Three Birds Renovation Builds my Dream Home
Orange County Interior Designer, Stace King, takes inspiration from Australia’s Three Birds Renovation design studio.
Australian Renovation Before & Afters by Kyal & Kara
Fabulous before & afters of a property in Long Jetty, New South Wales, Australia. Kyal & Kara Demmrich are Australia’s version of our Chip & Joanna. The Toowoon couple star in their own show called The Living Room where they show off their skills at renovating homes. Here is one of my favorites. Before~ After~ Before~ After~ […]
This Hamptons Beach House is Amazing
Chango & Co helped create this beautiful 6,000 beach house in Amagansett, a small hamlet in East Hampton, with locally based architect Thomas Heine. This is the quintessential East Coast beach house to me! I love how much bleached wood, oatmeal colored linen slipcovers & shiplap is used in this home. Throughout, the flooring is […]
Impressive Ocean & Mountain View Home in Cape Town
In Cape Town, South Africa there is a house called ‘House Sealion’. It was designed by Greg Wright Architects for indoor/outdoor entertainment with large open spaces that lead out to the pool. Very similar to homes where I love in Laguna Beach….the plot of land was challenging as the mountains are on one side and the ocean […]
Groovy Modern meets Hollywood Glamour at the Parker Palm Springs
My BF and I did the effortless two-hour drive to Palm Springs yesterday for a one-night getaway together. The Parker Palm Springs Hotel is where we went! This hotel is very commonly recognized for its geometric white walls and bright orange door at the entrance. The former Merv Griffin’s Resort and Givenchy Spa property underwent a $27 […]
Seriously the Coolest Pool House in Brentwood
This spectacular pool house is the perfect example of ‘indoor/outdoor’ living. If you follow my blog then you know how much I love this little gem. Interior designers Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl, of Studio Life/Style, were hired to create a cool party pad/ elegant guest house/ quiet retreat out of this 500 square foot space […]
Amazing Modern Boho Chic Home in Newport Beach
A young Newport Beach family who loved their neighborhood, but needed more space, decided to take their home down to the studs and start from scratch. They ended up adding a second level and doubled their square footage. They didn’t have the budget to hire a designer, so they relied on Pinterest, Houzz, blogs like Amber Interiors, […]
White & Bright Ibiza Summer Home
This bright & beautiful home on Ibiza was originally a second home for holidays but the Dutch owners decided to make this their permanent home and run their business, a kidswear label, from the beautiful Spanish island. The architecture is simple with lots of white and clean lines. Colorful furniture and accessories give character and […]
Malene Birger’s Renovated Farmhouse in Mallorca
Located in the valley of S’Arracó in Andratx in southwest Mallorca, fashion designer Malene Birger renovated this farmhouse with her own authentic & individual style. I love how the kitchen, living and dining room are all on the ground floor and have doors that open to the lavender, saltwater pool, and open terraces. It’s hard not to […]
Renovation in the Laguna Beach Hills
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 […]