SUMMER MOOD 2020

3 August 2020

A summer mood board – calm, relaxing, big skies, long walks on wild beaches with even wilder kids and great times with dear friends and family.

Our holiday was meant to look like this summer mood board – calm, relaxing, big skies, long walks on wild beaches with even wilder kids, great times with Grandma and Grandpa followed by hot, lazy days spent laughing, playing, talking, eating, drinking and joking with dear friends in New York and Upstate… 

But then this stupid pandemic broke out and with a heavy heart we had to cancel our plans to go to the US. Instead we’re now spending time closer to home in Northern Germany. However, our intentions are still the same – just in a different country.

Let’s hope we get another chance next summer to tell stories, walk wild beaches, laze in the sunshine, eat good food, play games and just be. We miss you Grandma, Grandpa, Vanessa, Jameel and kids. 

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If you like summer mood boards like this one, have a look at some of my favourites over here and here. Happy holidays!

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PHOTOGRAPHY (all via Pinterest) | [1] mariselareflexionescom.blogspot.co, [2] l-e-a-b-o.tumblr.com, [3] theletteredcottage.net, [4] besottedblog.com, [5] flickr.com/photos/alicieh, [6] dreamyourselfalong.tumblr.com, [7] youtube-artoftoday-playlist, [8] mixdecultura.ro

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Mexico | Monolithic apartment by PPAA architects

27 July 2020

This monolithic apartment designed by PPAA architects just north of Mexico City is a celebration of proportion, minimalism and restraint.

This monolithic apartment just north of Mexico City is a celebration of proportion, minimalism and restraint. Built as two identical duplex townhouses by PPAA architects the space feels solid and protective yet lets enough light and air flow through that it’s never claustrophobic.

The extensive use of concrete is carefully balanced by warm timber in the kitchen and open timber book shelving serving as a semi transparent divider. The high ceilings give dramatic dimensions and I love the gigantic Crittall style door that opens up from the kitchen to the small courtyard featuring some extremely stylish cacti. Watching the light move through the house during the day must be magical and extremely calming for the mind.

I think PPAA architects have managed to create a truly stunning urban sanctuary with this monolithic apartment almost more akin to a public art space which is called home by two lucky parties. I’m not jealous… much.

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You may be able to tell I do love the use of concrete and I’ve featured quite a few spaces in the past that make great use of this modernist material. See my post about the Barbican apartment in London and how the owners of this stunning townhouse in Taipei have used it.

This monolithic apartment designed by PPAA architects just north of Mexico City is a celebration of proportion, minimalism and restraint.
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This monolithic apartment designed by PPAA architects just north of Mexico City is a celebration of proportion, minimalism and restraint. By day.
This monolithic apartment designed by PPAA architects just north of Mexico City is a celebration of proportion, minimalism and restraint. By night.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Rafael Gamo (with thanks)

ARCHITECTS | PPAA

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BEAUTIFUL STYLING AT STUDIO SUNDLING KICKEN

20 July 2020

Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.

It’s week 17 – or day 119 – of being cooped up with my 3 men and I’m getting slightly hysterical by the constant requests for food, snacks, treats and screen time as well as trying to negotiate peace between everybody and the countless requests to ‘lower your voices’ which depending on how much work I’ve got on turns into ‘lower your f***ing voices.’ Yes, full disclosure, I do swear at my kids… sometimes. Don’t judge me! 

The feeling of being in a pressure cooker is increasingly suffocating and my only consolation is that most people are in the same boat. I know these are first world problems and I’m incredibly thankful we’ve not had the dreaded Coronavirus. But now homeschool is out for summer we have the summer holidays to look forward to. Remember, we used to complain about 6 weeks summer holiday and how on earth are we going to entertain the kids. Perspective is a wonderful thing, isn’t it!?

This pretty much sums up my state of mind at the moment so no surprise I was drawn to studio Sundling Kicken’s beautiful styling of their new offices in Gothenburg, Sweden. What a masterpiece of peace and calm each vignette is and a true tonic for my crazy home life. 

I love the natural tones and textures, the shapes and materials. Who knew a piece of tissue and old tea leaves could look so enticing when placed next to a vintage tea strainer!? And what about the irregular shaped teapot with a metal string as a handle? Not practical I agree but oh so beautiful in it’s rawness; and I really mean that.

Studio Sundling Kicken have long been on my radar as they often pop up styling homes featuring in Swedish Residence Magazine. The talented duo have a wonderful eye for detail and I love their style and minimal aesthetic. If you’re feeling equally anxious and frazzled like me take a few minutes and relish the calm each photo exudes. It’s like shavasana after a 60 minute spin class. Namaste!

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Talking about Swedish style and aesthetics if you like their styling you can find more of their work here and here.

Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.
Studio Sundling Kicken have a great eye for detail and I love their style and aesthetic, especially this series of minimalist shots taken at their offices.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Kristofer Johnsson (with thanks)

STYLING | Studio Sundling Kicken

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A balmain cottage with a concrete extension

13 July 2020

This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.

Today’s house tour is of a Balmain cottage that got an extensive face lift and a mind blowing concrete extension thanks to the craftsmanship of stonemasons and builders Newmark Construction and the architects Benn and Penna.

This is one of those projects where trust and understanding between client, architect and builder have created a masterpiece that has won various awards. The existing cottage was built with sandstone walls back in 1870 and was in bad shape when the clients bought it. The brief was to sensitively restore the cottage and add an extension at the rear that works for modern living and enlarges the footprint considerably.

Benn and Penna designed the extension as a contemporary version of the cottage and linking it with a glass corridor that brings natural light into the central part of the house. It’s not your usual open-plan but instead presents many angles, light wells and nooks and crannies to discover, each considered in their appearance and flow through the residence.

I love how the house unfolds and reveals itself through the different stone textures and colours that lead you from the old cottage to the concrete extension. Starting with soft yellow-brown sandstone when you enter, following the new broken up slate flooring along the connecting corridor to white-washed recycled brick and sharp concrete in the extension and eventually via a wide staircase leading out into the garden. 

Considering the rear view of the magnificent concrete extension it is no surprise this Balmain cottage was named Balmain Rock by the achitects.

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If you enjoyed this house tour have a look at this flat in Copenhagen with polished concrete floor and this beauty – one of my all time favourites.

This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.
This Balmain cottage got an extensive renovation and a contemporary concrete extension thanks to craftsmanship and the vision of architects Benn and Penna.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Tom Ferguson with thanks

ARCHITECTS | Benn and Penna.

STONEMASONS | Newmark Construction

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Crittall style windows and doors in Sydney residence

6 July 2020

Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.

Crittall style windows and doors have been on my wishlist for a long time so you can imagine how my heart skipped a beat when I saw this gorgeous home renovation in Sydney by Baldwin & Bagnall.

Apart from the Victorian facade the Annandale house was almost completely gutted as the floorpan didn’t serve the requirements of a modern, growing family who wanted a thoughtfully designed residence with a comfortable, clean and modern interior that didn’t wipe out the houses’ heritage.

Baldwin & Bagnall did a fantastic job blending traditional features with bespoke joinery and minimal use of colour throughout to achieve that neutral contemporary canvas the clients were after. Upstairs the master bedroom is more sumptuous with a fabric covered room divider that serves as a headboard and some beautiful long drapes framing the original french doors leading out to a typical Victorian balcony.

I love how the ground floor has the feeling of a gallery with ample natural light thanks to newly installed skylights and white walls which set off those stunning Crittall style windows and doors beautifully. A touch of industrial chic brought into home life which can only be a good thing in my world.

My head is spinning with (even more!) ideas for our own ground floor renovation which I can’t wait to tell you about very soon.

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In the meantime I’ve drawn inspiration from the majority of the renovations I feature on here but none more so than this Sydney home.

Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.
Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.
Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.
Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.
Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.
Crittall style windows and doors take center stage in this Victorian Annandale house renovation bringing a touch of industrial chic into home life.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Tom Ferguson with thanks

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