Ditte Isager for Toast SS2012

Some of the gorgeous summer images for UK brand, Toast by Danish photographer, Ditte Isager.Photographs via Ditte Isage...

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Inspirations for a New Home

Photos by Patric Johansson for Plaza InteriorPhotos by Patric Johansson for ResidenceWhen I got back yesterday from my weekend away, I managed a quick visit to my brother and his wife's new house. They brought it a couple of weeks ago and they received the keys this weekend. When I arrived, the whole family was there to celebrate the purchase and to have a look around (well what do you expect from a family of architects and designers?) It is an awesome house with fantastic views over the city. It needs plenty...

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Escaping...

I am escaping this weekend and heading out of town with some good friends. So to get in the mood, here is a sweet guest house in Los Feliz designed by LA based designer, Alexandra Angle. She has combined Scandinavian pieces with a fresh Californian aesthetic.Have a good weekend all.Photographs via Remodelist...

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Stylish Swedish Apartment

Here is another cool Scandinavian apartment - what I especially like about this one is the interesting colour of the kitchen. It is a muted mint-green-grey and it works fantastically with the rest of the interiors. I think it is great when people are willing to make interesting choices and make it work so well.Photographs by Petra Bindel for Elle Interior Sweden via 79 Ide...

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Mother's Day from Minty & Co.

The cult classic Smith's Rosebud Salve and Minted Rose Lip Balm- a perfect little gift for your Mum.The exquiste poetry book A Once Courageous Heart by Kylie Johnson.Beautiful pages from the book...Don't forget that it is Mother's Day on Sunday 13th of May - which, at the speed that this year has been going by, will be here before you know it. Here are two great gift ideas from Minty & Co for your lovely Mums. They would love the gorgeous Smith's Rosebud Salve or the Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm (my...

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Fabric Head-Board

Last week I was looking at fabric head-boards for a client of mine. We have a fantastic patterned fabric that we like and if we go ahead with this option, we would keep the head-board style simple so to let the fabric shine.I'm liking this bedroom with its own unique fabric head-board - the room has an overall grand style yet is still simple. Love the colours too.Photograph by Petra Bindel for Elle...

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Contribution Post: La Boca Loca by Christine Martin

Today we have a Contribution Post! Welcome to Christine Martin, who recently travelled to Wellington and visited the cool Mexican eatery in Miramar, La Boca Loca. Martin is a traveller, who has experienced living in many countries so she has a good understanding of global inspired spaces. Read and enjoy the following interview to learn more about the design of La Boca Loca. We'll also learn more about Martin soon!Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, has a lot of things going for it....

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Pale Timber

Here is some Scandi styling by Lotta Agaton with pale timber as the focus. I think the timber looks great in the kitchen (image 3) with the marble splashback - this gives contrast, adds some warmth next to the cool and the different grains working together.Photographs by Petra Bindel, Styled by Lotta Agato...

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Green Chevron

Here is a great bathroom with its eye catching chevron patterned tiles. The only thing I worry about when I see a basin on just a bench top is where is the storage? Rather essential, don't you think?Photograph by David Tsay, styled by Emily Henderso...

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Cool and Fashionable Office

 Refinery 29's warm and inviting reception areaInformal meeting areaMeeting areaOpen office desks with pinboards to pin up inspirations and imagesMeeting area with whiteboards wallsThis is one cool office and it belongs to popular fashion website, Refinery29. Created for a team of 70 people, the office has a professional office layout which is soften with warm and relaxed touches. By using details like rugs, stylish yet comfortable furniture, plants, feature lighting, write-able walls and pinboards,...

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Inspiration Profile - Kim Johnson & Jo Walker

Welcome to our latest Inspiration Profile - we have the lovely (and very busy) ladies, Kim Johnson and Jo Walker. One lives in Australia, the other in Canada and it was their shared passion of interior design that brought them together. They are still to meet face to face, yet they work together and are the creators of the successful Desire to Inspire.The Desire to Inspire team - Jo Walker and Kim JohnsonJo WalkerKim JohnsonName: Jo Walker and Kim JohnsonWhat do you do: Jo: Too much!...

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