place of quiet sanctuary. Nestled into the undulating coastal landscape of Te Arai, the project, playfully dubbed Sandiland, more than delivers on this ask. First and foremost, Irving sought to design a building that embodied respect for the natural…

  • Inside Melbourne’s Community-Focused Skye House Apartment Building
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    Inside Melbourne’s Community-Focused Skye House Apartment Building

    September 1, 2023 - By 

    Inside Melbourne’s Community-Focused Skye House Apartment Building Architecture by Amelia Barnes Skye House, designed by Breathe, and located in The Village developed by Nightingale Housing in Brunswick, Melbourne. Photo – Tom Ross The facade of Skye House draws particular inspiration from Ricardo Bofill’s The Factory. Photo – Tom Ross The Village features six neighbouring buildings designed by a different architecture practice and developed by not-for-profit organisation Nightingale Housing. Photo – Tom Ross Madeline Sewall, director of houses at Breathe, and her dog Poppy in their Skye House home. Photo – Tom Ross The living area and terrace in Madeline’s 78 square…

  • Maximizing Storage Space Under the Stairs: Creative Ideas and Solutions
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    Maximizing Storage Space Under the Stairs: Creative Ideas and Solutions

    August 31, 2023 - By 

    When it comes to optimizing storage in your home, it’s important to consider every available space, including the often-overlooked area under the stairs. This underutilized nook has the potential to provide valuable storage, enhance organization, and even serve as a design element. In this article, we will explore a variety of creative under stairs storage ideas and solutions that can transform this space into a functional and aesthetically pleasing part of your home. 1. Stealthy Storage One clever way to maximize storage space under the stairs is by incorporating stealthy storage solutions. Instead of simply building a cupboard, you can…

  • A Swede’s Lovely Vintage-Inspired Home in the South of France
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    A Swede’s Lovely Vintage-Inspired Home in the South of France

    August 30, 2023 - By 

    Kristin Lagerqvist and her family divide their time between Varberg and Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France. You might recognise this already as I recently featured Kristin’s French home. However, they have now moved to an even more beautiful home (if that was possible!).  The story goes that Kristin was tasked with finding an Airbnb for one of her clients and stumbled across this townhouse. She instantly fell in love with it – telling her husband “if it ever comes on the market, we need to buy it”. Sure enough, some time later, the property became available – and true to her word,…

  • A modern Italian inspired house with amazing views of the Mississippi River
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    A modern Italian inspired house with amazing views of the Mississippi River

    August 29, 2023 - By 

    This modern Italian inspired house was beautifully designed by Highmark Builders, Hastings, a charming city in Minnesota. Inspired by the rolling hills and seaside escapes of Tuscany, this 5,736-square-foot, five-bedroom, and six-bathroom dwelling was created to take advantage of the views of the Mississippi River.  The project team combined natural elements with unique finishes, stunning lighting, rustic touches, and impressive build quality throughout. This Artisan home is a high-end Italian-inspired masterpiece that looks perfectly at home high above the Mississippi River. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular home tour… Italian and Mediterranean influences are immediately apparent on…