Guesthouse in Oslo

Good Monday morning, precious readers. Had a nice weekend?
Today we are going to the island of Tjome, on the west side of the Oslo Fjord. Elisabeth and Christer Heitun have lived here for 20 years. This red wooden house with white shutters, surrounded by birch, pine, lilac bushes and fruit trees is their Scandinavian style guesthouse. There's a bedroom and a living/dining room, and an open sitting area on the side. Most of the furniture is second hand or found at flea markets. Come and see!















All images from here.

House in Guadalajara

Happy Father's Day to all great Daddies! Hope you enjoy a beautiful day with your loved ones!

I chose this house today because it has a more masculine feel. So here we go once again to Spain. This eighteenth century house located in Guadalajara, was restored and renovated by Roberto de Andres.






















Photography by German Saiz
All images from here.

Bathroom Bliss

I was preparing today's post featuring the awesome work of a UK based photographer when I came across this bathroom. I couldn't take my eyes off it. It definitely deserves a post on its own. And, it gives you a taste of today's post which is now right under this one.



Breathtaking, isn't it?

I'll be back in a while...

The complete post on Photographer James McDonald is now below this one.

Photographer James McDonald

So, here's the post I promised earlier today. And the gorgeous bathroom we saw in my previous post was expertly photographed by James Mcdonald.

I have chosen a few more photographs from his portfolio for you to see. James is a British, London-based freelance photographer who focuses on interiors, portraiture, travel and still life photography.


















Couldn't resist including the bathroom again!



A beautiful weekend to you, my friends! Come back tomorrow!
All images from James McDonald's portfolio right here.

Renovated Apartment in Spain

Good morning to you, my friends. Hope you are having a good week.

The ceilings of this turn of the century apartment in Spain were high enough to add another level with a new bedroom, bathroom, and office area. Bright and youthful. Come and see.

















Photography by Santiago Moreno.
All images from here.

Restored Home in Sicily

We've been living in Lima, Peru for three months now and last night we had our first earthquake. I guess I shouldn't call it an earthquake as it was only a slight tremor that only lasted about 2 seconds, and it felt as is a heavy bus was rumbling by in our garden. Not frightening at all, as we had been warned about these tremors which are quite frequent here, but new to me!

Haven't taken you to Italy in a long time, have I? Well, here we go then to Sicily. Italian architect James Cavagnari and his American wife, interior designer Erin Quiros, renovated a residence dating back to 1700 on the Aeolian island of Salina. A combination of modern, rustic and minimalist styles.

The couple with their daughter Evelyn.











Photography by Scott Frances
All images from Architectural Digest.

Rustic Home in Cantabria

Good morning dears, everything ok? Come with me to Spain today.

Spanish interior designer Memi Escarzaga decorated this rustic home in Cantabria. Soft natural tones, lots of beams, brick tiles, and French style furniture make it warm and inviting. I particularly love the trumeau mirror in the bathroom.

Enjoy the tour, my friends!

























All images from here.