Photographer Emily Andrews

…born in New Zealand and now living in New York City, Ms. Andrews owns an impressive architecture and interior portfolio.  She sees her photographic work today as a cross between reportage and an artistic construct…

all images courtesy of emilyandrews

Why Not Blue?…

…yes, why not?  I always seem to gravitate toward a neutral palette or green when choosing a palette for my home…green is ‘a given’ when considering nature…but think of sky and water…so…

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Garden Party…

santa barbara landscape architect, isabelle greene

gardens are for living: design inspiration for outdoor gardens by judy kameon…photography by erik ostea

la landscape architect, scott shrader

napa valley project/dar and paul wiseman interior design…photography by matthew millman

designer ruthie sommer’s coastal ranch near the santa ynez valley…ottoman from hollywood home

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Colorful…

…mix it up and have a colorful weekend…

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Float…

…dream a little dream for me…Float House by one of my favorite firms…Pitsou Kedem Architect…

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Choices, Choices…

…it’s Monday morning and time to get to work making a difficult choice…fab kitchens by raad studio, NYC…both complete with blackboards…one with a ladder and mega counter…one with a bench and a view…which would you choose?

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Must Love Dogs…

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Hail, Lone Warriors…

…working alone is great for short bursts of creativity…but because we are social beings, it sometimes can feel isolating…so consider these tips…

…make your phone calls first thing in the morning so you are immediately connected…

…Skype….

…use social media…

…bring home a friendly goldfish or pup…

…work outside the home for short periods…starbucks or the local park…

…go on…get out of the house for a brisk walk…make sure you stop to chat with a neighbor…

…attend events…

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Finally…

…spring has arrived…

chelsea flower show/joe swift

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Stud…

phillip lim, los angeles/para-project

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Cube Me…

villa kanousan, bousou peninsula mountains of japan/yusuke karasawa

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Saturday Shopping…

…on a mission…

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Display…

…with order and intention…

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Time Out…

…oh my goodness…time to pour a pisco sour…this is going to be an amazing adventure.  We arrive in Iquitos, Peru…gateway to the Amazon.  Aqua Expeditions will be guiding us on our exploration of the Amazon, onboard a luxurious riverboat, the Aria.

Designed by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig, the MV Aria, constitutes one of the two uber-luxury boats that sail down the Amazon. With 16 suites, it is like floating 5-star luxurious hotel with panoramic views……onboard, it’s all about attention to detail and the provision of high-end services including a doctor and emergency medical care and security…

…onboard the Aria are biologists who have grown up around the Amazon and they are very enthusiastic in sharing all their knowledge with the guests onboard…

…the Aria features a lounge area with a library and comfy sofas, a small exercise/massage room, dining room and a beautiful sun-deck with a Jacuzzi ideal for chilling or stargazing on a clear night…

…culinary feasts even for the most demanding foodies, are perfectly complemented with a selection of fine wines and cocktails. Peru’s star chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino – of Malabar fame – creates the daily menu…

…tomorrow, the adventure begins anew…

Text and images by Katerina Katopis for Yatzer…images by Aqua Expeditions

The Perfect Red…

chair one/konstantin grcic

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