Grin And Bear It

  

While we're on the subject of weekend's away, why don't we throw caution to the wind and make it a fornight. And let's make it here. I spotted this lovely paradise over at Remodelista.

This stunning little guest house is called Maserio Cimino and is located in one of my favourite parts of Tuscany, Puglia. These images make it easy to see why it was named in Tatler's 101 Best Hotels in the World for 2010. 

 

Dreadfull right?! Oh well, if I must, I shall just grin and bear it.

 

Images via Remodelista and Maserio Cimino

Devil In The Details

These images purvey that old edict, the devil is in the details. Details can equally be at home in a french country style look like this or a classic look or contemporary. To my way of thinking it's the quality of the detail that makes it work or not.

Images from here

Cox & Cox

I have to admit, online shopping is kind of my weakness. 'Oh, i'm going to be awfully good this year and save mega bucks and renovate the house, or go to Osaka, or buy that block of land in the bush.'

Well can someone please tell people like Cox & Cox to get on board with the plan! The selection above is just a mere wafer thin sliver of the gorgeous selection they have online.

If you're trying to do the saving thing too - best you look away now. If not, head here for a huge array of fabulous temptations. And of course, they ship internationally (three of my favourite words).

{how gorgeous is that little faux rabbit fur rug bundle, could eat him up!}

All images from Cox & Cox

The Scent of Summer

Two of my favourite scents will be coming down to the beach house with us. Both interestingly are dressed in black.

Firstly my favourite perfume at the moment, Bvlgari Jasmin Noir. There is something really right about Jasmine in summer, I just love it.

Secondly my favourite candle and soap, Glasshouse Manhattan. I've previously been a bit sceptical about scented candles. Candles - great, masses of big chunky pillar candles on a carved wooden tray - even better, but scented candles? Well I used to think they were kind of naff. That was until I found this little baby. The scent is gorgeous, I loved it so much I bought the soap as well. It is a mix of gardenia, white carnations, orchid and blood orange. Luckily I can buy them just a few doors down from my office on my lunch time excursion to get some sushi. I've had several now, they're so good. They're available in many homewares stores around Oz and several online stores too. If you get a chance to try it, I seriously suggest you do!

Images here and here.