The Avalon Lighthouse The approach to this home fills you with a sense of arriving somewhere that is very far away from Avalon Beach, Australia with its accents of Africa, Morocco, and Greece. Named the Avalon Lighthouse as it is perched high atop the cliffs of Bangalley Head where the waves crash against the renowned […]
Escape This chic beach cottage is in Alicante, Spain on the Mediterranean sea. This house, which dates back to the 1950s, was completely remodeled on the interior but because of the coastal building laws, the Architectural elements such as ceilings, beams, floor and window frames were kept in their original form. The owner, interior designer Jessica Bataille […]
Hardly a Beach Shack By combining a great layout, french doors, lots of windows, stunning whitewash floors, a gorgeous new kitchen, loads of white paint, and beautiful furniture, these Aussie interior designers from Three Birds Renovation were able to create an open, airy space where outdoors and indoors blend seamlessly. The perfect Beach Shack in Pearl […]
Sunday Funday in Byron Bay, AU I am back! Our 13-year-old daughter, Issy, celebrated her Bday this weekend so it’s been non-stop in our neck of the woods. I’ve been so looking forward to finally sharing this special pictorial. An impeccable private oasis that sits in the rolling hills of Byron Bay, Australia and is a short […]
1950’s Beach House Remodel Not long ago, this was a 1950’s worn down beach cottage in the hills of Laguna Beach. The dingy, dated and dark house was not an ideal fit for the young family who purchased it. They hired Anders Lasater Architects who worked closely with the new homeowners to create a modern […]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Brazillian Beach House In Búzios, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro, the architect Isabella Lucena Correia, has masterfully preserved this beach style, opting for natural finishes such as wood, straw and a lot of white. This light-filled residence is tastefully decorated with furniture and various objects from Europe, South […]
Malibu Compound For Sale~ So, this is what you get in Malibu for $60,000,000. Of course, there’s a lot to be said about this property, and the views are fantastic. The owners are a celebrity couple, who turned the original 1944 home into a private compound above the waves. Thank you, Chris Cortazzo, for pics. Take […]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin This is How They Do it in the Hamptons Designer Kelly Behun helped create this modern weekend retreat, a seaside escape for her family in Southampton, on the South Fork of Long Island, New York. This INCREDIBLE designer did an outstanding job designing a home of luxurious minimalism while still creating the feeling of a […]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin High Above the Waves of Ditch Plains Sitting above the Montauk bluffs is a modern shingle house with a modest exterior. The interior is a different story, with a collection of midcentury vintage pieces that are extremely rare to come by. The designer, Robert McKinley, has brilliantly blended the seascape […]
Of Course, This is in Sydney~ In Sydney’s Darling Point, sits this beautiful home, Mona Vista. It has been a work in progress for the past 20 years. The owner, designer and entrepreneur Terry Kaljo, taps into her natural abilities and skill to dream up gorgeous vacation rentals, including this one. This two level home […]