Happy Easter…

…have a wonderful Easter Day.

gold coast, chicago

Peonies…

…soon, very soon.

nth fitzroy apartment block, melbourne/fieldwork
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Succulents…

…are a must.

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Flower Perfect…

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Jewel Box…

…where would you guess this ‘jewel box’ is located?

Correct! On a private jet…

welcome to a pleasing and calming neutral palette most private residences would like to boast…

comfort…

practicality…

functionality…

by Myca Loar of Shiny Bones.
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The Alchemist…

…there are not enough adjectives to describe the work of the Belgian seer of beauty, Axel Vervoordt. “My style is more than it looks,” Vervoordt says. Indeed, his statement is true.  His vision is to inspire artists and audiences through discovering and transmitting the beautiful, with a deep respect for everything that is authentic.

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Flower Perfect…

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Cozy…

…snow flurries in Chicago…a cozy Sunday afternoon inside…

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Spooky…

…a home on North Astor Street in Chicago is ready for Halloween…

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Spectacular…

…I must admit, I’m a jaw dropper…I wear my joy and delight on my sleeve.  Below are three spectacular spaces that make my jaw hit the floor!…

Koro House

Wooden slats add a sculptural ceiling and cast shadows like a sundial across the central living room of this hexagonal home, Koro, located in Toyota, Japan, by  Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates.  The sculptural ceiling decoration is made from timber battens that line the rafters, creating an ever-changing pattern of light and shadow on the walls as the sun moves across the sky. Truly beautiful…instantly turns a home into a gallery, yes?

Dior’s Haute Couture Show

The Dior show, Paris, took place in a simple cylindrical white pavilion, located among foliage in the gardens of Musée Rodin. Designed by creative director, Raf Simons, white orchids with pink centres covered the walls. Stunning.

BIG Maze

BIG, the firm led by architect Bjarke Ingels, developed the form of this maze by combining styles of mazes throughout history, from ancient Greek labyrinths to European hedge mazes and modern American corn mazes. Brilliant! The BIG Maze opened to the public at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Friday and will remain in place until 1 September. It will be followed up by a wider exhibition of BIG’s work, which will open in January 2015.

…come on, join me…1,2,3…drop!

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Flower Perfect…

…flowers require a keen eye  to complete an on-point room design…they should live in harmony with the room…your blossoms need to be chosen as carefully as fabulous throw pillows and stunning lighting fixtures…

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Finally…

…spring has arrived…

chelsea flower show/joe swift

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Display…

…with order and intention…

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Going Green…

…in more ways than one.  First and foremost…hurry spring!  I am busy adding mad florals to my home today.  Second…in Chicago, everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day.  I must start practicing my Irish dance…Sláinte!

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