In the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, one can find this modern oasis. Home to former international model Karin Hamilton-Brown and her Italian husband Alessandro. What a relationship between outdoors and in!
A simple setting.
By my count, only 7 different plants were used to create this landscape! Truly an example of less is more.
Found at Frank Features after reading Pretty Prowler’s blog. Love this!
Thumbs up to the wood decking leading to this house. Wood is pervious, allowing water through the cracks. The modern outdoor light fixtures illuminating the walkway to the house are also very cool and the wood screened courtyard provides a sense of mystery -- making me want to see what is behind it.
From the street, I guess you could say that this house looks rather ordinary – like any other modern dwelling.
But once inside however, one can see that it is special. I see a zen view window in the kitchen. I am sure that the white interior makes the narrow space feel much bigger. The dining area opens up nicely to the outdoors. Also, it looks like crystal chandeliers are still “in” … did they every go “out?”
WoW! I can’t tell where the house stops and the landscape begins.
The pool sits at the edge of the home with water cascading down from the roof overhang, offering a great connection between the nature outdoors and the living indoors.
Love this! House design is by Damilano Studio. It is called Maison De La Lumiere and it is located in Bologna, Italy. I stumbled upon it at chic tip.com.
Norm PlateFrom one of my favorite firms, Secret Gardens of Sydney- a lawn with a view.
City Rooftop Apartment Garden, Sydney, Australia. 25 stories up and perfectly symmetrical!
Here’s an idea for all of you book lovers …
A new use for old books. Cut a hole in them and plant a tree!
Life has come full circle.
From ette studios. You like?
This paving sort of reminds me of the yellow brick road …
Looks very slick. Must be in a dry climate. I think it would be very slick if it got wet. Can’t say I approve of the way it adjoins the brick path beyond at such an angle. Also, I have to wonder who is going to want to sit on that bench? It looks like a dead end to me. I have to assume there must be a view?
Pretty colors though! Thoughts?
Oxalis regnellii, otherwise known as the Shamrock, was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland as its leaves formed a triad, and three was a mystical number in the Celtic religion. St. Patrick used the shamrock in the 5th century to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity as he introduced Christianity to Ireland.
Over time, the shamrock has become the most recognized symbol of Ireland. Once worn on the lapel, it is what is referenced by the slogan “wearin’ of the green.”
To all my friends in Blogland, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
‘May the roof above us never fall in.
And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.’
