A Stunning Garden

Featured in the latest NY Times T magazine is this stunning Nantucket Island garden designed by Dutch landscape designer, Piet Oudolf.Oudolf is well known for his planting on the awesome New York's High Line and this garden has the same feel - drifts of flowering perennials plants and grasses that look as nature intended them to be, even though it has been designed to every layer and detail. I adore this garden - as well as the gorgeous surrounding cedar shingled buildings. Drool.Read more about it here. Photographs...

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Monocle Cafe, London

Do you enjoy reading the stylish Monocle magazine like I do? If so, you'll love the new Monocle Cafe in London. Around the corner from their HQ offices, the new cafe keeps true to Monocle's high quality, international and understated style by using tables and stools from Australia, Japanese crockery and Danish cutlery. To top it off, their coffee is by Allpress New Zealand. Class.Photographs via Monocl...

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One Sofa, Three Styles

Same sofa, three living rooms - which one do you like? Styled by Nicola Kragh Riis and photography by Line Klein for Alt Interior magazine.Photographs by Line Klein for Alt Interi...

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Lest We Forget - ANZAC Day 2013

They shall grow not old, as we are that are left grow old.Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun, and in the morningWe will remember them.Lest we forget.In memory of all New Zealanders and Australians who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. In memory of my grandfathers who fought and survived WWII. We will remember the...

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Set the Table

Beautiful tableware styled by Natalia Sanchez Echevarria and photographed by Line Klein for Elle Decoration DK. This makes me want to replace all my boring white crockery - beautiful.Photographs via The Klei...

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Inspiration Profile - Sian MacPherson

Welcome to this week's Inspiration Profile - we are very happy to have the very busy and very talented Sian MacPherson. Enjoy this fantastic profile and have a great weekend all.Sian MacPhersonName: Sian MacPhersonWhat do you do:It's fair to say I like living to the extremes and enjoy wearing a few different hats. I juggle work as a stylist, designer, consultant and contractor for various private clients and companies, but my true passion lies with my role as Editor of Est Magazine – a digital magazine that showcases the best in...

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Yellows Photography

Spotted on the Est magazine Daily today, I came across the work of Yellows Photography - the Danish photography studio of Mikkel Rahr Mortensen, along with stylist Gitte Kjaer. I was particularly drawn to these images for their client, Lightyears, a Danish lighting company - it is beautifully styled with great combinations of materials and colours.Photographs via Est magazin...

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Fireplaces On My Mind

I have fireplaces on my mind and I came across these two examples in Swedish photographer, Jonas Ingerstedt's portfolio. Nic...

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Everyday Swing by George and Willy

My niece, Billie adores going on the swing and always says 'higher, HIGHER!' when we push her. She is 2 and a half years old and fearless. So when she is a wee bit older and bigger, I think this swing will be her cup of tea (and hopefully she'll let us adults use it too). The Everyday Swing is by George and Willy, a charming company by two young craftsmen/designers who focus on high quality, hand made, New Zealand products. Their aim is to create loved objects that will sit in Kiwi homes and baches for generations to enjoy. Sounds...

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Inspiration Profile - Haley Doreen

Here we are at the end of another week and welcome to this week's Inspiration Profile. We have Haley Doreen who, along with her partner John, are the owners of The Vintage Shop in Auckland, New Zealand. Enjoy and have a great weekend all.Haley DoreenThe Vintage ShopName: Haley DoreenWhat do you do: I am the owner of The Vintage Shop - a store specialising in quality Mid Century Modern Scandinavian furniture and accessories sourced both locally and overseas. We have been going for around 4 years.Where do you live:Auckland, New ZealandWhat...

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White and Simple at Juliette Hogan SS13

Last week New Zealand fashion label, Juliette Hogan hosted a breakfast to present their SS13 collection to the media. It was located at their new work room space and they collaborated with great products to make the event so stylish and delicious.Jo Malone candlesFurnishings from The VitrineTable top from Father RabbitDelicious menuThey wore Converse sneakersThe models in Juliette HoganThe designer herself, Juliette HoganPhotographs by Karen Ishiguro via Juliette Hoga...

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