Dream Come True

I pray every night that I would be the future owner of this French Provincial cottage 

which I truly, deeply, madly in love with since the first time I stepped into it's door. 

I stayed in the house inside and out, from room to room 

and couldn't leave until the inspection time ended. 

I love the garden, the pool, the large windows in the sun room and so much more. 

It's a small house, but there are certainly potentials in it. 

So comfy, so me. 

A month later, a dream came true.
June, 2009

Beach Cottage

Beach Cottage from Country Living,designed by Alex Bates

Alex and Andrew Bates' home on Fire Island, New York

"Alex and Andrew Bates enjoy a bicycle ride along one of Fire Island's boardwalks. 

Berry bushes line the boardwalk behind their home, 

and in the mornings, they pick fresh blueberries for making pancakes. 

Jealous yet?"

With a relaxing lifestyle as theirs. Nothing to ask anymore in life, really.
I'm very jealous!

At Home: Suzanne Rheinstein

At Home: A Style for Today with Things from the Past

by Suzanne Rheinstein (Author), Pieter Estersohn (Photographer), Margaret Russell (Foreword)

A new book by interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein.

Timeless and elegant, inspiring in everyway for a everyday home.
Get your copy from amazon now.

Spanish Rustic

images through beautifulism and designed by Spanish Interior Designer Eva Martinez.

I Dream

You don't have to move to France to live in this French Provincial Luxury Home.

It's been one and a half years since I moved to my new house. I love my little cottage, however I dream one day I could move to a bigger place just like this one in Templestowe. Who ever lives there is the luckiest person. Day dream is free!Keep dreaming...

source: real estate

Establishing new standards by which to judge luxury living, this palatial double storey property on a delightful fully landscaped acre of level grounds is quietly positioned in one of the finest streets of quality properties in the eastern suburbs. Built on a grand scale and extending over some 155 squares, the 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom residence offers an eminent range of open plan reception, living, dining and entertaining areas located around its resort quality private rear sandstone paved courtyards with a grand swimming pool, spa and summer house with a bathroom and kitchen, plus a floodlit north-south mod grass tennis court as the backdrop.

Explore the lavishly furnished reception foyer, splendid fitted study, grand sitting room, formal living and dining rooms, magnificent kitchen and family room, rumpus room and billiards room - most with immediate access to the courtyard. All 6 grand bedrooms (2 downstairs) include sumptuous ensuite bathrooms and the first floor lounge/retreat area opens to a splendid balcony overlooking the pool courtyard. There is also a 7th bathroom with a sauna and a powder room downstairs, plus the pool-side amenities.

Experience the fabulous Hollywood ambience of the reception area with a romantic staircase, examine the laser cut granite flooring, elaborate ceilings, plush carpets, marble benches in the bathrooms and enormous sumptuously equipped kitchen, visible heat from 3 open fireplaces, ducted vacuum, intercom, pool and cabana with bathroom and kitchen. There is an alarm system and elegant twin remote operated gates secure the return driveway; an enormous garage will accommodate 4-6 large vehicles with space for other toys.

This outstandingly private position is close to parklands on the banks of the Yarra, public transport and is just a moment by car from Templestowe Village, with easy access to the Eastern Freeway.

* Luxurious Modern Mansion

* One of Melbourne's finest positions

* 6 palatial bedrooms, plus study

* Outstanding reception rooms

* Variety of family areas

* Every conceivable luxury