Outdoor spaces...

Hope you all had a great weekend. I have just enjoyed a few days off last week for the school holidays. Needless to say that it rained nearly the whole time we were away! However, it was wonderful to have a small break before the start of the end of year rush (which I feel has already begun). This time of year I am always inspired by outdoor spaces and have been choosing fabric to recover an outdoor lounge setting I recently acquired. I cannot wait until its ready to be enjoyed this Summer - I shall take some photo's when it returns from my upholsterer.

Loving these two outdoor spaces and the splash of colour.

{image 1. Ruthie Sommers 2. Coastal Living}

On the market...

My weekend real estate stalking has uncovered this landmark home in one of Brisbane's riverside suburbs which has been listed for sale. Its grand proportions are evident from the formal landscaped gardens as you enter through the beautiful iron gates. The home has recently undergone 4 years of renovations.

The beautiful antique gates (and no these are not the main entry gates) open as you anticipate what lies in the garden beyond...

The french provincial style kitchen

The dining room, sitting room and library lead off the grand foyer and hallway.

one of the four bathrooms...

The back terrace overlooks the swimming pool and Brisbane river beyond.

While I prefer to live in a home which is a little more casual than this, I appreciate the design and it is always a treat to see into these iconic homes, I absolutely adore the landscaped gardens and its architectural elements.

You can see more images of the home here.

Well if you were thinking of putting in an offer, it is already under contract....maybe next time!

images via realestate.com.au