Gorgeous Violet Kitchen

I've been feeling a bit sensitive today...maybe it's because I'm tired, maybe because I'm content, I'm not sure, but I am just happy to be feeling. I came across these kitchens and could just imagine myself in this space today. If my mood was a kitchen this is what it would look like:-)


I adore both of these Brava Kitchens from Cucine LUBE

Drooling Over New Zealand Architecture.

I have a super duper special place in my heart for New Zealand. It is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and I am just dreaming of the day I can return. When we were traveling in New Zealand I would always say, I just can't quite comprehend at this time how beautiful things are. Everyday I was seeing the most gorgeous and unique natural landscapes and environments that I'd ever seen before. My head was constantly whipping around, with jaw dropped, and all I could say was "oh my gosh, look over there! wow! wow! look over there! wow!" I am feeling the same way as I drool over the work of New Zealand based Fearon Hay Architects. The Sandy Bay Farmhouse makes my heart skip a beat. I would gladly stay here on my next holiday;-)

Just imagine the night sky filled with star light. Oh so gorgeous!

The countertop is stunning wish I knew what material it was. Such a gorgeous matte finish which makes me think it may be sandstone or concrete. Any ideas?

What a great connection with the outdoors. Just thinking this would be the perfect place for a wedding:-)

wow...that's all I need to say!

I can't help, but sharing with you another project by Fearon Hay Architects. The Mountain Retreat located in Central Otago blends in perfectly with the natural landscape and environment in the region without being too raw.

This home is completely hidden upon entry from the road. You must climb down the roof to enter into the front door. How cool is that!

This view takes my breathe away! And look at how stunning that fireplace and log holder are!

I love this combination of materials.

Check out that bathtub you know there is such a killer view!
I WILL return to New Zealand one day and for now I am going to continue to dream about staying in one of these stunning holiday homes on my return!

Read the entire article over at Arch Daily

Underground Mountain House...sigh

My jaw dropped when I saw this stunning Underground Mountain House located in the Swiss Village of Vals! I have a special place in my heart for underground homes. My grandparents live in a underground home that my grandpa built with his own 2 hands in the 70's (I think). I have dreams of getting my hands on it one day! It would make an incredible art studio!
So enough about my grandparents home. Let me just say this place is absolutely incredible, but see for yourself...

This unusual house plan is the collaboration between the Netherlands architects at SeARCH and Christian Muller Architects!

Kitchen Designs that Rock!

I just love these gorgeous kitchens by the Australian design team Doherty Lynch. They are committed to finding creative solutions and delivering high quality design and these projects do just that. These examples of the kitchens exemplify creative solutions in details, layout, and materials I am going nuts over their use of wallpaper in the kitchen. I'm not sure how practical this is, but I wonder if you could pull it off on the backsplash by covering it glass?

I think the wallpaper behind open shelves and the work area in the kitchen is a wonderful idea!

I am also a huge fan of the simplicity of using the same countertop material as the backsplash. I love how clean and seamless this looks.
Now this is a gorgeous combination. If you're going for a wall with no upper cabinets I think it's a great idea to use a material that makes a statement. This procelain tile mimics a patina(d) metal and looks so good with those copper lights! I would love to see that island with stools!

Inspired by Nature!

Today I am sharing with you some inspiration boards I put together for a client in Los Angeles. They are expecting their 3rd child in August, they own a showroom in West Hollywood, and their favorite place to be is their home. They are located high up in the Hills have an incredible view overlooking the canyon, a gorgeous yard, and this is their escape from all the hustle and bustle of the city and their everyday lives. Their home should be their sanctuary and a place for them to relax and enjoy time with their beautiful family. The outdoors is such an amazing part of their space so we wanted to bring those organic elements inside to create a seamless connection of the two. Playful pops of color, fumed white oak flooring, light walls, natural walnut, and a neutral pallette of grays, whites, greens, and camel will keep this space open and alive!

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy :-)

Seriously it's Friday and just like last week I can feel it and I'm sure you guys can too! So just relax and enjoy this beautiful work from one of the most well-respected photographers in his field, the amazing Paul Massey. I just love how the color pops out in his shots!

Libby Sellers: Young London meets Paris

Oh, how I love the New York Times Style Magazine. Thank you so much for this article and these wonderful photographs by Adrian Gaut. Chunnel Vision owned by Libby Sellers and designed by architect Ab Rogers have turned an old Parisian apartment into a gallery of the artists it represents. I love the amazing pieces and artists Libby Sellers has curated. The mix of styles is fabulous. My favorite has to be the kitchen which flows through the space and on it's way the color gradiates from white to blue to gray. Chunnel=channel + tunnel and is a great way for these two opposites to attract! London meet Paris. And you all meet Libby Sellers and the fabulous artists she represents!