Of course there's tile.

This is one of those renovations where they're knocking down walls and finding Roman ruins. Why doesn't that ever happen to me?

Gratuitous Josef Frank.

The architect, Benedetta Tagliabue, in her book-lined office. Nice.

from Dwell. Read more at the link

Stylish home in Melbourne with a lot of fresh air.

from James Geer, via A Tall Drink

Remember those rich folks in Berlin? Apparently they also have a pool.

from New York Magazine

Vacation home in Chile.



from the Times. More at the link

I want to stay at their house and look at their stuff.

from Pia Ulin, via Head Over Heels

Compact space with great views.

from Remodelista

We've been getting an awful lot of snow in New York this year. It's getting a little old. I'm going to imagine I'm here instead.

from Dominique Vorillon

My ultimate fantasy home (of the week).

from Marie Claire Maison

If the ground is dry and you have able-bodied dinner guests, why not? (Dragging out the china cabinet might be pushing it, though.)

Also, giant paper globe lights are always awesome.

via The Style Files

I really want to see more pictures of this guy's house. The slideshow was not enough!

from the Times. Follow the link for the Trojan horses in his backyard.

Just a lil' backyard studio...

from A31 Architecture, via Man Make Home

An ode to living small. I like all the custom metalwork she has.

from The Times

My dining space might not look quite like this, but I plan to enjoy good food and good people on America's greatest holiday.

from Côté Maison

It's rare to see a piece of modern architecture/renovation that is so striking, but doesn't ever feel like it's trying too hard. This just feels very organic and handmade. The rough edges haven't all been sanded off. I'll start with the mural in the...

courtyard.

Then come the usual suspects for a Roseland Greene home: giant bookcases, exposed brick walls, wood furniture...

and a nifty kitchen.

from OWI. Lots more at the link!

I'm off on vacation! See you in two weeks!

from the Times

So, in less that two months, I'll be on my long-awaited vacation to Buenos Aires! I'm so excited! And I'll be staying here, at the Home Hotel, which looks very trendy and fun!

Here's their sample photo of a small room, which, of course, is where I'll be staying. I think they might have had me when I heard "vintage French wallpaper in every room." I love bright, bold patterns. It's hard to make a commitment to them in real life — so why not experience them in a hotel.

There's also a lovely backyard pool. I'll be there in the spring, and it'll be too cool to swim, I think. But this looks like a great place to settle down with a drink.

Of course, if I was a real high-roller, I'd stay in the Garden Suite...

which has its own lil' baby pool.

Can't wait!