Hamptons Style Mark III

Before I start today's post, a little snake update: unfortunately, our friend has disappeared. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to see him gone, I just hope it's a permanent move on his part. And unless we know exactly where he retreats to, the snake catcher can't come and remove him. Fingers crossed he's packed his bags, never to return!

Now that the excitement of the past few days has died down a little, I thought I'd revisit my previous posts on Hamptons meets Queenslander style. I think both of these homes are just gorgeous, and I love the fusion of traditional Queensland architecture with that crisp, elegant Hamptons style. And while we're on the subject of
combining architectural styles, I thought it would be fun to combine some of my favourite decorative elements into a virtual design for this home.



I'd gather unique pieces



I'd take a leaf out of Meg Braff's design book



throw in a little of Collette Dinnigan's style





 add an unexpected pop of turquoise 



 arrange a vignette or two



steal Emily Henderson's office chair




gather natural elements and vintage pieces



of course, I'd have to have the ubiquitous Queensland verandah



include some grass cloth wallpaper and custom cabinetry



and to top it all off, incorporate some Windsor Smith magic


Of course, each of us has our own personal style, and this is merely my interpretation of Queensland meets the Hamptons. I'd love to hear what you'd do - would you go traditional, or maybe contemporary? Mid-century modern or country cottage, or maybe something completely different? And the best part of this virtual design process - you're only limited by your imagination!

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Hamptons style comes to Brisbane

I've had this house saved in my files for a while now, and it's a lovely example of what you get when you combine Hamptons style with traditional Queenslander architecture.



 love the outdoor living area

























Now, it just so happens that this home is on the market again, and has been featured over on A View on Design. The new owners' style is quite a different to that of the original owners:





...and you can see more if you pop on over to Annie's blog for the full post. 


So, what's the verdict - do you like the original decorative scheme (the original owner is an interior designer btw) or do you prefer the new owners' style? I'd love to know what you think!

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House love

I had an email from a lovely reader, Steph, giving me the heads-up on a home she thought I might like. Well, she wasn't wrong - 'Ammamead' is a gorgeous, renovated Queenslander (my fave) set amongst rolling hills in the Byron hinterland. It embodies all of my favourite features - lots of white, that relaxed, beachy vibe, and a good helping of original art.






























Oh, and what's more, it's available to rent. How perfect would this place be for an extended family holiday? Plenty of room, stunning views, pool, and only minutes to the stunning beaches of Byron. Perfect!

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The Perfect Queenslander...Part III

Morning all,
Those of you who've been visiting my blog for some time might remember my posts here and here, on some fantastic examples of traditional Queenslanders, meticulously renovated and restored by a very talented Brisbane couple. Well, they've just finished their latest project, and I thought I'd share it with you. This home is quite different to their previous renovations, but you can see the same attention to detail, and a definite focus on combining the best of a bygone era with all the essentials for modern living.































all images courtesy Space Property Agents via realestate.com.au


So, what do you think - how does this stack up to their previous projects?














I have my own personal fave, but I'd love to know what you think!


Enjoy your weekend everyone, 

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Paddington perfection

When we first moved to Brisbane from Sydney, we lived in the inner-city suburb of Auchenflower. The area is full of lovely period homes, mostly timber Queenslanders. On weekends, we'd spend our time driving around, looking at all the beautiful old homes, and often stopped in to the neighbouring suburb of Paddington.

One of my favourite houses in Paddington is now on the market. Latrobe Manor is a gorgeous colonial that's undergone a huge renovation, and the old girl has been given a new lease on life. Take a look at her now:

































To sweeten the deal even more, this home is to be auctioned as a package, complete with an adjoining three bedroom cottage, perfect as guest quarters/home office/teenagers' retreat. 








See you at the auction!





images via realestate.com.au

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Everything old is new again

I love a good renovation, and this one is pretty spectacular. Take one old Queenslander, work some reno magic and this is what you get.









love the wallpaper














As a departure from the more conventional white walls, the owners have chosen darker paint and wallpaper to create drama and interest. As well, the exterior has been painted charcoal with crisp white trim. It's not a  common choice here in Brisbane, and it really gives this home a point of difference. And how about those red and white striped blinds in the last image - love them!


Have a great day

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