Orla Kiely Wallpapers for Harlequin

Orla KielyMulti Stem wallpaper has been used here.Giant Abacus FlowerScribbleClassic StemMulti Striped PetalGiant StemGiant RhodedendronStriped PetalLinear StemRhodedendronSmall Acorn CupMulti StemFlower TileAcorn SpotInternationally-reowned designer Orla Kiely has joined forces with Harlequin to create a striking collection of bold and beautiful wallpapers. This new product range was presented to me this morning and the papers look even better in real life - a fantastic range of pattern, colour and texture. Photographs...

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Whare Kea Chalet in Vogue Living

The Whare Kea Chalet in the Southern Alps.  This is Whare Kea Chalet, found high in the Southern Alps and accessible by a 20 minutes helicopter ride from Wanaka. Connected to Whare Kea Lodge, this chalet is used as a winter base for heliskiing daytrips and for overnight stays in the summer. Vogue Living has highlighted this chalet's use as an artist residence - imagine staying here for 10 days to be inspired by the remote location and its dramatic surroundings? Stunning. Read...

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Inspiration Profile - Jaime Diaz-Berrio

Welcome to this week's Inspiration Profile -  his name is Jaime Diaz-Berrio, an architect and photographer from Melbourne, Australia. Several weeks ago, Jaime sent me a lovely email asking me if I knew about the following of blog readers that I have in Melbourne? That was great to hear and hello to you all! Thanks for reading and enjoy today's profile.Jaime Diaz-BerrioRACV Healesville Country Club by SJB ArchitectsName: Jaime Diaz-BerrioWhat do you do: I am an architect and photographer. Originally from Mexico,...

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Greece with Claire Lloyd

The latest Inside Out magazine has a great spread on Australian expat Claire Lloyd, a designer, art director and filmmaker, formerly based in London, now in Greece. I have her first book, Sensual Living, which I can see on the shelf as I sit here typing this and she now has a new book, My Greek Island Home. Lloyd, on a whim, brought a home on the Greek Island of Lesvos and this book, as well as the article above, is a homage to all things white, simple and Greek.Photographs by Claire Lloyd for Inside Out via...

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Conservatories and Sunrooms

Chiswick Restaurant, Sydney - a conservatory style dining area with polished concrete floor. Photo: Remodelista.A conservatory on the side of this house brings in more light. Photo: RemodelistaA window seat area - the textile mimics the outside. Photo: Remodelista.A country style covered patio with refurbished 1920's wicker furniture. Photo: House and Home.A sitting area in a screened off porch with mid-century style sofa and chairs. Photo: House and Home.An industrial style conservatory with in built seating. Photo: House...

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Dahlia Galore in San Francisco

Have you seen anything as amazing as this? This is the Dahlia Dell at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco - and the dahlia flowers were in full bloom early this October. I did not know that the Dahlia is the official city flower for SF and when they're planted together like this, they look stunning. Read more about them here.Photographs by Michelle Slatalla for Gardenist...

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