A Colonial Bungalow in Singapore

Today we're visiting a restored colonial bungalow in Singapore by London designer's, Paper+White.

Fall in Love with Mediterranean Style - Part Two

Last week I posted part one of a beautiful Mediterranean style home located in California, this week I am bringing you further wonderful images of this home. If you missed last week I have included a link below.

Fall in Love with Mediterranean Style - Part One

If you love Mediterranean style, antiques and decorative paintwork, you are bound to fall in love with this beautiful home but what may surprise you is that it lies oceans away from the Mediterranean in the state of California.

Blue and White Mediterranean Style

I've always said no matter where you live, country, seaside or suburbs, you can evoke a feeling of being anywhere with thoughtful interior and garden design. If you have wonderful memories of holidaying in the Mediterranean then there is nothing to stop you re-creating those memories by adding touches of the Mediterranean with colour, pattern, furniture and the right accessories. Today's house tour is a holiday home that feels as if it could be in the Algarve, yet it is resides in the locales of Florida.

Tips From 8 Inspiring Courtyard Patios

 1. Debora Carl Landscape Design

The secret to creating a magical outdoor space is to look at it as an extension of your indoors. Think about your style, the area you have to work with, whether you want low maintenance or you are more than happy spending hours, clipping all that boxed hedging. Lets take a few tips from these beautiful courtyard patios.

Mediterranean Style - However, you may be very surprised by the location

When I envisage the Mediterranean, I picture deep blue seas, pure white stone buildings and decorative mosaics, just as you might see in Greece or Cyprus. So, when I spotted today's interior, I imagined it was located somewhere in the Mediterranean, but I was certainly fooled.

Wondering if I could blog the winter away in this farmhouse hotel in Italy

As the winter chills hit Auckland and I sit here in my mothers, (dare I say it), knitted, possum wool, socks and 3 layers of winter woolies, wouldn't it be the perfect time to take a Mediterranean holiday. Better still, what if one could laze away the days in a rustic, converted farmhouse by the ocean. 'Masseria Cimino' is a an 18th century farmhouse which is now run as a hotel, located in Fasano by the San Domenico golf course and on the Adriatic coast, you couldn't think of a more perfect spot. I am a little familiar with this side of Italy as my sister-in-law has an apartment further up the coast at San Benedetto El Tronto, a destination I was lucky enough to stay in for several weeks some years ago.

Mediterranean Garden Inspiration & Give-a-way Reminder

Auckland this weekend was absolutely magical. I spent time walking Poppy, visiting La Cigale market and catching up with friends from overseas...oh and even dabbling in a little chalk paint. Sunday I was given a huge bag of fresh figs plucked straight from a friends Mediterranean style garden. I hope to be able to put them to good use in a blog recipe, although I have to admit they are disappearing fast. 

Bedrooms - Mediterranean Style

I love the Mediterranean and dream of a home there one day so with this in mind I've selected some  Mediterranean bedroom style. click through the slide show and let me know which one appeals to you. I love this first bedroom, the triptych is spectacular and looks fabulous against the duck egg blue walls.  

One thing I notice about the rooms I chose is the filtering light. For me there is nothing worse than a dark dingy bedroom, if your bedroom is on the dark side of the house, lighten it up with pale walls and light coloured furnishing. Dark wood such as mahogany is dated unless used on the floor and can make a bedroom look drab and uninviting. If you do have dark wooden floors, these can work wonderfully with white washed or white painted walls and crisp white linen as seen below.

Images via Houzz

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Which one is your favourite?

    Lee oxo

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      Poppy