Just The Right...

(via Nice Room)

...amount of timber, colour and light. I'll have me some of that please.

Real Estate Binge...

(via Apartment Therapy)

...I know I know It's not a good idea to keep on looking at houses that are not in my price bracket, but sometimes I just can't help it! Is there real estate rehab I can attend??

When All Is Just Right...

(via Design Sponge)

...the colour palate, the table (oh the gorgeous drool worthy table), the sheer curtains that add a sense of grandeur, the pendant lights...

See I Knew I Loved Real Living...

(via Design Sponge)

...for a reason, the editor has such an awesome house and style. LOVE seeing what other people do with their magazine collections!

How Is This Possible...

(via Apartment Therapy)

I don't know how they managed to grow an indoor garden wall, but it's stunning. Imagine how happy you would be waking up to that each morning.

Sweet Is The Only Word...

(via The Design Files)

...to describe this home in Melbourne. I'm loving the use colours and patterns. I don't think I would be brave enough to pull this off.

For The Third Time...

(via The Design Files)

...for the third time in as many months I have seen floor lights done in this way. Have to say I LOVE it.  Another one for that imaginary house.

Pale Floors...

(via Fryd + Design)

...I am slowly falling in love with pale floors.  I am seeing them pop up everywhere, but would really like to see them in real life to see how they translate in everyday use.

A Wish For My Love...

(via Dwell)

...that he can one day own a house and build a wall of shelves to house his record collection.

A Great Use of Wood...

(via Dwell)

I am loving this kitchen table/bench made from a 14-foot-long walnut slab which came from a tree that fell into a Californian street. It really does help to ground the space and make it feel like an inviting and warm home.

An Oldie But Still So Good...

(via Black*Eiffel)

...I've had this picture saved in my inspiration folder since it was first posted by Black*Eiffel back in 08 and to this day it would have to be one of the strongest images in there. I adore this shade designed by Elina Aalto. I'm not sure how but one day I need to own it.

House Porn...

...so I am starting to realise that my love for looking at houses could be starting to reach all time dangerous levels.  Maybe some researcher out there needs to do a study on people like me and what it does to the brain. But until there is a 12 step program for me, I'll drool over amazing places like this one seen on Re-Nest.

More And More...

(via Solid Frog)

(via Midnight Friday)

(via Design Sponge)

...I am loving storage units and bookshelves with glass doors. Especially vintage ones. Of course I may not have lots of shoes to fill them with, or a house to actually put them in, but I sure can dream.

On the Home Front

(Images via This Is Glamorous)

If it's one thing I'm sure of, it's my personal style; Shoes, bags, clothes, accessories. I know what I love and I know what's me. However with years of fashion tunnel vision behind my belt, I've let other facets of style fall by the wayside, more specifically around the home.

Granted, I've really only had the opportunity to decorate my own place this past year, but with the introduction to all things home from Lucia, I've got to pondering - what is my personal home style?

At this point, I'm not too sure, but after looking at the chair above and the wallpaper below, with the cool, pure colours and feminine design, I know I'm getting close. 

What A Great Idea...

(via Apartment Therapy)

I once got a gift of a lovely long clear vase, much like the one in the photo above, and for a long time was puzzled as to what to do with it. Until that is, I came across this. What a great and simple way to use a vase like this.

Typical Me...

(All pics by Frank Features)

...as soon as I start to look at real estate to buy, I get addicted to websites like this AMAZING one by Frank Features, a South African-based editorial content agency that specialises in lifestyle, home and travel-related features. Seriously I could have posted all of the photos from the site. Not only is the photography pretty special, but come on, just look at these houses!

I suppose one has to have something to aspire to, and in my case it might just have to be these spectacular houses and real estate that I will never be able to afford.

Can Someone I Know...

(via decor8)

...that has kids please please please get a teepee like the one above? How awesome would it be. I would happily babysit if I could have a play in that room.