Indoor + Outdoor Living

This weekend we joined in the SunSuper Ride to Conquer Cancer. Here is a little information on the event. 

The Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer announced ­1,623 Riders raised over $5.7 million for The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA as the first annual Ride commenced Saturday morning at Sydney Olympic Park. Ride participants will cycle over 200 km through New South Wales with an overnight camp in Camden before returning to Sydney for an emotional finish on Sunday. 

Funds raised by The Ride are put to use immediately, and this week construction reached a notable milestone with completion of the building’s top floor and installation of the central lifts. Due to open in July of next year, The Lifehouse was envisioned by late Professor, cancer specialist, and surgeon, Chris O’Brien to be a fully comprehensive cancer centre for all Australians. 

Being surrounded by nature was really lovely and therefore the inspiration of this post on combining indoor + outdoor living.

This home was designed by the owner and architect Arthur Casa (his surname means house in Italian, my Italian might be rusty but I picked up that one!) and is set amongst a rainforest. 

image via Richard Powers

I really value the indoor outdoor living, double height ceilings and the natural backdrop of the rainforest. It establishes a sense of freedom and creates a direct relationship with nature.

image via Richard Powers

The interior incorporates ethnic patterns and natural fabrics, while the rich earthy tones add warmth and texture to the living areas. 

"An indoor outdoor dining area has been integrated with the cooking area to one end of the kitchen island design whilst a feature pendant light, designed by Camilla Diedrich for Rotaliana, hangs over the other end."

This house creates a balanced environment between the surrounding natural habitat, clean architectural lines and an ethnic modern vibe.

Feel free to leave a comment or share what your dream home looks like, below or over at the Facebook page.

Here are some of our images from the weekend!

Colour + Style + Summer

I wasn't intending to blog this today, but I just couldn't resist posting it when I saw it. It is perfect for summer and love the combination of brave colours and prints they have combined together!

This is a beach house designed by Mona Ross Berman that I discovered over at a the lovely blog House of fifty. The colours, design and the fact its a beach house makes me long for even more. Maybe it´s the longs days I am behind my desk at the office that i need some time out. I do not want to bother you with my thoughts, I am thanking god that I have a very successful business here in Spain, even if I can´t speak for everyone here in Spain, but I am also making long days here, to make sure everything goes and stays well. I am going to print these images and hang them near my desk. I have a pinboard with all things I want to set as a goal and reach in my life. If you visualize them and work hard for it, you can realize it. 

Even the goyard bag is a part in the decoration

How about that view? I can see myself having breakfast eating cereals...

love

concrete floors

A trend which is appearing more everyday in interior design is concrete flooring. It is now being used in both commercial and residential environments. Using concrete as a finished product is both cost effective and durable. Wooden floor is very expensive and tiles, (not if) but when they crack are painful to replace.

There is a product called aggregate which is used in concrete flooring. Aggregate are small rocks which help bind the concrete together. You can either have revealed aggregate or hidden. I prefer the revealed look, I think it gives the flooring more personality. Another option to consider is polished concrete, this leaves the floors a little shiny, a great option for residential spaces.

With its neutral color, it will pair up well with many hues. Add some wood elements to warm up the space a bit.

When you think of concrete floors, your mind goes directly to industrial design. But you may take it in another direction. Using traditional and feminine decor and furniture will transcend the industrial and make it glamorous.

Lots of white and punches of colours looks great with these floors too.

Or take its macho character and go with it. Some industrial finishes and sleek vintage wood furniture would be great for a bachelor's pad.

Another thing that I like about it is I think it's so low maintenance. It's used in home depots and garages for a reason right?

Concrete + black + wood + tons of white = lovely

And for those who love it that much, take it up the wall.

So, love it or hate it?

Images from http://www.switcheroom.com/2012/07/love-it-or-hate-it-concrete-floors.html

White Forest Home - WFH

An overview of the beloved White Forest Home.
WFH is a boutique homewares company that designs limited edition prints. Each wall print focuses on the beautiful qualities of colour, design principles, painted textures and typography - all my great loves.

The team at WFH began the journey with the intention of capturing the current industry trends that inspire us all. Their design intention was to bring smiles and light to our day, at an affordable price.

The team at WFH has a special place in their hearts for colour, "colour is our world and we can't wait to share our colourful vision".

One may ask how a company is always up to date with the latest trends, colour and themes. Each week they review the latest and greatest trends to capture a collection of prints that work for their current palettes whilst providing a timeless appeal. 

We are all to blame of falling in love with an artwork or even a pair of shoes one week and questioning the purchase the following season. This is the reason WFH prides themselves on providing timeless appeal through colour, trends and prints.

WFH is designed and printed in Melbourne. They print on a soft and subtle marked textured fabric, which is acid free and therefore lasts a lifetime and will not fade.

What is new on their blog?

The latest news from WFH is their most recent feature in Home Beautiful Magazine, September 12 Issue. "It is a feature about the geometric/Aztec theme which is so hot right now". Their Geo Tri prints (pictured below) have been very successful for WFH. "The colours are different and lovely and show a unique take on this trend." They describe the prints as "simplified shapes and repetitions" - with a POW of colour.

Beau lifestyle apartment

Born in Holland, living in Spain, loving the United States, England and France. Often you can find Miss Beau Lifestyle searching flea markets for vintage things, who need a little tlc to become that unique piece of decoration. Miss Beau Lifestyle also likes modern designs, and believes the best way is to mix and match cheap DIY with expensive design. Miss Beau Lifestyle enjoys sharing her inspiration, passion and finds with her readers through her blog and to demonstrate how her small apartment transformes little by little into the families's beloved home.

"This is it, the painting is finally dry, and mounted on the wall.These are the images of our little apartment that I wanted to share with you. If you read my blog you might recognize the things in the apartment that I posted about. There are still things I want to undertake in our apartment, but for the moment it's done.

Please let me know what you think and I am happy to tell you where I found/ bought the things in our apartment. I would like to thank you, for being part of this wonderfull world called blogging. It has been a huge inspiration for me."

13-02-2012 update: Baby Matteo´s nursery

 

http://beaulifestyle.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/beau-lifestile-apartment.html