Easy Living...

Check out this amazing penthouse apartment in Sweden. I love the open plan layout and the all white decor with a touch of colour. The cosy roof and landscape view would be my ideal alternative to a back yard! What is your favourite feature?

Cowboys & Indians for Adults

My brother once had a Cowboy & Indian's party for his 5th birthday. I was only young at the time too but I remember the tipis my mom placed around our garden so well. Something about being inside those little tents made you feel so safe. I think I myself probably sat in there acting as my alter ego at the time, Pocahontas.

Since that day, I have been big a fan of tipis so you can imagine my excitement when I came across these beautiful grown up tipis by Montreal based designer Alexis Tricoire. The tipis are wrapped in a living blanket of grass and ivy and even work as an outdoor bedroom (I wouldn't recommend sleeping there every night but once in a while might bring us adults a little bit of excitement). Very 21st Century Pocahontas.

Away in the clouds...

When I was young, I would spend all my time in the treehouse in the back of the garden, be it with all my friends or for some alone time. My treehouse could not be measured against these but it still felt like a magical, invite only, secret place . I'm not even sure that my siblings and I allowed my parents to come up. Now at 23 years old, I still love treehouses so I wanted to share a few incredible  ones with you.

A Taste of Tel Aviv

For those of you who don't know, I have just spent the last week in Tel Aviv. I know it well, have been going there since I was born, and even lived there for a year but it is only more recently that I have started noticing its beautiful architecture. Granted, there are many ugly buildings but amongst the monstrosities are many gems that I thought I'd share with you.

Palm House, Nachalat Binyamin

Palm House, designed in 'Art Nouveau' style by architect Y.Z Tabachnik in 1922, boasts beautiful balconies and staircases right in the heart of Nachalat Binyamin. As one of my favorite places in Tel Aviv (although I may be biased; as this is the street where my grandparents married), it is definitely worth checking out whilst strolling along the arts and crafts market.

Pagoda House, King Albert Square, Montefiore.

Built by architect Alexander Levy in the architectural boom of the 1920s, in an "Eclectic Style', the building on the corner of Nachmani street and Montefiore is a treat to look at. Once a decrepit disaster zone, it has now been restored combining Oriental and Western style elements. Walk past on your way for a drink at the Montefiore hotel.

Bialik House, Bialik Street

Home to Israel's most celebrated poet Haim Nachman Bialik, the elaborately and colourfuly decorated house became open to the public after his death. Built in 1927 and restored in 2008, the architect was influenced by Islamic styles which is reflected by its impressive decor. Visitors can view Bialik's work and works given to Bialik by Israel's finest artist. A great activity for the culturally hungry.

Home Sweet Home

I could not let the day pass without sharing this incredible modern rustic barn with you.

The converted barn is one of these places that makes you just want to snuggle up on the a sofa next to a crackling fireplace and just watch movies or catch up with friends, somewhere where you feel instantly at home. The wood, stone and neutral tones brings me back to the home's original rustic form; it inspires me and re-inforces my love for organic furniture and interiors. What do you think of this?

Unveiling The Height of Chic

I love walking into a store that completely takes you to another place, almost making you feel that you have been transported somewhere else, be it old vintage antiques or in this case glass bottles filled with amazing Aesop products! Looking at this makes me feel like I'm in secret lab!

The new Aesop store in Paris has revived an 18th century building with modern interiors using timber grown in renewable forests in Australia. Hows that for environmentally friendly?

This store is almost like an art installation, due to their incredible spacial use and awareness; the floor becomes the wall and the wall become the ceiling, pushing boundaries and pushing us out of our comfort zone.

Addicted to Apples?

If you are anything like me, you will HATE lining up, and waiting your turn at the Apple store on Regent Street but good news! Apple Covent Garden is now open!

Apple's 300th store and the largest in the world boasts an entire 2500 square feet in a restored building that dates back to 1876. The cutting edge store, spread over 3 floors features a large skylight roof, beautifully restored windows, brick walls and individual zones for each type of product.

The store is said to be the best Apple store yet... and I can't wait to check it out.

Streets of Monaco

For me, this years coolest work in production is the Streets of Monaco superyacht by Yacht Island Design.

The concept: A 155 metre floating island, recreating Monaco with a fully functional go-kart circuit, casino, full length swimming pool, nightclub, sea level 'beach' decks, and even a submarine which can be released from one of the submerged hulls... this is a one of a kind concept, bringing land based architecture into a superstructure.

The yacht can accomodate 16 guests, 70 crew and there is even the 'Prince's Palace' apartment for the lucky owner, covering the entire bow of the upper deck. Not too shabby, huh?

Man really can do anything...almost!

If you are a beach lover like me you will do anything to get to a hot beach, but even I am going to steer clear of this one. Regardless of this being extremely cool, is it going a bit too far?

Seagaia is an artificial beach in Japan...it even provides surfing all under one dome!